Okay technically PA to MD...the budget of the average 23-year-old communications grad doesn't really allow for a move right into D.C.
We are rapidly approaching the one-year anniversary of my first big move after college. I moved in with my uncle in MD after I accepted my job, which actually IS in the District. In fact it's right down the street from the Washington Monument. #views
Moving to a new city right after the bubble that is college can be a real challenge. I find it difficult to open up and make friends right away. It was a real blessing to have family in the area when I was starting out. I had the opportunity to save up my money to move out and had someone that I knew to show me the area. Just a few months ago, I finally flew the family circle and moved in with some young ladies (and I couple of cats) still in MD, but a bit closer to the city.
Luckily, I love my roommates. It's nice to have people to watch The Bachelor and eat Hawaiian pizza with. It's also super convenient that this house is 75% Steelers fans. :) We need to do something about the one from Patriots country. ;P
But the move also hit its hard parts. I don't know what moving to other states is like, but I would not wish moving to Maryland to my enemies. I don't want to feed into conspiracy, but I'm convinced initial state auto inspections will fail all vehicles so that they can make a cool $1000 off of you. Am I bitter? You bet I am. Many more hundreds of dollars later, I have a state approved car with new plates and a new license. It feels eerily like my PA-proud identity has been stripped from me. But I digress...
Since the nearly a year ago that I moved down here, I have done my fair share of exploring (mostly happy hours if we are being honest!) I look forward to exploring the city further and sharing some of my favorite D.C. finds with you. Stay tuned Friday for one such adventure!
<3 Ashley
What was your first year on your own like? Also, any D.C.-based bloggers have any suggestions of places to go and people to see in the city?