Last night I had an amazing conversation that melted into the wee hours of the morning. Inspiring, soul searching and heart filling is what this conversation was to me. When I finally shut my eyes near 4am, I wasn't yet ready to leave the conversation, but I was exhausted and needed to allow sleep to find me.
When I awoke at 11 am, my new day, my new path was in full swing. My long weekend plans are nearly laid out and it will be a weekend like no other.
That being said, getting to that point was not easy. Here's why: Yesterday flight costs were $500 (give or take), when I went to book my flight this morning, they were now $1300. After cozy-ing into and committing to this new path, my first step onto the path and I hit a fairly major obstacle. An $800 difference. My budget....blown. What on earth to do now.
Instead of total panic, I had lunch with Arizona and of course we talked about my challenge. She put it in simple terms: How important was it that I go on this trip. I didn't even pause before answering: it was very important to me and my next steps. And so, then and there over falafals, I decided, no matter what it would take, I was going to go to Chicago.
As a side-bar: Chicago is significant for me on a couple of levels. Perhaps that will rise out in another blog post. Suffice it to say, here today, that it brings closure and renewal all at once. I look forward to making new beautiful memories in a city I fell in love with nearly 2 years ago.
When I returned home from lunch, I rolled up my sleeves and dug in. I was ready to make the 8 hour drive alone if I had to. Instead, I found a flight out of Buffalo. Now, my new path is officially cleared of obstacles. It is fully out in front of me. I paused today during the flurry of research and questions. I wonder, if on some level, this was the universe testing my will, or testing my commitment to my new path. If it were a test, I dare say I passed it with flying colours, for I am still on said path.
I'm excited. I'm filled with hope and wonder and I can't wait to turn the page and begin this new chapter.
Moments being shocked and uncertain.
Moments knowing, deep down, you'll do whatever it takes to make it happen.
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