Just short of 13 years ago, I arrived in this lovely little beach town nervously awaiting the start of preseason as a new freshman on the University of North Carolina at Wilmington’s soccer team.  Raised in Raleigh, I wasn’t too far from home but just far enough to feel like I was finally out on my own.  Looking back, my 18 year old self couldn’t have possibly imagined how important this place would become to me, how many amazing friends I would meet, and all the awesome experiences that would mold me into the 31 year old I am today.

While I wish I could stay here forever, Scott’s medical school journey is taking us to Raleigh as he kicks off his 4th year and we await his Residency assignment in March of 2015. This move makes me even more grateful for my career and the fact that I get to take Salted Ink right along with us without skipping a beat.  We are pumped for the move but we area already counting down the days until we can move back to our favorite little beach town.  For now, you can find us heading up 1-40 West.  Goodbye Wilmington…hello again, Raleigh.