So, I just got back from New York. I absolutely love that city! The last time that I was there (my 25th birthday) I said that I thought it would be fabulous to live there. And now, I really want to live there. But what is the difference in the day to day life in New York versus vacation in New York? I certainly wouldn't be able to go to shows all the time. I'd have to spend my days working instead of walking around Central Park or Times Square. Could this small town Iowa girl make it in the big city?
So my friend Dawn and I have been planning for a number of years that on her 40th and my 30th birthday, we were going to be in NYC. We have the same birthday, exactly 10 years apart. She has been such an amazing blessing in my life the past 8 years. She's one of those friends where it doesn't matter how much time passes in between conversations...it's like no time at all has passed. I really didn't know if I was going to be able to afford going, but because I have AMAZING friends, I went.
Being in New York really solidified my love for that city! It was so much fun!!! We walked around Central Park, went to a Yankees game, ate at some fabulous restaurants, and saw two Broadway musicals. We saw The Little Mermaid on Sunday afternoon-wow! Absolutely amazing!!! On Sunday evening Dawn asked me what I wanted to do for our birthday, since she had picked a lot of other stuff. I told her that my dream of a perfect vacation to New York is just to go to a bunch of shows. So, we decided to go see another show. And Rock of Ages was the show.
Rock of Ages is all 80's music-which I LOVE! It was so good! We got our pictures taken with a couple of the actors from the show, including Constantine Maroulis (from American Idol). I got the soundtrack on iTunes right after the show and I have been listening to it nonstop since returning. And I totally wore a crown all day because it was my birthday. So fun!!!
So now I'm back in Austin, and feeling a little unsettled. Is it time for a change? What does that look like? What does that even mean? Do I pray for an opportunity to move? I am so comfortable here, it's not great, but for the most part, I know what each day holds. So, back to the waiting game I go. A friend encouraged me to start praying Isaiah 7:11 over my life. So, I guess I'll begin doing that.
I've been taken on an exciting adventure before. I packed up my life and moved to Austin. Now I am wondering if it is time for another adventure...
