[Elysium]

Well it's no wonder why I never feel settled in life!!!

I am not sure if I mentioned it yet here, but I am moving next weekend!! Since I got my new job, I've been commuting and I'm already tired of it, so I found a place that's only about seven miles from work.

While I'm packing, my mind is racing with thoughts. Thougts of yesteryear, thoughts of my future...and then some. I'm just soooo tired of moving and not feeling settled and I was thinking about how many times I have moved since 1991, the year my parents got divorced. So I started doing the math and it turns out that over the last 19 years, I have moved 22 times...and next weekend will make 23.

No wonder I'm so fricken tired. I'm forcing myself to laugh about it right now because if I sit back and start to analyze it, I'll start poking it with sticks and questioning myself about what makes a person move around as much as I have. What have I been running from or looking for? I think I know, but what if there's more to the truth than I really want to know?

[Junerain]

((((((((((((Elysium))))

You never know what life has in store for you....for me knowing I have a true illness helps explain all my jumpings-around and I know I never asked for this illness.....................

Look at the positive- that's a wide variety of neighbors you got to know, neighborhoods and people and places

Right now I am dealing with some real jerks who left my life...then I begin to think IT WAS A MISTAKE THEY EVER GOT IN MY LIFE!!

But then I think stop dwelling on the negative- they are OUT of my life now

Moving, because you have a good job you are good at, is a blessing

Could be so much worse

As I recall things have recently IMPROVED in your life!!

And I cannot think of one who deserves it more

On the bright side, every move is a moving experience.

LOL thats witty byzantine

I move heaps too and its great!

you move closer to work, which means less time spent commuting, less money on travel, more time to do nice pleasant fun things, youll be able to explore your area better and find the
-best cafe in the town
-the best dining
-the nicest parks
-walking paths and natural beauty
- cool venues for gigs, stage shows, cinema,
- churches, synagogues, political groups
- sports, meditation, exercise facilities

so many opportunities!

congratulations Elysium and i hope that you settle nicely into your new place!

I always get myslef a present of a new plant or rug or other piece to celebrate my successful move!!!

...dont forget the reusable wall hooks

[sebe]

Does moving make you happy?
Or do you feel like you're running away every time?

If it simply makes you happy, then I see nothing wrong with it. Maybe it's slightly out of the "norm" compared to most american families or people, but there's nothing the matter with that. You're a free spirit, and that's inspiring to me.

If you're running away, though, then I think you have to slow things down and start focusing more on yourself...rather than your surroundings. Clearly, the problem lies within yourself and not within the home you live in.

Regardless, I hope you find happiness wherever you are <3

[Fox]

Wow I thought I moved around a lot! It was my teenage years that we finally stopped moving around then we made a big move in 2005 and have been here since though the second house in this town. Divorces seem to force the parent with custody to do a lot of moving. Every time rent would go up we had to move. It sucks baaad. I hope that you find a stable place to stay put for a while. <3

[eskielover]

Moving can be a very good thing. I lived with my parents in the same house I was born in all my life......BORING!!!!! Everyone else moved on to better things......I was stuck in the same old place with nothing new in my life unless I was able to create something new as it sure wasn't going to come from my parents.

Most moves are for a reason & usually a very good one....like you need to be closer to work....can't think of a better reason to move personally. Now if you owned your home......that would be another story....we usually buy because we love the home & wouldn't want to leave unless we absolutely have to. So until you finally find the place where you want to settle down for awhile.....it's good to be free to move & better yourself & your location....to be free to go & do what you need to with your life & with your career.

I will say, my last move made up for everything else in my life.....left my husband & moved 2200 miles away where I knew absolutely NO ONE......to a 10 acre farm that I take care of all by myself......but it was the best move I have made in all my life.

Sometimes moving is a very good thing......I think it all depends on if you look back & wish you hadn't moved, then you need to wonder why, but if each time you are satisfied & you have moved into a better position.....then there is nothing to worry about. Moving can be all about taking care of yourself.....nothing wrong with that.

Sounds like your move is a very good thing even though you are looking back & thinking of all the times before......if they were all for good reasons, then I wouldn't worry too much about it. Some lives are just meant for change as much as some lives get stuck in their ruts & never move. We are what we are & as long as we are as happy as we can be every place we move to.....we can't ask for anything better.

Hope your move goes smoothly & painless. It's a lot of work packing especially if you have lives anywhere for a long time....this is another good reason for moving more often....only never gathers clutter that you don't want to move......this is also another very good thing.

Best wishes,
Debbie

[Miracle1986]

(((Ely)))
Just wanted to say that we love you lots and lots!

[Naturefreak]

Elysium , Hugs from your crazy friend.