I’m so excited! I’m headed home tomorrow. Life’s been kinda weird since Thanksgiving, but I’m so happy to spend some family time. Our extended family is far away (another coast or across an ocean), so it’s usually the 5 of us, and I have a feeling this will be the last Christmas with the 5 of us for a while.
I think there’s comfort in the familiar. Obviously, my family is familiar, the house where I (mostly) grew up, friends I haven’t seen in forever will be around too. I’m hoping Mari and I can go for a run and it’s not too freezing cold. The past few years we’ve had pretty much the same running pace which is difficult for me. I’m not much of a ‘running buddy’ person because it’s so hard to find a comporably paced person, but who better than your little sis!
Anyway, back to comfort in the familiar. For some reason in my life as soon as I get comfortable with a place it seems like time to leave. That was great for a while, but like the last post said I think it’s getting time to establish some roots. Trust people enough to be open and vulnerable. I love the home my parents have created for us, but eventually it’s time for me to create my own.
It’s good to be rooted, but I think it’s also good to continually take risks and push yourself to become better, do better, live better, etc. I think that may be something I’ll work on. Looking for ways to strive for the best and not settle for something just because it’s familiar. It may be harder to attain or get whatever that is, but maybe it’s just that much more worth it.
So I hope you live fearlessly, passionately, and with the courage to go after what you’ve been waiting for!
