Ever moved across your country, by yourself, not knowing anyone where you're going?

[Phuz]

If so, why?
How old were you?
How'd you do it?
Just curious.

 

[Pilsnerpete]

Dammit you want life stories here? holy sh@t!!!

 

[Phuz]

Originally posted by: Pilsnerpete
Dammit you want life stories here? holy sh@t!!!

If you're offering..

Not many takers, hmmm?

 

[notfred]

Yes, 19, threw a bunch of stuff in the back of the truck, brought my ATM card, and started driving.

I moved back, though.

 

[pyonir]

Yes. 22. Because i needed a change. Flew down, found an apartment, went back, rented a truck, left.

 

[TheNinja]

I moved from the midwest to East Bay California and I only knew 1 person.....does that count? I was 22 years old I think, I had just graduated college and the computer/Internet boom was in full effect overe here.

 

[fonzinator]

When my fiance (gf at the time) graduated from college, we loaded up her car and she drove from Indiana to Minneapolis. She didn't know a single person there but wanted to pursue design work. Bravest thing I've ever seen someone do.

 

[spartan]

Moved from Malaysia to Indiana for school (19). Then from Indiana to Boston for work (22). Both times I didn't know anyone where I was going.

 

[Phuz]

Spartan, thats a hell of a move. Having an ocean between you and you're family and friends would surely be a little frightening.

I'm guessing you had some understanding of the language before hand?

 

[Electric Amish]

no.

 

[BooGiMaN]

no but remember if your driving cross country and you see some odd man dumping what looks like a wrapped body down a chute, or a man with a chainsaw DONT STOP!!

 

[spartan]

Originally posted by: Phuz
Spartan, thats a hell of a move. Having an ocean between you and you're family and friends would surely be a little frightening.

I'm guessing you had some understanding of the language before hand?

Well, English is my first language (that's what I speak at home). I think it's more of a culture shock. But lots of movies and TV shows from the US (even if they don't really portray genuine American life) helped ease me into the change.

 

[Phuz]

Originally posted by: spartan

Originally posted by: Phuz
Spartan, thats a hell of a move. Having an ocean between you and you're family and friends would surely be a little frightening.

I'm guessing you had some understanding of the language before hand?

Well, English is my first language (that's what I speak at home). I think it's more of a culture shock. But lots of movies and TV shows from the US (even if they don't really portray genuine American life) helped ease me into the change.

I can imagine. Its neat how people from other countries can learn so much about the english language by simply watching TV.

I have a few friends in Sweeden who have never been to Canada/UK/US... etc, and they speak english very well and they have TV to thank for it. T.V. finally did something contructive/educational.

 

[dolph]

yup. this year (age 23), from los angeles to washington dc, for 9 months. just hopped on a plane and did it.

 

[StageLeft]

Moved from nova scotia to alabama when I was 23 because I needed a job.

Nice and stressful but it's good for you.

 

[jjones]

Yep, age 22. Left because where I was at was a deadend as far as career goes; I was going crazy and just had to get out. Packed my bags in my car, left for L.A. having absolutely no idea what I was going to do once I got there. I was scared as hell but excited and determined just the same. I stayed in a cheapo hotel a couple of nights then found a weekly rental and then a job within three days. Built myself up from there and never looked back.

 

[Feldenak]

Moved from Ohio to Alabama for school. I was 18 at the time.

 

[Armitage]

Originally posted by: Phuz
If so, why?

Cuz Uncle Sam said so ... or else.

How old were you?

24

How'd you do it?

Drove west till I hit water.

Just curious.

 

[GoodRevrnd]

Originally posted by: Phuz

Originally posted by: spartan

Originally posted by: Phuz
Spartan, thats a hell of a move. Having an ocean between you and you're family and friends would surely be a little frightening.

I'm guessing you had some understanding of the language before hand?

Well, English is my first language (that's what I speak at home). I think it's more of a culture shock. But lots of movies and TV shows from the US (even if they don't really portray genuine American life) helped ease me into the change.

I can imagine. Its neat how people from other countries can learn so much about the english language by simply watching TV.

I have a few friends in Sweeden who have never been to Canada/UK/US... etc, and they speak english very well and they have TV to thank for it. T.V. finally did something contructive/educational.

Don't be so quick to praise TV. Most European countries have English as a requirement, so I'm sure they got a hearty foundation in school. TV is probably just gravy, teaching them slang and that kind of stuff.

 

[cyclistca]

Moved from Montreal to Vancouver for a new job. Knew one person. I was 34 years old. Thank god the company payed for it.

 

[Kadarin]

Might do it in the near future.. From San Jose, CA to Los Angeles. Yes, I know it's only 350 miles or so, but culturally, it's a different planet altogether.

 

[kalster]

just moved from los angeles to chicago

got a job so it was planned but on the social front kinda suxx, dont know any people, just buying a car in the next few days, need to met a few cool people

 

[911paramedic]

Only in the military.

 

[Stratum9]

Moved from New York State to Alaska with just me, my wife and our son who was five at the time. Didn't know anyone here and had no jobs lined up or anything.

It was rough at first, but all that's behind us now and we have no plans to return to the overpopulated lower 48 again!

I even flew back last summer to move my mother up here with us.

 

[cainsdive]

20 moved from New Zealand to Australia, wanded around half of it. Then met my now wife and moved to California at 31. She is American. :beer: