6.09.2010

where has she been???

If you haven't noticed already, I don't tend to live a lifestyle of permanency. I think I can admit that the words "long-term" kind of freak me out a little. I'm not sure that I have a full-blown fear of commitment, but I do think I'm afraid of dedicating myself to the wrong things, or maybe I'm just afraid of wasting my time on things that won't be fulfilling for me, or for others. I'm going to be 28 years old this summer, and as silly as this sounds (especially to my readers who are umm... more "mature" than I am) I feel like I'm running out of time to do all that I dream of doing. Or maybe I'm just running out of time to dream! At my age, people are supposed to be married, or starting their families or buying homes. By the standards of my culture, I should at least have chosen a career, and should have much more than my mere $1,000.00 invested in a 401k. But here I am, this aging oddball, who hasn't rested for more than 2 years in any location ever since high school graduation 10 years ago.

6 months ago I shared with you the great news of a new job, new apartment, and renewed life here in Milwaukee. I'm happy to report that all is going well, and perhaps even better than I had imagined. It took me a while to get used to the 8:00-5:00 lifestyle again. And it has been a humbling challenge to get re-accustomed to the cost of living here in America. Budgeting creatively has become a new hobby among other things. But I am here, and happy. And though I'm aching to travel again (and will soon) I think I'm content with the idea of sticking around for a while.

Shocking? (My dad thinks so.)

After filling my blog with adventurous stories and cultural exchange mishaps, and photos from places many people can only dream of going... it has been really difficult for me to keep blogging. How can I top my scuba diving experience on the Great Barrier Reef? Or my video of eating live octopus? Or the stories from my silly students? Seriously... my life is pretty mundane and it's hard to imagine anyone would care to read about me at all.

But then again, I do have a life worth sharing, don't I?

And you do too!

So, I'm back! I have some things to share with you, like recent projects, some photos of my new living space, and even some thoughts that have been stirring inside of me.

Here goes... stories from the life of a young-professional, post-adventurous travels, and still making her mark on this world.

Do I still have any readers? Leave a comment and let me know you're here!

12 comments:

StaceyJ said...

Hi fellow blogger! Yep, everyone has a life worth sharing...even in Milwaukee! =)

Sarah said...

I think you have a life worth sharing, you always have something fun and interesting going on!!!

Jane Na said...

I'm here April! :)
And thinking about you often!

mtnmama said...

blog post it ON gal.... i am so frustreated with facebooks and whatnots and the fact that it has made the blog seem like too much work. love you and will share in whatever mundane adventure you wish to bring to the table.

Sue D. said...

Yeah! She's blogging again! I can't wait to read all about your life, whether you are at home or abroad. You put a wonderful spin on things...keep on blogging April!

The Domestic Intellectual said...

I enjoy your posts. And after all, I'm 31.5, celebrating my 2nd anniversary at work (the longest I've ever worked any one job) and my longest-standing commitment other than family members is my roommate! Life is trying to understand what it means to be a committed, fruitful person. There is a lot of life and time yet to dream. The dreams just change as you get older.

Luz said...

i'm still here and i love you very much. regardless of where you go, adventure follows. even the hard, mundane parts of life, you still live richly. looking forward to hearing more stories!

Oddyoddyo13 said...

Haha, doesn't matter where you go, what you do, you still have something to say right? Then say it!

Amanda said...

you have a gift april, of making even the most mundane things vibrant and exciting... Of course you still have readers...Please keep writing :)

Amanda Kataja said...

I thought you had abandoned your blog! I'm so happy. You've inspired me. I think I'll post too! Well, in a couple weeks when my visitors go home!

SC> said...

Wow ... great to see a new entry on your blog and keep them coming! Look forward to hearing what you've been up to and, remember, life is full of small moments too. :)

Anonymous said...

I'm still here! Enjoy reading about your goings on and such! Sue