Be Happy Where You Are

Good morning!
Some of you may know that I where Detroit on my sleeve. I love my city; it is a place like no other. It will never be like New York City, Chicago, L.A. or Miami and I am absolutely okay with that. In fact I do not want it to be like any other place on earth. Recently I moved outside of the city to be closer to my work. It was a tough decision to make, but with gas prices reaching over the $4 mark and adding up the costs of wear and tear on my vehicles I finally broke down and moved. The day I changed my address and was issued a new voter's registration card directing me to my new voting poll was when I realized that I was no longer a "citizen" of Detroit and that I needed to become an active member of the community I lived in.

I wish I could tell you that the transition was easy and I immediately made new friends and dove right into the culture here. But that would not be the truth. My church has not changed luckily because we have multiple locations I have been able to attend weekly services closer to me when I am not able to attend a service in Detroit. I am a Chicago Steppin' instructor and I try to make to class as much as I can and go out when there are large events happening. My family and close friends are mostly in the city or at least in the metro area. Let's not even talk about the lack of dating opportunities where I am, I'm just saying I don't have any expectations for finding a mate here. Yeah, I'm comfortable with that.

I have enjoyed being closer to work which means waking up later, getting home sooner which means taking a longer nap (one of my favorite perks) and running home at lunch if I need to. I also do not want to give the impression that I am in the middle of nowhere, I am living in a vibrant thriving city with tons of things to do, entertainment, shopping and convenient city services. After being out with colleagues over the weekend, I decided that I would make it my business to be happy where I am. I am here for a reason and I knew that from the start. I may never know for what reason or when I have served that purpose but I will enjoy my life while I am here. I always believed that the young people of Detroit needed to see me as a young professional working and taking care of my home or going to church or participating in the community but it never occurred to me that another young person an hour away may need to benefit from the same example.

I cannot continue to keep asking that God uses me for His will and then continue to be unhappy about where He has placed me. I am here and ready to fully participate!

Peace, Detroit Luv & Soooooul!
Daniella

Morning dare: Greet someone with a smile and bid them a good morning.