Long story short, I finished school and went through some horrific tragedies, so I moved back to Mississippi to be closer to family and friends. However, I have always said I left a piece of me in the city. This and my love of travel have taken me to some amazing places!
It was hard to move back into my parents house after being on my own for so long. Thus, I moved into a house in Starkville with friends. I spent 3 years living what I refer to as my "hippie" days. Young, wild, and free! I also met my wonderful hunk there, too. When our relationship grew, and he was on the verge of moving to Atlanta for Chiropractic school, I searched for a job there as well. Nothing. I tried Birmingham. Nothing. I was FINALLY ready to settle and start my career and I couldn't land a job! During this time, my dude decided to attend a different Chiropractic school in St. Louis. It was then that I realized I was only trying to follow him and instead, I needed to make a life for myself rather than make one centered around his decisions. Ultimately, kicking and screaming, that brought me back to Tupelo. *Sigh* is what I thought! Of course, I looked for a job. Nothing. So, in 3 years of living in Tupelo, I have created my own job at Intricid Salon, traveled a LOT, built a wonderful circle of friends, I am now in my 3rd apartment, and I finally feel happy here.
What I have come to realize:
Being in the city makes me come alive. I am utterly happy walking the streets, being one with the city, feeling connected to the buildings, the sounds, the culture. But, I am alone there. I don't feel that same joy in Tupelo. However, I feel something in Tupelo that I have never felt in the city. It's the feeling of being connected to people. I have learned, it's not about choosing one or the other. I can love the city, and love Tupelo too. I just had to embrace my surroundings and change my perspective to see the beauty that is Tupelo. The people.
Although I may or may not live here indefinitely, I have promised to make the most of it while I am! What's your perspective?