A Year In Chicago
Last week, September 25th to be exact, marked one year of my living in
Chicago. Admittedly it started out a little rocky here, but everyday
since has been one more day of affirmation that moving here was the
right thing to do.
Oddly enough, I was back in DC the same day on which I moved a year
ago. And I will say that there is something to the phrase, "you can't
go home again." While I spent 10 formulative years in the District, I
didn't feel like I was home while I was there last week. Yes, it was
great to see Aaron, Marc, Keith, Serhiy, Kelly, Eric, Jon, Derrick,
Andrew, and even my best buddy Jeff - even if all too briefly. And it
was also great to finally meet these guys face to face after a year of
emails back and forth. But as much as I cherished being with these
people whom I love, I really just couldn't wait to get home. Seven
days is a long time to be away from your life.
I had 10 wonderful years in DC. But I expect the next 9 years in
Chicago to be as amazing as the first. There is a comfort in knowing
where you belong. And just because you may have many friends, or even
family, in one location - it doesn't mean that location is supposed to
be your home. "Home is where the heart is".
And my heart - my new, rejuvenated, ready for more life heart - is in
Chicago.
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