tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568326640927012582.post3483763367411805403..comments2024-01-03T03:24:22.132-05:00Comments on So Many Memories: The Decision That Started It All~Blogtoberfest 2012 Day 23Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06470363688622542695noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568326640927012582.post-17170392362221756672012-11-15T15:26:13.777-05:002012-11-15T15:26:13.777-05:00Annette, I totally missed this post while I was on...Annette, I totally missed this post while I was on vacation. You are so brave to put your feelings out there for the world to see and I commend you for that!<br />I don't think it is so much about where you live as HOW you live. I live in a metropolitan city and that can be just as distant and annonymous as living in the boonies. And to be perfectly honest, I am a loner by nature so it sort of suits me. I hope you know that I adore my blog friends and truely count you as a friend.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15277091224169007300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568326640927012582.post-68095910072268435882012-11-11T02:08:19.151-05:002012-11-11T02:08:19.151-05:00That must have taken courage to write that.it soun...That must have taken courage to write that.it sounds like you get on well with people...and just need to find the right forum for that to happen. A sewing group could be a beginning... Or start your own for those who wish to meet up, sew and talk such as yourself.i hope you find the strength to give it a go and that happiness is what you choose and find. Take care, hugs<br />JenniJennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04933243243697227084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568326640927012582.post-81665975930363961432012-10-24T06:10:23.999-04:002012-10-24T06:10:23.999-04:00You're very courageous for getting this out in...You're very courageous for getting this out in the open. Just telling someone how you feel helps to ease the pain.<br />My mother was much the same way when they moved from Iowa to Michigan for my father's job. After 6 months at home, she was dying to get out of the house and finally meet people!<br />I hope you're able to make some changes that make you truly happy :)Memories for Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09677127617656258362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568326640927012582.post-27197767979328621092012-10-23T16:31:06.850-04:002012-10-23T16:31:06.850-04:00Annette, it sounds like you've decided to take...Annette, it sounds like you've decided to take a deep breath of fresh air, leave the things that have made you unhappy behind you and tackle the future. I applaud you're determination to embrace a positive and productive lifestyle.<br /><br />Please know that we are all here cheering you on. :)Almost Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349435936032378395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568326640927012582.post-13930372957269906862012-10-23T15:14:35.909-04:002012-10-23T15:14:35.909-04:00I know how you feel, not about moving, but for the...I know how you feel, not about moving, but for the past 3 months my husband has been in New York City opening a new office for his company, and I have been home alone now that my daughter is back at school. Making the decisions to be happy is a great place to start, just remember to take baby steps and reward yourself along the way.<br />Valerie<br />Everyday InspiredAdditionsstylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11527179044598322609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568326640927012582.post-64636725083303465842012-10-23T13:56:13.912-04:002012-10-23T13:56:13.912-04:00Annette, I'm offering you free hugs whenever y...Annette, I'm offering you free hugs whenever you want them! It's not much, but hugs help... :)Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08120271813052938238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568326640927012582.post-80191118812007371222012-10-23T13:25:02.096-04:002012-10-23T13:25:02.096-04:00Oh Annette! I live in my hometown, so it is very c...Oh Annette! I live in my hometown, so it is very comfortable in some ways, and I do have family here. But we are very far from the city, shopping, and culture, and sometimes it has felt very lonely to live here and have no friends that are interested in what I am interested in. Those are the times when I am SO grateful for the online crafting community! We'll always be here for you Annette! *HUGS*Maureen Cracknell Handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533566766276588176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568326640927012582.post-35814940736285052442012-10-23T11:54:24.510-04:002012-10-23T11:54:24.510-04:00I know you have felt like this for a long time I a...I know you have felt like this for a long time I am so sorry. I think it is really hard to connect with people once the kids have grown. In many ways you are forced to be around people and at least have kids in common when they are smaller. I hope you are able to look around and find some sort of like minded groups to join - our twon has a sewers group that uses donated fabric to make lap quilts for the cancer wing at the hosp. ...maybe even better start your own! XOXOMy Life Under the Bushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13836423832413060032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568326640927012582.post-88812812561289399742012-10-23T09:52:57.018-04:002012-10-23T09:52:57.018-04:00Good for you for sharing this story. It's neve...Good for you for sharing this story. It's never easy to put things out there. It's hard to move somewhere that maybe we don't like or don't feel comfortable. <br /><br />I grew up in Canada and about 20 years ago moved to So Cal. At first it was very hard. I knew no one. I mean no one. I didn't work at the time, I was home with my older two who were little at the time. We lived in an apt too for a while and I remember my only saving grace was that there was a Joanns fabric/craft about a 15-20 minute walk. I'd pile the kids in the stroller and walk there almost every day. I remember feeling very lonely.<br /><br />Now 20 years later - I can't imagine living anywhere else. Obviously it took time to make friends and feel at home, but now this is home and I can't imagine living anywhere else. I went back to work about 7 or 8 years ago and that was one of the best things that I ever did too, it made me feel more useful and you certainly meet more people.<br /><br />Sorry, long winded - but know that you aren't alone in feeling that way. :-)Meelinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03416420120054309702noreply@blogger.com