without risk, there is no success.

although i should already consider myself an adult, it hadn't really dawned on me until i graduated from college.  the job-hunting, apartment-searching, and the need to develop true independence has really forced me to come to this realization.. not that it's a bad phase of life or anything.

i had a phone interview today for two nuclear pharmacist positions (same company, different locations - memphis, TN and jupiter, FL) and i think it went pretty well.  i should expect to hear back from them within two weeks, so let's keep our fingers crossed for me. :)  would definitely prefer jupiter, fl being that it is so close to the beach, but hey.. a job is a job.. i'll take any location for a nuclear pharmacist position.. well.. not ANY..

i also had a walgreens in las vegas take interest in my resume and wanted to discuss employment opportunities with me.. but las vegas..?  i like vegas as a vacation spot; i wouldn't want to call it home.

although i could have decided to stay locally, whether it be in philadelphia or around carlisle, i felt if i was open to relocation, i would be able to find the kind of job i want more easily.  moving away from family and friends and all that you know is risky, but without risk, there is no success.

initially, i had contemplated on moving to the seattle area.  i had an offer from a hospital and had an apartment picked out.  i was pretty much all set.  i went out there twice, not knowing anyone, but opened myself to making friends with strangers.  although it was a bit difficult, i made it happen, thus the reason i think i am capable of moving to a place where i know no one.  yes, it will be lonely for the first couple of months, but friendships will develop gradually. 

i am excited for this next phase in my life.. wherever it may take me.  although physically away from friends and family, they are only a telephone call away.. or an instant message away. lol :)