Comments on: A Year in Charleston.

By: Kate

Kate — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 13:25:07 +0000

In reply to Cathy.

Have enjoyed following your move and this reflective post. Always pros and cons of any situation and I like to detail them out too.

Kudos for having the courage to make such a big change. We made a similar one around this time last year and I have been very reflective about it as the anniversary approaches. I’m glad we did it because I’m not sure I would have the courage to do it again!

Two favorite quotes – ‘leap and the net will appear and ‘we must let go of the life we have planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us’ 🙂

By: Kezia S

Kezia S — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:38:38 +0000

I’ve been here for 11 years and your blog is so relatable! Everything you say is true. I moved from NY as well. Growing up in BK then married in Hempstead. It definitely takes some adjusting. My hubby and I always say Charleston is a circle. Very small and once you learn the roads I realized that it was true!

By: Toni

Toni — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:00:53 +0000

This was such a great post. I moved across the country last year from the East Coast. What you said about wishing you had bought a home last year really resonated with me. I wish I would have done the same, but grateful to have made the move and start a new life that suits me better.

By: Chelsey N.

Chelsey N. — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 01:14:41 +0000

Thank you for sharing, Grace!

By: Sage

Sage — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:55:24 +0000

Hi Grace, thank you so much for this post, especially your piece on relocating. I live in NY and I am planning on relocating and I need to learn how to drive too. I’m over 40 and I will need a car to get by, my hubby is my personal uber but I need to stop and stop being afraid. I really need to. I’m glad I’m not the only one.
Take care of yourself.
You’re amazing.
Sage

By: Kassie

Kassie — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:43:32 +0000

Great post!!! Thanks for sharing Grace. Sending positive thoughts re: driving. I have a similar block and don’t even want to think about it. I moved to DC during the pandemic and luckily can walk to most places, but at some point I’ll have to face the music!

By: grace at the stripe

grace at the stripe — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:41:29 +0000

In reply to Emily. Yes! I am from the Northeast as well, so it's been interesting (and wonderful) going to the beach and having the water be so warm.

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:30:30 +0000

Love this post!! I lived in Charleston for a couple years recently and agree with basically this entire post. The heat & humidity in the summer is the most intense I’ve ever felt. And being a Rehoboth DE beach visitor, the ocean is always freezing most of the summer but in Charleston it’s like 80 lol

The housing market was crazy 3 years ago when I was there, can’t even imagine it now. Lived in the Westside neighborhood and honestly loved it there. Close to good breweries & walking distance to some of my favorite restaurants – Daps is a gem (fruity pebble pancakes are divine).

By: grace at the stripe

grace at the stripe — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:51:42 +0000

In reply to mary. Wow, that is wild to me! Now I am extremely curious who that blogger was, ha ha. I guess it really is about who you befriend and surround yourself with.

By: grace at the stripe

grace at the stripe — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:50:41 +0000

In reply to Theodora. Yes! It was that way for me... I was so drained by my last (fifteenth!) year in New York. The pandemic certainly didn't help either!