Dear Hometown,

When I was younger I didn't appreciate you as much as I should have. I was annoyed by the few stuck-up people, didn't like my high school, and was tired of being there for so long. I couldn't wait to get to college and finally have a change of scenery as well as people. Now that I've been living in my college town for few months, I miss you and realize how great you actually are.

I miss the friends I've made because of you. I miss the pizza shop I've gone to forever and that they know my order when I walk in. I miss seeing people out on Main Street on summer days. I miss the people I thought I wouldn't. I miss seeing my neighbors when I got home from school. I miss seeing the same people walk their dogs by my house. I love seeing the signs for familiar towns as I get closer to home for breaks. I miss being able to go to the beach anytime I wanted to, even in the winter. I miss how beautiful the streets look in the spring and summer when the flowers bloom and the trees' leaves are so vibrant. I miss walking over to my best friend's house whenever I felt like it.

Even though I miss you, I still love my college town too. I love the friends I've made here. I love the professors. I love how different it is here and how it's normal to talk about farms. I love how much nicer people are in my college town. I love how I've learned landmarks around my town and how excited I get when I see them coming back from break. I love how this town pushed me out of my comfort zone.

I have two towns that I can call home now. Even though I love my college town, you will always have a special place in my heart. The memories I have with you will always be my favorite. I've grown up with you and you've shaped who I am today.

Thank you for all the people and experiences you've given me. I can't wait to see you again.