I left my Virginia hometown for NYC. I tried to love my life there, but I returned to the South after 3 years.

Source: Business Insider

I moved out of my hometown, Virginia Beach, for a few years until I realized it could be the launchpad for the life of my dreams. Eli Wilson/Getty ImagesI've lived in New York City and Virginia Beach, but never felt like I fully belonged in either. After three years in NYC, I moved back to Virginia to save money and figure out what I wanted.