Comments on: Unexpected Feelings

By: stevo

stevo — Thu, 22 May 2008 22:33:51 +0000

Tilly, long time no talk. I just saw nates email and that you are really truly planning on moving to France! And to NICE?!?!
Freakin awesome.
Well, all i can say is Bon Courage! (sort of a mix of ‘good luck’ and ‘be strong’ and ‘best wishes’)

I am three and a half months into the SECOND move to a foreign country which speaks a different language. (france was the first and remains my first love) Japan is HARD! France is wonderful. That’s my two cents… :)
You are gonna love it there… But i have to tell you, moving like that comes with moments of sadness and loneliness , but also with the life changing, maturing, wonderful memories and experiences. Don’t know what to say but Bon Courage. Love you guys and wish you well on this amazing journey…

By: Tilly Ritter

Tilly Ritter — Sat, 17 May 2008 01:19:42 +0000

Tara- Thanks for your advice and understanding. By the way, I’d love to meet you some day. :) -Tilly

By: Packing and Traveling

Packing and Traveling — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:54:36 +0000

[...] past few days have been kinda crazy, as we mentioned. But, the time is coming. At the time of this writing, the ticker on the side says 5 days and 7 [...]

By: Nate Ritter

Nate Ritter — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:00:38 +0000

Tara,

We made a similar move about 2 years ago, although not from Canada. We moved from Bellingham, WA (almost Canadian) to San Diego. It was big, but very fun. For some reason (perhaps the enormity and language difference) this one feels much weirder.

Considering only Tilly has been to Europe before, this will definitely be an “amazing adventure”.

Thanks for the well-wishes.

By: Tara

Tara — Mon, 12 May 2008 06:43:15 +0000

I can definitely empathisize…8 years ago I moved from Vancouver, B.C. to San Francisco, CA. Although not as big a move as what you are facing, I went through a lot of the same emotions. Contrary to popular belief, Canada is not just another American state. :)

I am definitely envious that you are moving to France, but I also remember that it took time to get used to it when I was vacationing there let alone living there.

You are embarking on an amazing adventure – be sure to enjoy as much as you can amidst all the stress. And just remember the US will still be here if you want to return. :)