Tonight is my last night living in Dunwoody...at least for a while. Tomorrow I pack up the last few belongings left in the apartment and take up residence in Acworth again - at a place that I haven't lived in over 9 years...
Home.
Yes, when I say home I mean home...as in, with the parental units. Yes, I know that I am 28 and moving home. Yes, I know this goes against any and/or all socially acceptable endeavors. Yes, I know my commute will go from a 10 minute blip to a 1 hour excursion...and I don't care. If swallowing my pride and putting a few extra miles on my car means that I can reach my goal of entering my 30's in a year and a half debt free, then I will gladly suck it up for the next 6-8 months...it's something I probably should have done a long time ago.
When I first entertained the idea of possibly moving home for a few months to save money, every ounce of my being protested. Don't get me wrong, I love my parents, but it was like something in me was saying that I would have to give up some of my "freedom" by living under their roof again. But the irony is in the fact that if i'm still a slave to the debtor, am I really free to begin with?
I'm sad to leave this fabulous area that i've come to love over the past 3 years, and the wonderful friends and community that have surrounded me, but I think the weirdest thing is that I feel a little bit like i'm going to be a stranger in my own home. Maybe it's because I am not the same girl who left there 9 years ago. So much has changed and I feel like I have learned and grown more in these past 9 years than I did in the 20 before that.
It's funny how life works that way sometimes...it's all part of the journey.
Jamie
8 comments:
I lived at home for 6 months of 2008 and seriously, Jamie, some of the BEST time with my parents ever. I'm praying the same for you.
Sounds like an adult decision
May this help you reach your goals, my friend! May it also be a low stress.
Blessings!
Daniel Server
So proud of you Jamie! I have faith that this is the BEST decision you'll ever make. XOXO!
This is good for you, & in the long run it will be better. I know we have only met a couple of times but if you need some girl bonding (I know i do) give me a ring for I'm not that far from your prts house. 770-443-6607
sincerley Laura
much love sent your way~
I'm very proud of you for making such a "big girl" decision. I know it will bring with it some challenges, but I also know it will bring with it many many more blessings. And besides... now maybe you'll actually come over for dinner sometime. I know a certain red head that would L-O-V-E that. ;-)
well, I'm just gonna comment blast you for a minute :)
I just did the EXACT same thing. So weird, but it's been SO good.
such a strange place to be, but it's been good!
well, I'm just gonna comment blast you for a minute :)
I just did the EXACT same thing. So weird, but it's been SO good.
such a strange place to be, but it's been good!
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