Leaving the place I have proudly called home for 23 years

For some, leaving their comfort zone and everything familiar is a challenge. For others, change is welcome and strongly sought out for. Well, I definitely feel like I pertain to both situations. America has been my home for the last 23 years and to think that I will be leaving it is both exciting and scary. 

On one hand, I will be experiencing a new way of living and being exposed to ballet through a different set of eyes. Its nearly every dancers dream to be able to dance in Europe as it is so much more appreciated there than it is here.  I also feel like its important to know about the world I am living in and learn about other ways of living. How is one suppose to learn about life without living it to its fullest?

On the other hand, I BARELY speak English correctly!!! I will never be able to learn Croatian... or any other language for that matter. Its frightening to think that I will be entering my new home as a fish out of water. I will have to start fresh. I will have to enter the country with open eyes and be able to adapt to fashion, culture and language. Who knows, maybe Europe will embrace my short shorts!?!

So here I go. I leave Newark Liberty Airport tomorrow at 6:35pm. At 6:35, my life will no longer be familiar and I will no longer be that Scott that everybody has known. My life will change... and for the better!