As I sit in the airport on my way home from my first trip to a city since our move to the country, I can't help but reflect on how much my life has changed, the decisions I've made and whether or not I'm happy with my choices and my situation.
It was definitely a great feeling to be back in a real office environment with my peers and people I hope to be able to call my friends someday. I think the work at home environment was one of my biggest compromises with our relocation.
It's funny what you realize you do and don't miss when you leave a situation. I never thought I'd miss working in an office and I thought I'd miss the city-living vibe a lot more. I do miss the easy access to people, socialization and conversation, but right now I'm chalking that up to the office environment and less city life.
Being back in the hustle and bustle of a city was less comforting than I expected. I really thought I'd feel 'home' being back in a city but I actually found the crowded streets and bars a total turn off.
As I sit here drinking Yards, a local craft beer, at the airport (point for you Philly) and chatting with the bartender about craft beer and small-gone-big breweries I realize I'm really happy with my life. Don't get me wrong, it didn't take an attentive barmaid to make me realize I'm happy, but it made me realize I'm proud of where I live.
For so long I hid behind the allure of living in Brooklyn and I never had to talk to anyone about why I like where I live. Telling people why I love Vermont is one of my new favorite hobbies and honestly, I'm really happy about that. I can see how that statement may seem totally obnoxious. But it's not. I promise. I'm not constantly getting everyone to move to my great state. Only a select few people and you know who you are... But truth be told I don't want everyone in my state. Just the people who love it for what it is and make it the great and special state it is. And that's part of what makes Vermont special.
I'm off to finish my mediocre breakfast burrito and wash it down with great local craft beer then board a flight to y home. Vermont is my home and I couldn't be happier.
Best part about this is that you were drinking a craft beer at 6am.
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