I grew up visiting the beautiful city of Charleston, SC often and always dreamed of possibly living there one day. So when I was accepted into the College of Charleston I was ecstatic and couldn't wait to move there. Little did I know, it would end up ruining my life and here's how.
1. You walk everywhere
After living in Charleston for three years now, I no longer have the patience for traffic. I have been completely spoiled by the convenience of being able to walk to any place I need to be. Class is at the max a five minute walk, the grocery store is on the corner of my street, Starbucks is a stone's throw and I've never had to concern myself with a DD because the bars are an easy walk up the street. When I come home for the summer, nothing pains me more than getting overcharged for an Uber downtown and back.
2. Endless shopping
I've considered taking alternate, longer routes home from class at the end of the day in order to avoid the dozens of stores and boutiques I will be tempted by. When you live across the street from Urban Outfitters and adjacent to Steve Madden it's bound to burn a hole in your pocket.
3. Too many beaches
Folly Beach, Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms, Kiawah Island, Edisto Beach, Seabrook Island. It's just too much. How are you ever to choose? I'm stressed out just thinking about it.
4. The food
This city baffles me because it is chalk full of beautiful people yet everywhere you turn there is a restaurant serving up southern food that is sure to add a few inches to your waist just from smelling it. The freshman fifteen is a serious understatement in this city.
5. The views
My only motivation to get up and work out is the reward of running along the battery at sunset. Once you've gotten used to this kind of expectations, it makes it virtually impossible to get motivated enough to workout anywhere else.
Living in this beautiful city has left me completely spoiled. I know I am going to have a hard time adjusting to life in another city after I graduate but I will definitely be back as soon as possible.