Moving

[Nadene7x]

So, in a few months i will be moving from my hometown to half away across the country in Arizona. I have no choice my Mom and Dad are forcing me to go. What sucks is everything i will be leaving behind including my childhood friends, most of my family, and my boyfriend that i have been dating for over 9 months now. I'm 16 and actually quite sad to be moving and scared. If anyone has any advice to make it seem easier i'd be much appreciative.

[jay_klinkhammer]

I moved when I was 14 (going into 10th grade).

I was horribly depressed that entire year I was there. The one positive was that I started playing guitar and put all my time towards that.

What I'd change now.....be talkative when you go to school. Meet friends.


I had horrid social skills at 15 and they improved greatly over the next few years.

Don't be afraid to talk to new people, that will make it easy.

And listen to a lot of music :-p

[sleepyseanzzz]

tell them no and live with your aunt like topanga did when her parents moved to pittsburgh

[deFobbed14yrs]

tell them no and live with your aunt like topanga did when her parents moved to pittsburgh


LOVE THAT EPISODE! when she's in the rain and cory opens the door. BMW was the shit

[kbi the crowing]

So, in a few months i will be moving from my hometown to half away across the country in Arizona. I have no choice my Mom and Dad are forcing me to go. What sucks is everything i will be leaving behind including my childhood friends, most of my family, and my boyfriend that i have been dating for over 9 months now. I'm 16 and actually quite sad to be moving and scared. If anyone has any advice to make it seem easier i'd be much appreciative.

be as outgoing as you can and be optimistic

[sleepyseanzzz]

LOVE THAT EPISODE! when she's in the rain and cory opens the door. BMW was the shit

Correction: BMW IS the shit.

I started watching when the dvds came out i got 1, 2, and 3 and watched season 1 and 2 alone, season 3 with my girlfriend. Then downloaded 4, 5, 6, 7 from the internetz this past summer and watched 4 and 5 with her, then got to school and watched 6 and 7 with my roommate, we would watch 2 to 3 episodes a night, we did four last night to finish the series, I was so sad when it was over...the last line of the series kills me every time....

Eric: "There is one thing left, you have to tell us you love us."
Mr. Feeny: "I certainly will not. There is a line between student and teacher that should never be crossed. I treat all my students the same."

*Eric, Topanga, Shawn, and then Cory say their goodbyes and exit the classroom for the final time as they leave to move to New York*

Mr. Feeny: "I love you all......class dismissed"

amazing.

[Formatfun]

I just moved from MI to GA. I never really had many friends, just acquaintances... but even then, it was horrible leaving, knowing you'll probably never see them again. That was the case even for people I didn't like.
Since moving, I haven't really liked my life. At school I feel pretty alone, because being new and pretty introverted makes me rarely talk to people. I guess the best thing for you to do (has been for me) is concentrate on school and your new life, and don't dwell on the past. It just makes you miss it and be sad. Sorry if this post isn't helpful.

[Nadene7x]

I moved when I was 14 (going into 10th grade).

I was horribly depressed that entire year I was there. The one positive was that I started playing guitar and put all my time towards that.

What I'd change now.....be talkative when you go to school. Meet friends.


I had horrid social skills at 15 and they improved greatly over the next few years.

Don't be afraid to talk to new people, that will make it easy.

And listen to a lot of music :-p
Well good thing i already do play guitar, but thanks i have a feeling its going to be real rough

[loudpunkguitar]

i moved around my whole childhood cause my parents were in the military. all i know to tell you is that you can keep in touch with them easily through the internet and text messaging. i know for me, we had to buy and use phone cards so it was much harder to keep up.

im 26 now and i got through it. just be open to meeting new people. its gonna suck at first, but it will get better.

[Nadene7x]

I just moved from MI to GA. I never really had many friends, just acquaintances... but even then, it was horrible leaving, knowing you'll probably never see them again. That was the case even for people I didn't like.
Since moving, I haven't really liked my life. At school I feel pretty alone, because being new and pretty introverted makes me rarely talk to people. I guess the best thing for you to do (has been for me) is concentrate on school and your new life, and don't dwell on the past. It just makes you miss it and be sad. Sorry if this post isn't helpful.
Thanks man for the adivice :) i will try

[Nadene7x]

be as outgoing as you can and be optimistic
sounds like a good idea lol thanks man :)

[kbi the crowing]

sounds like a good idea lol thanks man :)

no prob bob (:

[muttley]

Where in Arizona? This state has its upsides, you know. Also, there are phones and internet so you can still keep in touch with friends. Probably not the same as talking in person, but it's something.

