the city that never sleeps

Years ago, when my mom traveled A LOT for her job, New York City was one of her favorite places. As a little girl, I wasn't too happy that my mom had to go on these business trips, but always LOVED seeing all the pictures and presents she brought back. I soon began using my little girl imagination and putting on my scarf, gloves, and grabbed my sparkly purse and would play "New York".

 I would pretend I was on the plane, walking the streets with my coffee, running late for all of my super important business meetings...I went the whole nine yards.

 

Flash forward ten years and what am I doing?

I am getting on a plane, I am walking the streets with my coffee, I am not running late for my super important business meetings, but I am falling in love with the city that never sleeps.

 

When it came time for my dream trip to end, I was not ready to go back to Small Town Alabama. I wanted to stay with all of the tall, detailed, beautiful buildings. I wanted to stay with the solace that comes from where the North and South Tower stood. I especially wanted to stay where I had a Starbucks on every corner!!

 

On this trip, not only did I fall completely in love with such a magical city, but I was reminded how much I love the South. I LOVE ALABAMA. But I am also learning that there is more than Alabama out there for me. So what if I will probably never be qualified for a job in the freedom tower? So what if I can't find an apartment in lower Manhattan for less that $2,500 a month?

 

Out of everything, I am learning that maybe my dreams are a little big, but my God is so much bigger. And His will is my way.

 

Maybe I'll end up in my NYC apartment and a big time career. Maybe I'll find my life in Sweet Home Alabama. For right now, I'm just going to find my way with a whole lot of help from Jesus. 

 

 

New York City...you have my heart.