Havent entirely been keeping up here about it but i guess its easier to say its done then the lead up. Made a lot of posts about it on the bluesky part of things, but if not aware. As of Oct 17th, I have moved from Wisconsin to New York (Not City) It was a long 16 hour, 2 day driving process to get here and honestly for a few days Ive not slept great trying to get my room set up. XD To be clear, this isnt because of any issues back in Wisconsin, my roommates and friends were wonderful and was fine living there, my job was good and enjoyed it dearly and will in fact miss them a lot, because this was the first time I really established myself in a place that i felt welcome and around. But with the times a changing, having a girlfriend in my life i want to be with me, transitioning and a lot of life factors at 33. I realized I need to do more then just be complacent with my current situation.

One of my friends had a spot open and offer me room to move to New York (not city) I get a transfer to a store over here since its all over the states, but the only caveat is I need my drivers license and a car to go anywhere since our hours will be different and need to function on my own. there was a lot of nervousness with this as I never wanted to drive and I still feel like that. but I also know in this society I cant really function much else without it, so was working hard to practice as I can with my permit to get my license.

AND I DID. Oct 7th I got my license and passed the test after failing it a month ago beforehand. and this put me on a very all or nothing moment. IF I failed it again, I would have had to delay this move for 6 months. But if I pass then all is on track for the move, and thankfully I DID. Move went smoothed on the 17th, got my room established and starting getting in the real adult work in. yea I dont work till saturday but need to get my car, insurance for car, and practice of the area before saturday for my work rotation. A lot to do, and nervous as hell about it. one thing I am not saying is "I cant do this" because I know I CAN Do this. its a struggle, its tough mentally with being autistic. but a lot of things im riding on this entirely. Soon Ill be picking up my new car today and having those moments of "this is real. im doing this" and feeling proud in myself with my struggles to get somewhere. because I Can Do this. its hard but i can.

Truly been thankful of my friends for support and help in many ways to get this car, to move here, to get settled and jumpstarted. the friend who volunteered and did the driving to move me here, to my friend and roommate now today helping me get things together. as well as my friends i lived with for 4 years and all of the amazing things from them as well in wisconsin and new friends I met from my job before. I will miss appleton and the area. but new adventures and things for my life. positive and ready to take helm. Dragoness is ready ^^

~Taya Erindra