[crimsonandclovr]

I moved here to America from the Philippines when I was 14. That's about 11,000 miles away. Everything was different - and I mean EVERYTHING. The weather, the culture, the people, the fucking language... Everything. It was the most horrible experience. Easily the worst year of my life.

It's going to be hard. It's going to suck. No denying that. But that doesn't mean you can't do anything about it. Don't lock yourself up in your house, hating your parents, hating the world. I definitely did that, and it got me nowhere. People are generally good. They will be nice if you're nice. So be open and make new friends. You will inevitably compare your new friends to your old friends, and sometimes think that they're not as cool as your old friends. That's okay - but just make sure you're being fair and you're giving them a chance.

Also, keep in touch with your old friends (of course). But sometimes, this can be overdone. For me, I just wanted to talk to my old friends all the time. I wanted to now EVERYTHING that was going on. But then it started feeling like I was stuck with them. Obviously I wasn't moving on. That wasn't healthy. Try to keep in touch, but don't cling to your past.

It can be hard sometimes, because some days you'll have this screaming realization that they're all living their lives without you - experiencing things without you, having fun without you. That feeling of you missing out on things will be really hard. And there will definitely be times when you lie awake at night, feeling incredibly shitty and alone, with no one to talk to. It's the worst feeling in the world. But try talking to someone. This is how you start trusting people and then eventually, make new real friends.

Basically, in a nutshell, you have a really hard couple of weeks/months coming up. But make sure you open up to people. Don't push people away. You're just going to hurt yourself even more. It's really up to you. Life's what you make it, right? If you decide that you're not going to have a sucky year, then it's up to you to make that happen.

Good luck!

[jeremypeele]

be open minded about it all.

[Kassie09]

I'd probably just be a huge bitch to my parents. I dunno, I think it's horrible of parents to move when their child is still in school. Like, k, wait two years, don't ruin your childs life.

[makeshiftmind]

mark all your boxes with delicate stuff in them "Fragile", trust me

[Sventhegreat]

I moved when I was 14 (going into 10th grade).

I was horribly depressed that entire year I was there. The one positive was that I started playing guitar and put all my time towards that.

What I'd change now.....be talkative when you go to school. Meet friends.


I had horrid social skills at 15 and they improved greatly over the next few years.

Don't be afraid to talk to new people, that will make it easy.

And listen to a lot of music :-p

You were 14 in tenth grade? Wow.

[Sventhegreat]

I'd probably just be a huge bitch to my parents. I dunno, I think it's horrible of parents to move when their child is still in school. Like, k, wait two years, don't ruin your childs life.

Yeah because it's really that easy...

[Kassie09]

Yeah because it's really that easy...

Yeah? She didn't give a reason for her parents moving. Maybe they just feel like living in az.

Shitty to do that to your children. No denying that.

[from debris]

well this definitely brought back some memories. i also had to move the summer before going into my junior year of high school and i had a girlfriend of 9 months. there were many nights of "why me?" and being sad about moving away from friends and from all that i knew at the time.

although this is of little help to you now, the move is what you make it. i decided to make it the worst thing that ever happened to me and that is exactly what i got. now that it has been several years, i can find the positives in the move. those friends who i kept in touch with after i moved are still my best friends to this day. i was also able to experience a different population of people entirely. i do not know if your situation will be similar but i moved from outside of DC to rural Pennsylvania. it allowed me to gain a different perspective on a lot of issues.

overall advice, just be happy. it won't make the situation any better by crying and complaining, TRUST ME.

[jay_klinkhammer]

You were 14 in tenth grade? Wow.

Haha. I guess you're right. I typed quickly. I would've been just turning 16 I guess.

Thanks for pointing that out, haha. Those years all run together.

[Jake Denning]

Had something similar happen to me when I was 12, only I moved across town.

I kept in touch with like 10% of my old friends at best.

[muttley]

mark all your boxes with delicate stuff in them "Fragile", trust me

Words to live by.

[bNz719]

I moved when I was 14 (going into 10th grade).

I was horribly depressed that entire year I was there. The one positive was that I started playing guitar and put all my time towards that.

What I'd change now.....be talkative when you go to school. Meet friends.


I had horrid social skills at 15 and they improved greatly over the next few years.

Don't be afraid to talk to new people, that will make it easy.

And listen to a lot of music :-p

same exact thing with me haha
took all the words right out of my mouth

[Sventhegreat]

Haha. I guess you're right. I typed quickly. I would've been just turning 16 I guess.

