Living in the midwest is an all consuming, never ending battle of ups and downs. The weather is horendous in the winter and you think after living 33 years in the midwest I would be used to these crazy winters, but I'm not. This winter we have reached the lowest temps at -50 with windchill! I can't comprehend why we put up with this torture. I would like to live somewhere where the weather is more stable and significantly warmer. However, in reality, I will probably live in the midwest for the rest of my life :-(. We all jokingly state we are going to move south. When I say it I am dead serious. I would love to move south, but the fact is I am scared of the unknown. I have never traveled outside the surrounding states (MN, SD, NE, IA, and just driving through WI and IL). I am used to the norm of midwest living and I am scared to change it up now, as it is all I have ever known.
The main issue I foresee is my husband. He was born and raised in the same town we are living in today. To convince him and myself to boil down and stop procascinating the decision to move is more work than I could ever imagine. Sure we would miss our family, friends, and co-workers, but we could adapt and meet new people. We could come home and visit at least once a year, or more if we can afford it! I want to get out of this treacherous weather. I want warmth year round and beaches within driving distance (perhaps near an ocean). I want to get out of the midwest.
Well wish me luck in my dream of escaping the unbearable winter blues that accompany most of us who know what midwest living is all about!!!
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