Personal Narrative: Moving To Seattle

Having close to no big change in my life, moving to Seattle can't be any more exciting for me. Being born and raised in North Carolina, I've always been curious about living in a new area of the country. Ever since I visited San Francisco in sixth grade, I've been in love with the west coast. It has nothing to to do with Hollywood, celebrities, or fame. I love the vibe of the west coast. I love how liberal and progressive Washington is. The beaches and weather in California are amazing. The mountains in Oregon and Washington are to die for. While North Carolina is not only where I was born and raised, but it offers beauty and a unique culture. I love it, but I'm ready to try new things. My whole life I've lived in the same house, woken up in
the same room, and got dropped off at the same school. While I'm excited for the change, it's going to take a lot of adjusting for me. I will have to get used to both positive and negative changes.

I'm not going to lie. When I first heard I was moving to Seattle, I got upset. How will I make new friends? Can I handle switching schools? I won't be able to go to this restaurant anymore. What if I don't like my new house? When the news first came, I had the option to stay in North Carolina and finish off school, and I was considering it. But Seattle is such a cool city - and Washington State suits me. I couldn't imagine turning such an amazing opportunity down in a place I love. It's a huge jump for me, but I was positive that I should take it. The more I thought about it, the more excited I got; and now I can say that I can't wait to move to such a great place.