All kinds of things happen when older people move. I know of some older adults who have been away from their home territory and then move back ...but then it doesn't work. Probably because their expectations have been too high. I have a lot of family in this area but probably won't contact any of them right off. I am doing the move for me...because I want to be closer to my son and because I want a change.

I moved away from my home territory over 30 years ago. Last night when I started to do research on housing...I was surprised because so many memories flooded back. I think I become attached to places and I always create a lot of memories. Just seeing the old landscape, the sky in pictures, it is very different from where I am now. But very very familiar.

I also have to say that because I suffer from anxiety it always makes things harder. I have moved a lot...have lived all over the U.S. and abroad. Frankly I don't know how I have managed it.

I am a list maker and very organized when I move. I don't just wing it.

Covid 19 is making everything much more difficult. I have decided not to drive the 2,000 miles...but to ship my truck and stuff and fly -- as the cost of a one-way flight is so cheap it is hard to believe. Flying is a "high risk" situation and I am high risk. But I am thinking...get to the airport...don't stop for anything...proceed to flight...get in my seat and stay there...get off and exit airport as quickly as possible. Maybe even "double mask" - or wear one of those shield thingies over a mask.