I love this place

I spent a good portion of my young adult life wanting to leave the southwest. My restless self wanted to explore and have adventures. Although I have had the privilege of visiting a good many interesting places, I have never actually left the area. I have come to love this sunny place and to defend it against naysayers. I agree it is not a place for everyone, and now that there is an actual impending move on the horizon I appreciate the desert even more. Whoever says there is no life here just isn't looking. I look forward to the upcoming change, but I know a little piece of my heart will always exist here among the mesquites and beautiful mountain ranges.