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I have been thinking about contentment a lot lately.
I’m at a place in my life where I am questioning everything. I realize that I have an great job, amazing family and friends, a roof over my head, a car that gets me where I need to be and a dog that loves me unconditionally.
But I always wonder if this is where I’m supposed to be.
Am I supposed to live in my house forever and be a Respiratory Therapist? Should I pack it all up and move? Is there something else I would rather be doing? Should I go back to school and get a masters?
I want to go back to school for sure. I have a good discount through my current job that I feel like I am wasting if I don’t do it.
But do I have the time? What would I get another degree in?
I used to love change but I’m in a place where I’m doing the same thing day after day and I kind of miss it. I don’t miss being a broke college student but I do miss the feeling of having a million and one opportunities at my fingertips.
Am I content? Yes.
Do I feel “stuck” sometimes? Yes.
Do I love my life right now? Yes.
Do I feel like something is missing? Yes.
Maybe because I’m single and maybe not, but sometimes I do feel like something is missing. I wish I could get past this little funk I’m in.
I know I should relish in this time I have to myself because I know it won’t always be like this. I don’t want to look back and think I should have done something different in these years. Know what I mean?
Maybe a change of scenery will help? I feel a mini road trip coming on…
Are you content?
Is there something you wish you had done differently?
Oh-MYYYY-GOODNESS!!! I’m going through something very similar right now. I’ve been praying for God to just send me a sign. Should I stay or should I go…. I’ve lived in the same town basically my entire life other than the 4 years I went to college….(which was just 30 minutes up the road) Now I’m teaching at the same school I attended from K-12th grade. My mom moved to Redondo Beach, CA (right outside of LA) in August of 2011. I’ve wanted to move there since last year but fear has taken over my life in more ways than just with moving. I have a great job, a pretty nice house, and a lot of family and support where I live….but I just feel that moving would help me to grow as a woman. I also feel that my two little boys would be offered a more diverse and interesting life. I want them to excel!!! I’m just searching for the right decision. Sorry for such a long reply!!!
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You will figure it out! Good luck lady!
If you decide to move or go on a mini road trip, I know of this awesome place called Raleigh… just saying ;)
Sometimes all you need is a hair cut ;)
I totally feel you. I’m like that except my life is not even half as put together as yours. Im definitely not where Im suppose to be or doing what im suppose to be doing but.. Im okay with that right now. I know it will eventually come together :)
Sometimes moving is good, especially since you could probably get a similar job in another area (I think there is high demand for most medical jobs everywhere? Not sure.).
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My life has turned out nothing like I’ve planned… what your feeling is completely normal!
I’m totally with you on all of this! A vacation sounds good for sure!
I’m always up for a vacation. Some beach time would be perfect right now.
I think we all go through this at times loving our life as is but wanting change. I know that is how I feel about my job right now. I like it but am I ready for a different challenge. It is hard sometimes to get that contentment. Good luck and can’t wait to hear about the road trip!
Ronda