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I'm another one who grew up and has lived in L.A. County my entire life. This wasn't necessarily my plan, but when I decided to get married at 21 and have two children by the time I was 24, I didn't have the money to move at first, and when I got a better paying job, I had to stay put and provide my kids some stability as they were growing up.
I'm apprehensive about someday leaving L.A., mostly because of the weather compromises I'd have to make anywhere else. Also, while it's easy to leave here for somewhere less expensive, moving back is not so easy!
In addition, my current situation keeps me stuck-- er, grounded. I have a great job with people I like, my apartment is rent-controlled (and I've lived in it for eleven years!), my commute is only twelve miles one way, and my work hours are such that I miss most of the traffic. In many ways I'm very spoiled, so it would be difficult for me to decide to uproot my life here. I'm not saying that L.A. is 100% wonderful and problem-free, but for me it's "home", and that's difficult to leave. Obviously, I have a real problem going out of my comfort zone!
I was moved to Alaska at age 7. Have lived in the same small community up until current date. I did move to Arkansas for the winter twice...but could never seem to get away from my "hometown". The place is like a magnet for me. I hadn't even been out of state until last year and now have made a handfull of travels abroad with in the last year. I'll always call this place home. Always.
I am amazed at how many people from all over the world are on Facebook.
I just can't believe some of the people who have popped up on Facebook. It's really been a joy to find friends who I thought had gone forever, and I would never otherwise have found, or even thought to look.
I was chatting to a friend from Spain this morning on the Facebook instant messaging thingy because it tells you which of your friends are online.
I was really resistant to the idea of joining in the beginning, but now i'm a fan.
Even my Mum is on it now. : )
You're finding friends from across the world but I can barely locate people I went to school with in nearby states
Too bad most of the people I know are such stiffs...makes me look like the fun one!
No, there's no going back. "Home" has changed; we have changed. What we're trying to recapture is our youth and sweet memories. That's not coming back!
Not always...even as lonely as I feel,when I drive that hour back to where I spent most of my life...when I walk into my mother's house I still feel a bit of the peace I once had(for what it was worth at the time)...
Even when she's gone someday and the house is possibly sold I can still go back to that area and feel something.
I didn't move until college. Since then I seem to be in a new state every 5 to 7 years, which isnt a real bother as I tend to be a nomad of sorts (It has caused issues with potential spouses though). Each move has been better financially and career-wise so I dont think Its aimless wandering.
When I return to the twin cities, where I grew up, Im surprised at the number of folks who want to go out. Maybe its the perception of success, or maybe those that have never moved want a little bit of the 'grass is greener'.
I think moving to a new area helps one to appreciate peoples similarities, and breaks down stereotypes. Being the only person of your race in a room is an interesting experience for example. I tend to think those that have never moved tend to be a bit more close minded (not always), as their book of life expereinces tends to be highly focused in one region.
None theless, some folks are more comfortable being in established surroundings. Others are kind of explorers at heart. No fault in either.
My family moved to West Michigan when I was five. We moved around quite a bit, but stayed in the same county until high school, where I stayed all four years. Went to college five miles away, graduated, moved an hour away for a year, then moved back.
I'd stay forever if our state's economy weren't so bad. Just no opportunity, but part of me is excited to try a new place. But there's something very comforting about a home town (or home region). I'm used to the rhythms of life here and will probably come back to the area when my career is established.
I'm another one who grew up and has lived in L.A. County my entire life. This wasn't necessarily my plan, but when I decided to get married at 21 and have two children by the time I was 24, I didn't have the money to move at first, and when I got a better paying job, I had to stay put and provide my kids some stability as they were growing up.
I'm apprehensive about someday leaving L.A., mostly because of the weather compromises I'd have to make anywhere else. Also, while it's easy to leave here for somewhere less expensive, moving back is not so easy!
In addition, my current situation keeps me stuck-- er, grounded. I have a great job with people I like, my apartment is rent-controlled (and I've lived in it for eleven years!), my commute is only twelve miles one way, and my work hours are such that I miss most of the traffic. In many ways I'm very spoiled, so it would be difficult for me to decide to uproot my life here. I'm not saying that L.A. is 100% wonderful and problem-free, but for me it's "home", and that's difficult to leave. Obviously, I have a real problem going out of my comfort zone!
You obviously haven't had the need to leave, in that case I'd stay put too and it's a great place to be er grounded.
Not sure if I put in an answer here already but my dad was in the civil service so we moved around a lot. I too, have moved around a lot, for one reason or other, mostly work related. But right now Im in So-Calif and if I dont end up staying up here in the high desert indefinately, have been looking into the midwest as my final move. Its ALWAYS been a target in my heart...the lifestyles, the simple country folks, and I miss it.
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This wasn't necessarily my plan, but when I decided to get married at 21 and have two children by the time I was 24, I didn't have the money to move at first, and when I got a better paying job, I had to stay put and provide my kids some stability as they were growing up. 
I have a great job with people I like, my apartment is rent-controlled (and I've lived in it for eleven years!), my commute is only twelve miles one way, and my work hours are such that I miss most of the traffic. In many ways I'm very spoiled, so it would be difficult for me to decide to uproot my life here. I'm not saying that L.A. is 100% wonderful and problem-free, but for me it's "home", and that's difficult to leave. Obviously, I have a real problem going out of my comfort zone! 
