Halcyon Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 ...if I would prefer to stay in Florida and continue homeschooling....or move back to New York State and go back to work fulltime as an acupuncturist and put the kids in school (I work p-t now).... Guess which answer I gave? Might help if you know the back story: we are Manhattanites, born and bred. We left 2 years ago due to the seriously high cost of living there and the economic downturn. We chose Florida because 1) it's cheap and 2) I have family here (which is a mixed blessing :tongue_smilie:). DH's work is/was fairly "portable", although he still goes back to NYC every 6 weeks or so. Anyway, we've been here in Florida two years, and I've...gotten used to it. It's not NYC. I miss my friends, the museums, the diverse cultures/foods/languages/races. I do not miss, however, the stress. Florida is definitely more relaxing, I like the beach and I am less anxious here than I was in NYC. I haven't met a ton of like-minded people. Anyway, our plan was to move back to the NYC area within 2 to 2 1/2 years (we're hitting the two year mark now). Unfortunately, while finances ARE better, they are still not quite good enough to afford a lifestyle within shooting distance of the city. So again, which answer do you think I gave? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 It sounds like you're staying in Florida. For now? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Ummmm....less stress in the Sunshine State? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Hmmm Sunshine, the beach and Happiness or Stress and less money.....hmmmmmm let me think about it for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 It sounds like you're staying in Florida. For now? :D :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Once a New Yorker always a New Yorker:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 Hmmm Sunshine, the beach and Happiness or Stress and less money.....hmmmmmm let me think about it for a while LOL. But have you BEEN to NYC? Oh, the museums! (they're opening a 20,000 square foot MATHEMATICS MUSEUM next year--swoon!), the Indian food (oh, how I'd kill for a weekly Chana Masala....), the sharp-tongued sarcasm (no, I'm not being sarcastic--I miss it)..... All my friends are there...my "history". Hmmmm.....choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 Once a New Yorker always a New Yorker:001_smile: True dat. Nothing else can come close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 So, how long are you going to make us guess? I've never been to NY, but I think I'd love all the opportunities! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Oh the pain! I'll always miss NYC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 ...you told him you'd wait & see what the Hive said first? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
july19 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I'm going to miss NYC when we move. I won't lie - it is truly an awesome asset to have SO MANY museums, aquariums, etc so close by. I'm technically in NJ but I am 20 minutes from NYC and I really really really will miss it. That being said, I give credit to all who homeschool in NY. It surely doesn't look easy and I applaud all families who do it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 ...you told him you'd wait & see what the Hive said first? :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 LOL. But have you BEEN to NYC? Oh, the museums! (they're opening a 20,000 square foot MATHEMATICS MUSEUM next year--swoon!), the Indian food (oh, how I'd kill for a weekly Chana Masala....), the sharp-tongued sarcasm (no, I'm not being sarcastic--I miss it)..... All my friends are there...my "history". Hmmmm.....choices. Yep, it is a GRAND PLACE TO VISIT! But you don't have to live there. And, honestly you've seen that, it is time for some new experiences. I am certain that Florida's Cuban food, cold drinks on hot nights, and laid back demeanor can give the Indian food and sarcasm a run for its money! Besides, do you want to spend you days looking at the past (museums), or living your todays (the beach)?!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 Besides, do you want to spend you days looking at the past (museums), or living your todays (the beach)?!?!? Oh, you DO make a convincing argument.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Dh and I have dreamed of moving to NYC since we've been married. One day we'll be able to afford it. I was hoping that day would come before the kids flew the coop... doesn't look likely, but there's still time. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in FL Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 ...if I would prefer to stay in Florida and continue homeschooling....or move back to New York State and go back to work fulltime as an acupuncturist and put the kids in school (I work p-t now).... Guess which answer I gave? Might help if you know the back story: we are Manhattanites, born and bred. We left 2 years ago due to the seriously high cost of living there and the economic downturn. We chose Florida because 1) it's cheap and 2) I have family here (which is a mixed blessing :tongue_smilie:). DH's work is/was fairly "portable", although he still goes back to NYC every 6 weeks or so. Anyway, we've been here in Florida two years, and I've...gotten used to it. It's not NYC. I miss my friends, the museums, the diverse cultures/foods/languages/races. I do not miss, however, the stress. Florida is definitely more relaxing, I like the beach and I am less anxious here than I was in NYC. I haven't met a ton of like-minded people. Anyway, our plan was to move back to the NYC area within 2 to 2 1/2 years (we're hitting the two year mark now). Unfortunately, while finances ARE better, they are still not quite good enough to afford a lifestyle within shooting distance of the city. So again, which answer do you think I gave? :tongue_smilie: You just need to move further south for the diversity :001_smile: (and the culture) - but the museums and the lifestyle still can't compare to NYC. I vote you stuck with FL. (You can always go back for visits - right??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Well, you have to stay in FL so you can keep hs-ing with all the new things you planned for next year, right? :) You can always visit NYC - it's a great place for quick in-and-out weekends. But come on, the beach.