Still Planning...

I have gotten to the point where I know without a doubt (well, nearly without a doubt) that I have to get out of Austin. I still can't explain why. I have this impending sense that there is something waiting for me that I will never catch if I stay here.

I've made a not-yet-concrete plan to make my way to New York by early September. The longer I stay in Austin, the harder it will be for me to leave. I have to go before it sucks me in again. As it is, it'll be hard as hell to leave come September.

I'm over 2/3 of where I want to be savings-wise. By the time I leave, I should have a decent cushion behind me, which is comforting because I'm terrified of ending up on the streets. I'm doing this on my own. There will be no immediate network of family and friends to call on. I have a few friends in New York, but none that are anywhere near as close as my people at home.

There are moments when I doubt myself and think I'm insane for thinking about such a big move. I'm sure as the big date approaches, those moments will become more frequent. Let's hope I can maintain the gumption to stick to the plan...

J