This is what HAPPY Looks Like

Honestly. Look at this picture and tell me you don't see peace and happiness in my eyes.

Ok, ok, so the picture is a little small! Trust me, I remember how peaceful I felt when Chad took this picture. That smile was so natural. There I was, waiting for the bats on the Congress Street Bridge totally in touch with how wonderful I can really feel. And THAT is why I'm moving.

I truly felt it in Austin. I went there to heal a very broken heart and came back with a whole new perspective on what I want in my life. Don't get me wrong, I'm not miserable by any means but I've been feeling as if I'm in a rut. I've felt it for a while now. It's not because I don't love Chicago, it's not because Derek broke up with me or even because I don't like my job. It's actually quite the opposite. I love my job. I mean, LOVE where I work, love the people and helping the animals. I'm going to miss the fuck out of my first emergency veterianry hospital but know that where ever I may end up, I'm going to be just fine.

Thanks to my ever supportive mother, I'm flying to Austin on May 7th for a few job interviews, to get a Texas license and find an apartment. I'm so excited yet so nervous for what is to come. I have been so stressed about how I'm going to get to Texas when all of a sudden an answer to my prayers has come. I put a ride share up on craigslist in the off chance I could find someone to drive Keeper, Gracie, Jarobie and I to Austin and an angel may have been sent my way! A 32 year old woman and her children are relocating 100 miles outside of Austin and are interested in taking us with them! I couldn't be more thrilled. I'm going to start packing my things in the next week and getting them into storage. I'm pretty sure I'm going to pay $100 per month for a storage space until I'm more stable in Texas at which time I'll send a mover for my things. I think this is all shaping up just fine. Now all I need is a job!!

I've gotten letters of recommendation from two doctors and the technician who trained me. They are very flattering letters and it further proves how well liked I am and that I'll be a success anywhere I go. I'm humble when it counts and my mind is open to learn anything anyone wants to teach me. I think that's why I've come so far in my 30 years. Well that, and that I have an amazingly supportive family and group of friends. I'm really a lucky girl. I'm so blessed and promise to continue to strive to be the best in what I do no matter what the circumstances.