03/06/2024: New Normal
I’m finally feeling a regular semblance of normal. I’m slowly getting my motivation back as I get back into my writing routine. My life routine is starting to shape itself again slowly. I’m just glad things are coming together now.
It helps that my love and I have worked on staying connected through quality time together. He’s my best friend after all, and I don’t know what I’d do without him by my side, making me smile and laugh.
I take for granted how I don’t have to hide or subdue any part of myself with him; that’s truly rare. We’ve had some good times here so far, the latest adventure an ice cream and movie date to see Dune Part 2 in IMAX. It was an amazing night, and it was fun talking about how great the movie was and how excited we are to see it again.
I found myself thinking again recently how unfair it is that we get used to things over time, that we get used to the new and we lose that feeling of pure joy and excitement. I wish there was a way to bottle up that joy, to experience time and time again as we do the same things we used to love so much that have slowly become mundane. I guess that’s why it’s so important to get out into the world and try new things, things to get excited about again. I love learning new things, discovering new things. And I love experiencing those things above all.
As we settle into life here, I hope we get out a lot, get together with friends a lot, and make a ton of new memories. I do wonder what we’ll do when two years are up, if we’ll want to stay, go back home or set off on another adventure after we’ve spent time getting our feet wet. Right now I can see us being happy for the duration of the next couple years at least.
I’ve truly enjoyed reconnecting with our old friend and getting to know his wife. I’m really happy that in the midst of all this change that we have established a couple constants. We have a regular Wednesday night dinner spot, and it’s nice to be able to walk there and get immersed in the city. I like being forced to get outside more, and I can’t wait to start going on outdoor trips and adventures more.
I’m missing my little getaway cabin in the woods dearly right now, and I’m eager to find an equivalent soon. I’m sure we’ll find something, and with spring on the horizon, I’m excited to enjoy some better weather and some much needed outdoor therapy.
Things are definitely looking up for me here. I’m excited for people to start visiting us, to take them out and show them our new city. Hopefully they’ll actually come. I do miss everyone, but I’m glad my love and I took this leap.