I appreciate this month’s amazing co-hosts: Kate Larkinsdale, Diane Burton,Janet Alcorn, and Shannon Lawrence!
Water is special to me. As a competitive swimmer, I’ve spent countless hours submerged in clean chlorine. My favorite vacations include lounging on the beach, absorbing the warmth of the sun while the rumbling rush of waves lulls me to contemplation.
Ohio has been my home for over 40 years, but the water and my family lure me closer. I’m moving to South Carolina!
Not only will I live 30 minutes from the shore, but I will revel in quality time with my sister and her family. I’ve missed many moments of my three nephews growing up in Chicago, and I want to witness my niece develop into the vibrant person she’s becoming.
And I’ll take my nephew doggie, Auggie, on meandering walks.
Though I’ll start a psychology private practice eventually, I’m thrilled my employer offered a full-time position working remotely (video visits).
Saying goodbye to friends is tough, and I’m crossing my fingers that my feline companions, Tess and Tux, don’t meow for the entire 11-hour drive. But I’m up for a new adventure! The setting for my next novel will definitely be the South Carolina Lowcountry.
If you’ve moved across states, any words of wisdom?
Jennifer Lane Books 
Congrats on your move. Being closer to your family and the water sounds like a wonderful experience for you.
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Wishing you all the very best. I am sure you will have a good time.
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Big move! You will really enjoy South Carolina though. Tons to see and do.
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No move goes as planned … but then, neither does life. Adapt when you can, endure when you must. Best of moves! 🙂 https://rolandyeomans.blogspot.com/2023/08/why-writing-in-crosshairs-iwsg-post.html
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I’ve moved too many times–not my choosing, Hubs’ job–except the last one. Like you, that time we moved to be close to family. Best idea ever! Whenever there’s been a newcomers group, I’ve joined. Great way to meet others in the community. Of course, you’ll want family visits. But, as our daughter said at the beginning, don’t expect family to be your only entertainment. You need to be your own person with your own friends. Good luck with the move. Expect it to be stressful.
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Sounds like dreams are coming true. Chase the joy when you find it. 🙂
Anna from elements of emaginette
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Good luck with your move! I’ve moved across states (and even across the whole US) a few times, including with cats. In most cases, kitty protested for the first hour, then conked out.
My best tip is to give yourself plenty of time after you arrive to take care of the zillion things one has to do in a new state: driver’s license, car insurance, car registration (so much stuff to do for cars!), learning where basic services are, changing your address, and the dreaded unpacking. I always allow myself a week to get the basics unpacked and take care of all those errands that have to be done during business hours.
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