Stepping off the plane onto U.S. soil was, as per usual, a mix of emotions for me. This time this was accompanied by a degree of uncertainty. For once in my life - I do not have all the steps ahead planned out and strategized. My story after the end of July is unwritten right now, which is both exciting and a bit nerve racking.
To be home with my family for a month after returning to the U.S. was truly a gift. I got to be there for Easter with my family, and I got to help celebrate the Birthday of my amazing brother. While these may seem commonplace, I had not been home for Easter or Michael's birthday for years, so it really meant more than I can express in words. Also, during the time I was home, my family moved from the house we have been in for twenty years. The fact that we were able to do this together as a family, made it easier on all of us.
In this time of 'uncertainty' in my life, to be able to spend a month in my hometown, with my loving and supportive family was Perfect. Particularly so when on the first of May, I once again packed my life into two suitcases and boarded a plane. This time I have moved to New York City in order to work for the European American Chamber of Commerce for three months. A city the size of which I have never experienced, a place where I know practically no one, and a job that I knew would challenge me to put what I have learned into action.
Now I have been in New York City for close to three months, and it has been nothing short of crazy. I have gotten to meet people, and do things I never thought imaginable. And yet, it is all going so fast, I lack the time to ponder about what I am doing. One second I am shaking the hand of an Ambassador, and the next moment I am standing on the balcony at the New York Stock Exchange.
Life has been such a whirl that I am behind on keeping everyone updated. When in doubt, check out europeanpublicaffairs.eu for more on my various projects.
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