still in love.

Yesterday I went to the South End. I am a completely pathetic Bostonian due to the fact that I have never been to the South End before, ever. HORRIBLE, I know. I've lived in Boston for over 2 years now, and grew up just 20 minutes outside of the city. And it was only a few months ago that I actually figured out that the South End is not the same as South Boston or Southie. Seriously though, could they make this any more confusing? The South End and Southie are 100% nothing alike, at all. And now it is oficially my new goal in life to move to the South End. When I told my mom my new life goal she said, "Great! You might wanna get a job. Or two for that matter!" Point taken. Oh but I will be moving here, I assure you.

Chelsee and I went to the South End because we wanted to check out the Open Market at SoWa. It wasn't quite as cool as we thought it was going to be (probably because it's late October), but we still managed to make some purchases and have a good time. I love stuff like this and can't wait for the holiday market. It was a beautiful day so we walked around for a long time and marveled at our surroundings. We went to Francesca's for lunch and got sandwiches and ate on a bench while people watching. We really did not feel like we were in Boston though we were sooo close to everything. The streets in the South End are SO flat (unlike anywhere in Boston) and the sidewalks are wide. There was actual diversity! And the people just seemed lovely. And the buildings are beautiful. Shops are fun. And good restaurants are everywhere. Can you tell I'm obsessed? Also, there are not a billion college students everywhere. I love Brookline and Coolidge Corner to death but when it comes time for a change, I've found my new home. Now I just need to find some money.

Yesterday was just one of those days that makes me re-discover my love for Boston all over again (I can't forget that the Sox also won last night). I'm the type of person who is constantly defending the city as much as possible and I generally refuse to speak ill of it, but sometimes some of the people here discourage me and I wonder what it would be like to be somewhere else. So days like yesterday make me happy and help me realize how much I really want to be here and that even if I get sick of my current situation, there are so many more opportunities for me. As small a city as Boston is, I clearly have a lot to learn. And I love that.