thinking of moving

[sinnamongyrl]

Maybe New England Bound?

Ok,,so i have had it with everything going on where i am.Cant stay with husband and dont reallly want to stay in the same city once I do leave.I have girlfriends that live all over the place,,BUt so far,,,,,,the ones in the Boston area are the most convincing.What do you guys that live there think of it?think a southern girl can take the winters,etc?2006 is my year to take action sooooooo,,,its now or never,,hahahah,,

 

[Jail]

Well, hon, since I'm a canuck, I won't tell you to move to Canada. I can take the cold, but have always wanted to move south. I have travelled to many states throughout the US, and I would be quite content to live anywhere south of Utah, Missouri, Tennessee, etc.

Since you're a southern gal, I would really think you'd be happiest in the south. Ever thought about California, Nevada, Florida or Georgia? Probably the most important thing to consider would be finding a job. Why not check out some of the online Job Opportunity sites? See where your skills would be in high demand, then make your decision from that.

Just my two cents. Good luck

 

[Denae]

Jail gave some wonderful advice about checking out job situations first.
I think it's a good idea to move where you know someone.

I made a huge leap by moving to Arizona where I knew no one and didn't have a job lined up, but I was planning to change careers by going to a specialized school here.

I think a southern girl would do fine in a colder climate. Think of what you'll experience--great seasonal changes, different people, lots of history in the Boston area--I'm actually kind of jealous in a good way for you. Once you get there, you'll quickly learn how to bundle up to stay warm. Cities with snow certainly know how to get out and plow the streets, etc. You'll be fine with that. Give it a chance and if you hate it, you can always pick up your bags and move again.

good luck to you.

 

[omahaman2]

any town would be honored to have you
but i suggest this one

hope you enjoy whereever you go! GOOD LUCK!!

 

[sinnamongyrl]

Jail gave some wonderful advice about checking out job situations first.
I think it's a good idea to move where you know someone.

I made a huge leap by moving to Arizona where I knew no one and didn't have a job lined up, but I was planning to change careers by going to a specialized school here.

I think a southern girl would do fine in a colder climate. Think of what you'll experience--great seasonal changes, different people, lots of history in the Boston area--I'm actually kind of jealous in a good way for you. Once you get there, you'll quickly learn how to bundle up to stay warm. Cities with snow certainly know how to get out and plow the streets, etc. You'll be fine with that. Give it a chance and if you hate it, you can always pick up your bags and move again.

good luck to you.

sounds like GREAT ADVICE,,,thanks

 

[sinnamongyrl]

Well, hon, since I'm a canuck, I won't tell you to move to Canada. I can take the cold, but have always wanted to move south. I have travelled to many states throughout the US, and I would be quite content to live anywhere south of Utah, Missouri, Tennessee, etc.

Since you're a southern gal, I would really think you'd be happiest in the south. Ever thought about California, Nevada, Florida or Georgia? Probably the most important thing to consider would be finding a job. Why not check out some of the online Job Opportunity sites? See where your skills would be in high demand, then make your decision from that.

Just my two cents. Good luck

do not escpeically wanna stay in the south,I dont really think i fit in with the typrical idea of what a southerner is,,,,LOL.....GEORGIA would be a hell no,,,,,,cali maybe,,,BUT when hubby and i split up i am sure thats where he will move to,,,,,,,,,Florida..POSSIBLY,,my girl Lizzy is there(moved from RI),,,,,,mm....guess i ma buying a THICK winter coat huh?

 

[sinnamongyrl]

any town would be honored to have you
but i suggest this one

hope you enjoy whereever you go! GOOD LUCK!!

hhhahahha,,LOVE THAT SIGN!!!thanks,,,,,

 

[pellso27]

Fly down south

Ok,,so i have had it with everything going on where i am.Cant stay with husband and dont reallly want to stay in the same city once I do leave.I have girlfriends that live all over the place,,BUt so far,,,,,,the ones in the Boston area are the most convincing.What do you guys that live there think of it?think a southern girl can take the winters,etc?2006 is my year to take action sooooooo,,,its now or never,,hahahah,,

Baby, Know you would be most happy down here in the land of the mouse and sun!...lol.... I would make sure you love it!

 

[michaelinteas]

the cold weather up north is ok if you have someone to snuggle up with

 

[omahaman2]

youre not a typical southener???

http://www.spotlitemagic.com/spotlitemagic/images/itemslarge/FW5054.jpg

 

[Jail]

Jail gave some wonderful advice about checking out job situations first.
I think it's a good idea to move where you know someone.

I made a huge leap by moving to Arizona where I knew no one and didn't have a job lined up, but I was planning to change careers by going to a specialized school here.

I think a southern girl would do fine in a colder climate. Think of what you'll experience--great seasonal changes, different people, lots of history in the Boston area--I'm actually kind of jealous in a good way for you. Once you get there, you'll quickly learn how to bundle up to stay warm. Cities with snow certainly know how to get out and plow the streets, etc. You'll be fine with that. Give it a chance and if you hate it, you can always pick up your bags and move again.

good luck to you.

Awesome advice too, Denae.

I think she would be happy in a colder climate as well. I've never been to Boston or New York City. I'm such a fan of sight-seeing that to me, that would be part of the allure. I moved from a big city to a small town, but that was only because I wanted to be closer to my hubby, before we were married. I do miss the big city. There is much more to do and more to offer.

 

[sinnamongyrl]

youre not a typical southener???

http://www.spotlitemagic.com/spotlitemagic/images/itemslarge/FW5054.jpg

hahhahLMAO...NOOOOOOO....not much of a drawl either,,comes out a BIT when i am VERRYY tired,,,,but no,,,,,not a southern belle at all.....

