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We have been back to the island for about 4 or five days now, and it honestly feels like we have never left.  Today I was driving to a different village and it just felt like something I do every day.  The way of life is more relaxed and carefree.  I do miss a lot of people back home in Pittsburgh, but I feel more motivation and happiness here.  Back in Pittsburgh, sure I was happy, but at the same time I was miserable with stress and uncertainty.  Yes we still have bills while we are down here, sure we have stress due to various circumstances, but it isn't as bad or unbearable as it is in Pittsburgh.   We both thought about moving to Wilmington for various different reasons and I wonder if the feel there would be the same as Pittsburgh.  How does one know where they are meant to live and be happy?  Trial and error?

While I am here on the island surrounded by water, I feel as if I am where I need to be, or at least close.  I know I am happiest when I am near water, and sadly the three rivers aren't cutting it for me, I need something more.  Maybe that was why I was willing to move to California for Jacob even though I knew I wouldn't be happy, or to Myrtle Beach with Nate.  Maybe those desires have lead up to this point of me wanting something more from where I live, some where that I would be at my happiest and not just going through the motions of daily life.  Moving to a different city is a tough decision let alone moving to a different state.  It is a decision that would not only affect me, but also Tom.  One that should not be taken lightly or make without thinking it through.   It is something that could change our lives forever, with no going back.

Life here on the island is more simplistic in numerous different ways, and I wonder if it would be the same if we lived in Wilmington, if not would we be able to transfer the simplicity to life in the city, wherever that city may be.  We will see what time will tell.  But I am loving life right now.