{guest blogger ansley: hey y’all}

Thanks for the glowing introduction, Chelsea.

The biggest event in my life right now is that I’m planning to leave Salt Lake City and be a travel nurse. Basically I get to pick cities I want to audition as my next place to live and try them for 3 months while getting paid, they even pay for housing. Pretty great deal. Picking the cities has made me think about the places I have lived and what I liked about each of them. I have realized that I really like living near water, living in the middle of a desert will do that to you. Other things I like include:
Having public transportation
Being in a walkable city
Friendly people
Not too much cold or snow
A European feel
Cities that aren’t too big but have more arts and culture than they should for their size.

So far, I have picked Boston, Austin TX, and a trip back to Charleston to be closer to family. I’m also thinking about Nashville, Memphis, or Louisville.

Any suggestions?