it feels like home to me...
In your life you're going to go to some great places, and you're going to do some wonderful things. But no matter where you go or who you become, this place will always be with you. There is only one Carrier Mills. And its your home.
Ok, so I tweaked this quote a little bit to make it work for me. This is a line from one of my favorite shows, One Tree Hill. And, of course where it says Carrier Mills, they said Tree Hill. But the quote works so well for me and how I am feeling today.
I have lived in this very small town of Carrier Mills my entire life. I even lived here while I was in college. I commuted back and forth every day to keep the same job, and boyfriend I had when leaving high school. There have been times where I regret not moving to Carbondale while I was going to school there, but I have never regretted Carrier Mills.
Even though it is small, and not that eventful - there are so many things in Carrier Mills that I love. How can you hate something that contains some of the most important things in your life?
I love my job. Having a job that you truly love is very hard to find. You could look all over the world, and try so many things and still not ever be completely happy or feel like something is missing without your dream job. I have mine. I loved going to this small school when I was growing up. I liked knowing every person in my graduating class. I was able to know my teachers - I mean that they knew things about me, not just my name and grade point average. School was fun for me. Now I love giving back to the school system (including paying my taxes to it) that gave me a fun childhood and wonderful life lessons. I work with some of the best people in the world in this small school system. We may not have much, but we work hard and give it our all every day. I sometimes think our resourcefulness is a skill that rich schools could be envious of.
My parents live here. I enjoy sharing so very much with my parents. I make a journey to their house almost every day after work so that we can check on each other. I have dinner with them often, and we go places together alot. We also do house projects together. Just last night my mom helped me with the beginning attempts of landscaping at my house for this year. While we worked outside, dad looked in on the electrical project I am about to have some men come do for me. We enjoy our family time. And the great thing is Nick, Richelle, and the boys live in Marion - so they are a mere 15-20 minutes away. We are all able to get together alot.
Also, I attend a great church - right here in Carrier Mills. I attend great church services with a wonderful church family. This is also another thing that is not easy to come by. Finding that church that makes you feel at home every time you walk in, is a comfort that is priceless. It's something else I don't want to do without.
This small town is more than that to me. It's home. It's where I belong. I may not always belong here, but right now - it feels like home. I'm happy and always have been here. I still remember years ago - a significant other yelling at me that he hated Carrier Mills (he was afraid our hypothetical children would go to CM school)...my only reply was, I am Carrier Mills. Cause, I am. Ever since then, I have been a little sensitive about this subject.
I like to visit other places, and see the wonders that they offer. But after a while - I just want to come home. Here. It may not be adventurous enough for some, but I like it. Any until the good Lord gives me sign that I need to go somewhere else, I think I will just stay here. :)
Ok, so I tweaked this quote a little bit to make it work for me. This is a line from one of my favorite shows, One Tree Hill. And, of course where it says Carrier Mills, they said Tree Hill. But the quote works so well for me and how I am feeling today.
I have lived in this very small town of Carrier Mills my entire life. I even lived here while I was in college. I commuted back and forth every day to keep the same job, and boyfriend I had when leaving high school. There have been times where I regret not moving to Carbondale while I was going to school there, but I have never regretted Carrier Mills.
Even though it is small, and not that eventful - there are so many things in Carrier Mills that I love. How can you hate something that contains some of the most important things in your life?
I love my job. Having a job that you truly love is very hard to find. You could look all over the world, and try so many things and still not ever be completely happy or feel like something is missing without your dream job. I have mine. I loved going to this small school when I was growing up. I liked knowing every person in my graduating class. I was able to know my teachers - I mean that they knew things about me, not just my name and grade point average. School was fun for me. Now I love giving back to the school system (including paying my taxes to it) that gave me a fun childhood and wonderful life lessons. I work with some of the best people in the world in this small school system. We may not have much, but we work hard and give it our all every day. I sometimes think our resourcefulness is a skill that rich schools could be envious of.
My parents live here. I enjoy sharing so very much with my parents. I make a journey to their house almost every day after work so that we can check on each other. I have dinner with them often, and we go places together alot. We also do house projects together. Just last night my mom helped me with the beginning attempts of landscaping at my house for this year. While we worked outside, dad looked in on the electrical project I am about to have some men come do for me. We enjoy our family time. And the great thing is Nick, Richelle, and the boys live in Marion - so they are a mere 15-20 minutes away. We are all able to get together alot.
Also, I attend a great church - right here in Carrier Mills. I attend great church services with a wonderful church family. This is also another thing that is not easy to come by. Finding that church that makes you feel at home every time you walk in, is a comfort that is priceless. It's something else I don't want to do without.
This small town is more than that to me. It's home. It's where I belong. I may not always belong here, but right now - it feels like home. I'm happy and always have been here. I still remember years ago - a significant other yelling at me that he hated Carrier Mills (he was afraid our hypothetical children would go to CM school)...my only reply was, I am Carrier Mills. Cause, I am. Ever since then, I have been a little sensitive about this subject.
I like to visit other places, and see the wonders that they offer. But after a while - I just want to come home. Here. It may not be adventurous enough for some, but I like it. Any until the good Lord gives me sign that I need to go somewhere else, I think I will just stay here. :)
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