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Today is my one year anniversary of moving to Gainesville! It is crazy how much changes in one year. It is also a testament to allowing change and your passions to lead your life. Before moving here a number of people, including myself, were trying to convince me to stay in California, that Florida would not fit, and I would mostly likely move back. On the contrary, because I moved anyway, despite my fear, I am the most content and fulfilled I have ever been! I have accomplished so much I cant even believe it. Let's look at my life before and after.

Last year:
1. Working at a job I  didn't love
2. broke
3. in and out of a unfulfilling relationship
4.  in and out of anxiety and mild depression
5. 10 pounds heavier
6. living in a expensive apartment in the valley
7. partying to much
8. playing in a band I didn't write the music for.
9. afraid to take chances
10. not doing my passion

Now:
1. Getting paid to TEACH SOCIOLOGY!
2. Not as broke, considering living expenses here
3. So inlove<333
4. anxious, but excited.
5. Healthier
6. Living in my dream apartment, with my little baby cat.
7. Great friends after only 1 year!
8. Playing my own shows
9. Pushing myself in my career. In one year I am half way done with my thesis, preparing my very own sociology course, writing for a number of online blogs ( and seeking more), and submitting MY WORK to conferences
10. Advancing as an adult person.


I dont want it to sound like LA sucks, because I also love my friends, family, the city. But for me as a person, because I moved here anyway, my life has changed astronomically. I moved here afraid and and without a clue of what to expect, and because I came with an open mind, my world changed. I am so thankful everyday  I am here!

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