learning to savor

Savor

Today I met two people from southern Florida who were big fans of the area.  That was one of my biggest concerns about moving is the actual place.  I'm not really a huge fan of tropical weather, and I don't know anyone.

These ladies seemed a little jealous of my interview and the possibility of moving down there.  The second girl (the one who gave me highlights) said there was a lot to do, and that it was far easier to meet people down there.  She said you go to the beach to meet friends.  Ride a bike, you'll meet people.  Go out for coffee, you'll meet people.  That sounds doable, right?

She said it was a far more relaxed place then around here.  People dress and act more casually because it's hot.  Really?  She said there were less heels and makeup. Really?  But, she said there was a lot of traffic-- not as bad as DC, but worse than here.  I know how to deal with traffic.

I was also told it's a great time to purchase property.  Not that I'm in a position to purchase property, but that sounds good.  Actually, several people have told me that.  I might be able to buy a condo... on the beach.  That definitely sounds doable... but I'm getting ahead of myself.

She could tell that I'm a little amped up about getting the job.  She told me that they had to be pretty interested in me because they were flying me down.  I hadn't really considered it from that perspective.  I'm probably one of two candidates-- or something along those lines.  I really hope that a nearby person doesn't come in and snatch the position.

School starts in a month, so things have to go quickly.  I'll probably find out by the end of next week-- a week. I am nervous about finding a place to stay, but I feel that God is in this because of the conversations, the "luck", etc.  I just need to do my best, and things will work out as planned.  If it doesn't pan out, it won't be the first time I've had a turn of bad luck, right?  And, I've managed to survive.  Transition reveals all the vulnerability of your situation; clothing always rips at the seams.  Liminal space is the most delicate, volatile and rich.  It's so dangerous.  It reveals all your illusions about control.

Tomorrow, I'm going to research interview questions and answers.  Not that I can control it, but I can prepare.  It's part of savoring the hope I feel.  I'm trying to savor the possibility.