LIVEALITTLE

It has just occurred to me that I landed Jan 22nd, 2006... exactly one year ago. I've been sans family and NYC in Sydney for exactly one year. When I think about it, I feel a bit guilty because I can't say I miss NYC that much as I don't feel like I've been gone that long. Google is to thank partially. Google Talk has kept me up-to-date with many people. Interestingly, I've even met new people on Google Talk. (hi, kachungster!) Additionally, the many wonderful people I've met here in Oz has kept me quite occupied on a daily basis. I wonder sometimes where and what I would be doing if I didn't decide to come to Sydney.
By starting from scratch, 2006 was a huge year for me. I'm a bit wiser (despite my aging brain), a bit more versitile in the kitchen (since I try not to eat out too much) and a bit more anal about cleanliness (possibly due to the focus against contamination in nursing class). I can't say for sure if I'd be the same person if I stayed in NYC. At this one year anniversary, I'd like to give thanks to all the contributing factors that has brought me to Sydney -- September 11th, not getting the job at Raytheon Antarctica, all the epidemics and natural disasters of the last 5 years and everyone who has supported me ... even all the people who thought I was out of my mind.
I can't even imagine what I would be writing as an RN on this blog next year! What an exhilarating thought!