when changes rain, they apparently pour.
i felt i had to give a bit of an update because it's been so long since my last post. and so much has changed.
big news.
i officially quit my job and i am leaving denver for san francisco. i am currently looking on craigslist every 30 seconds - looking for a perfect job and a "reasonably priced" apartment that will accept a dog. very, very difficult. but...it's also been very fun. i've been spending a lot of time with my extremely generous friends gretchen and spencer - sleeping on their couch. i've been spending time with emily who was visiting from new zealand. and i've been spending time with the california side of my family. and they have been feeding me, lending me a car, and entertaining me. it's been really, really nice.
it's all completely insane. way too many changes and struggles for one person in such a short amount of time. but. the switch to california feels like a good decision. being just a few miles from the pacific ocean is really, really nice.
so. if ANYONE has ANY social work or apartment connections in san francisco, please let me know. i'm open to anything.
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
As an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
-Mewlana Jalaluddin Rumi 1207-1273, written in 1230
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Meghan,
I've just sent an email to my husband's daughter, Emily, who is 28 and has lived in San Francisco for several years. She's going to get back to me ASAP with suggestions, recommendations, etc., and I'll send all to you. I think it's wonderful that you're moving on so bravely. It kinda comes with the territory once you've gone through what you have. Yes, it's a lot all at once, but it's great you're not second-guessing, just keep on!!
Linda
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