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Good evening, I decided several weeks ago that i needed a change of pace, no I'm not running from anything,trying to make myself happier or any other crazy idea. Although i know some people run for those reason, and when i was much younger i probably would have. Nope just need a change of pace, and i have done alot of res arch and vi moving board has helped alot. I do love this board, and fill like i know some of you. I have read some of the threads and some moving stories and decided no one has yet to write a story of their daily trials and triumphs while in the process of getting there. If someone has already done this, i apologize and I'm going to write anyway. It is up to you if you want to peak in at my daily life. I'm just doing this for fun. So here goes..............I decided on the date, May 27Th. that is the day i will get off that plane in STX and start the second part of my life. As for today, I signed the papers on my shop 🙁 walked out of there and thought i would fill a little bit relieved, but I'm truly sad. I'm going to miss my customers, the old women who brought her dog oz in to shop with her, the bums,they did keep my trash picked up and porch swept for a few dollars. Oh yes and the porch swing, seen alot of crazy things happen on the avenue sitting on that porch swing. The one thing I'm going to do is spend as much time with my only grandson Taylor, he is 11 months old. He is trying to get the hang of walking and says a few words that i really do not understand yet, but I'm sure one of those is Nana. He stood by himself yesterday for a few seconds, oh the look on his face was, am i really doing this. Then he fell on his behind and cried, i believe it scared him. He just crawled off looking for something to get into next. anyway good night to everyone hope it's been a great one. See you soon!!!
Posted : February 20, 2009 1:51 am
Good luck Christina. Our lives were crazy 6 months prior to moving to St. Croix. I wish you great happiness and adventure on the second half of your life. Enjoy.
Posted : February 20, 2009 3:26 am
I'm also in the process of moving and it's crazy for me, too! People can hardly believe I'm going . . . I feel a little bit guilty about leaving my younger sister behind.
Posted : February 20, 2009 4:30 am
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Brinni, i know how you feel, I think my family would rather me stay here and i do feel guilty too. But i'm 42 years old and my one child is grown so it is my time.
Posted : February 20, 2009 4:43 am
Good for you, Im 5 years into life #2. (maybe I'll get it right this time). I'm fortunate to have my 2 grandkids 4 and almost 2 here and several inlaws to.
It's a great place to reinvent yourself.
Posted : February 20, 2009 3:57 pm
Christina: It has been my observation that women of a certain age tend to be more satisfied with the move than either younger people or men. Something about adaptability and expectations, I suppose. Good luck to you!
Posted : February 20, 2009 8:54 pm
Now that you mention it, EE I think you're right in your observation.
Posted : February 20, 2009 8:58 pm
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Good evening, well i slept in till 9am and it felt good but kinda weird too.As i stated, i signed the papers to my shop yesterday so know i don't have a job. OMG i dont have a job................well i do have a little funds as i just sold my only source of income.Time to set all the moochers in my life free. UH oh may have to move sooner, ha ha... as i set here my ex mother-in-law of 23 years has learned to text me on the phone, so she's text happy. My son took his test for computer tech today and past, yeah.... He is going to the UofA full time to be a engineer of some sort and he his going to try and work a little in his spare time on computers to make money. Better get busy, moma's leaving in three months. I love em but I'm sure there will be a few people i will have to kick off my legg at the airport, make sure and check all my luggage before i go. Maybe I'll just leave in the middle of the night while everyone's asleep, he he. So i guess i better get busy and get a passport and apply for another social security card, i lost mine, somewhere.......Omg she is a speed demon on this texting thing, i didn't think she liked me that well, just kidding she does. I guess she like my second mother, i divorced her son 23 years ago and we are still friends and i think it helped with my son as he was growing up. Hey does anyone know what happened to this weeks island trader, wasn't there when i checked last, maybe I'll go check again..........Goodnight everyone have a great day tomorrow....:-)
Posted : February 21, 2009 12:33 am
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Good day all!!!! Well i have started to go through all my treasures that i have accumulated over about 25 years, and decided i am bringing everything. I just cant part with my 8 tracks and cassette players. why did i keep all this stuff and what sentimental meaning did it have. NONE, i am a pack rat, i have become my mother. So anyway i am going to have a hugh garage sale in the next 3 weeks and get rid of it all. What makes me even more happy is i am making more money to add to my relocation funds jar. I was really tired yesterday from being up all night with my grandson who is 11 months old. So my friend came over and was kind enough to watch him while i got a few hours of sleep. When i woke, three hours later, she had cleaned my kitchen gave the baby a bath and had time to go around and put little post-its on everything she wanted when i move to STX. On another note, i am still on the fence about shipping my vehicle. I believe it needs a few things fixed on it, and with that in mind and the cost of shipping, maybe i will sell it and buy something when i get there. Does anyone have any thoughts on this. I figure it will cost around 1,000.00 to fix everything and about the same or more to ship and get it on the road there. Oh well just another bump in the road of relocating. Everyone have a great day, see you soon...............
Posted : February 24, 2009 3:58 pm
Christina - I just picked up a vehicle my father shipped down here. The shipping cost was $1799 from Jacksonville, FL. Road tax was $849.00, Title/License plates/Registration was $118.00. If I had a car that needed repair and was just OK I'm not sure I'd ship it. You can typically find a "decent" (ugly but runs well) car for $2000 to $5000 on island. That is a big range but the higher you go the better the car, naturally. Just my opinion!
Posted : February 24, 2009 4:23 pm
You may want to start a blog similar to Captain Jay and Deb to document your dream and daily occurrences - livedelifeusvi.blogspot.com
Not trying to discourage you on the forum but offering another medium as well.
Posted : February 24, 2009 5:48 pm
hey i think it's great you're friends with your ex mom,and it took the tim and i one year to wrap up our lives in minneapolis before the move
Posted : February 24, 2009 6:32 pm
