NASHVILLE

I truly never thought I would be sad to say goodbye to Nashville.  As much as I have loved this city, for the last year, I have been planning my move to DC and have been (insert a word stronger than anxious) to move.  Any chance I had to visit DC, I would take it (thanks for your hospitality, Kri :)  However, as my move date gets closer and closer, I keep getting reminders of how great Nashville really is.  I was raised here, had my first job here, started my blog here; it will always be a very special place to me.  First and most importantly, my family is here.  And not to mention, I was just asked to be my baby nephew's Godmother--can you say "depressed" for not being around him?  Secondly, my dog is going to be super depressed.  I know, I know..but she has become so used to being super spoiled by my parents and being around our family's dog, that I can't imagine how sad she is going to be when it's just us two again.  Third, my friends.  I'm in complete denial about this one.  I just assume I'm going to get to DC and have an instant friend group--luckily, I have a lot of friends there already and I'm so grateful for that--but it won't be the same.  Lastly, Nashville really is amazing.  It is a low-cost-of-living, convenient, growing city.  Having a car here is no problem because there is parking everywhere.  Traffic really isn't that bad.  Rent prices aren't really that bad (they're getting worse, but they're nowhere near DC prices--bye, bye shopping).  New restaurants and bars are popping up everywhere.  It's just really great all around.

All that to say, I am not second guessing my decision to move at all.  I am so excited for all my new adventures and for all the new people I am going to meet.  It's all happening and I couldn't be more excited!

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