We have been wanting to relocate for about a year now. We hate the fact of moving our kids again but, things aren't exactly what they seem. We have lived in Minnesota 6 years and have not really build any foundation. We have no family here and none anyway that we are really close to. People we have met seem very nice on the surface but, no friendships have come of it. We have been involved in many things to meet people. Even tried keeping in touch but, the other parties lacked interest. We even attended a Church that seemed very nice to us but, later people fizzled there too. I'm not sure how you become a part of something here. Everyone seems content with just being with their families and old friends. No interest in getting to know any new people. I've heard other transplants say this as well so , i know its not only me. I just wonder how those that get into a circle make it in. Minnesota has been a lonely place for our family and with the cold winters its worst. The kids make friends easily but, never that very best friend we all grow up with. Its sort of the same with the kids. You have to really be liked by someone to be included. I've noticed too that if someone likes you they may do something with you every blue moon but, not really invite you in their group or circle.
Being that we are just sick of the harsh winters too. We are contemplating a move somewhere warm year around. I have been researching Arizona. If possible, we would like to move next year. I'm planning to visit in June. I don't really care if the people are friendly or not. I've sorta gotten use to it. I can find way more to do with warmer weather year around. I hate the feel of being stuck in the house because its winter. I'm also, not into outdoor winter activities. We just want to make the right move for our family.
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ummmm, hello, TEXAS! :-) We are the friendly state (or something like that haha)
ReplyDeleteWe did like some things about Houston. I was just confused about where to live and who has the good schools. I have a cousin that moved there last year.
ReplyDeleteSOUTH CAROLINA! People are nice and the climate is warm. :)
ReplyDeleteIf you were here I'd be the friend you'd Caller ID first LOL- "Tan, you wanna go out for dinner? Tan, can your daughter babysit? Tan, will you send your dh over to keep my dh busy! Tan, Wanna get the kids together to play?"
ReplyDeleteYou'd go from snow to rain but keep Oregon on your maybe list!
Lol Thats funny. Since I'm the ready to go at the drop of a dime type person I doubt I'd caller ID you first.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for nominating where you live. I suffer from SAD too. So, I really need the sunshine.