I can’t believe I’ve already been here a month. A month ago I did the scariest thing of my life and packed up my little Toyota Camry and headed across the country. Truth be told-moving out here was entirely impulsive. I pretty much just decided one day that moving is what I wanted to do & I did it. Since arriving I have had some quiet time to reflect and understand the subconscious decision I made to move here. Moving across the country at 22 years old, away from everything I’ve ever known, my family, my comfort zone, my home…is the best thing I have ever done for myself.

Just because it was an incredibly smart decision for my own personal growth…does not mean I do not miss my family and my home so much. (Home=Muncie) I miss the laughter of my little sister when I’d randomly visit, I miss the goofy dancing I’d do with my brother, I miss the smell of green grass, I miss my favorite coffee shop, I miss knowing my way around, I miss driving an hour north to see all of my family in one day, I miss my hidden spots I’d go to when I needed time away to write or read, I miss the smell of rain, I miss all of it. BUT…I can simultaneously miss home and be thriving out here.  When I first arrived I thought I had to choose between being really happy where I’m at and missing home. I can do both at the same time and so I am. The sun is always shining here, the sky is always blue, hospitality is wonderful, the beer is great and the coffee is much stronger here.

Lastly,

Moving here has opened my eyes to an entirely different world. When you move across the country knowing very few people it forces you to spend a lot of time with yourself. For those of you who know me you know that I never really sit still. I sit still here a lot because I am in constant amazement of the mountains that constantly surround me, the opportunities that overflow me and the sole fact that I did this for myself. I took initiative to make myself better & that’s what I’m doing. This all still very much so feels like a dream but one that I get to live in…even when I wake up in the morning.

Simply: I am doing well but I miss you all so dearly.

Enjoy some photos I’ve taken since being here.

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