Perhaps ‘This Is the Place’
Back in August I posted about the misalignment of my dreams and reality. At the time of the post, I was real troubled about not being where I wanted to be at the age of 27. I had lived in Utah my whole life and was ready for a change. Or as Ingrid Michaelson sings:
Far away, far away
I want to go far away
to a new life on a new shore line
where the world turns blue
and the people new
to another island
and another life
Yet in Thailand I had plenty of time to think and learn from others. And I realized that:
- This whole time I had been looking to move to a new location that was as good of a place to live as Utah
- I loved how Utah lets me enjoy my hobbies with easy access to a number of canyons
- I loved my job, the industry in which I work, the research I do, the people I meet, the start-ups with which I get to be involved
- I loved my current low cost of living and the ability to save the majority of my paycheck
- I loved the small feel of SLC even though it has a population of 1 million
- I loved the moderation of work and play as I can contribute to society while still working towards my hobby goals
- I can be a strong climber even with a 9-5 job
- I could still experience new cultures and lifestyles by continuing my annual travel
- The only thing I didn’t like about Utah was a handful of negative people who I could choose not to allow into my life
And so for the first time in years I came home excited to be in Utah. Excited to work and play hard. Excited that I had the opportunity to continue with the fantastic life style I enjoy. Excited to continue hanging out with my friends and colleagues. Excited to see what new opportunities present themselves in Salt Lake. Just excited.
I have been continually happy ever since.
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