Well… I have been having a really good time in Texas.

I really like the program. The faculty is WONDERFUL! The residents are REALLY nice! The clinic is well set up with a diverse patient population. I’m even feeling smart!

The problem is I don’t know how to make the final decision about whether or not to move. On one hand… I would be very happy in the program… my god-daughters are here.. I have a couple other friends here. On the other hand… my family is in Chicago… I am quite happy in my relationship with Coach… I have a church home in Chicago… I have not saved the kind of money I want to have before moving.

Most people say.. “Do what is best for you”. But really, what does that mean? Is my career more important than my loved ones? I have never been one to draw out the pros and cons because I can always skew the list to reflect what I want to do. I know that I can’t discuss this with Coach because he worries about being a factor in my decision. I just don’t know how to weigh what will make me happy. Most of my decisions have been last minute “gut decisions”. College. Medical School. Everything!

Help me out here… what’s your process for decision making???