NM to MN: New Beginnings in the Great North

Hey ya’ll! My standard greeting that’s full of southern charm because at my core, that’s who I am. A southern woman whose foundation was built by southern women whose foundations were built by southern women. Even with a lot of it’s regressive policies and portrayal in the media, I love the south. So if you had asked me before December of last year (and maybe even up to April of this year), if I’d ever move out of the south to any place other than back to New York City, I would’ve probably laughed at you. And had you said I was going to move to the midwest, 17+ hours away from my family and friends, I would’ve chalked it up to you being completely out of touch. But, here we are! I’m a Midwesterner now!

Back in December 2020, I got a job with a great company based in Minnesota. When I accepted it, I knew there was a possibility I’d have to relocate, but I had hopes that because of Covid, those plans would maybe change. As the time went on, it seemed less and less of a reality and I got used to the idea of staying in Maryland or even moving to North Carolina to make myself a permanent home, finally. I’ve been transient since birth. Growing up a military child, I never spent much time in any one location. I attended several schools before college, and since have lived in so many places due to work and other education opportunities. I love to go. I love change and permanence feels like settling at times. But as I’ve gotten older, my extended family has grown. I have 2 incredible nieces, my siblings, close aunts and uncles and so many friends around that I want to remain close to that have made me look at planting roots. Or so I thought!

I love the phrase, “When we make plans, God laughs” because he had a good one with this! As I started to consider staying in one place, Covid happened, my previous job ended and after pouring into LizeeAngel, my new job started. I had a thought that maybe I’m not meant to settle down, whether it be location or relationships or whatever. But I think the true message was I am not meant to get comfortable and complacent in a situation where I won’t push myself to do and be more. Now here I am, in my first house that I bought in June in Minneapolis, MN. Buying a home is a major goal I had on my vision board this year and to be in a position to do so after a layoff and being an entrepreneur is a blessing. To say that I am not nervous would be a complete and total lie. I’ve never moved far away from everything I’ve known, especially my parents, where I wasn’t going to be back within a year.

Now, I will set my sights on growing LizeeAngel and my career in Minneapolis, making friends and maybe even dating somebody’s son. What I can guarantee is lots of home content, new recipes, reviews of Minnesota food and events and even more videos now that I’m in a house alone with no one talking in the background. Lol! Thanks for all of the encouragement from everyone who got the move announcement early in the newsletter and to all of my family and friends who sent me off with all of the love and well wishes!

If you’re a Minneapolis reader, please drop a comment down below to connect! Would love to meet new people!

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