Well, first of all, I always told myself that I wouldn't start a blog until I was married.  It seems that a lot of people will start blogs when they get married for many reasons.  It could be a way for them to boast of their new unified status, or to create a way to make sure that their single friends don't forget them, or just to keep updates on their family as new additions are added through the years.  Of course, there are just speculations and no one I know has started blogs for these reasons.  In any case, my reason for starting this blog is to 3 fold.  First, to keep my friends and family back home up to date on my life.  Second, to keep my perspective on what is really important by writing down my experiences.  Third, to offer any useful advice about what I have learned.  The 3rd point will probably be addressed the least.  Ok, so now that I've gotten my excuse for doing a blog out the way, I shall continue.

You may wonder what a single, 26 year old, LDS, young woman is thinking by packing up her bags and moving from Ruby Valley, NV to Nashville, TN.  I am wondering that too, but when I figure out the exact reason, I will let you know.  My initial reason is to pursue singing/songwriting in the country music capital of the world.  It has always been in the back of my mind as a goal of mine, but something I didn't actually think I would ever do.  I have already done a lot with my life by the world's standards.  I have received a bachelor's degree in choral music education, and a master's degree in music education.  Even with my advanced degree, it has been difficult to find a job in my field.  After graduation from the University of Utah with my master's, I became one of the 50% of college graduates who had to move back in with their parents.    Luckily it was on a cattle ranch where I could work and earn money for the time being, and not pay rent.  So, with the situation of not being able to find a job in my field (well except for the hay field) and living at home with my parents, I felt that this was the perfect opportunity to do something crazy:  follow my dreams.  This cannot be possible, however, without support from friends and family.  After 2 months of working for my family, I was able to save up enough money to make the move.  My mother was kind enough to drive across the country with me to offer driving and moral support.  It has been almost a week since I have arrived, and I have managed to find a place to live.  The two girls I am living with are nothing short of saints.  They are allowing me to sleep in the living room and share their living quarters until one of them moves out in November.  I asked if they were sure about this, but they kept insisting it was, so, I will not argue.  That is one thing I have noticed right away about the south-the southern hospitality.  Everyone is so warm and welcoming.  The members of the young single adult LDS branch (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) have certainly welcomed me with their friendship and kindness.  I will go into more detail about details of my first week here in later blogs.  I now have the daunting task of applying for jobs in anything and everything.  I am either too qualified or lack significant experience.  I have applied from everything to a hotel guest agent to a zamboni driver (I secretly really want to be a zamboni driver so I am keeping my fingers crossed).  I feel like I am basically starting over.  Even though I have a master's degree, I feel like nobody cares, but I know that I will find something soon.  I am putting my faith in the Lord and am probably relying on Him more than I ever have before.  Well, I think that is long enough for my first blog.  What have I learned from all this?  Do the best that you can and all will work out.  I think....