Life decisions

I made a decision this weekend that I am staying here regardless of what happens.  As I was working with one of my co-workers to talk about values and weigh them.  Staying here right now is more important to me than moving somewhere for a job that will pay me approximately the same amount as some jobs I could get around here.  I can continue to look at ISU and DMACC and some other places close enough to commute.  I'll see what happens.  It took me a long time to come tho that conclusion.  Now, as I look for apartments in Ames, I am a little calmer because I made a decision.  As I was reading through some of the chapters about the first professional position, and making the transition back to get a Ph.D., I did not feel worried or sad that I wasn't pursuing moving somewhere for a position right away, because I think I'm making the right decision for me for right now.  I'm just hoping I can get through these last couple of weeks and figure out where I'll be living come August.