Welcome to my life.
Hello and welcome to my life! I’m over here navigating adulthood (even when I don’t feel like an adult myself), figuring out what I want to be when I grow up, and having as much fun as I can with the people I love along the way. I am a whopping 29 years old and feel that I have learned a thing or two. Or maybe I haven’t even come close to learning anything, since there is so much left to discover. I’m currently living in Madison, WI with my loving husband Erik and my high maintenance dog Lucy. We moved from Dubuque, Iowa and have come to love our life here in Wisconsin. Although the winters are gray and bitterly cold, we have made too many wonderful memories here to not call it home.
Recently, we talked about what our next step was going to be in this rollercoaster we call life. Will we settle down and claim our stakes here in Wisconsin or is our name being called somewhere else? Is the adventure over?
Not even close.
We thought long and hard about what we wanted out of our lives and how we could make that a reality. We discussed a number of options but ultimately landed on Denver, CO. We love skiing together, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding and just living our life outdoors; what better place than Colorado? Yes, moving is expensive. And yes, moving is hard. But a lifetime of experiences and new adventures is worth it in my books. There is one thing I have learned about moving as an adult… making friends is not as easy as it was in school. You mean to tell me, there isn’t a population of likeminded people in a little bubble like there was in college? That is one thing I admire about my husband. He chats with people at random, invites them to hangout, and follows through every time. Such a bold move, and it does not come naturally but he has gotten so good at it. I admire his efforts to form a village wherever we go; a support system, people to laugh with, people to learn from. Not everyone we meet will fit into our village but in making an effort, you might just find a lifelong friendship. All it takes is saying hello… This small gesture tends to be the hardest part sometimes. Letting go of your insecurities and taking a chance, what is there to lose?
With each risk taken, there have always been challenges that I am faced with but through adversity comes reward. I have learned to embrace adversity, become comfortable in the uncomfortable, and realize that good things come when I push myself just a bit further than yesterday. I am excited for what’s to come; to share my future struggles as well as celebrate accomplishments with you.
“Don’t hold together what must fall apart. The familiar life crumbles so the new life can begin.” - Bryant McGill
Until next time… Barb.
