How would you feel if you moved 8,000 miles from your home, friends, and family to live?
473735
I feel pretty good, having moved over 14,000 miles and living in Japan. I'm also the only caucasian in my area, and when I first got here I didn't speak the language.\n\nThe first thing is, don't get caught up on being caucasian. In an ideal  world it shouldn't have an effect on how you relate to your neighbors. You might say this isn't an ideal world, and you'd be right, but that's no reason not to try.\n\nHook up with some local community centers to try and find people who share your common interests - sports, music, etc. The internet is also a great tool for finding friends in your area. \n\nThe first year of living in a new place is always the hardest. If you can tough it out, it will get easier. But you do have to throw yourself into the mix and try new things. If you make an effort to learn the culture, learn the language, etc. people will usually meet you half way. \n\n(I've also lived in France, Africa, and Hong Kong - if I can make good in those places, you can make good in yours. Best of luck!)
337569
I would if you lived closer!!!
1145318
I would spend it with my family,at home.We would probably spend most of the time reminiscing about all the good times in our lives.\nNot very creative but that's what I'd do.Family is the most important thing in the world to me.
600621
I'd spend as much time with my family, both familial and furry as I could.  Love them, hug, them and verbalize my love.  Plant flowers, swim, run if I had the energy.  \n\nIf I had the funds, I'd visit Australia (one of my dream vacations)  \n\nWhen it was the end?  I'd want all my sister, brothers, husband, children holding me.
363161
If you have to move to stay safe, then get yourself going. Don't worry about the new school you'll be attending. It only takes a couple of weeks to get used to anything new, and I'm sure you'll make a couple of friends by then. I had to move a lot when I was young and I really hated it. Just when I got used to things, my parents would tell me to pack my stuff and we'd move again...six months here, a year there. I went to 5 different schools. But, I do have to say that the last move I made was for the best. We lived on the south side of Chicago and things were getting really bad. I'm so very glad we moved, moving over 200 miles north. It made me relax quite a bit, and I even did better in school, not having to worry about anyone hassling me after school. So, don't worry, little one, things will work out. Especially since it seems your family wants a better life than what they have in your current neighborhood. These things have a way of turning out much better than you could ever imagine. <*)))><
866055
I'd stay close to home.
445464
I would be willing, if I didn't live in a town of 200 people, 16 miles from anywhere.  :)  I will resolve to walk around town tho, to the post office, the general store in town and our little library.
584406
well my brother in law just moved to Sydney Australia and lived in California all his life and wished he moved sooner he said  cheaper to live better quality of life and what not , people are way nicer than here and lot of good thing don't have the space to say all the things he said, good luck in all you ever do
207585
I hope this is purely rhetorical.  If you're really serious, and can afford the move, AND continue to live there, I would start with a visit to each.  I believe that to be the only way to make a realistic decision.
494485
I would make wonderful memories.\n\nI would spend as much time as I could with my family doing fun things like camping, going on a trip, going to the movies, reading, watching fun movies, cooking together ect.
1014404
Not necessarily. I'm still friends with a friend I had in kindergarten, and I moved 1000 miles away.  (I'm 37 now!)
1055168
Well, I am kinda in the same situation you are.\nI am the one that moved away from my 2 boys.\nIt was about 6 years ago. I am Disabeld and even though it was hard for me to leave them behind, I thought it was the best thing for them at the time. Anyway, I drive about 75 miles while the boys Dad drives about 45. He always seems to complain even though I drive further. Ido this because I am the one that moved away \nI remarried a man that just happened to have lived 115 miles away. Because I am the one that made this move choice, I feel that I am the one that should drive further. It was my decision and the ex was never consulted and to be honest, he is doing me the favor to even meet me at all. I would keep it the way it is. Good luck!
794828
you would probably have to move to rome. Did that help?
37433
I could tolerate staying in the state.  All my family is here.  And I can find interesting things to do anywhere.  As it is, I haven't left the state in a long time.  Until I have the money to go somehwere else, I am pretty much content.
939827
i would spend time with my family and friends~
1171172
Well, I've been away from my 5 best friends for about 2 (almost 3) years &, so far, it's one of the hardest things I've ever had to do...\n\nI left my home country (Cape Verde) to come live in the US...& the day I left was the saddest day of my life...It felt (& still does) like I lost a huge chunk of my own self...\n\nMy best friends & I have known each other since we were about 3 years old (which means that we've known each other for about 14 years now) & always lived in the same street...we used to do EVERYTHING together...wherever you saw one of us you'd be sure to see the other 5...we had the most beautiful relationship (we went on field trips almost every weekend; we used to throw lots of parties; we used to go to each other's family's beach houses regularly, etc.) , but since I moved, things have changed a lot!!!!\n\nAlthough we keep in touch with each other, it's just not the same...I feel sad all the time because now I have no friends (nearby) and spend my days either @ work, @ school and/or @ home (which is totally not me)\n\nI used to be really active, but now I really don't do much (just so you have an idea, I've never been to the movies nor to the beach here in the US, & things that I once enjoyed are just not as fun as they used to be)...but whenever I feel sad I think of the good times my friends and I had together...& although sometimes it makes me feel even sadder that I'm not with them, most of the time it works...\n\nI'm planning on going on vacation next year, but we'll see...\n\nBut you know, my being away from my friends & living in a totally different place has helped me realize how good of a life I used to have as well as it has helped me appreciate all the ppl in my life...
100099
u probaly have 2 live wit the fact that u can't live in  this society and that be looked at as ok maybe if u moved 2 another country but not here it just wouldn't look right but ultimately what matters is how you and her feel just be ready 2 face alot of grief