So you are moving! Awesome! Well hopefully awesome. My husbands company is in the process of closing. So, we were offered to fight for a job locally and get a stipend pay out when they closed or laid him off or we could accept a job in Alabama. It wasn't easy. I have family where we lived, he had family there. He had never lived anywhere else. So even though the move has been rather smooth for us to adjust etc because we came down here with him having a job, it has been emotional. You need to make sure if you are moving with a spouse or partner or a family that you are making sure you take time out and together.
So in your old place you had friends and maybe family and you had your place all set how you wanted it. Now you are going somewhere maybe you don't know anyone (fingers pointing at my own head!). If you are buying or even renting, a Realtor is a GREAT option. They will help you find the home of your dreams. Other options are Facebook groups in the area you are moving to. Often people will post houses for sale by owner or for rent.
Also start googling your new area. Find out what there is to do there. As you can see from my blog. We did a lot of googling. We have tried a lot of great places. Our area recently started a newcomers group and I have met lots of people from all over who have ended up here as well as getting lots of tips on places to eat and visit. Great thing to look for. Find groups or things that happen in a group setting ie: pottery classes, paint and sips, bar crawls...whatever you enjoy doing.
Get on the Facebook sales sites for your area. Lots of local companies will advertise. It is a great resource for services. Don't be afraid to post on there that you are new to the area and looking for x services. By these posts I have connected with some great people! I have also found that finding a church if you are a church person is a great thing. Ask people online to suggest churches. Now I will tell you that you need to know what you are looking for in a church. Do you prefer contemporary services? More traditional? Specific religion? Are you uncomfortable with anything in a service ie: speaking in tongues etc. You need to know these things when you post. And be honest. YES you will receive some backlash if you say you do not like certain things. People who love their church and their religion are sometimes overly upset if they feel like you are dissing their religion. Which is to be expected by some people. Most people are awesome and will be very helpful.
The most important thing to remember is this is a new start. A new beginning. You can wipe away your past mistakes and start over and begin again. Start with a new lease on life. So take a deep breath. Take this opportunity. And THRIVE!
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