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I tried to sit down and write this post a few times.

I was too busy, didn't have the right words, or was just too lazy.

Too busy because I was packing.

Not the right words because it happened so fast.

Too lazy because...well, I just am sometimes.

The reason for all the stress and craziness {and why I haven't posted in a month!} is because I moved!

Not just a quick move down the street or to another nearby town.

I moved across the country continent last week!

I decided at the beginning of August I wanted to move back home to Alaska.

By mid August I had someone to rent my apartment, someone to buy my car, and all my furniture sold.

It happened SO quickly and I clearly took it as a sign that it was the right thing to do.

Before, anytime I got an idea in my head about moving, I would quickly start to feel panicky and change my mind.

This time, I kept saying, "I just want to be home."

I wouldn't credit it to being "homesick", but being with my family is definitely a plus.

Really, it was just a great place and time to start over.

I had been in Virginia for 7 years and I didn't see my future being there.

I was unhappy with where I was at.

I didn't hate my job, but it definitely wasn't a dream job.

I had a few good friends, but I was lonely.

Overall, I knew moving home would be the best move.

I will have the opportunity to save money, finish my masters, figure out my future...

All the while, I get to be with my family.

Playing a game with my niece.

I can't believe she's already 6 years old!! 

At the Phillip Phillips concert/fair with my mom the day after I got home.

It was rainy and cold, but SO fun!

<3 Phillip <3

He was really awesome to watch on stage.

So, from now on, most of my pictures will be of family, lots of snow, and hopefully happy times ahead!

XOXO