Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Dear Diary,

Tomorrow marks 6 months since I left Colorado. I just realized it. On one hand it's hard to believe...on the other, it seems like it's been forever!

I find myself missing my Colorado peeps a lot lately. I had this crazy dream last night about visiting my department, seeing familiar faces, getting lots of hugs. I've been missing my favorite local coffee places (definitely Starry Night and the Human Bean), pizza place (MeMe's), kooky pasta place (Rasta Pasta)... though I'm trying to find new favorites here.

I know I made the right choice for me. I needed to get out of a job that was literally making me sick, a job I hated. I needed to get back to what I love doing. Even though I've had some tough days lately, I know I'm doing what I love.

xoxo,
heidi

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Just keep feeling that way. Love having you in WI and want to keep you here. Everything will eventually fall into place and feel like home to you. Lots of encouragement behind you. Love ya. Mom
P.S. I am your biggest fan, you know.

Kim said...

6 months! It does seem like longer. So much has happened in that time. We have a 6 month coming up too...B's braces! Only 2 more years of payments before they come off! You did make the right decision! Now, get out there and find some new favorites! Love you!

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