What I Will Miss about Living in Dallas

So, the cats outta the bag… we’re moving back to New England! While I’m so so excited to be back home, it’s super bittersweet. When we moved to Dallas in late September of 2016, I never imagined staying for as long as we did. And now? I’m a little sad we’re leaving so soon. It feels like our time here has truly flown by. Our first year.. was definitely hard. Our first six months were purely amazing, and then we were hit with a major wave of homesickness and depression. From there on, a lot has changed. I feel like our second year spent in Dallas has been absolutely incredible…filled with so much growth, adventure, and beautiful experiences. Looking back on our time spent here, I am amazed at how much Dustin and I have grown and changed. While I write this post, I’ve realized as much as I’ve been homesick over the course of two years, it was worth it. Living in Dallas has allowed me to grow, and become a healthier, happier version of myself. There are so many incredible things I am going to miss about living in Dallas, but today I’m only sharing a few with you all. Read on to hear 50 things I will miss about living in Dallas!

50 Things I’ll Miss About Living in Dallas

1. The Dallas Skyline
2. Having an over abundance of coffee shops nearby
3. Having a Target within at least three miles of me
4.  The Velvet Taco – Our favorite taco joint
5. The blogging community in Dallas
6. Endless job opportunities
7. The hustle and bustle of downtown
8. Dallas Arboretum
9. All of the food
10. White Rock Lake + the dog park
11. Sunshine + Not having seasonal depression
12. Our first apartment
13. Swimming in Barton Springs in Austin
14. Shopping North Park Center
15. Getting my fix of Chick-fil-A lemonade whenever, wherever
16. My work-family
17. Having an IKEA close by
18. Playing games at Klyde Waren Park
19. Pool days when it’s 110 degrees
20. Texas BBQ
21. Downtown Dallas
22. The big eyeball
23. Exploring various cities in Texas
24. Visiting Houston to see friends
25. Experiencing so many different cultures in one city
26. Hanging out at Legacy Hall in Plano
27. Greenville Avenue
28. Exploring Bishop Arts District
29. The Stevie Ray Vaughn mural downtown
30. Street art in Deep Ellum
31. Taking our dog everywhere because Dallas is super dog friendly
32. Antique shopping
33. Exploring Magnolia Market each year on our anniversary
34. Being able to wear shorts for the entirety of the year
35. Unique animals
36. Dallas Farmers Market
37. Eating Gelato on hot summer nights
38. Walking on Katy Trail
39. The ability to never be bored in the city
40. Drinking on rooftop bars, seeing the skyline at night
41. All of the beautiful memories we have here
42. Gorgeous parks + abundance of food trucks
43. How inviting and fun the state truly is
44. Opportunity is endless here
45. How cheap groceries are
46. …and how gas is basically always under $2
47. Living in a city that doesn’t feel like a “city”
48. The state is huge, with so much to explore
49. How incredibly nice native Texans are
50. The rich history

As sad as I am to say goodbye to Dallas, I’m feeling ready to start a new chapter alongside my husband, in our home state of Maine. I can’t wait to see all of our family and friends, and make every moment count. We’re not sure where we will end up, or if we will stay in Maine long term, but we’re excited to be back home. One thing’s for sure, I am extremely grateful to have been able to spend time in Dallas, to make memories,  form lasting friendships, and experience new things.

Have you ever moved before, what did it teach you? Share with me in the comments!