Thanks, Miguel'sMom. Normally, I kind of like moving(!) Less so as time goes on, but... it's probably something about figuring out how to configure a whole new space. Re-think things. Kind of like a penchant for re-arranging furniture on a big scale.
Oh, and moves have traditionally been my (hypomanic) idea. Which of course inclines one's attitude more positively.

Funny you should say foreign culture. It IS! I rarely know what anybody's talking about (even though I'm surrounded by one of the languages I studied -- 31 years ago though, so I forgot everything). It just kind of tops off the disconcerting general cultural regional attitude, which is... intense. Which is ... intimidating and really not helpful when one is feeling lost (think driving, for starters). Between that and being directionally challenged, I don't want to go anywhere(!) It's so unpleasant and stressful. Mind you, I'm not coming from podunk. I can do that early rush hour (when there are lots of people, but not so many that it's slowed anyone down yet) thing on a 6 lane highway as well as anyone (when I'm not in an episode anyways), and driving even the local roads here rattles me(!)

The traffic lights seem so small and in the wrong place. Even traffic configurations are different. You have to pick a lane well in advance of a light and there's never a sign telling you what cross street it is! Make a decision, then we'll give ya the information you need in order to make it(!) Wha?? Oh! And some left turns are made by being in the right lane. Also, prepare to have 3 people lean on their horns before the light even turns (because one unnecessary horn isn't enough, right?) Tonight, saw two cars move on a red light into the middle of the intersection apparently because the light didn't turn soon enough for their tastes. (Is this a stupidity competition?!) And this was on the main road -- which of course the light favors heavily. Good grief. Haha, and I've observed that people drive like they're on speed and walk like they're on Quaaludes. Especially when crossing a street. It's bizarre. Let's try a happy medium, people!

Prices are so high! The stores are different (except the dollar store, lol!). It's just... everything is disorienting.

I'll try not to worry about the townsfolk...I'm kind of hoping that when BF's school starts up, there'll be some kind of nerdish something in the air. Something familiar would be nice, even if we're old farts.