My husband and daughter did not want to move to the Beltway until they were absolutely, positively, without a doubt, 100%, no turning back, sure I would like my new gig and my new gig would like me.
Well, I am pushing six months now. I love my gig. And it seems mutual.
But since the "fly-over family" is still hesitant to take up this adventure, I have a few things to confess:
- I like eating vegan food every night without someone whining.
- Gay sports bars are a great place to watch a football game without being hassled.
- I do not miss shoveling snow, driving an hour to work, or having to create a project plan to get everyone out the door to go to a movie.
- I enjoy hearing four different languages at the grocery store.
- I am not afraid of riding my bike downtown, taking the Metro to a game (or back afterwards), or going to a event at a hotel/bar at which I know no one.
- I get a kick out of living in a neighborhood with 7 nail salons in a one block radius.
- I think living in an old apartment building with steam heat, hardwood floors, and neighbors who leave stuff they don't need in the laundry room as "freebees" is pretty cool.
- I have found every snide remark ever made by a Midwestern about living in DC, and DC people to be wrong. People have been polite, kind, and friendly.
Finally:
Its great to be on my own here - the only thing that would improve it, is if I had someone to share it with.
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