 

[Cathleen]

I live in the burbs of Boston - born and raised. Would you be living in the city? It's a great place, not too big, we're called the walking city, and it offers everything you'd want. We have great music, sports, arts etc. You can travel north for great times in the mountains - skiing, hiking etc. Head to the Cape for great sights too and the National Seashore beaches.

The multitude of colleges and universities bring over 250K student and tons of good things too.

 

[omahaman2]

In all seriousness,I think the best advice given is go where you have some
friends or relatives. I met my S/O here at LIT. We had a big choice to make when we decide we couldnt live without each other every day. She lived in the big city of NYC and I was living in a small town in missouri. We decided to move back to where all my relatives live. It is good advice. You have people around for both
companionship and support if any help is needed or problems arise.

 

[Denae]

In all seriousness,I think the best advice given is go where you have some
friends or relatives. I met my S/O here at LIT. We had a big choice to make when we decide we couldnt live without each other every day. She lived in the big city of NYC and I was living in a small town in missouri. We decided to move back to where all my relatives live. It is good advice. You have people around for both
companionship and support if any help is needed or problems arise.

This is so true. I had been living here for 3 years when September 11th hit us. The closest friend that I had here had moved about 6 months before and I have never felt more alone in my life. I had work colleagues at this point, but no one to go home to and share the overwhelming sadness and pain with. Things are finally different now, but you cannot underestimate the value of having a true friend nearby.

 

[sinnamongyrl]

I live in the burbs of Boston - born and raised. Would you be living in the city? It's a great place, not too big, we're called the walking city, and it offers everything you'd want. We have great music, sports, arts etc. You can travel north for great times in the mountains - skiing, hiking etc. Head to the Cape for great sights too and the National Seashore beaches.

The multitude of colleges and universities bring over 250K student and tons of good things too.

pretty sure I think I would head for the city.The ones that live there say its just amazing,,so much fun,,so much to do.And they are more like I am soooo...i think I would LOVE it.Kinda scary,,starting all over,,,new life,,,everything.But i feel like it may the best thing for me.I have never really liked it here,and with all that willl be coming about,,,i may need to be AWAY from it,I have friends here in town that I will miss terribly,,but two of them were "HIS" friends to start out with and its just going to get weird.They are on my side(they know what kind of person he is),,but i dont think I want to be around this anymore.And anyway,,,,,they can come and visit.Any more"massholes" wanna chime in,,please do.I hope my friends there arent just being overly positive for me thinking it will help.They are pretty honest women,,so prolly not,.Anybody want a cute red head as their new neighbor?lol

 

[thump]

I hear San Antonio is really nice this time of year

 

[Machiavellix]

pretty sure I think I would head for the city.The ones that live there say its just amazing,,so much fun,,so much to do.And they are more like I am soooo...i think I would LOVE it.Kinda scary,,starting all over,,,new life,,,everything.But i feel like it may the best thing for me.I have never really liked it here,and with all that willl be coming about,,,i may need to be AWAY from it,I have friends here in town that I will miss terribly,,but two of them were "HIS" friends to start out with and its just going to get weird.They are on my side(they know what kind of person he is),,but i dont think I want to be around this anymore.And anyway,,,,,they can come and visit.Any more"massholes" wanna chime in,,please do.I hope my friends there arent just being overly positive for me thinking it will help.They are pretty honest women,,so prolly not,.Anybody want a cute red head as their new neighbor?lol

Unfortunately, I live in a city of only 20 thou. Your more than welcome to be my neighbor, though.
It is a beautiful day in the neighborhood. Won't you be mine?

http://www.wosu.org/AirFare/mr_rogers.jpg

 

[Northslide]

pretty sure I think I would head for the city.The ones that live there say its just amazing,,so much fun,,so much to do.And they are more like I am soooo...i think I would LOVE it.....Any more"massholes" wanna chime in,,please do.I hope my friends there arent just being overly positive for me thinking it will help.They are pretty honest women,,so prolly not,.Anybody want a cute red head as their new neighbor?

I'm newly signed onto this Board and couldn't help but notice this thread. I've lived in the Boston Metro area for 30 years off and on now, through various life phases: college student in the city, struggling creative twenty something, yuppie and currently a single professional and parent. I've lived all over the town and currently am about 5 miles from the center of the city in an inner belt burb. You get the picture.

Upsides:

Coming from the midwest I was always attracted by the variety, history, intensity and compactness of this city. For a younger person it is a blast, because of all the students and their culture. For someone interested in history and culture there is as much as any city in the US. The place is rabid about sports and has great fireworks, public concerts, New Year's celebrations and the like. The politics is a crazy quilt from right to left, only sometimes the left wins here (gay marriage for instance). I even like the notoriously crusty locals, who are usually pretty decent inside once you get to know them. And if you've got money there's lot's of great ways to spend it on experiences as an alternative to more *stuff*. The benefits of walkability, good mass-transit, the convenience of ocean beaches and the mountains accrue to everyone. I myself ride my bike to work in the city many days, which would be inconceivable most places in the US.

Downsides:

Boston still has some remnants of the conservative puritanical ethos at play: lot's of nose-to-the-grindstone types, a few vistigial "blue" laws, and a fair amount of stuffy over-educated snobs. It's also an expensive place to live; many people need to get by with less space here than they would have elsewhere. Lastly, it is not the most well-integrated economically or racially.

I recommend it for someone who would enjoy the benefits of a compact qne lively great city and doesn't mind the mild hassles and price tag that go with it.

Oh yes, I would love to have a cute new red-headed neighbor.

Steve

 

[lizardo]

enjoy the mud season,,,i hear it's lovely

 

[Xstatic]

Then there's always the COMPLETE change to consider - another country, perhaps?

Maybe this one?

http://www.sweetmarias.com/map.australia.jpg