I loved living in NYC and thought I'd stay forever. As my life changed, however, so did where I wanted to be.

The author, left, thought she'd always want to live in New York. Courtesy of Hannah Howard

I'd always wanted to live in New York, and when I finally did, I felt like I'd won the lottery.

I loved so much about the city and thought I'd call it home forever.

However, as my life changed, so did where I wanted to live.

When I was in my early 20s, working at a tiny cheese and wine bar in Hell's Kitchen, my boss told me something I've never forgotten: New Yorkers aren't necessarily born in New York . They're born all over the world, but New York is in their hearts.

I knew exactly what he meant. New York had been in my heart for as long as I could…

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