The Pink Elephant

The pink elephant in my life right now is my move to Scotland. The thought of it is both exciting and stress-inducing. When I think of the move ahead I do not fully think about what it entails. I think of it as a fabulous vacation, but it is not. It will be a life and career changing year. I will be 7000 miles away from all familiarity and comfort I currently know.

Last week a serious dose of reality hit me. (My mom currently has the mattresses I slept on for the past 2 years in Memphis. I lived, ate, watched TV, talked on the phone, and anything else you can think of on those mattresses. Lying on them last week led me to tears.) It was the first time I thought "hey all these familiar things won't be near in 4 weeks." There will be no Mom there, no Annabelle, no family, no friends, no Chik-fil-A, and on and on. I have to find new friends, new favorite restaurants, and someone with a dog i can "adopt."

It is becoming clear that my year in Edinburgh is going to rip down everything I know about life. Thankfully new ideas will be formed, new friendships made, and new light added to my life.

I can't wait for the ride! love you all