13 years ago I made what seemed like a questionable decision and moved to South Boston with a good friend. I was single and working at Fidelity Investments in my first job out of college. Before moving here I hadn’t spent more than a couple days in the area, and knew little about it other than (1) the location was great, (2) the area was nice, albeit a bit rough around the edges, and (3) it had a really bad repuation.
I’ve spent the last 13 years in this neighborhood, living in three different houses. And it’s been awesome. Over that time, I went to grad school, started this website, got a new job, got married, and had two kids. The neighborhood’s been busy too, and has filled up with new bars, restaurants, shoppes, hotels, parks, and housing.
But a few things haven’t changed a bit. I sometimes bring my consulting clients to Whitey’s, and they actually brag about it to their colleagues and ask to go back!
So it’s bittersweet to share that tonight is my last night in Southie, and tomorrow our family is moving out of the city. The timing feels right for our next step, although we’re sure going to miss this neighborhood.
Thanks for the good times, and the great memories!