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I don't think there is any easy answer, but I think you need to find a way to feed your soul no matter where you live. I think it is a stroke of great good luck to connect to a place - be it a big city or a cabin in the woods - that gives you what you need creatively and personally. If you think you know that place, I say move, because that's a rare thing to have, even if it only lasts for a year or two.evenclevelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16338164103202396208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793508694841088878.post-4442311077814300022008-08-30T01:48:00.000-04:002008-08-30T01:48:00.000-04:00Beautiful photographs. Nice post...I'm obviously w...Beautiful photographs. Nice post...<BR/><BR/>I'm obviously way late adding my thoughts to this post but I like the topic never-the-less. I live in the city of Chicago. I've lived in the vicinity of Chicago my whole life. My husband grew up in what used to be a small farm town and is now considered a "far northwest suburb." We met at a small Christan college in suburbia. We grew up on meat, potatoes and corn. We're Midwesterners at heart and over time, I've learned to except and appreciate this part of our lives. Sometimes I think I should be more adventurous and see America. But I don't really want start over, meet a whole new set of friends, find a new church, create new job networks and so forth. I love the art, culture and food of Chicago. I love the neighborhoods. I like the access to public transportation. I don't generally like my politicians. I don't like our taxes. And we could use more affordable housing. My brother lives in the North Georgia Mountains and I very much enjoy visiting his little family and being in the mountains. But after a few days, I feel restless and isolated and I yearn for my urban neighborhood. However, I think if you get involved in your community, church, etc and meet kindred spirits, you can make the most of any address. Chicago is a big city but at times, I feel like we live in mini villages. My husband and I go to church 1 block away from our apartment. We're hosting an Earth Festival this fall and I'm the site coordinator of a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) partnership with a farm in Illinois. Maybe I have a foot planted in two worlds- urban and rural Illinois.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13548584694085984701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793508694841088878.post-70346432383106890812008-08-28T12:30:00.001-04:002008-08-28T12:30:00.001-04:00Hi there, Really good question. My husband and I l...Hi there, <BR/>Really good question. My husband and I live in NYC but bought a little place upstate to escape the madness of this place. I think it is always a question of work/life balance and quality of life. And each person has their own versions of what is a must. For some it is a short walking commute, for others it is to be near the ocean etc...Make a pro / con list. That might help!Michelle Parks McCourthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507209127888331287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793508694841088878.post-39313475930536466742008-08-28T12:30:00.000-04:002008-08-28T12:30:00.000-04:00Hi there, Really good question. My husband and I l...Hi there, <BR/>Really good question. My husband and I live in NYC but bought a little place upstate to escape the madness of this place. I think it is always a question of work/life balance and quality of life. And each person has their own versions of what is a must. For some it is a short walking commute, for others it is to be near the ocean etc...Make a pro / con list. That might help!Michelle Parks McCourthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507209127888331287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793508694841088878.post-42044700459896742692008-08-27T16:05:00.000-04:002008-08-27T16:05:00.000-04:00you know...we gave up corporate america to raise t...you know...we gave up corporate america to raise the girlies somewhere else...<BR/><BR/>when my husband proposed to me, i remember him saying "if we ever have babes, i want to raise them all over the world so that they love it all."<BR/><BR/>i could move tomorrow and the day after that. you know?<BR/><BR/>{you're so good at this blogging/therapy/reminding everyone what they love thing! xoxo.}karey m.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17431535677698029278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793508694841088878.post-3713901128923174612008-08-27T11:08:00.000-04:002008-08-27T11:08:00.000-04:00I live in Chicago and today is a day/week where al...I live in Chicago and today is a day/week where all I crave and want is my country drives... no waiting for buses, trains, and taxis, no paying 10 dollars or more for lunch, no having to walk the dog three blocks to a jankity patch of grass just so he will take a poo, no pavement, no stupid people saying mean things, no L trains ruining your phone conversations with your mother, no honking, no travling 1 mile and having it take 30 mins on foot, or in vehical! <BR/><BR/>Unfortuantly where I come from there is also no art, no plays, no corner restaurants ON EVERY CORNER, no abundance of hot men, no diversity, and no JOBS!<BR/><BR/>-HaleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793508694841088878.post-24689900888343753882008-08-27T08:03:00.000-04:002008-08-27T08:03:00.000-04:00Hi Diana,So sorry it took me so long to comment si...Hi Diana,<BR/>So sorry it took me so long to comment since your note! This is the BIGGEST back-and-forth between me and P. Because we have two dogs, living in the country would make much more sense. A backyard would be fantastic. And P's career allows him to live in the city or country.<BR/><BR/>But for me, being a freelancer, it's much more convenient to live in NYC. And, like you, I feel like I'm young and should be living it up here while I can.<BR/><BR/>My instinct says that if you're pondering the move to Raleigh, now's the time to do it. But, on the other hand, you have a good quality of life and who's to say that you can't move to the city in ten years? For me, it comes down to $$...and raising kids in the city is just too expensive. So I'm going to stay here as long as I can until we start having little Bees and Ps running around!