Dear Seattle,
This week-long trip has been a killer. Jacksonville has been great with friendly people speaking in slight southern drawls, pounds of fried goodness, surprise thunderstorms, and buckets of mango iced tea. However, Jacksonville is not you.
I know the last 6 months have been rocky to say the least. We had a wonderful summer frolicking in the sunshine with some of the cutest children. Then fall hit and I started seeing you in a different light. I even thought about leaving. Yikes! (Let's be honest. I was only thinking of going to cities that resembled your beauty and culture.)
During those rocky months, I would drive into the city or be at one of your amazing lookout points and try to remember how those views used to take my breath away. But I would feel nothing.
Something changed though. I rediscovered true joy and in the process rediscovered my joy and love for you. It looks like I'll be here for awhile. I'm ready to start soaking up rainy days snuggled on the couch with a cup of warmth and a good movie or book. I'm set for adventures tearing up this city with such wonderful friends (who I would never have met without you). I'm going to keep searching for my passions and following them right here with you.
I'm sorry for the momentary lapse of commitment. Let's try again, shall we?
peace,
K. Frank
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