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lisaloebmalone

lisaloebmalone

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So... I am somewhat embarassed to admit it, but I am one of those stereotypical 'need to make a change in my life' girls. Only I'm not really a girl... maybe it's more of a mid-life crisis?

All I know is, the first time I drove down 30A I fell in love. I've visited many times since that first time; this year, I've been several times in the winter and, oddly, love it even more than the summer.

My children love it too. They sense, I think, the need to make a change and this past week while we were soaking up a few stingy rays on Santa Rosa Beach, my eldest daughter (almost 13) said to me 'Mom, I really think we should move here'. This is NOT something I had discussed with her, but I've found that she possesses a disconcerting ability to read my heart...

I currently live in the city where I grew up and where my father still resides (my mother now lives south of Tampa). I have a job I love, with the college I graduated from and have worked at for almost 15 years. And yet... every day that passes brings an increased sense of being in the wrong place. When I explore this feeling, I always end up at 30A.

So I'm wondering -- how crazy am I to be thinking about this? There is so much I need to learn. What are the middle/high schools like and where are they? What is the best way to find a job? A home?

Thanks for listening to my rambles. Any advice or suggestions are appreciated.

With many thanks,
Lisa

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You have come to the right place! The employment section has tons of positions available right now and since this is the beginning of our "season", it a good idea to get it now, do a really good job and hopefully it will last thru the winter. (Although in certain industries that doesnt really matter) The rental section usually has some good places but sometimes they go fast so you just have to keep looking. My 2 teens go to South Walton High school, (no longer than 15 minute drive from just about anywhere in SOWAL, except during the summer) Good luck and come on down. Just look around/read on the board, you can pretty much get a feel for how things/people are here. (hint:if FL is good enough for your mom.....;-))
 
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WOW.....:welcome:sister! As a recent divorcee I have felt for the last 2 1/4 years, since discovering SoWal, that my heart and soul are in SoWal. As soon as I stepped foot out of SoWal (actually it was a tire...:biggrin:) I knew that I would live there. It owns your heart and soul. It has taken me that long to take the leap of faith, but I am here to telll you that it can be done! My house is on the market, I have resigned my job (one which anyone on this board will tell you I LOVE) and plan on moving there late spring. It is VERY scary, but I know it is what I am meant to do!
Take some time to search your options, but ultimately, if you are meant to be in SoWal, that is exactly where you will be!
By the way, I had to do a double take when you said you were not a girl....LOL It took a while for me to realize what you were saying....:funn:
 
:funn:"Not a girl..." OH, I see what you mean!! :blush:

Thanks for the posts... it IS a scary thing to contemplate... but it would be much less scary if it was only my leap. Throwing my girls into a mix makes it much more so.

JodiFL or others... do you like the schools there? My girls will be in sixth/eighth grades next school year, so I don't need to worry about elementary, only middle/high school (assuming that sixth grade IS middle school in SoWal schools...).

Allifunn... you are my HERO!!! Good for you! One of the driving forces in my own thinking about relocation is that, while you cannot necessarily control the personal relationships in your life, you can put yourself in a geographical location that you know will bring you joy. And that one might offset the other to a certain degree.
 
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:funn:"Not a girl..." OH, I see what you mean!! :blush:

Thanks for the posts... it IS a scary thing to contemplate... but it would be much less scary if it was only my leap. Throwing my girls into a mix makes it much more so.

JodiFL or others... do you like the schools there? My girls will be in sixth/eighth grades next school year, so I don't need to worry about elementary, only middle/high school (assuming that sixth grade IS middle school in SoWal schools...).

Allifunn... you are my HERO!!! Good for you! One of the driving forces in my own thinking about relocation is that, while you cannot necessarily control the personal relationships in your life, you can put yourself in a geographical location that you know will bring you joy. And that one might offset the other to a certain degree.
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Exactly!!
Yes, moving your daughters does make it complicated, but I am sure they will love it there. It is a wonderful enviornment! My daughter, while she is not planning on moving with me, will live the summer in SoWal. My bets are on her deciding to stay ;-). She is 16 1/2 and will make her own decision on this one. Time will tell. Good luck with whatever you decide to do!
 
:welcome: lisaloebmalone!

You are not the first that this has happened to, SoWal (both of them) is a special place. We are just here part time, but every Sunday when we get ready to leave it gets harder to do. We are planning on living here full time in about two more years. So....look around.....ask around....make good plans....and follow your heart. Best of luck to you.
 
lisaloebmalone said:
:funn:"Not a girl..." OH, I see what you mean!! :blush:

Thanks for the posts... it IS a scary thing to contemplate... but it would be much less scary if it was only my leap. Throwing my girls into a mix makes it much more so.

JodiFL or others... do you like the schools there? My girls will be in sixth/eighth grades next school year, so I don't need to worry about elementary, only middle/high school (assuming that sixth grade IS middle school in SoWal schools...).

Allifunn... you are my HERO!!! Good for you! One of the driving forces in my own thinking about relocation is that, while you cannot necessarily control the personal relationships in your life, you can put yourself in a geographical location that you know will bring you joy. And that one might offset the other to a certain degree.
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She's my hero too. :wub:
:welcome:Lisa! I hope this works out for you in the most wonderful way. In retrospect, I should have done it with my kids...waaaay back in the day.
 
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