Preparing to go...

Time is ticking.... at this time two weeks from now (time I write this, probably not the moment in time you are reading this) I will be flying probably over Ohio or even Pennsylvania on my way to the next chapter in my life.... New York. 10 Years ago today (well technically yesterday, but since I have not gone to bed yet... it's today).... I moved from small town Frazier Park to San Luis Obispo with goals to reach.... college and be on my own. I accomplished both of those things-- and learned many lessons along the way.

Fast forward 10 years and I am doing the same again. I am packing, sorting, getting rid of things.... and I have accumulated quite a lot in the years I have lived here from furniture to more clothes than I need to trinkets and projects from Cal Poly, pictures.... the list goes on. I work now on condensing and simplifying and really trying to downsize from having a large room the past 4 years to a room almost half the size and going to an apartment after living in houses for the past 5+ years... and it is something that I will definitely have to re-adjust to. I finish my last week in AG this week working, and not a bunch is setting in. I feel like I am just cleaning.... not moving. I sold my car yesterday and praise God really for how it worked out, and the timing may not be ideal but my needs were met in it. The car was paid off, and I was able to walk away with some too which is nice. I have packed a few boxes, separated what is going to my Mom's, and space bagged a lot of things as well. My goal is to ship everything I need out there mid week next week so it will arrive the day of or after I do. The lease for my new place is reportedly being drafted... so I would assume based on that my app was approved. God really provided the living situation very similar to what I have now.

In praying I realize God has been orchestrating. I don't feel much yet except overwhelmed and in task mode. Just gotta get things done, and ready, and trying to be smart about it and really let things go. I don't think it will set in until I am working in my new store and building a routine. Maybe it won't set in until I find a church out in the city. Who knows really?! God does. Prayers this week as things start moving quickly as I clean, pack, prepare... that I would depend on God for strength when I am feeling a lack of energy, and take moments to enjoy the time I have with the dear friends I have here.