Most asked questions
Where are you from? This one is pretty basic... I generally laugh then rattle off...
"Well, I was born outside of Chicago (never say Roselle because no one knows where that is) then I went to Punta Gorda, FL (Oh, yes, you have heard of it, it's where hurricane Charley went through, - I moved there the week after), then Jax FL for undergrad, St Augustine FL for grad school, Wauchula FL for internship 1, NoVa for internship 2, back to Punta Gorda to study for boards, Ormand Beach FL, Lancaster PA for a month, Shenandoah PA and now I am here... I will be moving again shortly
I feel like I have to rattle off the list because home is not a concept I really know. Over all - Roselle is home. I spent 19 years there. It gave me the foundation of who I am. However, I have grown and learned to much from each of these other places that I cannot cast them away.
Well don't you ever want to/wouldn't it be easier to settle down?
"Of course I do, just have not find the right spot to stop in yet. I have a lot of loans to pay off. And of course it would be easier, but not everything that is easy is worth it. "
Do you have a boyfriend, are you married, why aren't you married?
"No... No... Just not my time yet"
What I want to say... Little old lady/man - It is none of your business. Then I generally ask just as personal - annoying questions to them...
Do you realize that your A.) time is running out B.) that I am not getting any younger C.) if you ever want kids you should get a move on...
"Yup...Yup... Yup..."
What I want to say... Most kids my age who are getting married settled for something less just to be married... they are getting divorces or have admitted to not being happy... I chose to get my life settled first, alone, so that I am happy with me and not using someone else for my happiness... and although I love kids and want to be a mom, I am pretty sure its just not in the cards anyways... and again... Little old lady/man... Its NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS
Will you marry me?! (asked by 80+ year old men...)
"I think I am just a little young for you... but thank you"
In my head I am internally vomiting, then think for about 2 seconds... could it be financially worth it... I could pay off my loans faster... then back to vomiting and thinking about when Adam Sandler in Big Daddy talks about Old Balls... I'll just keep doing what I am doing...
Well how much longer are you going to do this?
"My goal when I started was to do at least 2 years... I wanted to live in 4 different states. We will see how long it works for me"
I really want to stop... Sadly my responsible self generally wins over anything else... I will continue on untill at least 1/3 of my debt is paid... I almost wish I could get 1/2 of it paid off first.
Isn't it hard moving all the time?
"Yes...But its fun, I am learning a lot and getting to see things many people never get to see. I would have never met you if I didn't move... I have grown a lot from my experiences, and hopefully it is making me a better person for it"
It is honestly one of the hardest things I have ever done. While I do get awesome experiences and meet amazing people - I have to be away from all of my loved ones for long periods of time. I have to find new places to live all the time. I stress others out because I get stressed about it. It is LONELY at times. Yes it is financially worth it, but sometimes you just want a hug from your mom, best friend, or someone would have brought with you into your future, but couldn't handle you leaving or your lifestyle.
Don't you miss person X, Y, Z?
"Of course, but I try to be good about keeping in touch. Thank God for free long distance phone calls, internet, and snail mail"
How I want to reply... No, I am a cold heartless bitch who forgets everyone the second I leave town. REALLY?! WTH
I am sure there are more, but looking at my apartment, I realize that I really should be packing... Leaving tomorrow to head to Baltimore to see Jaime, Brian and Hunter (my saving graces) and then to see Kelly and her fam in Reading until I get a place of my own. I am lucky to have people willing to help when I am in not stellar situations. Wish me luck on my next adventure :) Hopefully this one will have better internet so I can write more.
Love!
