Like I've mentioned in a few of my previous articles, I grew up in Naples, Florida and I'm still here.

It's not a choice that I've ever had control over, but I finally think it's time for a change of scenery. In approximately one year or so, I'll be finishing classes and graduating. Soon after, I will be packing my things and moving across the country.

I've had the most serious love-hate relationship with Naples since I was a little girl, but I've always known that I'm not going to stay here forever. I used to dream about living far away from here, but every time I'd consider it, I would reminisce about the familiar places in my once-small town.

For the past few years, I've seen Naples grow and grow. More people are coming to Naples which has caused people to build on top of each other.

This is where Naples really started to lose its charm for me. The kind of people that I've encountered are different and most unkind. Naples sounds like one of the nicer places in Florida, which it is... visually.

As for substance, the people have turned sour for me. Maybe it's my own cynicism or maybe it's the rose-colored glasses that didn't show me what people were really like, but whatever it is, it's time for a change.

My husband and I are ready to move to Washington state. We're excited to really start our lives from scratch. It's going to be hard to let go of Naples, but I'm also glad to be starting a new life.

I feel like a new place will help give me perspective on the new things that will be happening in my life. And I can't wait.