Bye for now Denver. I'll miss you.

I got out of the Army 10 years ago, and moved here with $400 in my pocket. In that time I met the woman of my dreams, amazing friends, bought a house, and got a degree, and learned a lot about the wildlife and nature of our beautiful state. I went to over 100 red rocks shows. I fucking LOVE this state. That degree led to me getting my dream job working for a racing team. Sadly that dream job is based out of Charlotte NC.

There is nothing wrong with Charlotte, but I never thought I would be leaving CO. I literally picked out my grave site. Every day has been a joy. Even the bad days weren't so bad because I was in Colorado.

We handed the keys over to a nice couple who is renting out our house, my moving truck is loaded up, and tomorrow morning we are driving 1600 miles away from the place i never thought i would leave.

Idk why I'm writing this. I guess I just have a lot of mixed feelings, but in the end I want to say Thank you for being the best city to spend your 20s in. I know the culture has changed, but i hope the city/state inspires more people like it did for me.

Thank you Denver. So long for now.

Edit: I did not expect to get so many warm responses! Thank you all for your suggestions, and kind words.I swear I'm writing them all down every time i stop. I hit the colorado border at 6am, and we are cruising along nicely now. We are looking to make it to St. Louis tonight and Charlotte tomorrow.