Lately I've been quite homesick for you. Not because I am unhappy here, I have really grown to love Idaho. It's beautiful here. There's lots to do, the people are wonderful. (& I met the love of my life here.) We have awesome adventures together. We go on hikes up in the mountains and camping trips where we see the craziest wild life. I've been on countless cabin trips. Oh, and the fishing here is great (according to Dave.) But nothing compares to your rolling green hills and the depth of history found everywhere you go.
I miss the people, (especially my family.) I miss summer nights eating dinner on the deck with the sky full of stars and fireflies. Gosh, I miss fireflies. I miss bonfires & barbecues. I miss taking the back roads everywhere, especially on drives through Middleburg. I miss driving past the beautiful wineries. I miss malls, real malls with stores I actually like to shop at. I miss days spent swimming at the Redding's pool, & game nights at the Kidds.
And the museums... I think I miss D.C. more than anything else. No matter how many times I've visited, I learn something new every time I go.
I'm convinced that there is not a prettier place to be than you during the Fall. With all the trees, it's the most beautiful thing in the world. I love your winters too. The perfect amount of snow, not too much, but we always get at least one snow day. Your seasons in general are just perfect. I mean, you could ease it on the humidity...but other than that you're perfect.
While I miss all of those things & more, I am happy here. It took time, but I eventually grew to love Idaho.
(Hiking beautiful Palisades with my Dave)
(Enjoying an Idahoan adventure with my sister, Meg.)
What I've learned my past four years away from you is that you can find beauty and happiness wherever you go. It is truly up to you to choose whether or not you want to love where you are. You'll always have a special place in my heart, Virginia. I hope to see you again real soon.
Love always,
Katie
PS: Virginia, you also have the best state moto ever:
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