My Change: Moving To A New City

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Change occurs in many forms and Is carried out in different ways. My change in this story is moving to a new city. I grew up in Baker County and lived there most of my life. When I graduated high school work was what I sought out immediately. I had just recently graduated with my Certified Nursing Assistant License and I was going to put it to good use. I applied to Baptist Health and within a week I was hired and on my way to a new career. But when I realized the distance I would be driving every day I knew it was time for a change. So I moved to Jacksonville and then the real part of my life began. Some of the effects I had experienced when I moved we’re being away from my family, meeting new people and creating new memories, and I got to …show more content…

I was very shy and moving to a new city was very challenging because I didn’t know anyone and was too shy to even try to speak to them. My coworkers would always try to engage me in a conversation and I always made it short and sweet. It took an also very shy nurse on my floor to really get me to open up and after that they couldn’t get me to shut up. Now I’m a people person. I think it’s because I have to be used to a person before I start talking to them. A couple months after moving to a new city I met the love of my life. I think moving to a new city was good for me because it made me open up and meet new people and experience new things. A year and a half later I’m still with the love of my life and I’m the friendliest/talkative …show more content…

Moving to a new city allowed me so many opportunities than my original hometown. I was able to find higher education and it’s going great. I’ve almost completed my first semester of college and ready to tackle the next. I also received a better position at work for working so hard and being so close to work since I moved that I could actually take it. I am able to experience more attractions such as the ocean which is my favorite, the zoo which is always fun and exciting to see all the different types of animals, and finally everybody loves those big sports games.
Moving to a new city opened up many things for me but it also took away some too. I will always regret not being there with grandma when she passed but it’s made me appreciate my family so much more. Moving also helped me open up my shell and realize that I don’t have to be shy, that I need to enjoy life and meet new friends and make new memories and lastly, to never let an opportunity pass me by and to always take what life throws at you and enjoy it. Carpe Diem, Seize The

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