The word transistion seems wimpy when you're in the whirlwind

I ran away from my life - and then I remembered, "Wherever you go, there you are". You can never truly get away from yourself - but pleasant surroundings can have a nice effect. On my island vacation with friends, I had a nice escape from my day to day reality and I gave myself time to think and relax. It wasn't until the last day that I realized I would be flying back to a city where I had neither job nor home nor lover and I had to work hard to keep myself on a positive note.

So what happened when I returned? My newly refreshed mind and body were ready to make things happen and I hit the ground running. Celebrated my friends in Pittsburgh, got things done and somewhere along the way I landed my dream job -

It's a temporary fix that could lead into something bigger but for now it's pretty darn perfect. I get to do research and planning that I'd want to do on my own - but I'll get paid to do it! Once I get settled into both my new job and my new home I'm sure I'll feel more grounded and ready to take on the balance challenge.

Maybe vacations really are a necessary part of keeping your life together and making yourself open to the good things that come along.

PS if you click on the title the link will send you to my friends blog that I found truly inspiring - enjoy!