<BR/><BR/>Keep me posted:) xodeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12271310136010979584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793508694841088878.post-52245553676203309392008-08-27T02:59:00.000-04:002008-08-27T02:59:00.000-04:00Wow, you have gotten some great responses and advi...Wow, you have gotten some great responses and advice! Go where you feel ultimately happy and fulfilled. Having Family always helps too!!SimplyGrovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03002747248626845690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793508694841088878.post-17829450933557193222008-08-26T17:54:00.000-04:002008-08-26T17:54:00.000-04:00p.s. sorry i didn't have a better answer for you. ...p.s. sorry i didn't have a better answer for you. I'm not settled and am thinking basically the same thing as you. much luck! xoJessie Cacciolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283174654217322373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793508694841088878.post-5168004297820890012008-08-26T16:44:00.000-04:002008-08-26T16:44:00.000-04:00this is such a great topic diana and obviously not...this is such a great topic diana and obviously not an easy decision for you. i’ve scanned through many of the comments, and i'm not sure i can add that much, but here's a story -<BR/><BR/>- i had a co-worker in my last company who was from sydney. <BR/>- she is a very smart girl, very savvy. <BR/>- she loved the show sex and the city.<BR/>- she moved to nyc and kind of thought it would be a bit like the show. <BR/>- she didn't really know anyone here.<BR/>- she was heartbroken because she couldn't connect with people, especially guys, although she met them. they were not looking for love.<BR/>- our company was very small so there was not much socializing.<BR/>- she had no support system for her when she had to get her tonsils out, or her grandmother died back home, or the company suddenly closed.<BR/>- it was very hard and she was thinking of moving to london. she knows people there, but doesn't really like it.<BR/>- she didn't want to go home to sydney feeling unfulfilled.<BR/>- her family didn't support her move to nyc and took advantage of every obstacle she encountered to tell her to come home - that was the worst part.<BR/><BR/>nyc is a great, great town - have you been here before? but, it can be hard, lonely and expensive. i think that if you want to move to a big city, try to have some sort of support system started either through your new job, scheduled classes, even blogging buddies like us. this way, you're not alone when things get challenging as life does regardless of where your live. maybe, even take an extended vacation to see what it’s like once the fantasy meets your daily existence. i don’t want to discourage you at all, just don’t want you to be heartbroken like my friend.<BR/><BR/>i also agree with erin and others who said that things have changed thanks to the internet and that you can do what you love anywhere. i learn about things and buy them online from people in japan to brooklyn. other than textile design in your day job, what else do you want to do? can you start it now? <BR/><BR/>i live in nyc because that’s where scott lived when i met him. he saved me from the suburbs, so i understand the itch you have to leave the small town behind. i was from nj, but our family is close by.<BR/><BR/>sorry this is so long.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10658384183783157441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793508694841088878.post-48993956806364880352008-08-26T15:37:00.000-04:002008-08-26T15:37:00.000-04:00So many comments, and I'm coming to this late, but...So many comments, and I'm coming to this late, but I'll give you my 2 cents. I've lived on the same block in Brooklyn, NY my whole life! Being in NYC is never dull however, and I loved having family and friends nearby. Lately, though, many of my friends have moved elsewhere and even family members are moving or retiring to other states. My son moved to Denver, CO and loves the west. So things change even if you remain the same. Does that answer help? Go with your heart and do what you want to do. Nothing is ever permanent! Good luck!Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793508694841088878.post-91629421040251644362008-08-26T15:14:00.000-04:002008-08-26T15:14:00.000-04:00I live in a small town south of San Francisco. My ...I live in a small town south of San Francisco. My apartment is a block away from the main street so I can walk to mostly everything I need, but I have a car so I can drive to work. I moved out of San Francisco to be closer to work, and miss it a lot. It's hard when you're young to live in the suburbs. Less action. I always feel like I'm missing something important when my city friends start talking about their crazy Saturday nights. But it was the right choice for me. As soon as I can, I intend to move back to Seattle (my fabulous hometown) and hopefully raise kids in the city. I'll always be a city girl at heart. Good luck to you, you clearly have lots of blogland support! :)Sara Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739119602001930468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793508694841088878.post-71323974785454681142008-08-26T13:31:00.000-04:002008-08-26T13:31:00.000-04:00oh my GOODness you have a lot of responses... my s...oh my GOODness you have a lot of responses... <BR/><BR/>my sobriety determines where I live... <BR/><BR/>enough said : )robin ann mcintoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02044109073424903154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793508694841088878.post-21037463290961469752008-08-26T11:33:00.002-04:002008-08-26T11:33:00.002-04:00Being your "neighbor" I struggle with this too. B...Being your "neighbor" I struggle with this too. But as much as I love to travel and visit big cities, I ultimately love coming home...and for me this means something.<BR/><BR/>I have no real advice...but based on the 85! comments that came before me...you've probably gotten what you've needed.suzanne cabrerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04278619035685546879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793508694841088878.post-89380513306284502312008-08-26T11:33:00.001-04:002008-08-26T11:33:00.001-04:00Being your "neighbor" I struggle with this too. B...Being your "neighbor" I struggle with this too. But as much as I love to travel and visit big cities, I ultimately love coming home...and for me this means something.