Huge Life Decision....
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btw...i know that since i almost went to vanderbilt...
thing is, no one stays there after they are done...
um...that's not the point btw.. (remember i don't asians.
) i'm just wondering how diverse the area is.. (which was jeff's point when i contemplated donkeyville)
thing is, no one stays there after they are done...
um...that's not the point btw.. (remember i don't asians.
) i'm just wondering how diverse the area is.. (which was jeff's point when i contemplated donkeyville)
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its more diverse than people from other places think... most people I know here... aren't from here. Everybody is surprised when I say I am from here. So yea, I wouldn't think diversity would be an issue with living here.
I love how my thread starts off as contemplating moving... and turns into trying to convince someone to move here.
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From: State of Confusion
Originally Posted by Dark_Sub_Rosa,Oct 7 2005, 09:32 PM
So I have an opportunity to move to VA. It's been on my mind a lot tonight. I have never really taken a whole lot of risk in my life, and I feel like I'm going in circles. I have always lived within an hour of where I was born, went to school near, and work and live within that distance. I know a lot of people don't think twice about moving, but I'm very engrained into my family especially since most of you know the loss of my stepdad to cancer earlier this year. I felt I was needed to be home for my family.
Now it seems things are back to normal as much as possible and I have this feeling about needing to make a change in my life or just something isn't right. My job now basically is a dead end.. I'm stuck where I'm at with really nowhere to move up, not a whole lot of pay, and basically no security. As simple I guess as a good job offer might be to some people, it's very hard for me to just pick up and leave, but what I have lying in front of me seems too good to not try. I've talked to my mom, one of my best friends, and some other friends tonight about it, they are all supportive of whatever I decide to do.
I think I am going to pray about it and hope God will clear my mind about what I should do. Just keeping you
's updated and any advice would help.
Now it seems things are back to normal as much as possible and I have this feeling about needing to make a change in my life or just something isn't right. My job now basically is a dead end.. I'm stuck where I'm at with really nowhere to move up, not a whole lot of pay, and basically no security. As simple I guess as a good job offer might be to some people, it's very hard for me to just pick up and leave, but what I have lying in front of me seems too good to not try. I've talked to my mom, one of my best friends, and some other friends tonight about it, they are all supportive of whatever I decide to do.
I think I am going to pray about it and hope God will clear my mind about what I should do. Just keeping you
's updated and any advice would help.This last year has been a learning experience for me with regards to home. Just as you are in a place where you are considering leaving home, I'm coming home for the first time in my adult life.
I respect how hard it is to pick up and move for some people. A couple things to keep in mind if you move to VA:
1) You're moving "all the way to VA.
2) You're only moving to VA.
What does this mean, exactly? Simple.
You want to start to explore your world a bit more and get out on your own? You're moving away from home and going all the way to another state.
You're hesitant to leave your life entirely behind and be on your own in the harsh real world? You're still only one state line away from home cooking and the comfort of all you grew up with.
I say go for it. Take the plunge. Try something new even if it scares you a bit. I guarantee that you'll find it more exciting than scary and I have a feeling that the
s probably have enough contacts in that area to help you out if you need anything.Besides, I hear VA has better mass transportation...
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Thanks Brant.. I know a ton of people out there so I'm good on that point. I have given so much thought to it lately.. I think I'm able to make the move if the circumstances turn out right. If not its not a big deal, but at least it has gotten me to do some thinking I havn't really had to do before.
