This year has been nuts. When I stop and think about all that we've taken on and accomplished since January 1st, my head spins. I was being cute the other night and asked Josh if he thought this time last year that in a single trip around the sun, we'd be living in Oklahoma with him taking a promotion with a new company (Chesapeake, nonetheless). He just stared at me and said, "Now, you know the answer to that." Truth is, of course I knew the answer to the question. I asked it because I cannot wrap my mind around it sometimes. So many big changes. And we've handled them all in stride.
It feels like we've opened and closed so many chapters on this crazy ride that 2010 has been. Another big chapter closes tomorrow as we sever our final tie to our two years in Pittsburgh. We are closing on our house! And that will be...that. The Jacksons will officially have nothing left there, but the friends we've taken with us and continue to love and miss. For the first time in 5 years, we will also not own a home. It's a strange prospect for us. It will take some adjusting, but ultimately I think it's best to not get tied down to anything here just yet. I like Oklahoma and Josh's job is amazing, but our history has shown that every two years, we will pack up our things and say goodbye and for just once, it would be cool to walk away. No strings attached, you know? I feel liberated to be able to look at the responsibility of home ownership and say, "Nah, we're good. Not right now." Until something happens to make me think otherwise, OKC may just be another pit stop on this crazy, wonderful ride. After my initial question to my hubby, I followed up by asking if he thinks the next year will be as crazy as this one. He said, "God, I hope not. My heart may give out."
Truth is, who knows what 2011 will bring? I'm excited to find out! :)
Love and hugs to all.....until we see each other again,
Aub
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