: Many of you know I have struggled for years as to whether I should live in Miami or should I move somewhere else. When I decide to leave Miami, my friends remind me of when I left in 2009, and came back eight months later. I then remind them things were different then. I had been out of full time employment for more than fifteen months, and due to that eventually lost my place I was buying; my home. For over four years I have been working and have been renting a cute, small cottage. Earlier this year I was upset with a very close friend and started searching for a job and a place to live in the Asheville, NC area, and have been asking questions and researching the area since. I picked that area because it is closer to family, without being in their back yard, its a small city, but has much going on. Being an openly gay man I have no desire to live somewhere where I would have to hide again; I truly believe I would not have to, in Asheville. Last week I submitted my resignation and some things have changed, as far as my income. I still feel a strong pull that would take me away from Miami, but for the moment I will stay here, in Miami, save more money, and at a later date I will re- evaluate; probably after the New Year. I know when friends express themselves, for or against, my leaving Miami, they mean well, but they are not living my life. I cannot deny, I have many issues, lol, but I know myself better than anyone else. It is easier to stay in a situation that you may not be completely happy with, than to break out of that situation. Some of you will read this and say, yeah whatever, Ive heard this before, others will read this and send words of encouragement. I thank you all for caring enough about me to express yourself; even though at times it feels harsh, lol, One more thing before I close this novel, I truly believe, throughout life we have the power to create our own happiness; even though we may not be able to control what comes at us, we can control how we deal with and cope with situations. The other thing I have realized is very few things are permanent. I must say, as I often do, after writing such a lengthy article, thank you for allowing me to express myself. Thank you for caring about and loving me. Until next time... Russell
Posted on: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 11:16:31 +0000
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