Ever go to a place and fall in love? Just feel so at home you don’t want to leave? Oregon is that place for me. Growing up in Louisiana, it’s the only place I’ve ever lived. Many family visits between California, Arizona, Texas and Iowa, but I’ve never lived or thought of living anywhere else. Louisiana is home.

Last year we had the opportunity to go to Oregon for our friend’s wedding and from Day 1, I loved the people, the scenery and just everything about Oregon. So much I looked at getting my real estate license there and trying to find a house we’d like there. Fast forward just under a year later, I surprise Cameron with a family vacation to go back and bring little Brodie along for the ride. Once again…leave there, not wanting to go home. Being on the west coast is like a dream I never knew I had. The feelings I felt being there was like a whole new joy in my life had been found. Of course the thought of moving to a new place is scary, but we have a ton of friends there that would make it so much easier! While a move may not be in our near future, I can see down the road sometime, relocating to Oregon and enjoying the mountains and the coast. Oh and let’s not forget about the INCREDIBLE weather! I just need to make one more trip during the winter to see if I can survive the cold.

Never settle for being “stuck” anywhere. This could mean your job, your town, anything. Do what’s best for you and your family. The timing will come when it’s right. Right now Louisiana may be home, but who knows what the future may bring. Until then, I’ll “enjoy the humidity and sweatiness of Louisiana BUT Oregon will still be calling my name. See you soon Oregon!