Comments on: Location Anxiety

By: TC

TC — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:36:01 +0000

As exciting as it is to live in so many different places, and to start over… and over and over, it can be very lonely. It becomes so easy to lose touch with friends, never allowing yourself to get too attached to new people, knowing you will eventually leave them too.

You perfectly articulated what several years of my life were like. And somehow, it seems like I’ve never fully recovered. I mean, while I was off to fun places every few months, my college classmates were building strong friendships and relationships. They are married or paired off otherwise, and I’m still alone.

No matter how much I loved the moving and the meeting new people, every once in awhile I’m forced to question whether ot not it was worth it.

By: Jane Moneypenny

Jane Moneypenny — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:04:15 +0000

I came across this blog by chance (my blog is also about my own quarterlife crisis). I also just moved. After being in St. Louis for 7 years, I got up and dropped myself in Austin on a whim a month ago, so I get it! It’s really hard and thrilling and scary and exciting. Good luck to you! I have tons of friends in Chicago if you ever need people to hang with. =)

By: orangemagoric

orangemagoric — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:43:09 +0000

I definitely suffer from location anxiety as well. I have for as long as I can remember. I was itching to be somewhere else by the time I hit my teens.

Now, I’m in Arizona, waiting impatiently for a move to North Carolina (in March) that will last about five months, until I either get into grad school or find a new job somewhere in New England.

Enjoy Chicago! It’s on my list of places to live for at least a little while… maybe I’ll see you there someday!

By: Caz

Caz — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:39:03 +0000

Story of my life!
I moved out of my parents home and across the country to university. From there I moved overseas to New Zealand for a year, then to Australia for 3 months, then back to Vancouver for 2 years and now I’m back in Melbourne again for another 2 years, already thinking of where I want to go next. London maybe?

I’ve got a terrible case of wanderlust, which makes keeping close friends hard. But at least I have friends all over the world to visit!!

By: Jess

Jess — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:30:30 +0000

Thank you all for your support! You guys are really great. But I’m sure you already know that. =)

By: e.

e. — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:05:49 +0000

I might be making a similar move in a few weeks but away from Chicago. It’s scary and exciting, Good luck and I hope you enjoy Chicago!

By: Princess Pointful

Princess Pointful — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:22:03 +0000

I utterly adore Chicago.

I think that moving is one of the best character building experiences you can have in your 20s. It makes you reconsider most everything you take for granted, and you have so many new experiences when you are out of your comfort zone.
Best of luck!!

By: Rachie

Rachie — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:41:59 +0000

I’m really proud of you. I know it must be hard but like you said, this time will be different and I really hope it is for you. Good luck! I can’t wait to see pictures of Chicago when you move back!

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:26:23 +0000

This post definitely resonates with me! I lived in 2 different cities in the year after college, and I’ve been in my current city (Louisville, KY) for almost 3 years now…only because I would rather die than tell my mother I dropped out of law school. So I’m finishing up my last year here (thank GOD) and looking for jobs…everywhere. I feel paralyzed by the options and the fear of picking the wrong one–what if I should have gone for Boston instead of D.C., etc. Not to mention, most of my friends are Louisville born-and-bred and won’t be leaving….but I know I can’t stay here. I can’t imagine myself “settling down” anywhere…

Good luck to you on your journey! It’s comforting to know that someone else understands the feeling of needing to pick up and leave, but also the isolation that comes with it. Best wishes!

By: CC

CC — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:12:38 +0000

oh my gosh, this story is exactly mine. including the city i’ll be relocating to in 3 short months!! no kidding, i moved to dallas about 21 months ago and am already itching to leave. so i am. and am heading to chicago.

anyway, good luck with the move. i hope you find what you’re looking for! chicago is awesome so i know you’ll enjoy yourself!!