Just remember, I have 2 feet!
They may be small but they get the job done!
I will kick both of your ASSES the whole way back to Jersey all the while pulling your parents by their ears!

GO-GO-GO! Moving to California was the second best thing that ever happened to me (marrying Mitchell was #1). I found a life I didn't know I was missing. On the flip side, Mitchell would move back east in a heartbeat but since you & the Princess think a like....DO IT. Also, you will find out who your true friends are, who stays in touch and doesn't.

If anyone can do this - it's you and Deb - I hope you go for it! Life is about adventures - DO IT!!!

Been there done it more than once!!!!!!!! First time didn't know a single person AT ALL, just picked up and moved to NC, it was hard at first but wonderful and i truly believe we'd NOT be celebrating our 25th in Nov,(three sisters all lived close to our parents, all have been married a few times at least ha ha I think it made us "make it" we only had "us") it's been hard, very hard at times, but great!! Then we picked up 14years later, purchased a business and moved our family to NC, stayed 10 years got the business moving, sold it and moved 90 miles closer to our first move in NC. Would I do it again???? Sure would in a second, do I miss my family?? Yup but we visit often, I so miss the food as Ithink you would too!!!!! You'd never get good jersey food in the south. I will say it took my 24 years to say, " I never want to move back" and that came this past fall after spending three and a half months taking care of my mother, don't know why but during that trip I just made up my mind I no longer cared that we ddin't live up there anymore, and really other than taking care of my dying mother it was a good tiime up there, good times with my mom and sisters, so that's my take, rather long take but anyway......sometimes you just have to do it and not look back, which is what we did the first time, then Dave quitting his job and us purchasing a business AND moving.
Good luck!!!
Marie
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It's hard to leave, it's hard to adjust to the culture shock, but change is what keeps you going. You can hold the past fondly but the future is where the action is baby. OMG that was too Dr. Phil, even for me.

GO GO...I wish I had and when I had the opportunity I chickened out. I think if I had the opportunity again I'd go. I have no reason to stay here except its what I know and I do have some wonderful friends but still....But, it would have to be closer to the beach not further,,Give it serious thought...

I would check into the job market and maybe even put feelers out. I would then look at possible houses in the area. If it all came together, I would see it as a SIGN(big believer in them) to make a move!

D & I thought about that seriously for years -- moving to SC specifically Charleston to be closer to her sis and the kids -- it never panned out for us and now of course they are back so we are kind of glad that we didn't do it........I would have a hard time I think leaving my current home -- I just love it so.........

Yes, and yes. Plus, I would totally still be IN Florida if my ex-husband didnt live there.

There are so many great things about living in NJ - but I do agree that it is difficult to get ahead. We chose to move to be able to provide a better quality of life for the family we wanted to have - an easier commute, a yard where kids could play, a slower pace. It is not an easy decision, but you will do what's right for you.

I say go for it. You know we have to move north for Alan's job. He makes twice as much here as he did in Fresno. I miss my family dearly but I like not having to worry about money and giving Hunter all the things I want him to have. You and Deb don't have to stay there you can bring your parents with you. I bet the sea air and sunshine would be better than all that cold and snow.

Plus I'd see you when we go to see Nick, he's starting to work for Disney like Gary this summer.