When the opportunity to move to Houston came up through a job transfer, it wasn’t an easy choice. I had just recently gotten married, moved out, and was settling into newlywed life. Deciding to leave family, friends, and the city I’d called home for years was hard. But sometimes, when an opportunity presents itself, you have to take a risk and embrace change.
So we packed up our 700-square-foot apartment in Toronto and set off to start a new life in Houston. When we first started looking for apartments here, the leasing agent asked us what we were looking for in terms of size. We told him, “We’re coming from 700 square feet, so at least that size.” He laughed and said, “That won’t be a problem.”
And he wasn’t kidding. One of the first things you notice in Houston, and in Texas in general, compared to Toronto is that everything is bigger. Streets, houses, parking spaces… even grocery stores feel more expansive. It’s a different kind of city, one that takes a little getting used to, but also opens up so many new possibilities.
Moving to a new city is a mix of excitement and adjustment. There’s the thrill of discovering new neighborhoods, finding local coffee shops, and exploring parks, but also the challenge of figuring out what feels like home. Houston is different, but we’re slowly making it ours, and noticing all the little things that make life feel full along the way.