FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About my Life in Asheville After 6 months:

Q: Now that it has been a few months, how do you like Asheville?
A: Asheville truly is a unique place. I love that I feel surrounded by nature but also part of a city at the same time. I can have it all - a hike, a cup of coffee, a nice drive, some shopping, diversity - you name it, it's here.

Q: What has been the best part of living in Asheville so far?
A: I think what I said, above - there is a little bit of everything. Since I am kind of a moody person that is a good thing for me! Truly though, I would say the best part has just been starting over. A fresh place, new people, new perspectives, and a lot of fun roads to drive. I love taking a road not knowing where it will end up.

Q: What has been the worst part of living in Asheville then?
A: I don't like the word worst. I'll say there have been hard moments but not really because of Asheville. I've learned the combination of moving to a new place, working from home, and it being winter is not a good combination. In Asheville people tend to hibernate along with the bears all winter.

Q: Any regrets about moving to Asheville?
A: I do think I have a long list of regrets from my 20s but that list is only one I could form with age and experience. I don't have regrets about moving to Asheville except that I wish I had moved here 3 years ago when I was originally thinking about it. That is my only Asheville related regret - for now. Check back! I'm sure there will be an Asheville karaoke episode eventually I can put on that regrets list.

Q: Do you think you'll stay in Asheville forever, as you once proclaimed?
A: I can't say, I really can't. It will all depend on work, life, family, love, and all that good stuff. For now though, and for many years to come, I intend to make Asheville my home. I love being in a place I know has potential for forever. That is incredibly exciting and comforting to me. In fact, I think I am a little afraid of it!

Q: Afraid of Asheville?
A: Not afraid of Asheville! Afraid may not be the right word. For the past decade I've always felt that my life was temporary, that someday I would move back east so my life, work, and friendships could only go on for so long. Now that I'm back east there is potential for that permanency I was lacking before. It's an adjustment. That's all I meant.

Q: What is next for you? How do you build that permanency then?
A: Ooh, these are good questions! First and foremost, it's a mindset. Who am I now, who do I want to be, who do I want to spend my time with, and what do I want to spend my time doing? I need to figure those pieces out so as I embark on this new life so I make good choices and end up in a good place with good people in my life. Because, after all, I want them to stay in my life!

Q: Sounds like you're searching?
A: Always. Asheville is a good place for that.