I recently turned 30, and I realized that I needed to make some changes.
When I say changes, I don't mean simply circumstantial changes. I need to change my perspective and this teenage-like angst that I have allowed into my spirit for half my life. It's got to change.
That's why I've started 252 Days Till Tucson.
For the past three years, I have lived in a suburb of St. Louis with my husband and two children. Since we've lived here, our lives have gotten significantly harder in several ways. I won't go into the details and my overused pity party because I know that you, the reader of this text, don't need one more person whining about their existence on some little blog.
About a couple weeks ago, my husband and I decided that come June, we are moving to Tucson, AZ. His parents live there, and we are hoping to have a better life out west. My husband and I are very excited to leave St. Louis and start fresh.
But instead of celebrating this upcoming change and chance for renewal, I have spent my days sulking and worrying about our present conditions. I have insisted on complaining every chance I get and dwelling on those things that I cannot change.
I've started this blog to encourage myself to see the good and to see that as days go by, Tucson is closer than I think. And sure, things won't be perfect in Tucson, but I know that they won't be great unless I learn to embrace life's circumstances all the time, not just when they're good.
So if you'd like, you can read about my journey to a renewed mindset. On this blog, I might post some frustrations, but I'll also post about the life's blessings and revelations. And probably some recipes, too. Because I like food a lot. :)
