Thread: Ever thought about

I always feel that way. I hate staying in one place for too long., the world is too big to sit in one place, especially if you hate it!!!!
I say Get Out & Explore what else is out there!

YES, do it!! I moved to Arkansas from California 13 years ago. Best decision I ever made. I sold everything I owned, including my house. Packed up my 3 kids, their clothes, etc. And moved. I didn't know anyone and the lifestyle was way different. At first my eldest son, 14 at the time, was pissed. Now he thanks me for doing it. I always wanted to live like the Waltons, now I do. I have found my dream and love it. Yes, I miss my family in CA. We stay in touch. But Arkansas is my home!!!!!

My CA family and friends thought I was nuts, I didn't know anyone in AR. I remember even having to get a map out to show them where AR was. I wasn't running from anything, just wanted a simpler lifestyle. I made new friends, found a good job, my dream home, a fixer upper with land (acres).

NEVER TOO LATE!! I was in my late 30's.

I thought about it a lot in my 20's. I absolutely hated it here and wanted out like yesterday....
Wasn't ever able to do it due to lack of funds and a stupid custody agreement..

My dh is from Maryland and when he started staying here for long periods of time he made me appreciate my state more. And since we own an awesome house in an awesome area I don't think I would ever want to pick up and move....

If you feel that strongly about picking up and going DO it!! It's never too late.

My dh and I have talked about this several times as well. He gets to hate living here. We live right next door to his parents. And he hates it worse than I do. LOL
It mostly doesn't bother me. But it drives him crazy. We have always "toyed" with the idea of moving somewhere south. Selling everything and moving. Starting fresh. If you feel strongly about it, do it. I have lived in Iowa my whole life. And I mostly love it here. There are times I would rather live somewhere else. But I would miss the seasons chaning etc. But if you feel like your in a rut and your unhappy and you have been that way for a long time its your mind and hearts way of saying you need a change!

yup !

Like another poster stated -- I start to think about all the stuff that would need to be done and then chicken out. LOL (actually it makes me tired thinking about that plus all the boxes and storage units etc... ugh!!)

But, if I had a choice, here is where I would choose to live-- and if I can't live there, It is number 1 on my bucket list for a 2 month visit:

http://www.seychelles.travel/en/home/index.php

http://images.google.com/images?q=Se...num=4&ct=title

Lisa, I know how you feel. I've done it twice, the first time was a place I didn't know much about and had I really visited would have realized it was NOT the place for me. I believe I lasted three months before I said forget this sh!t and packed up moved back to Iowa.. gah! The whole time I was there I hated it and it wasn't long before I was packing up and moving again to a warmer environment. From a young age I knew Iowa wasn't where I wanted to be and it felt like I was being punished every day I lived there (I'm a big city girl, not a I want to smell manure every day one) It's been over five years and I have no desire to ever move back there. I truly think if you're that unhappy you should start looking into where you want to be. The economy is bad so this may not be the right time to move as the jobs are pretty thin depending on where you go, but you can at least start to get an idea so when the time is right, it will be an easy transition.

I've lived here in the same state, same town and even the same house all my life and have never really considered living anywhere else since it's so beautiful here and my family is here but recently I have been having feelings of restlessness and a strange sense of urgency. I'd really love to take a road trip and travel all around the U.S. whilst I am still young enough to enjoy it. I wish you all the luck with whatever you decide.

I did it 02/02/02, its been 7 years. I love it. I wouldn't move back "home" for love nor money. I miss my family, sometimes so much it hurts. I have missed my nephew, great niece and great nephews grow up, thats the worst part. But through pics, phone calls and trips home, I feel that the kids still know me. I did what was right for me and mine. It was real tough in the beginning. I thought about returning "home" after about 2 months, then I thought no way, I am gonna make it work. It has been wonderful. My kids love it here and will occassionally worry we will move back up "home".

I think if you know this is something you NEED to do, then have at it. Nothing but you holding you back. If there is a will there is a way. I hope that the place you choose will bring you what you need. Life is to long to be unhappy. My best wishes to you Lisa...HUGS!!!

Do it, follow your dreams!