I spent my entire life running from my hometown. At 32, I moved back to save money, and I've never been happier.

I spent my entire life running from my hometown. At 32, I moved back to save money, and I've never been happier.

caption TKPaige AllenI liked growing up in my small Maine hometown, but I always wanted to live somewhere else.At 32, I returned to my childhood home and worked remotely while figuring out my next chapter.I was surprised by how much I loved it — I've developed a new appreciation for the life I've lived.When I left my small Maine hometown for college at 17, I felt ecstatic. It was a good place to grow up, but I was ready to meet people who hadn't…