Seasons of change

by E.P. on December 2, 2009

I spent a good six and a half hours in the car today, traveling from Tennessee to my little town in the rain.

I spent a lot of that time thinking. Thinking about the past, thinking about the future, thinking about beginnings and endings and excitement and scariness.

It’s hard to believe that it is December. December. Where has the year gone? What have we done? When we look back at this year, what have we learned? What would we have done differently?

I think back on this past year and know my experiences have led me to the place I stand tonight. I know so much more about myself, as a person and as a photographer, than I did in January. And I’ve gained some valuable experience during the past year and a half in my little town. But it’s December. It’s past time for a change, and I am moving on to a new town.

In two weeks, this girl will be moving herself to Nashville to start a career in freelance photography. I have the skills. I have the contacts. I just need to jump and dive in. Because life is too short for me to bide my time in a place where I can no longer grow.

I’m spreading my wings, friends, and I cannot wait for my new town, the new experiences I will have there and the old (and new!) friends I will get to see.

I simply cannot wait.

It’s December, and I am finally taking my leap of faith.

What are you doing this month?

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E.P. December 6, 2009 at 8:57 am: It truly blows my mind that it is December. It feels like January was a few weeks ago!

And thanks so much! It will definitely be exciting and a little scary, but I know it is for the best. And I will definitely keep y'all updated on the situation!
E.P. December 6, 2009 at 8:58 am: Thanks so much! I appreciate it! What kind of holiday plans do you have?
E.P. December 6, 2009 at 8:58 am: Thanks, lady, and yes, this move will actually bring me to my man's house. I seriously cannot wait.
E.P. December 6, 2009 at 8:59 am: Thanks so much! And thanks for stopping by! I appreciate your comment!
E.P. December 6, 2009 at 9:02 am: Heh. I wondered if anyone was going to link the title to Rent. And, of course, you did!

Thanks so much! I think a big part of my attitude about this is that I am finally taking my life into my own hands. No more having The Man call the shots. And while it scares the hell out of me sometimes, it's super exciting to know I am in control. And to know I'm going where I need to be. And all that jazz.

Good for you! It's brave to delve into your past and embrace the friends you worry you might lose. That's awesome you are taking those steps!

Thanks, again, and I hope to see you back here soon!
E.P. December 6, 2009 at 9:05 am: Thanks so much! And your approach to the holidays? It's a good one. Enjoy yourself!
E.P. December 6, 2009 at 9:07 am: It really is crazy how quickly the time goes by!

Thanks so much, lady!
E.P. December 6, 2009 at 9:07 am: Aww, thanks, Renee! I certainly hope I do great!
E.P. December 6, 2009 at 9:07 am: Thanks so much, Evie! I think it's going to be wonderful!
J.D. McCoy December 6, 2009 at 3:44 pm: I know how you feel. It seems the more I look at it the quicker the time goes. It's strange to think back on how I used to be a kid going to school. Or how I learned how to drive from my mom in an old beat up buick. Time just seems to escape us.
E.P. December 7, 2009 at 7:30 am: Time really does escape us as we get older. It's crazy.
shobhna December 9, 2009 at 11:01 pm: Oh my god! That's such big news! Hope the move is smooth and good for you. *hugs* This is going to be a VERY exciting year for you, isn't it?
E.P. December 10, 2009 at 1:09 pm: I know, isn't it?! It's crazy!

Thanks so much, lady! I really, really appreciate it. This WILL be an
exciting year! I'm making it exciting.

How are YOU?
courtney December 14, 2009 at 6:18 pm: HOORAY! I'm so excited for you! I'm glad you're finally making the move… for your sake, obviously, but also because it means you'll be so much closer to ME!
E.P. December 17, 2009 at 6:58 am: Thanks so much, lady! I'm here and settling in and it feels absolutely
amazing. Seriously. Let's hang out soon because I love this town. And,
as of now, I don't have a job or anything holding me back.
E.P. December 17, 2009 at 2:58 pm: Thanks so much, lady! I'm here and settling in and it feels absolutely
amazing. Seriously. Let's hang out soon because I love this town. And,
as of now, I don't have a job or anything holding me back.