I don't know why I never really kept up with this but I figured its time to give it another try. A lot has happened these past few months and I've made many changes in my life. After having an amazing time in china I decided to leave when all of friends started to return to their home countries. I had no intention of returning back to NY so I ended up moving to California. Its been an interesting new start because when you decide to move, especially to a place you don't know anyone you need a few things. Some of the things I needed but didn't have were an apartment, money, a job, friends, and other things.
I finally found a job after being here for about a week only problem is the job required a car which would be my luck, so I bought a van for a decent price thinking all my problems would be solved. Sadly, this thinking didn't last very long when my new van that I bought decided to start overheating. I guess it serves me right for knowing so little about cars but it left me in a horrible position. I needed the car for the job and i desperately needed the job so I decided to get it fixed but found out the cost of fixing it would be $1,000. At this point I almost had an anxiety attack over all of this hitting me at once. I just kept asking questions to my self like "did I make the right decision to leave China? Should I go back to NY?" I just didn't know what to do.
Thankfully I have a wonderful family who was able to help me out financially so I can get back on my feet. With there help, I was able to get my car fixed however it took about a week to finish. During this week, I started training at work which was hell to get to without a car. I had to take a bus but the only bus that went to my job was from a station that was a half hour walk in the opposite direction. So everyday for one week I walked a half hour to the bus station then rode the bus for 20 minutes to my job. I'm sure I made a great impression arriving sweaty and unkempt thanks to the wind and of course they would decide to take employee photos that week.
It was hell, but I was able to complete the week and finally got my car back so for now things are on track. I still need an Apartment which should come soon and I still need money but hopefully everything will work it self out. now my only issue is my massive boredom as I still don't know anyone so for the moment I am usually alone. All I can do is take it day by day and see what happens these next few days.
It's good to know what is going on with you! There is something special about "starting from scratch" and creating a life for yourself, on your own. I know you have the strength to do it and it will all be worth it! Love ya!
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