Ponder

Realization: I live in New York. I have a Newsweek subscription...in my name. It's official.

Last week, after 6 months of living in New York, I finally changed my address at the bank. Are we afraid of change? I like to think I embrace change since I've lived as a nomad since starting college...at least 10 apartments, 6 cities and 4 countries later, I've finally settled in the states. I think I'm just afraid of having to change my information and accounts.

A few months ago, I started to experience anxiety and the travel bug. The reality of my situation and "settling down" really scared me. My job search, apartment hunt, I kept thinking "this is it." In my head I was already devising a plan to get out of New York, even though I hadn't even started my life yet. Afraid of change?

I have a job, I love my roommates, I have a one-year lease on my apartment. Before I arrived, I had this grand idea about living and working in the Big Apple but after traveling and experiencing so many cultures and environments, New York is not as amazing as I had pictured it [in my mind]. Don't get me wrong, I do like it here, but I realize there's so much more to see and experience; New York is just another stop along the way.

I know I'll be here at least for a couple of years but I ain't done yet.

Humor Me

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