Getting to Know Your New Roommate
I spent a four-year interlude living in Chicago, where I had a cozy, light-filled apartment all to my own. Everything was exactly as I wanted…
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An Introvert’s Guide to Having a Social Life in a New City
A few years ago, I accepted an internship opportunity and moved to New York City from Boston. I felt comfortable moving somewhere totally new because…
4 Things to Consider Before Relocating
Do you dream of moving closer to the beach? Or perhaps you need to move to a different city for your dream job. Or you’re…
6 Ways to Build Your Tribe in a New Place
The summer after college, I was living the new-grad dream. I had secured a job at a nonprofit in Dallas and was spending my summer…
How to Adjust to the City After a Big Move
It was always my dream to work in a big city. When I first moved from my small town in Oklahoma to work in New…
Away From Fear: How to Rethink Starting Over
A few months ago, my family hopped into a moving van and drove away from everything we knew. We left behind a decade of history…
When Your Parents Decide to Sell Your Childhood Home
My parents are a lot like Steve Martin and Diane Keaton in “Father of the Bride.” My dad is the neurotic one, always flitting around…
Finding a Faith Community After My Big City Move
When I followed the dreams I had of living and working in New York City and moved from the Midwest to the Big Apple, I…
Why My Dream Home Is A Small Home
When people talk about their dream home, they outline the features that they want — a fireplace, a fenced yard or an en suite bathroom…
Making a Big Move? How to Feel at Home in Your New Town
Fall is the time for new beginnings, as many people begin college or grad school in different cities. A lot of companies hire new employees…
