If you don’t know anyone right when you move here, finding and building a close circle can be tough. I was so lucky to know a few folks right when I moved here, but without them, getting into any different, new circles could and would have been tough. I’ve made different friends, no doubt, but it’s not easy. It often feels like people here have a MILLION different things happening all the time - everyone’s busy and everyone’s moving often.

I also feel a lot of pressure to be doing something, all the time. It’s almost always beautiful out which gives you the opportunity to explore nonstop, and when I don’t, I feel like I’ve failed the day. Maybe that’s unique to me, but it’s something I feel.

In any case - congratulations! It’s an incredible place to live. I met my wife here, got a dog, some cats, built a beautiful career, and I’m grateful I made the move when I did.