Lately, I've thought a lot about where I want to be in a year. A huge factor that I'm not taking into consideration is where I will find a job. But I hope the economy will get better by the time I graduate, and it wont be so hard pressed to find a job. So on to the possible places to explore: I know I could always move back to Boston, but I think I need a couple years away from Boston to really know if I miss Boston because it's such a great city or simply because it's the only city I know.  So with that in mind, I'd love to explore some other major cities, namely San Francisco, Seattle, New York City or go abroad.  Also, everyone who I've talked to who has visited Chicago, raves about it.  So that's also a possibility too.  Oh, and I could always stay in Baltimore a couple more years. I just know I don't want to fall back on the familiar; fall back into my routine and be comfortable, but maybe not happy exactly. I really want to challenge myself, and as difficult as being here in Baltimore has been at times, I know the change was long overdue. And there is something so wonderful about doing something just for yourself. I think the problem I'm running into is that I'm not really sure what my goals are after I finish the program. I mean I know I'll be working as a nurse, but that's where the fuzziness and uncertainty sets in.  The possibilities are endless, and there is definitely comfort but also anxiety knowing my choices are limitless.