Pittsburgher

Although I think I will forever refuse to be called a "Pittsburgher" (the name sounds completely awful), I am really liking my new city. I never really had a NEW city- except for San Marcos. Waco, Texas has been my wonderful home for 25 years of my life- an entire quarter of a century! And San Marcos was wonderful- but it was definitely a transition period- and I was planning a wedding for an entire year.

So Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania- with it's many bridges, heinz ketchup, Pirates, Steelers, Penguins and Primanti's Sandwiches- is my new home. First of all- the people make the place- and I have met some incredibly welcoming people among my co-workers, new family and new church.  Everyone wants to hear how in the world I came about moving across the country- and my story gets better with each person that hears it.  Also - I love being in a bigger city- there is so much more to do and multiple places to go get groceries, and household needs.

Every week feels like an adventure- whether it's learning how to ride the bus into downtown, or finding our way to a new church- everything is unchartered territory for me and Jonathan. There really hasn't been any downside to Pittsburgh (I've been in a really good mood for about two straight months - maybe this is the honeymoon period?) but there are things I miss from Waco, Texas.

Things I miss:

1. Definitely my family
2. Mexican food
3. Measuring distance in minutes
4. Friends that I was able to see very easily no matter what city
5. Going to Mom's on Sunday for Family Lunch and Dinner
6. Sibling bonding time
7. BBQ
8. Chicken Fried Steak
9. Flat land to run on
10. "Y'ALL"

Things I don't Miss:

1. Allergies
2. Heat
3. Seeing someone you know everytime you go out of the house
4. Driving from San Marcos to Waco every weekend
5. Allergies & Heat

Well mostly my list of things I miss centers around my family - which I would miss even if I lived in Dallas- and the good ole' southern charm of Texas in general. But for now, I am excited about the daily adventure that Jonathan and I go on, which is Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.