Life
Life isn’t always rainbows and butterflies. (Ha, thank you Maroon 5!)
I know that, that’s for sure. It won’t always be mountains. We have peaks and valleys that we have to go through.
It’s hard when you move to a new city, and you don’t have your best friends there with you.
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It’s hard.
It’s hard to make connections with people, connections that you’ve had with other friends for 10 years. It’s hard to let your guard down, to trust people with your whole heart.
I have this little fear at the back of my head sometimes. I don’t want to get hurt, and so i choose to put this wall up. That wall keeps people out sometimes, but sometimes it makes those people who want to really be there, and really be a friend work that much harder to knock those walls down.
I miss that Shannon would know i was upset or something was wrong just by the things i would talk about.
I miss that Emily and I could finish each others sentences.
I’m so thankful for being able to be in Austin, to have a new start, new opportunities, and new experiences. But it’s SO hard. And today just happens to be one of those days.
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Ummm… DId I write this?
I just came across yoru blog and know exactly what you’re going through. It’s not easy, but you’ll settle in!
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Girl!!! you will get through it – i know it. eventually you will find people who you have a good connection with. It wont be the SAME connection as your besties (afterall – they can NEVER be replaced!) but it will be a connection which makes you feel like home. makes you feel like you. makes you feel ALIVE.
It doesnt happen right away, or when you want it, necessarily. It takes time, that’s for sure. You will get there, though. I KNOW IT.
I’ve had my own experience with these things, moving across the country twice now. You should def read my “Lonely Files” series if you haven’t already. Hopefully it will give you a little bit of comfort, knowing your not the only one to feel this way, and a lot of hope, knowing this season isnt forever. (here is the link to part 5 of the series – which in the intro, has links to the other 4 posts – http://www.thenheathersaid.com/2011/01/31/talk-to-strangers/ )
thank you sweet girl! I’ll definitely have to check your series out! love you!
hug, hug, hug, HUG.
That is all.
thanks chica
I SO understand where you are coming from with this post!!! Yesterday was one of those days for me, too. Sometimes i just really need those long-time friends that know everything about me. Hang in there, I hope today is a better day
It’s too bad we’re not in the same TX city!
awe well i’m always here if you need
We’re only 3-ish hours apart!
Hug! hug hug hug! I’ve been living here for 25 years and some of my closest friends STILL live 3000 miles away. I’ve made new friends who are awesome, but those people who Knew You When will always be precious. And missed.
thank you! It’s GREAT to know those friends will always be there
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It’s ok to say it’s hard every now and then. Life aint always perfect, not always gumdrops & roses. But it will get better. =)
thanks pretty lady! One day at a time
Babe, it won’t always be that way! Any time you move its going to take time to adjust, make friends, get comfortable at work, etc. Don’t sell yourself short you’ve done a lot in the last few weeks, so if its overwhelming at time…it OK, that’s part of life.
The first night in my own apartment (which was a 15 min drive from my moms) I cried. Because it was mine, because I never thought I’d buy my own place, because I missed having someone to talk to right there, because I missed my old bed, because my TV hadn’t been delivered yet…blah blah blah.
15 minutes later…it set in! This is my new life WooHoo!
And the next morning it got easier and the new became my routine. Give it time, feel your feelings.
Love ya!
thank you sweet friend! Changes are hard, but so worth it! Moving into my own place in a still new to me city will be interesting for sure
Love you too!
Chin up…it’ll get better with time. And if it doesn’t, then on to a new adventure.
thank you pretty girl! We could always travel the world
I would never have the guts to get up and move to a new place like you did. You will settle in and make plenty of amazing friends, it just takes time. Until then, you have us, and we all love you.
It definitely took a LOT of guts
Some days i think i’m crazy for doing it, but i don’t regret it! YAY for no regrets! <3
Sending you big hugs and love. That is all. <3
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thanks ma’am! love you too!
I have a feeling things will change in the next month. Sending you hugs!
yay
Britt,
Who you are is good enough.. keep being that person. Keep persevering.
I love you!
I am me, and that will NEVER change! No need to worry about that
LOVE YOU TOO!
Trust me – I have moved numerous times by myself. I’ve been living where I am now for a while and still have no really close friends…not like “home”. It’s a struggle…but your a beautiful girl with so much to offer! You will do great – just give it time.
It really helps to just put yourself out there. Go to a new yoga or gym class, look up a book club, ask a co-worker to go out for a coffee. It doesn’t happen if you just sit there. You have to make it happen.
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Getting out there is scary and hard. But i need to work on that more! Need to make some more new friends
i’m facing the same anxiety and difficulty. it’s SO hard to go into any situation and have to make new friends. but at the end of the day, there are two ways of looking at it:
1) you aren’t with your old friends. you have to make new friends.
2) you get to have TWICE as many friends!!
austin is such a great city. i hope things work out for you!
Oh yes it’s hard, but so exciting!
I miss you a lot too, BB! Thanks for loving me the way you do. We are so lucky to have each other, even if I can’t go and poke my head in your room and bug you like I used to! Sending lots of love your way and hoping we get to catch up VERY SOON – lots to tell! xoxo
Love and miss you too! Loved our skype date
Let’s have another one soon! <3 <3 <3