There are some things I'm going to truly miss about St. Louis. It's a city where you can really make something happen. The cost of living is hard to beat – even on a nonprofit salary. The food scene is surprisingly good, the art scene is super vibrant, and there are a lot of good people here.

As I prepare to leave this place, here are 10 random things that I'm going to miss about St. Louis:

• Missouri Botanical Garden's Whitaker Concert Series
  • A summer staple! These free concerts are a perfect way to spend a Wednesday night and MoBot has been conveniently within walking distance the entire time I've lived in St. Louis.
• All the Donuts
  • The ubiquity of mom-and-pop donut shops in St. Louis is a thing of beauty. Living in close proximity to World's Fair Donuts has been a highlight of my time in STL.
• Union Loafers' Little Gem Salad
  • I don't think I've ever craved a salad before, but I definitely crave this one. Pairs well with the kale garbanzo soup. Grab a loaf of bread to go.
• City Museum
  • It's one of the most magical places on earth and I love it so much. I've taken almost every out of town visitor here.
• Seeing So Much Art
  • Saint Louis Art Museum, Contemporary Art Museum, the Pulitzer: all FREE. Plus The Luminary, Millitzer, Projects+Gallery, Intersect Arts Center, Reese Gallery, Flood Plain...there's always somewhere to go to see some great art.
• Tower Grove Park
  • I spend my days working at Forest Park, but Tower Grove truly has my heart. I've spent so many hours walking the paths, reading on benches, and browsing the farmers' market.
• La Patisserie Chouquette
  • As much as I love a .62¢ donut, the fancy pastries at Chouquette are a joy of my life. Opening Instagram on a Saturday morning basically guarantees a trip to Chouquette because how can you resist those perfect mille crêpe, religieuse, galletes...
• $5 Wednesday Night Movies at the Hi-Pointe
  • This theatre has everything: cheap tickets, old timey charm, and reasonably priced popcorn. They use real butter, guys.
• Urban Breath Yoga
  • I have successfully completed 5 yoga binges at Urban Breath, saving my sanity during stressful times AND improving my physical well being. Namaste.
• Seeing People I Know Almost Everywhere I Go
  • Moving somewhere I've never been where I don't know a single person other than my partner has me feeling extra grateful for all the random encounters I have with friends and acquaintances. St. Louis really does feel like the smallest town.

And just for fun, here are a few of my personal St. Louis highlights: Organizing Community Supported Art; That time I was interviewed on St. Louis Public Radio; Working on the Forest Park Artist in Residence Program; That time I was interviewed on HEC-TV. Basically, I did some art things and talked to local media about them. Thanks, St. Louis!