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Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

By on Friday, August 23, 2013
As much as I bring constant change upon myself what with my about steps in location, job, etc., I have to let you in on a little secret: I actually don’t much like change. It is very hard for me to accustom myself to a change in anything, from my hair to my bed to my apartment. I like the comfort of the status quo, the stability of knowing that what happened yesterday is probably a good indication of what’s going to happen today and what will happen tomorrow…

and yet, as tends to happen every six months, I find myself at a major crossroads.

In one week, I’ll be moving abroad. I’ll be hunkering down in rainy London and, while not completely starting over, as I’ve lived there before, I’ll be reconnecting with friends, discovering new places and finding new things to do all over again. I’ll be pushed outside my comfort zone a little bit because there’s no way of knowing what will happen and how it will all turn out. I’m not complaining, but I will say that at some point, having a “home” where I find this somewhat illusive stability sounds like an appealing proposition!

As I start to get ready and say my goodbyes, self-doubt and sadness are starting to creep in a little bit. As much as I am changing, everyone else is, too- people are moving, getting new jobs, getting married- and I feel like I’ll miss out on it all if I’m half a world away!

As I was thinking about all of this, I was also doing some blogging, and came across an interesting ad:

I know this is for an oil change, but I thought it was pretty cool that I came across it just as I was writing this post. (Or, alternatively, scary that Google could tell what I was typing!)

I guess I’ll just have to remember that change is good, right? And that I need to get my oil changed…

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  2. Jessica

    I can definitely understand your dislike of change. I am the same way…but in my life, change is usually a bad thing. But sadly, things change. I guess that they have to, otherwise we'd still be living in caves and running around naked. 😛

    Best of luck with your move! 🙂

  4. Adela

    I'm the exact opposite. I love change! I strive for it. I get bored very easily and change adds excitement.
    Adela x

    Misspinkstyle.net

  7. Emma

    Wowser! There's change, and then there is 'throwing everything up into the wind and following it anywhere'. I would say moving country definitely is in the latter category!

    You're very brave, moving to another country to live is one of my 'absolute must dos' preferably one where I am forced to learn the language to survive!

    If you're looking for a travel guide round London, let me know! 🙂

    Thanks for your lovely comments on my blog too.

    Hmm maybe…

  9. katielouise x

    i feel like i can relate to this post so well! i feel exactly the same and the thought of change is one that scares me a little too much. that being said, change is good (although scary and daunting!) because without change we would never develop into who we are! so good luck with the move and being one step closer to accepting change xx

    Katie-Louise | foreverwaiting.co.uk 

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