Comments on: Is It Possible To Go Home Again?

By: Elissa

Elissa — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:25:00 +0000

It would be totally fun to have my friend back so close to me if you were in Richmond! It’s also natural to think about living in other places. I have thought about many different places over the past few years but always seem to feel like Richmond is home when I get back. Ultimely you need people close to you that like the same things you do…that you really enjoy spending time with…that’s home…

By: michelle woo

michelle woo — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:18:15 +0000

The grass is always greener. I totally agree with you on the work-from-home thing. Would that be fab? The fact that some people are making a good living like this gives me hope. We don’t have to be confined to one city. Let’s explore!

By: Surfergrrl

Surfergrrl — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:05:09 +0000

Good post! I always wondered how people I know could stay in the same suburban Detroit hometown I grew up in. It’s so….generic. But it’s right for them and they like it. They couldn’t imagine doing what I’m doing. And I think definitions of home change per circumstance. The first time I lived in LA, I hated it. I only lasted six months before moving back to Seattle which felt like, “home” to me. But when my job was relocated six years ago, and my boyfriend at the time and many close friends were moving to LA, I decided to give it another try. This time I chose to live closer to the beaches. When I almost moved back to Seattle with the ex, it didn’t quite feel right to me anymore. Now I love LA and couldn’t imagine leaving here. Things just change I guess.

By: Sagan

Sagan — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:16:45 +0000

Heh, the same thing is on my mind lately. I’m pretty sure that within a couple years I’m going to buy a condo in Barcelona. The only reason that I’d live in my current city is because I grew up here… so I want to take advantage of the lack of things tying me here to go out into the world!

By: Holly

Holly — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:20:47 +0000

I’m one of those people who has always lived in the same city (with the exception of college, only 1.5 hours away) – so boring! But my family is a huge factor in my decision to stay where I am.

I don’t live in the biggest, warmest, most exciting place, but home (to me) is where my family is. For some people it’s where their friends are, for others it’s where their job is, but I think it’s different for everyone.

The GOOD thing is that we both have the freedom to move wherever/whenever we want!

By: classic jen

classic jen — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:53:51 +0000

I consider Takoma Park/the DC area to be my “Home” now. As much as I love Connecticut, I’d never go back there to live. Perhaps it’s because I grew up there, but Connecticut feels way too “small town” for me now. I could see myself maybe living in a small town someday, but if I do it would be some place less expensive and with more open space than the nutmeg state. If I’m going to put up with the downsides of living in a small town, I’d want more of the typical small town benefits.

By: Nadine

Nadine — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:20:03 +0000

I’m going with the cliche Home is where the heart is… Though I really would like to have to experience to live in another country.

By: Leah

Leah — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:28:05 +0000

PS the big issue with living all over the place? I can’t even count the number of times I’ve had to say “I wish I could be there, but . . .” This summer, I’m missing two weddings and some church things. People even called me personally to ask. That part is pretty gut wrenching.

By: Leah

Leah — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:26:42 +0000

I’m frequently torn about where I should live. For me, the boyfriend also factors in the decision. At times, I really wish I could be closer to my parents (and my dog!). I also miss Oregon and love visiting there.

I also like Minnesota just fine. I enjoy the seasons, and it’s a nice place. There’s stuff to do here, and I enjoy being close to my boyfriend.

But there’s definitely a part of me that yearns for something more. I’ve always been somewhat of a wanderer, and I’m hesitant to give up that lifestyle. The only way I seem to be making it work now is to move new places for short-term jobs. Ideally, I’d have a job that would let me save up money and take enough time off to trek around new places.

For me, I think home is where I am. As long as I can get settled in somewhere, I’m happy to stay for a little while. But I have no idea what combination of factors it will take for me to settle down and pledge allegiance to one geographic place.