Miami is a vibrant city filled with vigor. It is such a beautiful and perfect place to grow up in and you don't really realize it until you move. The people, the culture and just about everything else makes Miami one of the best cities in the world. It's basically always hot in Miami, the food is always delicious and the beach is just a drive away. There are a million and one reasons why I miss Miami but here are some of the top 7.
1. I miss my family.
Miami is an extension of South America and most Hispanic and Latino families are very family-oriented. I went from spending every day with my family to barely seeing them a few times a year. It's so hard!
2. I miss Miami food.
In Miami, one 15 minute drive will transport you to Cuba, Colombia or Peru. Living where I am, there is one Hispanic food restaurant and it low-key sucks. I miss eating frijoles, arepas and asado. Whenever I do get to visit Miami though, I eat my weight in croquetas.
3. I miss the culture.
In Miami, you greet people by kissing them on the cheek. In Miami, people speak Spanglish rapidly and dance salsa. In Miami, people are vibrant and in touch with their culture. Being a Colombian myself, I miss being able to speak Spanish and just relate to others who understand exactly how I grew up.
4. I miss the beach.
I've always been such a beach baby. I loved knowing that a 30 minute drive is all it took to be in literal paradise. I've been to the Caribbean, the west coast and the east but Miami Beach will always be the most beautiful beach in the world to me.
5. I miss having a person for everything.
In Miami, I have a hair lady, an eyebrow lady, a nail lady and an everything-else-lady. I have people who I trust to handle me, so to speak, and I just haven't found that yet where I live now.
6. I miss the weather.
Call Miami what you want, but the weather is darn near perfect. It is always sunny. It is always hot and amazing. Where I live, it occasionally gets "cold" and while everyone else is wearing shorts, I'm wearing a peacoat because Miami weather spoiled me.
7. I miss living at home.
Living at home means free rent, free food and a free filled up gas tank. Yes, living in "Hotel Mama" has a million perks. Now, I barely have enough money to feed myself and it's so annoying. In Miami, I had a job and all the money from my job went to my faux-luxurious lifestyle. It was great while it lasted, not going to lie.
All in all, Miami is a great and magical city. Not everyone will understand why, but its not for everyone. Regardless, it is my forever home, no matter where I end up!
