It's hard to move to New York

Everybody has to be from somewhere. I have lived in Nebraska a large portion of my life. However, I have also lived in a handful of other places like Oklahoma, Kansas, and Tennessee. Hell, I've moved so many times that its hard for me to tell where exactly I am from anymore, at least with any sort of recency.

I will tell you this though. Today I had someone tell me that I was acting "as if I was better than everyone because I am moving to New York." "That my ego was large and that I didn't listen to other people's ideas." I really took this personally. One of the things that I take pride in is being a good listener. If I am not being one than I need to be working on this.

I also hope that no one gets the impression I am ashamed of Nebraska or don't like being from here. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Granted Nebraska can be boring - but it is beautiful in its own way and it is home. No matter how far I travel, New York or beyond, I will always love Nebraska.

However, I also feel that an important part of moving to New York is the attitude. You have to love challenges - and you have to have the confidence to take them on. Perhaps, this is some of what my friend is perceiving to be my attitude. I very much feel like I am trying to embrace the confidence and swagger that I will need to stand out while visiting various agencies, etc.