I’m Home.
Tonight is the first night staying by myself in my own apartment. I feel content, relieved, and in the right place. I talked about making transitions and being wish washy on my decisions, but I have no doubts now. Everything feels right. I’m sad my parents left, but ready to move forward. I couldn’t have done the move without them. Those two drove 1500 miles to bring me my stuff, help me move in and spend time with me. I’m not sure how I got so lucky.
I have a feeling that I’ll be calling Charlotte my home for a while. I really love it down here and life is too short to skip out on the things that make you happy. I haven’t been this happy in a long time and I’m going to run with it.
I know this may be silly to some people, but Grumples is content too. For the past couple of days, he’s been extra playful, extra love-y and loves the new place. He loves watching everyone at the pool from the balcony and my bedroom. He also loves that the dog park is right in front of our building. He’s in doggy heaven here.
The nights here have been rainy, but with the rain, comes beautiful skies. I need to figure out how I’m going to decorate the balcony. I kind of want a bar top around the railings, maybe a porch swing, or maybe a cute outdoor dining table. I’ll Pinterest around 😉
As soon as I get all of my things put together and items bought, I’ll do a tour of the new place! My couch come on Thursday. I can’t wait.
Reading your blog every night always makes my day 🙂 Thank you for sharing and being a motivator for me to get better! God bless you!Oh, and Mr.Grumples is the cutest 🙂
I love your apartment! You make me excited to move into my own place soon and decorate. I have never been to Charlotte (or much of the East coast at all), but I think you have won me over! I am so glad that you are happy- as someone who’s been following your blog for a while, I can definitely tell a difference in your posts. Your happiness is a bit contagious! Glad everything is settling in 🙂
It’s not silly! Just as they can sense danger, pressure and stress, dogs can sense when their owner is happy and content. Mr. Grumples is letting you know that you really ARE happier now and that you’re making the right decisions.
I’m very glad you’ve found your niche in the world, if only for a while 🙂 I’ll be moving to Chicago soon from Puerto Rico. It’s a BIG change, BIG desicion (especially because of all that cold!) but in my heart of hearts, I know it’s the right one. I’ve always loved Chicago, and I know I’ll love living there. I hope that it will be for me what Charlotte has become for you 🙂
P.S. Down 23 pounds today! YAY.
It’s nice to hear that you’re in a happier place in your life & I can’t wait to see everything all put together!
Congratulations on your move. I just moved to a small city near Charlotte myself. Defiantly check out the farmers market!
I’m about to make some big transitions as well;I’m finishing up my Masters in December. Once I’m done, I can really see myself moving somewhere like Charlotte(but it is SUCH a scary/intimidating thought moving away!) Seeing how happy you are and how brave you were to make such a huge change really encourages me to be able to do the same! Keep it up girlfriend, you rock.
I cent wait for the day I can say the same. I have a terroble relationship with my parents and I need to move out.
I’m an avid everyday reader, but I must have missed something. I thought you were moving to Charleston….what changed your mind? I’ve read your blog for a long time now and I love seeing you so happy in your new transition. It shows!! Congratulations!
Charlotte seems like the perfect place for you. I am so glad you love it. I can’t wait for the tour!
Hey Taralynn!! I know you’ve been in charlotte for a few months now, but welcome! I moved here in charlotte in January from Asheville and before that I lived in the outer banks, but I’m originally a Midwest girl from Naperville, IL I’m sure you heard of it while you lived in Chicago. but I can’t get enough of north Carolina, so I know how you feel! I think you are such an inspiration, your whole story and how you share it with everyone is so special. I work at trader joe’s and I thought I saw you there last week but wasn’t sure it was u until I checked ur blog haha, but anyways if you need a running buddy or walking buddy with grumples or anything let me know!
Congrats on your move! I love reading your blog everyday!
AWWW thank you!:)
Hey, I saw this super simple DIY bar and thought of your post! I’m going to live vicariously through your porch photos. I wish I had an outdoor space like that.
Bar album: http://m.imgur.com/a/juMOn
It’s so good to read that you are in such a good place; physically, emotionally and mentally. Living on your own will be amazing, trust me.
Taralynn I’m so excited for you!! That apartment looks so nice, that balcony, the pool!! Great! I remember making a huge change in my life almost 8 years ago. My life has been nothing but better ever since. Your new journey will be fantastic.
Congrats Taralynn! From what I can see it looks like you found a wonderful place 🙂 And Mr. Grumples looks so happy & adorable
I can’t wait to see the tour of your new place! Seems like you and Grumples are both happy where you are, and I’m so happy for both of y’all!
I love your bedding! I don’t see a post about where you got it from though (or is that later to come?) Where is it from?! 🙂
Your posts lately have really struck a chord with me. I’m in a similar position, just a few steps behind. Having moved for a relationship, my boyfriend and I split, and I’m in the process of finding somewhere to go. Your positivity during this process is so inspiring and gives me hope now when things are hard.
I read your blog everyday and I am so happy for you moving on to better things in your life. Also, where did you get your bedding because I love it!
http://www.joybobo.com/2013/12/diy-pallet-swing-bed.html
I saw this little porch swing ( honestly it’s more of a bed) and thought of you and your new little space!
Hi Taralynn,
You should check out this website for some inspiration on food/drink/home/parties! It has some amazing ideas!
http://www.brit.co
Your place is too cute! I love Charlotte, it’s SUCH a beautiful city. Not to mention a great place for us 20-somethings!
Hey girl!!! I am a RAW food lover & found your blog YEARS ago… I was SO excited when I saw you posting about MY TOWN – Charlotte – and I assumed you were just visiting & reviewing some of my favorite spots… but NOW I see you LIVE HERE! I pray I get to meet you one of these days – I lead A LOT of women in Mary Kay & inspire them to be their best as female entrepreneurs. YOU have inspired ME to do the same!!! Always striving to cook, eat, and FEEL my best. Would LOVE to feature you sometime at one of my women’s events… welcome to the QC!!! xoxo
Love your table!!! 🙂
HAHAHA THANKS DAD
Wow, how exciting 🙂 I live in Charlotte too (in Ballantyne for now)! I’ve been a reader of your blog for awhile now and finally hopping on the healthy train – I’m even more excited to read your blog now!
Brooke 🙂
You are amazing and SO SO inspiring. Total blogger crush :p