Comments on: Janelle’s Big Adventure http://www.plotmonkeys.com/682/janelles-big-adventure/ Testing the Plot Monkey Blog Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:09:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: readerdiane http://www.plotmonkeys.com/682/janelles-big-adventure/#comment-55366 readerdiane Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:46:49 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/682/janelles-big-adventure/#comment-55366 My husband is a native Oregonian and we moved back here 28 years ago. We love it here and wouldn't consider moving anywhere else. Of course you do have to get use to the rain. We've had 17 inches the last 2 months. ;) My husband is a native Oregonian and we moved back here 28 years ago. We love it here and wouldn’t consider moving anywhere else. Of course you do have to get use to the rain. We’ve had 17 inches the last 2 months.

]]> By: Nina http://www.plotmonkeys.com/682/janelles-big-adventure/#comment-55091 Nina Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:04:31 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/682/janelles-big-adventure/#comment-55091 Janelle - I moved all while growing up (was a military brat). I graduated from a high school in the Philippines and ended up going to college in San Diego. Then whattya know - I fall for an Ohio boy and end up in Ohio for the next 25 years living in the same town! Other than my husband and his family, I had no one here. What I can say is that with your outgoing personality and the fact that you still have kids at home, you will make friends quickly. The move will also bring your core family closer together, because you'll just have each other for a little while. That will be good for you and your kids since they'll soon be off on their own. Also, I think it will be really good for them to see a slice of life outside of southern California - it will broaden their horizons and make them realize how different life is in the a different part of the country. So don't worry too much - as someone else said, kids are resilient and they'll get a lot out of this positive change in their life! Janelle - I moved all while growing up (was a military brat). I graduated from a high school in the Philippines and ended up going to college in San Diego. Then whattya know - I fall for an Ohio boy and end up in Ohio for the next 25 years living in the same town! Other than my husband and his family, I had no one here.

What I can say is that with your outgoing personality and the fact that you still have kids at home, you will make friends quickly. The move will also bring your core family closer together, because you’ll just have each other for a little while. That will be good for you and your kids since they’ll soon be off on their own. Also, I think it will be really good for them to see a slice of life outside of southern California - it will broaden their horizons and make them realize how different life is in the a different part of the country.

So don’t worry too much - as someone else said, kids are resilient and they’ll get a lot out of this positive change in their life!

]]> By: Patricia http://www.plotmonkeys.com/682/janelles-big-adventure/#comment-54072 Patricia Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:30:17 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/682/janelles-big-adventure/#comment-54072 Janelle, One piece of airline advice...As you may remember, during the past year my son was working in Dublin, IR. While there (& prior to it), he flew extensively for business to Vancouver & Montreal, as well as to trips to Stuttgart, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Paris & Venice, among others, so, he became well acquainted with the various airlines. He nominates Alaska Airlines as the best of the U.S. ones (which, for you, flies to Portland). Conversely, he said his luggage was lost on almost every UAL flight he took. Just a tip. Patricia A. Janelle, One piece of airline advice…As you may remember, during the past year my son was working in Dublin, IR. While there (& prior to it), he flew extensively for business to Vancouver & Montreal, as well as to trips to Stuttgart, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Paris & Venice, among others, so, he became well acquainted with the various airlines. He nominates Alaska Airlines as the best of the U.S. ones (which, for you, flies to Portland). Conversely, he said his luggage was lost on almost every UAL flight he took. Just a tip.

Patricia A.

]]> By: Amanda http://www.plotmonkeys.com/682/janelles-big-adventure/#comment-54043 Amanda Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:19:39 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/682/janelles-big-adventure/#comment-54043 I'm probably going to get lost in the posts, but I thought I'd add my experience as well. Back in April, my family (husband, me, son (6), and daughter (3)) moved to England for the year from St. Louis, MO. Everyone has been really nice over here, but we miss friends and family most. No return trips home with the exception of my husband's business trips which me and the kids don't go on. It's been lonely, but it took about six months before we started to really make friends and get involved. Of course, now we're getting geared up to go home in 11 weeks. I've loved being here. I think that with your move being permanent you will make friends a bit easier and you'll still be close enough to visit friends and relatives. Good luck with the move. I’m probably going to get lost in the posts, but I thought I’d add my experience as well. Back in April, my family (husband, me, son (6), and daughter (3)) moved to England for the year from St. Louis, MO. Everyone has been really nice over here, but we miss friends and family most. No return trips home with the exception of my husband’s business trips which me and the kids don’t go on. It’s been lonely, but it took about six months before we started to really make friends and get involved. Of course, now we’re getting geared up to go home in 11 weeks. I’ve loved being here. I think that with your move being permanent you will make friends a bit easier and you’ll still be close enough to visit friends and relatives. Good luck with the move.

