Plane ticket

I'm flying to Cincinnati.

No, it's not a connecting flight.

And no, it's not a vacation. I'm moving to Cincinnati.

I was under the impression that when you buy a plane ticket to go somewhere, your mind has been made up. Generally there is a specific date and time of departure. I, personally, wouldn't buy a ticket if I didn't want to go. Regardless of this fact, many people have tried to convince me not to move to Cincinnati.

Best Reactions (in no particular order)
1. What the hell is wrong with you?
2. You know Cincinnati is in Ohio, right?
3. Cincinnati is the shit hole of the United States.
4. Where are you at in your menstrual cycle? (my mother, of course)

This is why I bought my plane ticket BEFORE I told anyone. I'm not going to Cincinnati for the temperature (which is extremely cold), school, or any particular reason. I'm going to go, get a job, maybe go to school, and just live there for a while. I'm going to experience a new place in a different setting without the comforts of home to hang onto. I'm going to learn more about myself and stretch my brain.

"But Emily, it's Cincinnati. You could go anywhere and you're going to CINCINNATI."

An excellent point is brought up in all speculation regarding my move to Cincinnati. I could go anywhere. I could go anywhere in the WORLD as long as I have enough cash to get there. So, I chose Cincinnati.

"Why though? Why there?"

Better question: Why do I need a reason? Essentially, "Why not?", but I think it's annoying when people say that, so I've been trying to refrain. I am quite stubborn and if I don't have a solid reason for my choices, I will definitely make one up. I'm working on coming up with tangible explanations because I get asked so frequently. It is a understandable question to have, and probably something I should know the answer to. Why am I going to Cincinnati? My favorite reason so far is saying I'm on an adventure. I love to think of it that way. I'm in "adventure mode" right now, so my life is just a bundle of experiences. Cincinnati will be one of them.

"So wait, why are you going?"