Ya'll know this song, right? Cheesy Kelly Clarkson, bordering on country, song? I'd copy and paste it here but for some reason blogger hates me today. But here's some of my favorite lyrics:
I'll spread my wings and learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes 'til I touch the sky
And I'll make a wish
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget all the ones that I love
I'll take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And break away
I'll spread my wings and learn how to fly
Though it's not easy to tell you goodbye
I gotta take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Awww, Kelly Clarkson, you're so wise.
Perhaps there are still people who don't really understand why we uprooted ourselves and moved. I get that. There are even people here in GA who seem shocked that we moved here. That's okay. I know in my heart that this is right for us. But saying goodbye wasn't easy. Missing friends and family isn't easy. How else do you learn how to spread your wings and fly if you don't take some chances? How do you live a life regret free if you don't take some risks? I didn't want to wake up someday and be all, "Damn, I never got to live where it's warm. I never got to live in a big city."
Take a risk today. Make a change. You don't have to move, haha. However, there are apartments for rent in our complex. I'm just sayin'. Seriously though. Talk to someone you wouldn't normally strike up a conversation with. Go somewhere you've never been. Try a new food. Sew a new pattern. Read a new book. Something. Anything. What's the worst thing that can happen? You'll discover that you don't care for that book or that food? No big deal. Try again tomorrow. What's the best thing that can happen? Your experience might change your life, it might impact you in ways you never thought possible.
So...what risk did you take today? Feel free to comment about it. :)
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Julie said ... You will never guess the risk I took today? I applied for the MDS Coordinator job at my facility. I have an interview tomorrow at 1 pm. I don't know if I really have any qualifications, but I have been thinking about a career change. I talked with one of the nurses at work and she said, ask if they will train you? So I called the Director and asked about the position. She said I should interview for the position. We will see what happens!!
ReplyDeleteI totally understand your move to GA. You have to do what you feel is best for your family! I say, " Live life to its fullest! Meet new people! Share your life with them, care for them. Be the best you can be! I believe we are all on this earth for a reason and we each need to find that reason. We miss you, but we understand your need to spread your wings. We thank you for Skype! It is wonderful to see you!! That was the best gift you could have ever given us!! Taking chances and risks help us learn. Lovin',Livin', and Learnin' is what it is all about! Love Mom and Dad