I loved living in NYC and thought I'd stay forever. As my life changed, however, so did where I wanted to be.
I felt like I'd won the lottery when I moved to New York City. My life changed, and what I wanted from a home did, too.
The author, Hannah Howard, always dreamed of living in New York City. When she finally moved there, she felt she had won the lottery, loving every aspect of the city. New York's energy, diversity, and the sense that anyone could be anyone felt like winning the lottery. The author enjoyed the city's fast-paced life, spontaneous nature, and the feeling of being in the middle of everything.
However, as her life changed, so did her desires. When her husband and children moved with her from New York to rural New Jersey and then to Chicago, she missed the city deeply. The author felt the bustling energy, spontaneous possibilities, and the tight-knit community that she had loved about New York. Yet, she found that life in Chicago offered a different kind of contentment.
She appreciated the extra space, less chaos, and the ability to have an ambitious career alongside a manageable family life. While she still loved New York and had nostalgic feelings for the city, she realized she didn't need to live there anymore. Her essence remained the same, capable of loving New York, visiting often, and feeling content in her new home.
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