1. You just wanted to let us all know that you brought home the prettiest girl, even if just once, from the bar.

I have had two big moves in my life. The first was for college, when I moved at 19 years old to Missoula Montana. The experience on the whole was amazing, but not without its drawbacks, but none of them had to do with Missoula/Montana. Because of the friendships I made there, because of the appreciation for the outdoors it gave me and the life experience (I can pretty well drink most people under a table) I'd not change it.

The other big move was three years ago when I moved to North Carolina from Michigan. I grew up in Michigan and I had zero interest in ever living in the south. I was pretty sure that this wouldn't ever happen. But, my wife applied to residency at Duke as her #1 choice (after consulting with me of course) and got it. It's a wonderful program so I figured, why not?

I love it here, but I really miss my friends and family back home. Not the least of which is mk. It would be SOOO much more convenient for us to live more close together for Hubski purposes. But, we have carved out a pretty kick-ass life for ourselves here and are making some great friends... shoutout to ipreferpi.

I have found that the best cure for missing Michigan and wanting to move back is to visit Michigan. It's a great state, but NC is a far nicer one from a weather standpoint. There's just no way to argue otherwise. Also, NC is much prettier and cleaner -unless you live in Northern Michigan, which I wouldn't. So, I don't regret it and I wouldn't change it.

I tend to idealize places in my mind/memory and then once I re-experience them I'm slapped with the reality of them. I do this with people too. I'll remember all the fond characteristics of a friend/girlfriend only to remember their flaws after we see each other again.

Anyways, I'm excited for you. I'm guessing that I'll be visiting scrimetime in Boston at some point in 2015 and we will all have to go out one night. Good luck pal!