...and I almost felt like a traitor. Other than that, I am absolutely loving North Carolina life.
Since I've moved here, I've met lots of awesome people, reconnected with many cousins and created lifelong friendships with several special people. To these special people, I want to say THANK YOU! I don't think I'd be in a good place right now without your support.
Kristen, I can't believe how close we've gotten since that first day of training at BMG last July. You were a great trainer, by the way. You're probably the only reason why I lasted at that hell-hole so long. Anyway, we have a special "same-birthday" bond, and I'm sure it will last for a lifetime.
Laura Imbrogno, you are a crazy girl just like me! I never thought I could meet someone so similar to myself. You party just as hard as I do, although we do need to work on increasing that alcohol tolerance of yours ;) Thanks for being not just a great party buddy, but wonderful friend. You are such a great person who I will remain close to forever. We'll go two-steppin' and bull ridin' again one day very soon!
And Hogan, thank you for being a ray of light in my life when I felt like I was in the middle of a metaphoric hurricane. Even with the uncertainty of my new job at "BMG," loneliness in a new place and financial struggles, you were able to make me laugh and smile more than I had in years. Even now, you seem to know how to make my gloomy days better. (probably because I force you to tell me something funny). You'll always be special to me; you know that. Thank you for your charm, witty personality and incredible friendship through everything.
Enough with the sentimentals! Raleigh is incredible. It somewhat reminds me of Baton Rouge -- there's a great mix of people because of the colleges around the area. The nightlife downtown is insane and I love it. You can walk around for blocks and blocks, barhop all night long, and still have tons of places unseen and ready to be ventured to the next day. But I do have my favorite spots -- Hibernian, Lucky B's and the Red Room. Some of my hometown friends have actually been able to join me for a drink or two at these bars (thanks for visiting, y'all! come back soon!)
Being so close to the beach is a great bonus, too. I'm excited to go spend some time on the Outer Banks with my family this summer, and maybe some random trips to Wrightsville Beach with the girls.
As sad as it may sound, the new start over here and somewhat given me a chance to enjoy being away from home. I appreciate my hometown and all my friends so very much, but I think I relied on "home" way too much for a long time. It's good to be far away for once. It's not like I can just pick up and drive home every month like I used to; I'm lucky if I can go home once every 5 months now. It just makes me appreciate my time at home more than I ever did before.
It's weird how last year at this exact moment, I felt as if my life was crumbling before me, and now I feel like I've started completely fresh and everything in my life is new and exciting. It's a great feeling!
I'm working at good ole Aveda this lovely, sunny Sunday. Ahh, Chapel Hill. Probably my least favorite city of all time. Good thing is, I'll be out of here in a couple hours to go home and PACK for my TRIP HOME in 4 DAYS!!! :)
Peace, love and thanks,
Loren
Since I've moved here, I've met lots of awesome people, reconnected with many cousins and created lifelong friendships with several special people. To these special people, I want to say THANK YOU! I don't think I'd be in a good place right now without your support.
Kristen, I can't believe how close we've gotten since that first day of training at BMG last July. You were a great trainer, by the way. You're probably the only reason why I lasted at that hell-hole so long. Anyway, we have a special "same-birthday" bond, and I'm sure it will last for a lifetime.
Laura Imbrogno, you are a crazy girl just like me! I never thought I could meet someone so similar to myself. You party just as hard as I do, although we do need to work on increasing that alcohol tolerance of yours ;) Thanks for being not just a great party buddy, but wonderful friend. You are such a great person who I will remain close to forever. We'll go two-steppin' and bull ridin' again one day very soon!
And Hogan, thank you for being a ray of light in my life when I felt like I was in the middle of a metaphoric hurricane. Even with the uncertainty of my new job at "BMG," loneliness in a new place and financial struggles, you were able to make me laugh and smile more than I had in years. Even now, you seem to know how to make my gloomy days better. (probably because I force you to tell me something funny). You'll always be special to me; you know that. Thank you for your charm, witty personality and incredible friendship through everything.
Enough with the sentimentals! Raleigh is incredible. It somewhat reminds me of Baton Rouge -- there's a great mix of people because of the colleges around the area. The nightlife downtown is insane and I love it. You can walk around for blocks and blocks, barhop all night long, and still have tons of places unseen and ready to be ventured to the next day. But I do have my favorite spots -- Hibernian, Lucky B's and the Red Room. Some of my hometown friends have actually been able to join me for a drink or two at these bars (thanks for visiting, y'all! come back soon!)
Being so close to the beach is a great bonus, too. I'm excited to go spend some time on the Outer Banks with my family this summer, and maybe some random trips to Wrightsville Beach with the girls.
As sad as it may sound, the new start over here and somewhat given me a chance to enjoy being away from home. I appreciate my hometown and all my friends so very much, but I think I relied on "home" way too much for a long time. It's good to be far away for once. It's not like I can just pick up and drive home every month like I used to; I'm lucky if I can go home once every 5 months now. It just makes me appreciate my time at home more than I ever did before.
It's weird how last year at this exact moment, I felt as if my life was crumbling before me, and now I feel like I've started completely fresh and everything in my life is new and exciting. It's a great feeling!
I'm working at good ole Aveda this lovely, sunny Sunday. Ahh, Chapel Hill. Probably my least favorite city of all time. Good thing is, I'll be out of here in a couple hours to go home and PACK for my TRIP HOME in 4 DAYS!!! :)
Peace, love and thanks,
Loren
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