i have never written a letter to a city before, but you out of all the cities in the world need one from me. letter writing is a passion of mine so maybe that is another reason i am writing to you. this letter is coming from the many thoughts and emotions i have towards you right now. these feelings towards you are kind of like my thoughts about college. i loved it, was frustrated during it, want it back, and never want to go to it again. can you tell i am a bit confused about you right now?
first,
i do love you. some of my closest friends call you home, so how can i
not? they love the small town feel you have, the college
community, and the people who reside on your streets.i am not so fond of you though for other reasons. mainly, you are far away from where all my friends originally came from which is where i currently live.
your crooked sidewalks, lack of coffee shops and restaurants with good hours, lack of lakes and trees are not why i will visit you.
your
adorable old people (who will be entertained, hugged daily, and loved
by my two favorite kids), your buildings, parks, houses, and everything
else being within walking distance of one another, your friendly
neighbors and homey feel are why i will visit you. i will visit the old factory again. i will walk florida ave many times. i will sleep on the top bunk bed that is not mine in a school that i did not attend (even though it has the same name as mine). i will go to your new italian restaurant one day. i will have many good memories on your streets and in your buildings.
i will not call you my home, but you will be one of my favorite places.thank you for taking such good care of my friends and family. they are the reason for my presence in your community. i cherish every conversation i have with each of them, every path i have walked with them, every meal shared with them and every time i can worship the Lord with them.
see you (soon) oc.
much love,
jillian
