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    So I know a lot of you are sick already of hearing about my weird and shitty love life rollercoaster for the last year and a half. And I ain't gonna lie: it's been hard. Real hard.

    But the good thing about having your life upended is that sometimes it does force you to re-evaluate what's going on in all aspects of your life and see what changes you can make.

    Sooooo...

    I'm moving to Europe for six months starting in November! I'm going back to school to pursue my writing seriously. I'm going to learn how to make chocolate by hand.

    Yes, you read all of that correctly. All at the same time too.

    Why am I doing all of this? Because I can! I have enough money to do it, I don't have a whiny, emotionally stunted/crippled boyfriend to hold me back (would be nice if I had a supportive one, but oh well, none is better than shitty), I have no kids yet to worry about leaving behind and it'll be an amazing experience.

    It's scary to think of leaving my friends and family behind for six months and live in a foreign country (plus I'll be traveling to other places too) but it's just something I need to do. If not now, when? I haven't spent much time in the last 18 months sitting on my sofa eating gallons of Haagen Dazs, but I intend for my life to just keep getting better since it's fully in my hands.

    I encourage those of you who feel stuck to just go ahead and start making a change in your life. Doesn't have to be as drastic as what I'm doing, and I know that sometimes obligations impose limitations. But don't be afraid to shake things up!

    As strippers (current or former) most of us should be familiar with the credo of how we'd rather regret what we didn't do than what we did!
    "She has written so well, and marvellously well, that I was completely ashamed of myself as a writer...But this girl, who is to my knowledge very unpleasant and we might even say a high-grade bitch, can write rings around all of us who consider ourselves as writers"

    Ernest Hemingway on writer, aviation pioneer and horse trainer Beryl Markham


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    That's great news! Congratulations! Where in Europe are you going?

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    Good for you. Holy crap, what a dream come true. And you've worked hard, emotionally and professionally, to have this freedom (obviously), so bask in it. When I was in Germany for a few weeks I really considered just staying. Ditto Paris. Every time I see Paris on TV now I get all envious.

    And in terms of 'just go for it'...I've been thinking that a lot too lately. I want to just give in and be a professional equestrian. Why not? You only live once, etc...

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    OMG that is incredible news!!! Good for you, I too am curious as to where you are going.

    Damn, I just got an intense chocolate craving, damn diet.
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    Go for it!!!
    “What a caterpillar calls the end of the world we call a butterfly.” - ECKHART TOLLE

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    I'll be in a kick-ass medieval college town. I won't say what country, but suffice it to say I'll be within a two-hour train or plane ride to pretty much anywhere else you'd want to be in Europe.

    The town itself has tons of culture, great cafes, architecture and I've been there several times already. There are fantastic restaurants and bars everywhere.

    The Euro exchange rate is a killer, but since I'll be subletting my place in NYC, I'll have plenty from that to pay rent and for additional spending money. I never thought I'd be grateful for obscenely high Manhattan rents, but this time I am!
    "She has written so well, and marvellously well, that I was completely ashamed of myself as a writer...But this girl, who is to my knowledge very unpleasant and we might even say a high-grade bitch, can write rings around all of us who consider ourselves as writers"

    Ernest Hemingway on writer, aviation pioneer and horse trainer Beryl Markham


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    That is the best post Ive read anywhere in ages!

    Good for you, Im sure youre going to have the greatest time - all the best!!! (-:

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    HAVE FUN! I really hope you like making chocolate. Send me some! Cross the planet moves are something I definitely encourage!


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    Awww Id offer to show you how to make chocolate myself!
    I'm jealous of the europe trip!

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    I so needed to read this right now. Thank you Nina.

    and Have Tons of Fun!

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    Quote Originally Posted by NinaDaisy View Post
    ...none is better than shitty
    That's for damned sure.

    I told you 6 months ago, and I meant it--there's a lot to love sitting in that chair. Sounds like you're on the right track, loving yourself, and rewarding yourself with a fantasy roadtrip!

    I'm very happy for you...
    You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star.
    Friedrich Nietzsche

    Free your mind, and your ass will follow.
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    Congrats!! Sounds like fun, make sure you keep us updated. I am also curious to know where you're going, lol.

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    wow, this sounds great! Good for you!!!


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