Thanks for pointing that out, haha. Those years all run together.

Haha yeah true that.

[deFobbed14yrs]

Correction: BMW IS the shit.

I started watching when the dvds came out i got 1, 2, and 3 and watched season 1 and 2 alone, season 3 with my girlfriend. Then downloaded 4, 5, 6, 7 from the internetz this past summer and watched 4 and 5 with her, then got to school and watched 6 and 7 with my roommate, we would watch 2 to 3 episodes a night, we did four last night to finish the series, I was so sad when it was over...the last line of the series kills me every time....

Eric: "There is one thing left, you have to tell us you love us."
Mr. Feeny: "I certainly will not. There is a line between student and teacher that should never be crossed. I treat all my students the same."

*Eric, Topanga, Shawn, and then Cory say their goodbyes and exit the classroom for the final time as they leave to move to New York*

Mr. Feeny: "I love you all......class dismissed"

amazing.


that made me cry!!!!!!!!!

[rosielikesyou]

My best friend went through the same thing when she moved to my area. It'll hit hard, not going to lie, but don't seclude yourself and don't only talk to your friends from back home - throw yourself into your new surroundings. Be open and friendly, find people with similar interests, engage others. It makes the transition much easier, and you'll meet fantastic people wherever you're going.

[Sic Transit Zeb]

I've moved a bunch in my lifetime. I don't mind it, just talk and meet people. Try not to be shy but try to be out going. It will be fine. Think of it as a new challenge.

[overdrive91]

I moved 7 countries and last time we moved my parents got divorced so that was abit hard but you gotta realize everytime you move theres a new opportunity to make new friends and what not. It's hard but you'll get used to it.

[five inch taint]

I was an Air Force brat. I moved alot. I went 6 different elementary schools, 3 different middle schools and only 1 high school.

[Nadene7x]

Where in Arizona? This state has its upsides, you know. Also, there are phones and internet so you can still keep in touch with friends. Probably not the same as talking in person, but it's something.
Tucson, Arizona

[Nadene7x]

I was an Air Force brat. I moved alot. I went 6 different elementary schools, 3 different middle schools and only 1 high school.
Wow that must of been really tuff

[Nadene7x]

well this definitely brought back some memories. i also had to move the summer before going into my junior year of high school and i had a girlfriend of 9 months. there were many nights of "why me?" and being sad about moving away from friends and from all that i knew at the time.

although this is of little help to you now, the move is what you make it. i decided to make it the worst thing that ever happened to me and that is exactly what i got. now that it has been several years, i can find the positives in the move. those friends who i kept in touch with after i moved are still my best friends to this day. i was also able to experience a different population of people entirely. i do not know if your situation will be similar but i moved from outside of DC to rural Pennsylvania. it allowed me to gain a different perspective on a lot of issues.

overall advice, just be happy. it won't make the situation any better by crying and complaining, TRUST ME.
Awee okay i will try to thank you

[five inch taint]

Wow that must of been really tuff

Yeah I guess. I had some really cool friends. Life moves on.

[Nadene7x]

Yeah I guess. I had some really cool friends. Life moves on.
Yeah, very true

[muttley]

Tucson, Arizona

I've only been there a few times, but it's a pretty cool city from what I can remember.

[zion the lion]

I moved from the north side of town to the south side, then from the south side, to the east side, and stayed there for 10 years, then I moved about 2 blocks away. I'm getting ready to move again to the south side of town, and then to another state.

Basically my biggest move so far was from my mothers womb to the outside world.

[justletgo]

my girlfriend was 16 and moved to china. so look at it that way. moving halfway across the country isn't as bad as completely across the world. we tried keeping a long distance relationship. it worked for a while, then she just randomly decided to ignore me completely. this is recently btw. i haven't talked to her in 2 weeks. not really sure what's happening. it's hard, but i'm sure you'll enjoy adapting to the new environment and meeting new people. and you can always come back to your home town for college eventually if you really want to. haha, hope it works out for you though

[trevorshmevor]

Tucson, Arizona

Oh boy. Well it's a good thing you play guitar, cause you'll probably be doing a lot of it. I'm sorry for bringing negativity into this thread, but I'm just trying to prepare you. I just moved to CA recently, but I was born and raised in Tempe. Tuscon is about an hour away from there, and it's got to be one of the most boring places I've ever been to. But like everyone else has said, the move is going to be what you make it. Sure there's not really anything to do in Tuscon, but it's not like there won't be people there that you'll be able to make friends with.
If you like going to shows though, a lot of good ones go through there! The last time I went to a show in Tuscon, it was The Starting Line's last tour.

