Just got back to the west coast. Back east I ate a ton of Christmas cookies, saw some friends, and got broken up with. Which is weird because the now ex and I are still talking regularly and it doesn't feel like much has changed. Going to have to have another talk with her since I might see her this weekend. 2016 is going to be important, because a decision will have to be made as to if I stay out west, or if I make a move back east. There are a lot of people and places with meaning to me that I miss, and I'm realizing my current company and job is not a long term solution. Part of it is I realized being 3,000 miles from family is maybe farther than I want to be, they're all getting older and in need of more help these days. Plus, I just really like New England in particular. Not to see anything bad about the Northwest, but I can't maintain having vested interests in two corners of the country for too long.
Thanks lil. There are a lot of thoughts running through my head right now. Fortunately there are other friends out this way who have already opened their beers and couches at any point in time. That part is helping to somewhat offset some of these feelings.