I've lived in NYC for 3 years and 3 months. I'm moving back to Utah this weekend, where I lived for over 5 years when I attended/graduated from Brigham Young University. You can say I'm coming full-circle. I have been ready to leave NYC for almost 2 years but it's still a huge adjustment and writing these lists helps me mentally prepare for my next chapter of living life to the fullest!
What I’ll miss about NYC
- My amazing friends
- All the concerts
- Broadway shows
- Variety of dance studios and events
- Diversity of people
- Waterfronts
- Tall lush trees
- Reading on the subway
- Cool factor of living in NYC
- People-watching in parks
- My career counseling job - resumes, workshops, newsletters, boss, intern
- Beautiful diverse historic architecture
- Professional opportunities
What I’m excited about in Utah
- Wearing white sneakers and not getting stepped on in the subway
- Buying a standing desk
- Singing in the car
- Being able to own and ride a bike
- Having space in my home to dance, exercise, and do cartwheels & handstands
- Less likely to hear profanity or Lord’s name in vain
- Less likely to see immodesty and profane media
- Get out of my comfort zone and into nature
- No sticky humidity in the summer
- Being surrounded by people with similar social, religious and moral values
- Cheaper food and rent
- Being able to meet datable Mormon men and go on dates in person, not having to rely on online dating
- Being able to hang out with old friends
- Working at BYU - feeling the spirit of campus everyday and working with undergrads
- Teaching opportunities - career exploration, dance, business communications
- Easier and cheaper access to ballroom dancing
- 2 temples nearby
- Clean streets
- Cheaper flight tickets to visit home
- Cheaper movie tickets
- Clean stand-up comedy
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