The author reflects on their transition from St. Petersburg, Florida, to a small town in Wisconsin, driven by the increasing cost of living in Florida and the desire for home ownership. After spending seven years in the vibrant, yet crowded city, they decided they were ready for a change. The decision was also influenced by the author's remote job, allowing flexibility in location, ultimately leading to a more affordable lifestyle in Wisconsin, where they feel more at home than their previous states.
After seven years, my fiancée and I felt our Florida phase was over: We were ready to stop renting studio apartments and buy a piece of property.
When we first moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, it still had the charm of an up-and-coming city. New businesses were opening downtown, signaling a new horizon.
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