I have lived in the Arvada, Colorado my entire life, but this week I packed up everything I own and moved out to Austin, Texas, and this is my goodbye.
I think one of the things I will miss the most is the mountains. Growing up with them constantly in the background, you take them for granted. They are truly one of the most beautiful things that someone set their eyes on. My childhood home sat right next Stanley lake, so when I drove home my view was the mountains sitting on top of the lake, and I will miss that kind of magnificence.
I will miss getting vanilla chai tea from Forty Weight (new name coming soon). Seriously if you have never been to this tiny little coffee shop, you are missing out. It has so many different options. I have never ever liked coffee but this place offers so much more. I seriously suggest trying the German chocolate cream slush. 
I will miss my little cabin in the mountains. This awesome little house was built by my grandfather and held a serious of adventures for me and my family. Many summer's were spent helping my dad renovate this space, and I wouldn't trade away that time for anything else in the whole world. 
I will miss (I admit begrudgingly) the first snow. The almost magical feeling that happens when that soft powder begins to fall from the sky. If you have never experienced this you are really missing out, and I don't know if I can describe it properly. It is like for a moment the whole world is completely silent and peaceful. Nothing could stop the peace. 
I will miss my two amazing dogs. Rue, and Tizzy are some of the most lovable weirdos you will ever encounter, and other dogs can't compete with how cute they are.
But mainly I will miss the amazing people I am leaving behind. I have met some of the greatest human beings on the planet in this weird town. So many of them changed my life forever and I promise I will be back. 
Your hometown is the place that you gown up and shape who you are. I couldn't have picked a better place then Arvada, Colorado. While I feel like Texas is the place I am meant to be right now, Arvada, Colorado will always be my home town and hold a special place in my heart. Goodbye for now, see you again soon.