<BR/><BR/>I have no real advice...but based on the 85! comments that came before me...you've probably gotten what you've needed.suzanne cabrerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04278619035685546879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793508694841088878.post-71406266714918477132008-08-26T11:33:00.000-04:002008-08-26T11:33:00.000-04:00Being your "neighbor" I struggle with this too. B...Being your "neighbor" I struggle with this too. But as much as I love to travel and visit big cities, I ultimately love coming home...and for me this means something.<BR/><BR/>I have no real advice...but based on the 85! comments that came before me...you've probably gotten what you've needed.suzanne cabrerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04278619035685546879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793508694841088878.post-26394324830868300772008-08-26T10:41:00.000-04:002008-08-26T10:41:00.000-04:00I don't know if I can really add any more to this ...I don't know if I can really add any more to this topic but my feeling is that you should go for it. I think you may always wonder otherwise. You may dislike the big city life when you are there but at least then you will know. <BR/><BR/>BUT I also feel like you definitely do not need to live in a big city to make it. There are so many wonderful success stories of people who live out in the country. Look at Amy Butler! I'm not sure where she lives but I know it's not New York or LA. <BR/><BR/>I wish you well, Diana. You will do fine regardless of where you live. And we'll be right here for you :)<BR/><BR/>Kylie<BR/>xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793508694841088878.post-32907195952821918772008-08-26T10:37:00.000-04:002008-08-26T10:37:00.000-04:00My husband is USMC so I haven't really picked wher...My husband is USMC so I haven't really picked where I live for the past 15 years. I've found myself in some places that I initially despised, but grew to love and others that I never wanted to leave from the minute I arrived to don't-ever-get-orders-there-again-places-cause-I'm-not-going places. <BR/><BR/>I've found I've grown a lot through all my experiences. (Grow where you are planted a fellow military wife once said to me.) I think you can make it in this day and age of technology almost anywhere.<BR/><BR/>I think the combo for me is the people and the local. With my husband getting out in three years I never invisioned myself saying "I want to live in Virginia", but I've made some connections and I love Old Town Fredericksburg, the Itty Bitty City..so I think a combo of friends, proximity to family (4 hours for me) and the asthetics of the area are determining factors.Camillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01740406108845535648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793508694841088878.post-14836411848135364962008-08-26T09:38:00.000-04:002008-08-26T09:38:00.000-04:00Follow your heart! If moving to the big city is on...Follow your heart! If moving to the big city is on your mind, then go for it. Sounds like a fun adventure! You can always move back again. Or move to somewhere else. It's a great big world out there & we should experience as much of it as we can. I only wish that I could take my own advice ;) Having read this post has prompted me to give some thought to my current situation. So thanks! Have a wonderful week ahead :)Hey Harriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01364446516114445193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793508694841088878.post-40494611134657859262008-08-26T09:31:00.000-04:002008-08-26T09:31:00.000-04:00Great topic, Diana!I can understand your yearning ...Great topic, Diana!<BR/><BR/>I can understand your yearning for a bit more. Especially at this stage in your life. You're not bound by mortgage, or kids, or anything like that. These days, I don't think you HAVE to be in a big city to 'make it'. Business is so different now. But, it certainly helps. And if you're looking for a new and exciting experience, I say go for it. <BR/><BR/>Things to think about: will your SO go with you? If not, then what? Will you be close enough to still visit family and friends whenever you wanted? If not, will that weigh on you?<BR/><BR/>I'm at a different point in my life. I'm married, with a house, ready to start a family. Our city (a coastal town on the North Shore of Massachusetts) is an hour away from Boston; but guess what? Been there, done that. I went to school in Boston, worked there afterwards, and slowly made my way to an area that I just love. Being near the ocean, in the middle of tons of history, and within walking distance to a great little downtown area is important to us. Those were our priorities when searching for a house and a place to live, and we'll work our careers around that.<BR/><BR/>Make a list of what's important to you at this point in your life. If you move to a new city, keep in mind it doesn't have to be permanent. You could live there for a set period of time, establish your career and get a taste of the big city. And then, depending on where you are in your personal life, make your next decision when you're ready.<BR/><BR/>Good luck - I look forward to hearing what you do!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793508694841088878.post-66738341371015039652008-08-26T09:11:00.000-04:002008-08-26T09:11:00.000-04:00for the longest people have been trying to get me ...for the longest people have been trying to get me to "make it as a designer." i have no desire to go to n.y. or any other big city to "make it." i need space, nature, and the need not to have to compete it such a missive scale just to make some loot doing what i like to do. when i put effort into it, i do just fine where i am (south louisiana). plus, the beauty of the internet is that it allows for getting my work out there without having to move to any particular place. works lovely for what i'm trying to do.<BR/><BR/>great photos. i love the freshness of early mornings. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995683787366568554noreply@blogger.com