Rec | MISSING HOME

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i moved from philly to jersey recently (which doesn‘t sound big because they’re close (but trust me)) and i‘m in a really weird maybe very melodramatic state of mourn. i love where i’m from and who it’s made me and the GIFT of perspective i’ve received from growing there

@stuffenjoyer

Feb 13, 2025

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@eatgraeps

i relate, i am portland born and raised and i miss it all the time even though i’m still so close. im kinda dreaming of moving to the east coast (would love to know ur favorite things about philadelphia!) but i cant imagine how homesick i would feel- the two sides of our country feel worlds apart!!

Feb 13, 2025

@stuffenjoyer

eatgraeps portland seems so special and singular, and that’s very akin to how i feel about philly! i love our culture and camaraderie and the real love that exists there that the media doesn’t always show

Feb 13, 2025

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