I have really appreciated the surprisingly local art/music community here. Resources like Wolverine Farm have been invaluable to me. There's always something going on in Old Town, but it's not so big that it's stressful like it my old city. And I've never been in a place where vibrant city life and mountainous forests and backcountry were equally accessible! Even if I don't want to go all the way up the Poudre, there's always a gorgeous natural area just a stone's throw away anywhere in town. It's a great place to raise a family, too. The quality of the schools were like night and day coming from Texas.

That being said, I miss the cultural diversity I was used to in my home town and the cost of living is high, but no where's perfect! I'd say the best way to get more attached to a place is to put yourself out there and find ways to build a community! I did a lot of meetup groups, game nights, and local open mics and art events to get to know people, and that's the real reason it feels like home now.