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Moving - Love It or Hate It?
I'm always a little surprised when I meet someone that has lived in one city all of his or her life. Not that there's anything wrong with that. In fact, my wife would praise such stability. And I can't think of a better place to spend your whole life than Omaha.
But I guess I'm cut from a different cloth than most people. You see, even though moving to a new town or state is rated as one of the most stressful life experiences, I like to move! I've lived in the states of South Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Indiana, Oregon, Illinois, Florida, and Nebraska. My wife would say I live in a state of restlessness (or on some days a state of confusion).
Most of my moves were related to advanced education and career choices, but I never regretted any of them (well, maybe Florida). But most of the time I was excited about new adventures and new beginnings. And I think my kids have grown up with a good understanding of our nation, and the people who inhabit it. Their experience in change and meeting new people makes them more socially adept than many.
But it's interesting that something that means excitement for one person can mean just the opposite for others. Many people hate to move because they feel they're being uprooted from family and friends, that they're going to a place where they don't know anyone, and where new friendships will have to be built over time. One person's excitement is another person's fear.
And now, as I've reached my mid-50s, I find the idea of a move a little less exciting, and a little more unsettling. My wife and I have been married for more than 34 years, and we just celebrated the longest period of time we've lived in the same house - 6 years! And it's here in Omaha - where we're perfectly content to retire and finish out our lives. We're home at last!
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