I love having my quiet, somewhat boring home base here in small town Ohio — where everyone knows & cares about me — then adventuring to Ann Arbor, Chicago, NYC, Sanibel, Greece, Italy, Paris, Palm Sorings, St. Louis, etc. I hope you find your happy place. Looking for it sounds like fun.
The funny thing is that I've experienced what you have, but in larger cities, where my peeps still live. I'm the one who moved. That being said I wouldn't have reconnected and married my husband had I not relocated. What I'm looking for is that special place I never feel like leaving, the one where I wake up and "know" I'm in my happy place... luckily I know how that feels, it's just a matter of finding and making it happen! Thanks for sharing your happy part of the world. I love hearing how other people feel about where they live. Often some don't give it a second thought or even care. I'm not one of those people!
Big decision. Thank you for sharing your process. Has your new job helped to settle into living in Michigan? If I were American, it would matter if I lived in a red or blue state.
My job hasn't settled me at all. It's a nice job, in fact it's almost perfect for part-time. But. No go for staying here, in Michigan. It's funny. We get tourists from everywhere. I get into more conversations about living conditions, housing costs, and general info about what people like and dislike about their area of the country. It's pretty much all the same, red and blue.
Such a huge decision. But I think you're going about it the right way. More than anything, your desire to do something so big is more than half the battle. I've seen too many people lose that desire, including many (when they were) younger than me.
My desire borders on obsession. For me, that's a good thing. It's important the end third of my life is spent in a place that gives energy and vitality as the body and mind soften in age. I'm fighting with all my being to stay strong and vibrant... living in the right place makes that happen so much easier.
I love having my quiet, somewhat boring home base here in small town Ohio — where everyone knows & cares about me — then adventuring to Ann Arbor, Chicago, NYC, Sanibel, Greece, Italy, Paris, Palm Sorings, St. Louis, etc. I hope you find your happy place. Looking for it sounds like fun.
The funny thing is that I've experienced what you have, but in larger cities, where my peeps still live. I'm the one who moved. That being said I wouldn't have reconnected and married my husband had I not relocated. What I'm looking for is that special place I never feel like leaving, the one where I wake up and "know" I'm in my happy place... luckily I know how that feels, it's just a matter of finding and making it happen! Thanks for sharing your happy part of the world. I love hearing how other people feel about where they live. Often some don't give it a second thought or even care. I'm not one of those people!
You're braver than I am! I couldn't consider Louisiana -- the heat, humidity, and bugs would all make it a no for me! Very interesting read, Patti.
Haha, I don't know about brave, but definitely exploring for long term possibilities.
Big decision. Thank you for sharing your process. Has your new job helped to settle into living in Michigan? If I were American, it would matter if I lived in a red or blue state.
My job hasn't settled me at all. It's a nice job, in fact it's almost perfect for part-time. But. No go for staying here, in Michigan. It's funny. We get tourists from everywhere. I get into more conversations about living conditions, housing costs, and general info about what people like and dislike about their area of the country. It's pretty much all the same, red and blue.
Such a huge decision. But I think you're going about it the right way. More than anything, your desire to do something so big is more than half the battle. I've seen too many people lose that desire, including many (when they were) younger than me.
My desire borders on obsession. For me, that's a good thing. It's important the end third of my life is spent in a place that gives energy and vitality as the body and mind soften in age. I'm fighting with all my being to stay strong and vibrant... living in the right place makes that happen so much easier.