Holy shit. Is this happening?

I am leaving Austin, Texas...

Yep you heard me. April 2014 I am packing up my car and moving to The Land of Enchantment.  To Santa Fe, New Mexico!

I am leaving the Live Music Capitol of the World, the festivals, the crap ton of food trailers.  I am leaving the rivers, lakes and tall trees that I've grown up around my entire life. Leaving a city thats the #1 booming city and best city to live in for young professionals. 

I am leaving the humidity and sticky, sweaty summers.

I'm leaving Lonestar beer, Torchy's Tacos, hipsters and hippies. Leaving a city where dogs are welcome in almost every establishment. Where you can walk around (alone), in almost every part of the city. 

I am leaving HOME.

And I'm going to a place with not much greenery or trees, but beautiful mountains. I don't ski but I'm going to learn (I have to, living there).  A place that doesn't have much night life and the live music is pretty non-existent (so i've been told).  A place where I have no friends, no family. Going to a chill, laid back social scene.  A place with tons of hiking and rock climbing. The spanish architecture and arts.  A place with seasons and snow!!!

To a dry climate.  I'll probably have nose bleeds for a year. 

To delicious New Mexican food and flavors (maybe I'll end up liking peppers).  I hear there is a bit of good draft beer selections.  A place with lots of scenery and exploring! 

So yea, why the hell am I leaving?

Intuition. Santa Fe has always called to me. This is strange because the first and only time I've been there was just recently, driving through on a trip to Colorado.  Some people I've talked to say "you cant just visit a place and decide you want to move there".  Well, why not? 

I have no ties here (family yes, but they will always be here).  My job is allowing me to move and work remote. I'm young, or young enough. And well, I want an adventure.  I need to experience a bit of uncomfortableness to feel like I'm living life to the fullest.

I'm not gonna lie.  I'M SCARED SHITLESS!  But someone said to me "If it's scary, then it's probably worth it".  And that is exactly the kind of advice I needed.

What now?

My lease is up in February. I am going to crash at friends throughout March to save money... but who I am kidding, the only reason I am staying through March is because I'm going to SXSW!!! Whoop whoop!  I'd be a fool not to do that before leaving!!!  

So...if you know anyone in Santa Fe that can offer advice or that wants to share stories, please send 'em my way! 

Stay tuned, more details coming soon. 

P.S. thank you to my family and friends for being so supportive.  I love you all!!

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Hanna