Today marks one month since returning to California, it went by so fast! I remember those first couple weeks, I had a bad case of culture shock and some serious jet lag keeping me up until 3am many nights. Jess and I coined this as "the fear" as we were both having a bit of reentry anxiety. I was nervous and unsure of what was "next" in terms of a job, where to live, and what to do exactly now that I was back. There was admittedly more then one freak out moment, but I would say given the circumstances I am not surprised. I had many ideas and thoughts cross my mind, and I started putting feelers out to see what came back. As much as I wanted to keep traveling, there is only so much my bank account could fund. I just kept reminding myself that I needed to just trust the universe and not worry too much as things tend to work out.
I wanted to share this experience as I learned a lot from this decision making process. I began the job hunt and cast out many lines, and this past week it came down to a choice between two amazing (and incredibly different) opportunities. I had to choose between a job here on the coast of California or a job in Bali, Indonesia. I had heard through some friends from Bali Spirit Festival about an events position open at my beloved Yoga Barn in Ubud, Bali and was intrigued. I sent off my information not thinking too much of it (as I was in California), however after a Skype interview and lunch meeting with the founder I was told I was the top candidate. Around the same time I reached out to Yoga Barn I saw a posting on LinkedIn for a great position at Costanoa Eco Lodge in Pescadero. I sent my information over and had an interview shortly after, followed by an offer.
During the two weeks from when I had initial contact with both entities (I started speaking with them only a day apart from each other) I was a basket case. I drove my friends, family and myself crazy agonizing over what I felt would be one of the hardest decisions of my life. So many factors to think about, the package, job description, and the obvious question...do I want to move to Indonesia?? I would lay awake at night mentally taking each path and trying to imagine what it would be like. I LOVE the coast and my family is here, but the chance to live abroad again was also quite tempting and I love the Yoga Barn. Obviously a huuuge decision, so like I said I agonized and was going crazy periodically (sorry friends and fam that I drove slightly insane during this time).
I got so caught up in the idea of both options (before I even had any offers), but I was anticipating the decision would have to be made. Funny how you can worry about a situation that hasn't even happened yet! Anyway, the point of the story was that by the time I had gone through all the interviews and received all the information from both organizations, the decision actually wasn't difficult. With all the information presented, my intuition told me what to do. The details were not important, nothing "on paper" could tell me what to do, it was just how I felt inside. I learned a valuable lesson about not freaking out until you actually have to, as in the end the answer may just become clear on its own. Thank you universe :) I start my new job at Costanoa tomorrow, it felt like the right path for me at this time. I am embarking on a new chapter and am really excited about what is to come. I don't anticipate blogging much between trips, but every December I will have a chance to travel and plan to do so and I am sure I will keep a record of my jaunts here. Ciao!
I wanted to share this experience as I learned a lot from this decision making process. I began the job hunt and cast out many lines, and this past week it came down to a choice between two amazing (and incredibly different) opportunities. I had to choose between a job here on the coast of California or a job in Bali, Indonesia. I had heard through some friends from Bali Spirit Festival about an events position open at my beloved Yoga Barn in Ubud, Bali and was intrigued. I sent off my information not thinking too much of it (as I was in California), however after a Skype interview and lunch meeting with the founder I was told I was the top candidate. Around the same time I reached out to Yoga Barn I saw a posting on LinkedIn for a great position at Costanoa Eco Lodge in Pescadero. I sent my information over and had an interview shortly after, followed by an offer.
During the two weeks from when I had initial contact with both entities (I started speaking with them only a day apart from each other) I was a basket case. I drove my friends, family and myself crazy agonizing over what I felt would be one of the hardest decisions of my life. So many factors to think about, the package, job description, and the obvious question...do I want to move to Indonesia?? I would lay awake at night mentally taking each path and trying to imagine what it would be like. I LOVE the coast and my family is here, but the chance to live abroad again was also quite tempting and I love the Yoga Barn. Obviously a huuuge decision, so like I said I agonized and was going crazy periodically (sorry friends and fam that I drove slightly insane during this time).
I got so caught up in the idea of both options (before I even had any offers), but I was anticipating the decision would have to be made. Funny how you can worry about a situation that hasn't even happened yet! Anyway, the point of the story was that by the time I had gone through all the interviews and received all the information from both organizations, the decision actually wasn't difficult. With all the information presented, my intuition told me what to do. The details were not important, nothing "on paper" could tell me what to do, it was just how I felt inside. I learned a valuable lesson about not freaking out until you actually have to, as in the end the answer may just become clear on its own. Thank you universe :) I start my new job at Costanoa tomorrow, it felt like the right path for me at this time. I am embarking on a new chapter and am really excited about what is to come. I don't anticipate blogging much between trips, but every December I will have a chance to travel and plan to do so and I am sure I will keep a record of my jaunts here. Ciao!
