GUYS IT’S TRUE! I’m moving to NYC! After more than a year of being in a long distance relationship (Ryan’s in Manhattan, I’m Philly), we’re finally moving in together this Friday! And because I’m sure you’re all curious, here’s why:
Never in a million years did I think that writing a dating column on this blog would lead me to finding the actual love of my life, but here we are. To be completely honest, I don’t know that I ever saw myself living in New York before now. It’s fast paced, expensive, hella crowded, and I still find it a little intimidating; however New York is also full of amazing art, museums, shops, adventure, food, people, etc. I constantly feel inspired when I visit and am so eager to explore more.
Another bonus is that Ryan’s family will only be a train ride away and it’s going to be so lovely to spend more time with them. Because I run my blog as a full time job, and am fortunate to live/work anywhere I want, I’m saying screw it to the nerves and making the leap. Life is short and love is rare so why not?! I’m terrified, excited, and so ready to not have to spend another weekend traveling back and forth on a crowded bus.
Brooklyn Map from People I’ve Loved
Now let’s dish on the apartment. We got a cute one bedroom in Fort Greene (Brooklyn). It’s certainly smaller than my Philly apartment, but it’s a beautiful space with large windows and white kitchen cabinets. And honestly my favorite part of the whole thing is that we’ll have a linen closet in the bathroom. I can’t tell you how much I talk about the damn thing, but I know Ryan can. The space will be a challenge, but I’m so excited to figure out how to make it work and to show you how we’re going to decorate!
There’s so many fun posts coming your way about small-living organization, how to combine decorating styles as a couple, before/afters and of course, how to make your home a bit more colorful with DIYS. In the meantime, I have to get back to packing because I take off in just a few days! Wish me luck!
xo
Rachel
PS On Friday this week I will be sharing a Instastory tour of the apartment when we arrive, so make sure you’re following along!