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Hmmm Sunshine, the beach and Happiness or Stress and less money.....hmmmmmm let me think about it for a while Well, DUH!!! This is a no-brainer!!! (Coming from the Michiganian, FL loving homeschooling mama!!) Yep, it is a GRAND PLACE TO VISIT! But you don't have to live there. And, honestly you've seen that, it is time for some new experiences. I am certain that Florida's Cuban food, cold drinks on hot nights, and laid back demeanor can give the Indian food and sarcasm a run for its money! Besides, do you want to spend you days looking at the past (museums), or living your todays (the beach)?!?!? :iagree:So, FL it is!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly IN Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 I bet its Florida!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 For me, hands down my choice would be NYC. Oh, how I miss the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 Okay,so..... I told him "so I guess we'll be staying in Florida for now, then..." :) I would never give up homeschooling unless I absolutely had to, or my kids were old enough to voice valid, reasoned opinions in favor of going to public school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saujana Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 How do the kids feel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Okay,so..... I told him "so I guess we'll be staying in Florida for now, then..." :) I would never give up homeschooling unless I absolutely had to, or my kids were old enough to voice valid, reasoned opinions in favor of going to public school. :party:That would be my choice. Of course we live in a town of 6000 and I would like to move to a less populated area.:lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Haven't read any of the other answers but...dude, you are so staying in Florida.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 Haven't read any of the other answers but...dude, you are so staying in Florida.;) :lol::lol::lol: Are my "homeschool til death do us part" colors that obvious?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Glad to hear you're still going to be homeschooling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 :lol::lol::lol: Are my "homeschool til death do us part" colors that obvious?? We can wave the homeschool freak flag together.:D I have told dh that homeschooling is the mountain I will die on.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YLVD Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satori Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Okay,so..... I told him "so I guess we'll be staying in Florida for now, then..." :) I would never give up homeschooling unless I absolutely had to, or my kids were old enough to voice valid, reasoned opinions in favor of going to public school. Just saw this and I was getting so worried! Hooray, you'll still be homeschooling! DH thought of buying a winter home in Florida. I was going to ask you for advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 LOL. But have you BEEN to NYC? Oh, the museums! (they're opening a 20,000 square foot MATHEMATICS MUSEUM next year--swoon!), the Indian food (oh, how I'd kill for a weekly Chana Masala....), the sharp-tongued sarcasm (no, I'm not being sarcastic--I miss it)..... All my friends are there...my "history". Hmmmm.....choices. Dh misses the museums, operas, and other such things, but he said that you couldn't pay him enough to raise a kid there. Then again, he grew up in South Bronx. LOL (His mother still lives in the Bronx, and his brother lives in Queens.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 In reading this thread, I can't help but seeing the "different strokes for different folks" play out. I grew up in the country. I hated it...couldn't wait to leave. I had a taste of the city during college, a bit more during the early years of my marriage, and then I couldn't wait to get back to the mountains. I live in a small town with amazing views and have no desire what.so.ever to go back to the city. I don't mind to visit...but the idea of living somewhere like NYC makes me a little nauseous. All the people and the traffic; the crime and then pollution. Gah! LOL Now...the beach...well, that is a whole different story! I want a winter home at the beach (think Hawaii or the Bahamas) and a summer home here in the mtns. Ahh...dreams! At any rate, glad you will be continuing homeschooling (and thus sticking around)! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Well, I know I'd take NYC in a heartbeat. I grew up in S. FL. You couldn't pay me enough money to live there again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyD Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Sounds like you're confident in your decision -- good luck! We actually moved from NYC to Tennessee this very morning. (I have to change my location.) It was the right thing to do -- the job opportunity for DH was just too good to pass up, and it will open many more doors for us in the future -- but I have to admit that I cried as the plane took off from LaGuardia. All my family and most of my friends are still there, and I will just miss so, so much about the city. Sigh. But I'm heartened to hear that you've been able to make a good life for yourself in FL. I'm going to do my darnedest to do that here, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deacongirl Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 For me, hands down my choice would be NYC. Oh, how I miss the city. Having lived in 3 different places in FL over the past 15 yrs., ITA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 Sounds like you're confident in your decision -- good luck! We actually moved from NYC to Tennessee this very morning. (I have to change my location.) It was the right thing to do -- the job opportunity for DH was just too good to pass up, and it will open many more doors for us in the future -- but I have to admit that I cried as the plane took off from LaGuardia. All my family and most of my friends are still there, and I will just miss so, so much about the city. Sigh. But I'm heartened to hear that you've been able to make a good life for yourself in FL. I'm going to do my darnedest to do that here, too. Wow. Good for you. PM me any time when you get blue. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 LOL. But have you BEEN to NYC? Oh, the museums! (they're opening a 20,000 square foot MATHEMATICS MUSEUM next year--swoon!), the Indian food (oh, how I'd kill for a weekly Chana Masala....), the sharp-tongued sarcasm (no, I'm not being sarcastic--I miss it)..... All my friends are there...my "history". Hmmmm.....choices. Has anyone told Bill about this yet? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaNYC Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Really?! And there's no way you can work part-time and homeschool in NYC? Not for nothing, but this is an amazing place to homeschool and raise kids. