I'm moving back to a city that I miss very much. I left Richmond, VA in May of 2002 to move to Seattle with my now ex-boyfriend. I want to say that it was all a huge mistake, the whole thing, but I can't. I wonder what kind of person I would be if I had never chosen the paths that I have. What if I had stayed in Richmond? One thing for sure, I wouldn't have moved to Seattle, which was a beautiful city. It was also a city that taught me the value of staying in school, as I had dropped out prior to moving there with no intention of ever returning. After working 40 hour weeks every week and not being able to be home in Oklahoma but four days for Christmas I learned the value of an education, a better life. I probably would have never studied abroad in Linkoping, Sweden since I got the idea from a friend here in Norman while attending OU. I wouldn't have met the best friends I've had in my entire life if I hadn't lived in Norman.

Every day that brings me closer to my move is a cause for building excitement.

I know my mom is excited to be in close proximity to bigger cities (or so she says.) I'm sure that deep down my parents were expecting me to stay in Oklahoma for a large portion of my life, if not all of it. I have to say that I was under the same impression until just a few months ago. I love to travel but I was sure that this was meant to be my home.

The preparations have begun for my move. I'm going to visit Richmond in a few short weeks to get the pendulum swinging. I plan on looking at a few apartments, setting up a checking account (long story with work and no option of a paper check), and to reconnect with those old departed friends that I feel like I abandoned so long ago.

So cheers to the future. I hope it's all I expect it to be.