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After weeks of restless sleep and many conversation with my lovely friends who live in New York, I've decided that I'm moving back next year around August/September. I've been in Charlotte for about twelve years and I would always say "I don't see myself living in New York again but I definitely love visiting!" But then, I kept thinking why not? Why wouldn't I want to live in New York? It's a massive city that never sleeps, there is always something to do, diversity is abundant and I think that's what I need in my life right now. I do love Charlotte but I feel like I'm growing tired of it, tired of seeing the same people, going to the same places. When I briefly talked to my mom about it her exact words were "People move from New York to the Charlotte" and I responded "Yes, when they're older and have families. I'm 24, single, and I don't have anything holding me back". I agree that many people from up North do move to Charlotte, the last guy I dated was from Buffalo but the majority of these people have spent most of their life in New York. My family and I moved to Charlotte from Rosedale, Queens when I was thirteen and my sister was six, I never got a chance to truly explore the city. I know I would love it.

Now, as great as this sounds I know the transition isn't gong to be all rainbows and sunshine. Saving for the move has to happen NOW. Since I know I'm still going to be employed at Sephora I would have to interview with several stores up there in order to transfer. Would it be necessary to bring my car? I couldn't imagine being without my Honda but that all depends on the area as well. Cost of living is higher so I would be getting paid more but will I be able to afford an apartment with roommate(s) along with school loans and other bills? I can only hope that I can. One thing that keeps me excited is that I wouldn't be up there alone. Marvin, one of my best friends from high school lives there (and if things work out, we'll be roommates), LaZelle and Leah all people from my Southpark store that have/will be relocating to the city. This is probably one of the biggest decisions I've made in my adult life so far, let's hope it's a good one!