Seeking a Higher Resolution
by jeffraven 
So I have some goals in mind for 2010.
I am now officially certified and I already have some interviews scheduled for substitute teaching. Once I'm fully employed I will begin the process of getting certified in a few other states down south and then seek interviews with districts down there.
I will finish my book list from last year, finishing up Boundaries by Henry Cloud, More than Enough by Dave Ramsey, and Stop Acting Rich by Thomas J. Stanley. I have a few more books to add to this year's list and they include The Go-Getter by Peter B. Kyne, Integrity by Dr. Henry Cloud, and Scratch Beginnings by Adam W. Shepard.
Another goal is to save up roughly $4000 by June in order to move down south. I have not set a specific location yet, as I'm still doing research, but I hope to have a good idea by the end of March.
I have realized that my weight loss is at a stalemate until I can have the skin surgery. Most of what I have left is excess skin, so I cannot get a good gauge as to how much more I can lose until that's removed. My goal then is to maintain my current weight and physique through my current diet and exercise regiment.
Finally, I plan on making one of the biggest leaps of my life. Surgery was pretty big, but this time I am moving to another state, possibly with no friends or family. It is scary, but I have faith in God and He will guide my path. I feel drawn down there, and I believe it is where I will make my fortune. Wish me luck!
01/19/11 12:37:24 am, 3 comments
I think you have accomplished so much already Brian, that I don't think the move will be as difficult as you may think. I know we've had this conversation before, but I just want to say it again. You are a very strong person and you will get through the move just fine. And June is such a great time to move! :)The move for me was tough emotionally, as I really had no one here for support. It took time, as I was in a unique position where I couldn't have friendships with my coworkers as I am their supervisor. But, it has worked out and I am much stronger for my choices. If you can, try to get some friends to visit you when you first move or try to join a club or group when you get down there. meetup.com was a great start for me. :)
I can echo the emotional difficulty. Moving to Colorado wasn't hard because I eased into it and it was easily within driving distance for a weekend trip back home. But moving to Washington state was a completely different experience. I wasn't prepared for how hard it would be emotionally. It doesn't help that it's cloudy and rains every day here. I'm still trying to deal, but I know I would have had a far worse time if it hadn't been for the startup church community that I joined. This is the first church in which I was able to develop friendships with just about everyone and become integrated fully into that community.
It is important once you move down to where you're going to find that support network, spiritually and relationally.
Best of luck.
Wow, thank you guys so much. You have no idea how much this advice is for me. I can picture myself moving and settling in and logistically it seems simple enough. However, I think it's difficult to imagine the emotional challenges so I haven't really pondered them that much. Both of your stories have given me a great deal to consider before I make the move.