Dorothy had it right; there really is no place like home. The world is full of jaw-droppingly beautiful places, amazing cultures to interact with, and damn fun things to do, but for this girl, the rest of the world isn't home. San Francisco Bay is. I am blessed. Every so often my wanderlust kicks in, I dream up some wacky international adventure, and I make it happen. But I always have SF to come back to (regardless of whether or not my name is on a lease there). My friends have welcomed me back with open arms, and in the case of my dear friend Deb, she's opened her home to me as well.
I've hit the ground running by polishing up my resume and applying to several positions, plus talking to a couple of entrepreneurial friends getting their own companies off the ground. (Know of a job? Email/Call me!) I'm also offering my services to anyone interested as a personal assistant - someone who can wait around during those annoying 4 hour furniture delivery or internet service windows, go to the DMV, etc. all of the things you'd normally have to take time off of work for but really don't want to. (Need a hand? Call/Email me!) And thankfully, I have at least a few weeks of get-togethers with friends who want to hear stories of the high seas to keep me busy.
In my last post I said I was afraid of coming home because I didn't know what to do with myself there and of the state of the economy. Now that I'm actually here it doesn't seem that bad. There seem to be more job listings than there were last year. I suspect there are a lot more applicants too, but at least jobs are out there. My spirits and confidence are up. There's a reason "JenJackson" is a verb. JenJacksoning is setting out to do something and getting it done.
I'm still a little regretful about not meeting back up with the Spirit of Nyami Nyami for a bit of actual fun cruising through French Polynesia. I made the right decision though. It's time to be home for a good long while. I'll cross the Pacific again someday; I know it, but next time it'll be on my boat with my person or my people ;-)
As you likely tuned into this blog for adventure tales, and I started it to write them, this will be my last post. It has been an absolute pleasure to share my stories with you all and know that you've enjoyed reading them. Thanks for all the support and well wishes along the way. And remember, next time you dream up an adventure, don't let it pass you by - JenJackson it, you'll be so glad you did.
Love,
Jen
