If you could leave HR, where would you go and why? (Newport News: fit in, oceanfront)

[telemonster]

Originally Posted by CosmicWizard

If you feel ostracized for not having kids, imagine how strongly ostracized one might be if you attempt to start a discussion about astrology! About the only place in the area where you can do that is the HeritageStore or the A.R.E. Been there, done that. Now if you want to talk about the bible, there will be plenty of ears.

Oh. I don't believe in Astrology, but would rather hear about it over the Bible!!

There is a local atheist group that has a monthly meeting. Keep meaning to go.

[profesora]

If I could move out of the area (and am trying to this summer) I would probably go to NoVA or MD. Second choice somewhere in central VA around C'ville (depending on finding a tchg job), or SWVa. I'd also really consider around Asheville, Raleigh, Knoxville or Chattanooga... just somewhere smaller, more friendly, and less expensive to live on one teaching salary! Sad thing is I'm from the area, but didn't really grow up here and never planned on returning once I left in the late 80's... and this time back I have wanted to get out since I returned - and if I do I definitely don't plan on coming back again to live here...

[Randomdude]

Originally Posted by CosmicWizard

Randomdude wrote:

To be fair, astrology is a subject that appeals to a minute fraction of the population (maybe 1% generously).

In my experience, I'd say it's way less than that.

I dont know, they print horoscopes in newspapers for a reason. However, I think, in general, most peoples interest in the subject probably stops there I imagine.

[towncentergal]

Originally Posted by Hatcher

Hahah I so know what you mean.. I'm mid 30's, no kids and don't really have any interest in having any any time soon. It's like a I'm a leper. People, including my friends, don't want to talk about anything else but kids. But hey, don't give up.. there are still a few of us out there with something else to talk about.

As for where I'd like to move.. I don't have it narrowed down but I'd like to give someplace in Europe a try for a bit. There are some really interesting cities over there that I think would be a lot of fun to live in for a while.

Hmmm, glad i'm not the only one with no kids being ignored..lol. Have you ever been anywhere in Europe? I went to London a few years ago, and I felt like I belonged there. I still want to go to Italy and Greece. I'd love to live overseas, if funds ever allowed

[Hatcher]

Originally Posted by towncentergal

Have you ever been anywhere in Europe?

Sadly I've not.. I'm somewhat of a restless spirit and have lived in a few different areas but only on the east coast of the US. I do a tremendous amount of reading and over the last few years I've really started to read as much as I can on the cities in Europe and their histories. The sheer amount of history involved with some of the older cities is amazing!


One of these days I'm going to jump the pond and get on a bullet train and see all the countries and cities on my list. .and who knows, I may not come back

[frogbiscuit]

I'm moving this summer to NOVA, after living in HR for 25 years. We are relocating to the Front Royal/Winchester area and plan to stay there.
HR has just gotten too big and too much traffic. The roads are crap, and the people refuse to raise taxes to fix them.
Moving to the country, gonna eat me a lot of apples...

[Valkyria]

Originally Posted by towncentergal

Hmmm, glad i'm not the only one with no kids being ignored..lol. Have you ever been anywhere in Europe? I went to London a few years ago, and I felt like I belonged there. I still want to go to Italy and Greece. I'd love to live overseas, if funds ever allowed

I've been to both Italy and Greece and those two are my favorite trips. I grew up loving mythology so I was really drawn to Athens and Rome. Seeing the Parthenon and the acropolis was a dream, but the Greek islands are very pretty and very much worth seeing. I only had time to go to two - Santorini and Paros, but I'd love to go back and see more.

Rome was fantastic - I was there for four days then traveled south to Sorrento and the Amalfi coast. I'd love to go back there too because there is still so much to see.

If you ever get a chance to see either place - go for it!! You won't regret it.

[It's Cin!]

We have lived in Hampton Roads for 10 years. We loved it here which was why we stayed so long, but now we are feeling like it's time to pack our bags and move on. Our oldest is about to graduate High school, which has been nice for her to stay in one school district for so long, and our other child is only in elementary school so moving him wont be a tragedy at this point.

The winters are getting too harsh for me. When we first moved here I didnt even own a winter coat for several years. Capri's and a hoodie during the winter was standard. It's been getting colder and colder each winter and that is harder and harder on my body. I'm only 41 but it makes me feel much older.

We have been researching where we'd like to try next and our opinion is Tampa, Florida. We've been down there several times and have researched it alot. I'm sure it's not where we will want to stay forever, but it will be fun to be there for a few years or so. If we don't like it, we know where the U-Haul rentals can be found.

[Erma]

Originally Posted by towncentergal

Hmmm, glad i'm not the only one with no kids being ignored..lol. Have you ever been anywhere in Europe? I went to London a few years ago, and I felt like I belonged there. I still want to go to Italy and Greece. I'd love to live overseas, if funds ever allowed

I lived in the UK for 2 years and I do agree, they are less critical of their lifestyles and the laws don't play games. Pretty easy place to live.

[Belle77]

My family and I are leaving HR and headed to Dallas because that's where my hubby's new job will be. That's reason enough for us! Besides that, the area is affordable and diverse and not far from his family.

So, sorry guys, I'm one of those cool people who are leaving. LOL. Many of my friends who are in their 30's don't have kids. Nothing wrong with that. I do find that most of my friends here who have kids NEVER do anything without them. Blah! I'm a much better mom when I have some me time.