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PentecostalMom Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 I have to say that I am a native Floridian and miss it like crazy! I hate being landlocked! Dh is from upstate NY, and I could not imagine living in the city! We moved from 14 acres in the country in FL, less than 10 miles from water to Ala-flippin'-bama for a J-O-B. I know the $$ is nice and all, but I am forever pining after sunshine, ocean breezes and PEACE. Hating subdivision life and trying to find dh a different job....fun stuff! Besides FL hsing laws are pretty easy! Glad you decided to stay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 I have to say that I am a native Floridian and miss it like crazy! I hate being landlocked! Dh is from upstate NY, and I could not imagine living in the city! We moved from 14 acres in the country in FL, less than 10 miles from water to Ala-flippin'-bama for a J-O-B. I know the $$ is nice and all, but I am forever pining after sunshine, ocean breezes and PEACE. Hating subdivision life and trying to find dh a different job....fun stuff! Besides FL hsing laws are pretty easy! Glad you decided to stay! Thanks. The big factor for us, right now, is stress level. I am a better mother here in Florida, at least for now. And yes, HS-ing laws here are easy-peasy, especially when you use an umbrella school LOL. And Audrey and Abkjw01....we will still visit NYC at least twice a year until we decide to return home. I actually still have not fully resigned myself to this decision. DH hasn't either. We'll still work to make a move back home possible for us. But HS-ing is too important and integral to our family to give up right now. Angela-PM me anytime. Where we are is very popular with 2nd home owners, right on the water and prices right now for homes are very cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 I'll be honest. I can't imagine EITHER. People, people, and more people. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 This is so much like us! We have lived in NC for 6 years now. I never, ever thought we would be here 6 years, nor did I ever think I would agree voluntarily to stay here, but I have! Several factors: Like you, I want to keep homeschooling. My kids love it here and now call it home. I actually have a lot of friends here, including many that have moved here since I moved here! It is far less expensive to live overall However: I find myself really missing SoCal some days. I loved my job and my life there. I loved the mountains and the beach and being outside without 1000% humidity! I loved that there was always something to do there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 And, of course, you could move to NC! We are not called the "half back" state for nothing! People move from up North to FL and decide it is too far, so they go half way back and settle in NC! :D Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Okay,so..... I told him "so I guess we'll be staying in Florida for now, then..." :) I would never give up homeschooling unless I absolutely had to, or my kids were old enough to voice valid, reasoned opinions in favor of going to public school. I so hear you. DH and I talk about all different kinds of living scenarios, but any that involve me going back to work and quitting HSing are immediately nixed. I've had an ongoing love affair with NYC since I was a small child--actually fulfilled my lifelong dream of living and working there, met my city-boy DH there, and will live there again someday when the kids are launched--but I would never give up HSing to move there and WORK F/T of all things! Not a chance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freerange Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Oh, the museums! (they're opening a 20,000 square foot MATHEMATICS MUSEUM next year--swoon!) :drool: So how do I go about getting a visa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 In reading this thread, I can't help but seeing the "different strokes for different folks" play out. I grew up in the country. I hated it...couldn't wait to leave. I had a taste of the city during college, a bit more during the early years of my marriage, and then I couldn't wait to get back to the mountains. I live in a small town with amazing views and have no desire what.so.ever to go back to the city. I don't mind to visit...but the idea of living somewhere like NYC makes me a little nauseous. All the people and the traffic; the crime and then pollution. Gah! LOL So true! I grew up just outside of Oklahoma City. I have since lived in Virginia, in the desert of SoCal, two different places in Germany, in Hawaii and now twice in NC. There have been good and bad things about everywhere we have lived. I only cried upon leaving home the first time. But, it was really hard leaving Hawaii. It was so beautiful. I know lots of people hate it, but we loved it there. I would love to spend a year or two in NYC, but I don't think I would want to live there forever. We loved Europe and would be back in a heartbeat, but I don't think I would want to live there forever. We plan on retiring back to OK, but we plan on lots of travel in our future. It's something we both really love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amydavis Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 LOL. But have you BEEN to NYC? Oh, the museums! (they're opening a 20,000 square foot MATHEMATICS MUSEUM next year--swoon!) Do you know when it's scheduled to open? We're tentatively planning a trip there next year...and ds11 is our little mathematician, so I certainly don't want to go before it opens! I've done a google search, but so far all I see listed is the year 2012, no month... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Just curious: what do people hate about Hawaii? The storms? Humidity? Prices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 I already chose FL, so my pick is probably pretty obvious. Besides, it gets cold up there. I'll take hurricanes over blizzards any day. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 Do you know when it's scheduled to open? We're tentatively planning a trip there next year...and ds11 is our little mathematician, so I certainly don't want to go before it opens! I've done a google search, but so far all I see listed is the year 2012, no month... They're not sure when it will open yet. Here's their website: http://momath.org/ and they have a FB link so you'll probably get info as they know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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