On LI this week... sigh (New York, Buffalo: how much, buy, move)

[RecentlyMoved]

Been on the island since the weekend, for business, and extended to visit loved ones.

First time back since I moved to NC 2 months ago. It's been pretty emotional for me, and feels more like a "home coming" than anything else.

A picture from this evening, at one of my favorite places on LI - Sayville.

[TransplantedFloridian]

Welcome back. Hope you're enjoying your visit. When you start to get emotional, just remember how much money you're saving, how much less stress you've got, and how much nicer the people are.

[Jdawg8181]

Originally Posted by TransplantedFloridian

Welcome back. Hope you're enjoying your visit. When you start to get emotional, just remember how much money you're saving, how much less stress you've got, and how much nicer the people are.

Saving $$ doesnt guarantee happiness.

[RecentlyMoved]

Originally Posted by Jdawg8181

Saving $$ doesnt guarantee happiness.

exactly right. But thanks the well wishes, Transplanted Floridian.

[TransplantedFloridian]

Originally Posted by Jdawg8181

Saving $$ doesnt guarantee happiness.

Not necessarily, but it certainly helps. You ever see someone driving a Ferrari with a frown on their face?

[loveithateit]

Originally Posted by TransplantedFloridian

Not necessarily, but it certainly helps. You ever see someone driving a Ferrari with a frown on their face?

I would think most people who can afford one doesn't save for one.

[BigMike50]

Originally Posted by Jdawg8181

Saving $$ doesnt guarantee happiness.

Speaking of happiness Did you see which city was ranked 1st in happiness the same city that was ranked 1st as the most patriotic city last month!

Top 10 happiest metropolitan areas with a population greater than 1 million (as of 2010):

1. Richmond-Petersburg, VA
2. Norfolk-Virginia Beach-Newport News, VA
3. Washington, DC
4. Raleigh-Durham, NC
5. Atlanta, GA
6. Houston, TX
7. Jacksonville, FL
8. Nashville, TN
9. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL
10. Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ

Top 10 unhappiest metropolitan areas with a population greater than 1 million (as of 2010):

1. New York, NY
2. Pittsburgh, PA
3. Louisville, KY
4. Milwaukee, WI
5. Detroit, MI
6. Indianapolis, IN
7. St. Louis, MO
8. Las Vegas, NV
9. Buffalo, NY
10. Philadelphia, PA

source These Are the 10 Unhappiest Cities in America - TIME

I could have saved years of polls and research....they should have just called me

[lauradrops]

Money may not buy happiness, but it offers a much wider selection of misery! (That's an old one from the gem of the day)

[ovi8]

Originally Posted by TransplantedFloridian

Welcome back. Hope you're enjoying your visit. When you start to get emotional, just remember how much money you're saving, how much less stress you've got, and how much nicer the people are.

Are people nicer? What about that saying? In NY, they'll say it to your face. In other places, they'll just say it behind your back.

Can't change human nature, but you can hide it.

[bigjretrac]

RecentlyMoved, the first year is always hard!

The only reason my move was easy is because I travel between the two cities a lot, so I was already familiar. Had I taken the job in Raleigh, it definitely would've been a bigger adjustment. Remind yourself why you moved and try to find new things you love in your new city. It'll be a losing proposition if the only advantages are filling in the holes of what Long Island doesn't have (ie- it's cheaper than Long Island, less traffic than Long Island, etc.). Instead, focus on the unique things The Triangle has to offer.

My first visit back was sort of awkward too, however. It's strange to be "home" but not at your own place.

You'll make it!