[And Hours Pass]

Correction: BMW IS the shit.

I started watching when the dvds came out i got 1, 2, and 3 and watched season 1 and 2 alone, season 3 with my girlfriend. Then downloaded 4, 5, 6, 7 from the internetz this past summer and watched 4 and 5 with her, then got to school and watched 6 and 7 with my roommate, we would watch 2 to 3 episodes a night, we did four last night to finish the series, I was so sad when it was over...the last line of the series kills me every time....

Eric: "There is one thing left, you have to tell us you love us."
Mr. Feeny: "I certainly will not. There is a line between student and teacher that should never be crossed. I treat all my students the same."

*Eric, Topanga, Shawn, and then Cory say their goodbyes and exit the classroom for the final time as they leave to move to New York*

Mr. Feeny: "I love you all......class dismissed"

amazing.
I'm prepared to leave work and go marathon BMW.

[sleepyseanzzz]

I'm prepared to leave work and go marathon BMW.

its a shame they never released 4, 5, 6, and 7 on DVD, just because the first three seasons didnt sell well (hey i bought em all) but lionsgate bought the rights in 08 so they might possible release them, i cant believe the shit shows that come out on dvd and this one doesnt. so yea i had to torrent 4, 5, 6, and 7. its just brilliant

[mybreakingpoint]

So, in a few months i will be moving from my hometown to half away across the country in Arizona. I have no choice my Mom and Dad are forcing me to go. What sucks is everything i will be leaving behind including my childhood friends, most of my family, and my boyfriend that i have been dating for over 9 months now. I'm 16 and actually quite sad to be moving and scared. If anyone has any advice to make it seem easier i'd be much appreciative.
wow. this hits so close to home.

when i was 15, almost 16, i had to move from Oklahoma to Michigan, away from all my childhood friends, my my mother and grandparents, and the girl i'd been seeing for 7 months.

i'm not going to tell you it didn't suck the first 2 or 3 years. hope it goes better for you.

[x13looDx]

your 16, he'd probably dump you in a couple months anyway, and the chance of you having the same friends in a couple years once high school is over is pretty slim

[And Hours Pass]

its a shame they never released 4, 5, 6, and 7 on DVD, just because the first three seasons didnt sell well (hey i bought em all) but lionsgate bought the rights in 08 so they might possible release them, i cant believe the shit shows that come out on dvd and this one doesnt. so yea i had to torrent 4, 5, 6, and 7. its just brilliant
It's seriously ridiculous. And I know I'll get judged for this, but I was a big fan of two guys, a girl, and a pizza place and I waited & waited for that to come out on DVD. Finally found a torrent for it, but I spent quite awhile looking for that. Another one I looked for on DVD wa a show called "Things that go bump in the night." Not sure if anybody remembers that one, but would've loved to have gotten that on DVD as well.

[And Hours Pass]

your 16, he'd probably dump you in a couple months anyway, and the chance of you having the same friends in a couple years once high school is over is pretty slim
While I won't address the first part, I really disagere with the second part. I know a ton of people that have remained close with their friends from high school. I have as well.

[Nadene7x]

my girlfriend was 16 and moved to china. so look at it that way. moving halfway across the country isn't as bad as completely across the world. we tried keeping a long distance relationship. it worked for a while, then she just randomly decided to ignore me completely. this is recently btw. i haven't talked to her in 2 weeks. not really sure what's happening. it's hard, but i'm sure you'll enjoy adapting to the new environment and meeting new people. and you can always come back to your home town for college eventually if you really want to. haha, hope it works out for you though
Awee im so sorry i hope things work out for you too...and thank you

[five inch taint]

While I won't address the first part, I really disagere with the second part. I know a ton of people that have remained close with their friends from high school. I have as well.

There are awlays exceptions.

[denissuxx]

fuck the boyfriend

[justletgo]

Awee im so sorry i hope things work out for you too...and thank you

thanks, i'll be able to handle it. and no problem, i hope your move turns out for the better.

[yves.]

wow, act like there is no technology that allows you to continue to communicate with your friends and boyfriend.

[Nadene7x]

wow, act like there is no technology that allows you to continue to communicate with your friends and boyfriend.
You're right sure there is technology, but it's hard not seeing someone trying to stay intouch espeacially when there is a few hour time difference. It's not quite the same as used to being in every class with your boyfriend and friends who you've known since 1st grade.

[Nadene7x]

thanks, i'll be able to handle it. and no problem, i hope your move turns out for the better.
Thank you again