Almost exactly one year ago I arrived in Dartmouth Nova Scotia with 800 dollars, my parents, and flimsy at best hopes at any kind of sturdy, long term employment. It was a big move. Something that I wasn't sure would be the right one, something that made me incredibly nervous and it's something that's completely changed my life from what it was a year ago.
I haven't posted on this blog in a while, mostly because I've been busy with a new job, but also because I was kind of waiting until I got to this time of the year. Until my one year Hali-versary. It feels good to say. I've been here a whole year!
In that time I've gone through two beds, three jobs and sold most of my Movie collection. I've had amazing feasts, tried mussels and had to eat canned peaches for a day to survive. I've wrote, directed, edited, and finished a short film. I've grown out my hair, beard and gotten an amazing girlfriend.
It's been a real roller coaster of a year and I'm excited for what comes next. Last month I turned 22 and I told a few friends that I feel really good about 22. It's going to be a good year, I can feel it. I'm in a city I love, with a girl I love, with friends I couldn't get by without. Also having a job helps. A lot. Rent man, gotta pay it.
22 is going to be good, I feel so much closer to the person I want to be.
But for now, groceries.
Drive fast, take chances.
-Matt
