Negativity

We've all had to deal with negative people in life.  And wherever we go, chances are we'll meet another asshole ready to have it out with us.  And unfortunately, I have encountered a few of these people, who have reacted with such cynicism at the news of our departure from this "great" state of California.  Some were innocent, others passive-aggressive in an attempt to make me feel like I was already gone.  And of course these comments started to affect me quite immensely, but it wasn't long until I recognized that this was only the case because of my own insecurities about leaving.  And in fact, most of those self-doubts that I had, had been fueled over time by California's own culture, with a people who tend to think that their state, particularly the entertainment industry in general, should consume one's life or else you're deemed a talentless failure.  And of course I know that I am nothing close to a failure, but merely one of the lucky ones who finally realized I wanted something richer in life, and it absolutely could not be found here.

Coincidentally, I have a friend who is going through pretty much the same thing as I, except for the fact that he's already made it out.  He wrote me a nice email yesterday, telling me that once I leave, things will get a whole lot easier because they certainly have for him.  I smiled at his words, as he reinforced my belief that after the smog has cleared from my eyes, and I can finally escape from this bubble I have been living in for the past eight years, I will finally be able to breath the fresh air once again.