A Thrill Ride

OK, so up until now, I have mostly been focusing my job search in the state of Florida.

However, after my boyfriend Andrew and I vacationed in Philadelphia, I decided that I could see myself settling into life in another state. I have been known to fear change, yet I always seem to make the best out of whatever situation I am put into. I liken it to a healthy combination of fear and excitement. It's like waiting in a 90 minute line to ride a ridiculously scary roller coaster. No less than six times, you contemplate bolting for the exit. But you stick it out, and after a 45-second thrill ride, suddenly "I'm too scared!" has turned into "Let's do it again!"

I started off small (like riding a 'tame' roller coaster, to get in the mood), applying to one job in another state, just for kicks. This was exciting, so I continued. You see, for me, clicking "apply" and cranking out another cover letter gives me a temporary rush (not unlike the one you'd feel after a trip on the Hulk). So applying to one gives me the confidence to apply to more. And so on.

This snowball effect has recently led me to apply to jobs in D.C., Philadelphia, Atlanta, Austin and Nashville so far.

I've waited in line for two hours. I've got my lap-bar down and locked in. Just waiting for the ride to start.