My quick trip to Texas last weekend was just what I needed. It was filled with hugs and catching up with family and friends, delicious food I've been craving, and new memories to hold onto.
First stop- Top Golf with the family. As long as I lived in DFW, I never went to Top Golf. (It's basically a giant driving range that scores each drive and serves food and drinks!) My drive was severely slacking, but I was hitting the irons like I play golf daily. Now I can't wait to get my clubs back and play again!
Next up was The Rustic in Uptown. Everything about this place was great, from the food and drinks to the live bands and fun atmosphere. It was even better getting to hang out with some college friends!
Finally, I continued the tradition (from the last 7 years) and went to the Texas State Fair. If you've never been, oh my. Be prepared to eat your weight in fried food- I know it's horrible for your health, but so delicious! I swear you can find anything fried you want there, including fried sweet tea! How is that even possible??
[fried red velvet cupcake. because yum.]
Surprisingly those aren't even the best parts. The realization I made driving to the airport on Tuesday might just be the highlight of the trip.
Once the excitement of things calmed down, that familiar feeling I've prayed to leave behind came creeping back in. I was only there for almost four days and the anxiety didn't waste any time before taking hold again. I can't pinpoint why or what brought it on, but there was no mistaking those feelings. I shouldn't have been shocked that being so close to those painful memories I intentionally left behind brought back some anxiety.
If I learned one thing from that moment and the trip, it's that living in New York (or anywhere that isn't DFW) is exactly what I should be doing right now.
Do you remember recently when I was questioning if I had done the right thing by moving, or if travel nursing was for me? (Shame on you if you don't!) Well let me just tell you that it is such a rewarding moment to get some affirmation that this is right! And I don't mean from my family or friends or just anyone; I'm talking about from THE only one that matters. This was definitely a Jesus moment, y'all! I just knew in that moment that moving, and continuing this adventure, is what I was meant to do. And it could not have come at better time… funny how that works, huh?
I will always miss my family and friends while I'm traveling, but now I can breathe easy and enjoy the ride! There are great things up ahead and I'm excited to see where God will take me! Now where should my next assignment be? The possibilities are endless!
Enjoy your weekend, friends!
XOXO,
April
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