I can't even describe the speed at which I packed up my bags the second I heard that I could escape the boring small town I grew up in. I excitedly moved on down to the sunshine state, looking for some change, right before my freshman year of college.

For months after, I was fascinated by the palm trees and geckos. On my walks to class, I couldn't help but gaze up at the clear, blue skies and the tall palm trees rustling in the warm tropical breeze. Now, the quaint little Florida things don't phase me, but I do find myself missing some of the little things about my hometown in Maryland.