New City, Same Girl!

Happy Sunday! I hope everyone is happy & healthy. Its been a few days since I last blogged. Safe to say I missed you guys! What I miss more than anything? HOME.

Lately, I've been feeling home sick... missing my friends and family more than usual. Don't get me wrong, I love my life here in Atlanta. I have my own apartment, car, two amazing jobs, good friends & my puppy. Life is good right?

Well, I can say that I am in fact blessed & very humble. I thank God everyday for what I do and don't have. There are times where this transition is hard for me. I've been in Atlanta for 7 months and there's not a day I don't miss my family and best friends. I have to constantly remind myself of why I came here in the first place.

"How do I know if moving away from home is best for me?" Lol. You don't. You'll always second guess yourself because home is where the heart lives. You reside in your hometown for comfort. Moving out of your element would put you in an uncomfortable position and we HATE the thought of uncomfortable situations. However, the negatives outweighed the positives for me in this case.

"Why Atlanta?"

Why not? Chicago will always be one of a kind for me. Like NO OTHER CITY. & I put that on every city I've traveled to within the 50 states. I lived in such a beautiful city, with culture, amazing food, amazing views, & amazing friends.

Why leave? right?

Moving out of my hometown was essential to me for the past 2 years. I never imagined myself living in Chicago for the rest of my life. I love seeing the world and having new experiences. Moving to another state away from my family and friends was not ideal however, the outcome from that alone was worth it to me.

What did I gain?

A NEW START. My life in Atlanta is so different from the life I lived in Chicago. Here, I am completely alone and without everything I've ever known. Scary but true. I've learned how to balance my life out with everything going on and that was probably the most essential things I've ever needed.

If you've been with me since my first blog, you know I suffer from depression and anxiety. If you're new, welcome! However, moving to ATL was also a result from that as well. I get sad a lot during Chicago winters and I'm my most happy and healthy self during the summer. Why not go somewhere the weather is neutral all year round.. After visiting ATL more than a few times, I realized I CAN BREATHE OUT HERE. Like I didn't feel confined to one place. I felt a sense comfort being here. I love the culture, people, accents, and food (not better than chicago). I love my apartment, my puppy and my friends here. I wouldn't trade any of it. I can breathe in Atlanta, but my heart forever beats for Chicago.

Do I think about moving back to Chicago sometimes? Lol, all the time. But I always remind myself of what my transition is helping me become.

So, how do you know if a specific place or city is for your transition? You don't. But if you can breathe outside of your hometown, you're off to a great start. Everything takes a leap of faith & moving away from everything is not for the weak. Ask yourself, "is it worth the risk?" & if everything leads up to the answer "yes!" .. GO FOR IT & DON'T LOOK BACK.

Until next blog....