]]> By: Amanda Dalon http://www.plotmonkeys.com/682/janelles-big-adventure/#comment-53972 Amanda Dalon Fri, 04 Jan 2008 09:15:55 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/682/janelles-big-adventure/#comment-53972 :hide: I know how you feel. After Hurricane Katerina we had to move from here to Georgia. the landscape was different, people, places, banks, stores, everything. we were scared witless! We only stayed for 2 or 3 months though. We were excited to finally go home, and well no home! but it is a hard thing to move from one thing familar to another. I would just do alot of calling, emailing, and mail...plus visit whenever you are near. Good Luck!!! -Amanda HAPPY NEW YEARS!!! I know how you feel. After Hurricane Katerina we had to move from here to Georgia. the landscape was different, people, places, banks, stores, everything. we were scared witless! We only stayed for 2 or 3 months though. We were excited to finally go home, and well no home! but it is a hard thing to move from one thing familar to another. I would just do alot of calling, emailing, and mail…plus visit whenever you are near.

Good Luck!!!

-Amanda
HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!

]]> By: Lynn Matherly http://www.plotmonkeys.com/682/janelles-big-adventure/#comment-53955 Lynn Matherly Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:04:12 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/682/janelles-big-adventure/#comment-53955 Congrats on the move. I know they are scary. I grew up in small town West Texas and believe you me, moving to Dallas-Ft.Worth was traumatic! :violin: I had no family or friends here, hence when I got my divorce I moved back to West Texas and swore I would never return to DFW. Fate made a liar out of me. I moved back to DFW after 4 1/2 years because of a too-good-to-pass-up job opportunity, but promised my kids I wouldn't move again while they were in school. Now, I can't imagine living back in West Texas. I definitely wouldn't have the career opportunities nor the ability to have the support of my new writer friends that keep me motivated to continue on this writing journey. :thankyou: It is scary at first, but make yourself get out there and meet people, explore the countryside, and immerse yourself in the community. That was my mistake the first time. Now, I love it here. Congrats on the move. I know they are scary. I grew up in small town West Texas and believe you me, moving to Dallas-Ft.Worth was traumatic!

I had no family or friends here, hence when I got my divorce I moved back to West Texas and swore I would never return to DFW. Fate made a liar out of me. I moved back to DFW after 4 1/2 years because of a too-good-to-pass-up job opportunity, but promised my kids I wouldn’t move again while they were in school. Now, I can’t imagine living back in West Texas. I definitely wouldn’t have the career opportunities nor the ability to have the support of my new writer friends that keep me motivated to continue on this writing journey.

It is scary at first, but make yourself get out there and meet people, explore the countryside, and immerse yourself in the community. That was my mistake the first time. Now, I love it here.

]]> By: Diana http://www.plotmonkeys.com/682/janelles-big-adventure/#comment-53946 Diana Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:19:34 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/682/janelles-big-adventure/#comment-53946 Janelle, good luck with your move. I've never moved out of state or far away from family and friends (haven't moved at all, excluding when I went to college). That is a scary thought, but with a support system, which you have, I think it'll be all right. Janelle, good luck with your move.

I’ve never moved out of state or far away from family and friends (haven’t moved at all, excluding when I went to college). That is a scary thought, but with a support system, which you have, I think it’ll be all right.

]]> By: katie http://www.plotmonkeys.com/682/janelles-big-adventure/#comment-53933 katie Fri, 04 Jan 2008 03:05:18 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/682/janelles-big-adventure/#comment-53933 Janelle: come on over! Seriously! That is a wonderful area, there. Janelle:
come on over! Seriously! That is a wonderful area, there.

]]> By: Janelle http://www.plotmonkeys.com/682/janelles-big-adventure/#comment-53928 Janelle Fri, 04 Jan 2008 02:27:53 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/682/janelles-big-adventure/#comment-53928 I just got back from a long day of running errands. Thanks for all your stories, everyone! I really enjoyed reading them all, and for the most part, it appears that move and change can be a GOOD thing! :thumbsup: Katie -- we're looking at Beaverton/Hillsboro area, so we'll definitely be close by!!! :grin1: I just got back from a long day of running errands. Thanks for all your stories, everyone! I really enjoyed reading them all, and for the most part, it appears that move and change can be a GOOD thing!

Katie — we’re looking at Beaverton/Hillsboro area, so we’ll definitely be close by!!!

]]> By: Susanna Carr http://www.plotmonkeys.com/682/janelles-big-adventure/#comment-53927 Susanna Carr Fri, 04 Jan 2008 02:26:03 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/682/janelles-big-adventure/#comment-53927 I've made two major moves, and both times were leaps of faith because I hadn't visited the town before moving and I didn't know anyone. It can be a bit isolating and frustrating in the beginning but I found two things really helped: Make a point to learn your surroundings. I think getting out of the car and walking around town is the best way to familiarize yourself. Join a group as soon as you can. I made really good friends after I joined my local RWA chapter. They shared a lot of my interests besides reading and writing romances. Congratulations and good luck with the move! I’ve made two major moves, and both times were leaps of faith because I hadn’t visited the town before moving and I didn’t know anyone. It can be a bit isolating and frustrating in the beginning but I found two things really helped:

Make a point to learn your surroundings. I think getting out of the car and walking around town is the best way to familiarize yourself.

Join a group as soon as you can. I made really good friends after I joined my local RWA chapter. They shared a lot of my interests besides reading and writing romances.

Congratulations and good luck with the move!

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