Moving stress!

[sunflowersummer]

So a while ago I posted about my FH applying for a job and me hoping he gets it! Well he didn't get the first one he applied to, but he was offered an even better one at a different company (so woohoo to that!)

Now as happy as I am for him, I'm getting really nervous!! The job is taking him from Ontario to British Columbia! He's moving at the end of the month, but I'm moving at the end of the summer, but I'm still starting to get a little freaked out by the whole thing!! Both of us still live in the town we were born/raised in, and with me being so close to my extended family, it's hard for me to think of leaving them. I know it's time to leave "the nest" sort of speak, but I have to admit I'm really getting anxious about the whole thing.

Any advice for a hometown girl?

[ladymelissa]

There is no advice, really. You either go and adjust or you don't. It is up to you.

[mitch]

I'm now living in the 5th address since i first met my FH.

The main thing is we are always together and no matter where we go we will hold hands and jump into the unknown as one.

BTW. We intend on staying put at this house for a while. It'll be nice to sit down and not be surrounded by cardboard boxes and wondering if the removal van will be big enough.

[Scrwballsgrl]

lol dont worry your not alone!
I'm still living at home with the 'rents and although I'm super excited to move out and in with FH I am definatley anxious about the whole thing....no more okay I'm tired, pissed, just need some time to myself etc...I'm going home...I will be home.....no where else to "go" to:bbeek:

I know thats gonna take some getting used to but I will.......and you will to
Just remember you can always go back home for the day, evening etc. just be sure to be "home" when FH is there!:D

[SerendipityCrafts]

I didn't grow up there but, I did live in small town Ontario for a while and I also knew some people that had never ventured far (even to go to school). Ontario to BC is a long ways to go, but think of it as an adventure that you will both be taking together. Are you moving to the big the city (Vancouver)?

As far as home ... long distance plans are cheap, and you can also use skype and video conferencing with your friends and family back home in between trips there or their visits to BC.

[RosieAngel]

My advice: get out and do stuff! Volunteer someplace important to you, or find something you're interested in (like yoga, ballroom dance, painting, etc.) and take some classes! This is a good way to make new friends, because the people taking the classes will share at least one common interest with you!

[sunflowersummer]

Thanks for the advice ladies :)

We've lived together for two years while we were away at school (which was only four hours away) but always go home to our parents' houses in the summer. I think it was just moving stress that was starting to get to me, but I'm starting to think of it as an "adventure" and it seems to help! We're moving from Northwestern Ontario to Kelowna (small town to city!) so it's a whole new environment. I've been in Ukrainian dancing for years, so I'm hoping that'll be a great way for me to meet new people!

[SerendipityCrafts]

Start planning some some mini adventures to do, once you get to BC -

some day trips to the beach
visit the wineries in the Penticton area
go skiing at Whistler

I am sure that you will have plenty of people wanting to crash at your place when the Olympics roll around!

BC is gorgeous!!! I am so jealous.