California Calling (San Diego: college, income, living)

[ustrav]

This might sound strange to some of you, but I suspect others will know exactly what this means. My question is does California, or in particular, San Diego "call" people to the area?

Now, I'm not trying to get granola on everybody with magic crystals. But there seems to be in me some type of strong, really strong, pull to this place. I lived there for a short time(liked it) and then had to move. The new place is good and bad, but there's just something I can't seem to leave in SD. I don't know if it's the desert, or what but its really odd. I've moved and lived in other places and have no preference among them.

I was wondering if anybody has had this occur and what it might mean. Perhaps this is also why some of you live in SD, or I should say "the area" as SD city is not what I am drawn to.

[mini_cute]

Some people say they can't leave SD because of the weather and comfort.

[hanna_house]

I definitely felt called to the area for many years, but even before I ever stepped foot in it. I have lived in several places and know just what you mean as far as having no preference among them. This has been a different experience for me altogether because it surpassed expectation at a time when I was beginning to wonder if all areas were really the same. Well, this was a huge change of scenery from what I was used to back east and in the mid-west and one I gladly welcomed!

[Radical347]

Yeah, it makes total sense. For as long as I've remembered I've felt called to California, in particular LA. (Say what you want about that place, and I won't disagree, but I've always been drawn to it.) From the moment I graduated college I ran out to CA and never looked back. I lived in SD at first... now live in SF. I actually have not lived in LA yet... visit it at every chance I get though... but I can feel LA and me getting closer to each other every passing moment.

[aacole]

I kinda understand what you are saying...

I see it as a bungee for me. I moved away from SD when I was 18 because I was tired of it (Endless summer, 10 inches of rain anually). Now after several years I feel like I am being pulled back...and boy am I ready for it!! I realize now after living all over the country that nothing ever comes close to SD and regret ever moving away (except for obtaining a wife and daughter).

[jmc]

Yes, I feel that pull to San Diego, too! I really miss it, at times...we're in northern FL now. At least we may be visiting SD in a few months. I've lived in other places, as well, but SD is my favorite by far...probably always will be. Enjoy!

[ustrav]

I can recall a pull sort of early on too. The first time I really lived in the area I felt right at home. I did not see myself as an outsider. And that almost always happens when you first move somewhere. My wife however was not so lucky.

It's funny because people might say this is because of what you see on TV. You know the baywatch/OC stuff. But for me the ocean is nice but not the draw. I watched maybe one espisode of those show. Pacific blue was much better. But I digress. It's nice to know other people have this too.

[ustrav]

Originally Posted by Radical347

Yeah, it makes total sense. For as long as I've remembered I've felt called to California, in particular LA. (Say what you want about that place, and I won't disagree, but I've always been drawn to it.) From the moment I graduated college I ran out to CA and never looked back. I lived in SD at first... now live in SF. I actually have not lived in LA yet... visit it at every chance I get though... but I can feel LA and me getting closer to each other every passing moment.

I've got a possible offer in SF and SD. The job in SF has an option for LA.

Do you know I have gotten not a darn thing career wise in the city/state we live in? I think we all have stuff like this happen at some point in life and it really makes you wonder.

[lesstress]

I am enjoying reading your thoughts on this subject, it is comforting to know there are others who feel a draw to California that they made not be able to completely explain to others .

[DesertDog]

My daughter and her husband moved away from SD after only living there a couple of years and moved back after one year away. They say it's the people more than anything else that they missed. Now they want me to pack up and move out there from Texas so my question is what would a middle class income be for SD? I don't want to move somewhere and not be able to survive even though my daughter says I'll be fine on what I have. Thanks in advance.