Decisions are not always easy to make. You probably know that from your own experience.
Since I came back from England I always had a feeling that my heart was left behind, that even though I love my family and friends, It's almost like Portugal couldn't satisfy me no more. Now a year has passed and these feelings are a bit better of course, but part of it still remains and I still regret not trying harder to stay there.
The other night talking with my BFF, about the usual, that is normally how we miss England (she was also living there for a year around the same time), we decided no more! How can we live with ourselves knowing that we could've done more and chase our dreams and we didn't?
I've been praying for a year and so far the only thing that changed in my life was the experience I gained during my 6 month internship and it wasn't even payed. Also I don't have a proper job yet, with this whole crisis thing I'm not sure if I ever will! I love my friends and church but we will always be in touch and I would visit every holiday. If these feelings are still with me will it not be bad not to pursue them? can all this not be a calling from God? So we made a plan that by June/July next year we'll be working and living somewhere beetween Cambridge, London or even Belfast. It's all still very new, we still need to work for a couple of months first and in the meantime look for an apartment and a job in one of these locations. I guess it is not going to be easy but what is easy in life?
So dear friends if you have any tips, live in the UK, and know of some jobs or apartments please let me know I would appreciate it.
Have a nice day! ***Rita***
Congratulations Rita! It's definitely the right decision. I'm so excited for you.
ReplyDeleteyou've got to follow your heart, life's too short not to. good luck! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on making a decision! Often that is the most difficult part; it doesn't really matter what you chose, it's the fact that you've chosen something! Finding somewhere to live shouldn't be that hard, but it's better when you're in the place you're going to live. Just remember that the turnover for flats in London is REALLY high!
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of job are you looking for? Good luck!!
Yea I hate making decisions :( On the bright side, I wanted to let you know that you've won my giveaway contest! :)
ReplyDeleteSend me an email (mklin89@gmail.com) with your mailing address and I'll send you the notebook and bag in about a week or so! Congrats! :)
Always do what is right for you and what will lead you to happiness. I think you're on the right track and I hope it all works out for the best!
ReplyDeleteGoodness, friend! Maybe that is just the best thing you ever did!! You know what? Back, when I was still working in that bookshop, and I was unhappy beyond imagination - I met a friend's friend and she was working on her parent's farm and she was also so very unhappy... Well, long story short: we had a long conversation and at the end we made each other promise that within a year we both try the hardest to perceive our dreams... And that was it! It worked. I did it all. :) So, I only can encourage you to not let this dream out of sight... One year sounds like a long time and a lot can happen in this time - but stay focused!
ReplyDeleteAlso, it's like another friend told me once: if you once travelled/lived in another country for more time than just a normal holiday - you are doomed! Wanderlust starts eating you away - which isn't that bad, not? Go live your dream!! :)
I'm so excited for you right now. :)
Best of luck, friend. xoxo.
So exciting! And you're absolutely right to chase what you want in life!
ReplyDeleteDo it!
ReplyDeleteI lived in Honolulu for a few months and decided I was having a hard time and moved back to New York because I was so homesick. After being home for a couple of weeks I realized that New York just wasn't home anymore. Although my family lives there, I was homesick for Honolulu. I moved back to Honolulu got a great job and now I am loving it and I am so happy I made that decision.
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Yes, follow your heart, chase your dreams and see what happens. At least then you will never have to deal with the "what ifs". Good luck. I hope you find what you are looking for! :)
ReplyDeletedecisions are ROUGH. but God is faithful and if you are seeking his will you will not miss it!
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