It is funny when people ask where I am from or where home is, I never really know what to say.

I was born in Dallas (Texas), spent my collegiate years in Boulder (Colorado), settled in Birmingham (Alabama) for the eight years after college, and currently live and work in Nashville (Tennessee). I truly believe that I have resided in the best places this country has to offer — minus perhaps Austin (Texas) which would be next on my list.

My Three Nieces - Macon, Kate, and Anne Shelton at My Parent's House in Dallas

Even though I spent my formative years in Texas and still head back frequently to eat Mexican food and visit my parents, I would venture to call Birmingham “home.” Birmingham is the home of the restaurants I crave and the people I love. It is where I met Molly (my dog) and where I owned my first property. It is where I established my independence and where I can retreat when I need to be taken care of.

Now that I am focused on building a life in Nashville, I wonder if and when this feeling will shift and it will truly become “home.”

So now I will ask you…Where are do you consider “home”?

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I can say whatever here, I can be whomever here. You are welcome to join me – say whatever, be whomever.  Well anyways, welcome.