live in a different state

This goal is one baby step away from living abroad. Moving to somewhere new and experiencing that away from the kind of comfort zone of everything that’s of my birthplace and forever home of Los Angeles will hopefully bring me on as a person. Although I am looking forward to moving to the opposite side of the country, I know that moving wouldn’t sink in until I finally sign the contract of my new place. This goal will be completed by the end of this month.

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.

^{Albert Einstein}

Wisconsin-it’s just one state over, but it is a different state! I’m sure I’ll probably try out a few others through the years too…I can’t stay put.

I’ve learned so much, and although it was difficult to move far from a place I love, it’s worth the experience. Personally, I’ve been allowed a chance to delve into a lifestyle previously unbeknownst to me.

...It’s been nine months living in Pennsylvania now. Wow, life is so different than it was before I moved. I feel like nothing about my day-to-day existence really resembles what it was before this move. I’m still the same person, but I’ve grown so much and morphed into such a more complete picture of myself. I am so happy for the change that has come from all of this.

I definitely believe that undertaking a huge life-change such as this one is a worthwhile experience for anyone to have!

I am very much considering California right now. No, not because that’s what every kid does, but for school. If I live there for one year, I’m a legal resident. Legal residents attend school for next to nothing!!...actually nothing if you’re in the low income bracket (which I guarantee I will be). I think I might do a bit of research first and see if any other states offer great deals like this.

If anyone knows of any, I’d realy appreciate it!

I’m planning to move to Pennsylvania in only about 3 weeks! It’s terrifically exciting for me. I think I’ll be able to mark this goal as “completed” after living there for a year (should be easy, considering I have to sign a year-long lease for my apartment).