How to make this state my HOME by exploring and meeting new people - therefore stop missing Atlanta so much by abbeynormal

"Uphill - both ways..."

How I did it: It really took changing my attitude about this new place not comparing to my previous home in any way. Once I stopped comparing everything and holding one up to the other against the light - it became quite natural. It also took some TIME to make memories here... I think that's what makes a home a home. Being able to look around and feel the past all around you.


 

Jan 30, 2009, 05:14AM PST | 2 comments | 1 cheer


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InTheNow extroverted reinventing self-improver

Cheer!

Sorry I’m out, but that’s exactly what I need to do, though I’m very recalcitrant about it.

I’ve been in this state for seven years and the two good friends I made have left (they were smart). I did meet my partner here, and so here we are for now. But I’m not naturally sociable so besides my partner, I don’t really have real friends here.

Memories are everything and not a week passes that I don’t pine for the state and city where I grew up. I don’t know if that will ever change for me, but I glad it did for you! Good luck :)

Jan 30, 2009, 05:37AM PST | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

abbeynormal anything but normal

I don't think it ever REALLY changes...

It just becomes more acceptable. Memories ARE everything… there was once a quote I had from someone – but I don’t remember who – “you can never go home” and I remind myself that a lot.
I miss the city a whole helluva lot but if I went back there it wouldn’t be the same… I think I’ve idealized it in my head as some perfect place (and it was near that!) but really it’s just nostalgia for my younger years, which I can never move back to – no matter how hard I try… ;)

Jan 30, 2009, 06:15AM PST | Respond to this


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