Free...

Time.  

I am normally limited by time during trips back to my hometown.  The moment I get home (and even before I get home), I plan how I will fit in as many activities as possible and most importantly, see as many people from my past as possible.  My current stay is different.  Though not indefinite, this trip has a feeling of freedom because not only can I stay for over a month, but I will also be able to slow down my day-to-day life and as lame and sob-story as this sounds, I will be able to reassess my current life in Denver.

I spoke with a friend today and somehow, I unintentionally convinced him I will be dropping everything in Denver and moving back to my Midwest happy-place.  He was on to the fact that Iowa is a good place for me.  I am rejuvenated each time I visit Iowa.  I am completely able to forget about any and all of the stressors associated with school, career choices and city life.  

Perhaps I am the best version of myself when I am in Iowa.  

But!

The Midwest is my happy place because I don't live there anymore and things will stay that way.  

And really, let's face it, I've gotta lotta ish left to conquer in Denver.

BING BANG BOOM

This was meant to be longer and perhaps a bit more sappy and heartfelt; but alas, I have snapped out of my 3AM sads and will now be sinking into my 3AM sleeps.

Keep it real, y'all.