Comments on: On Going Home

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 01:14:05 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth. Right now we're planning on Washington state. I probably will get a local job or something to help me get out of the house.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 03:12:29 +0000

In reply to Talon Windwalker. Where in the States are you planning to go? Are you still contemplating working locally when you get there?

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 12:04:04 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth.

It’s definitely a tough decision. No place is perfect, but it can be tough finding the place that ticks enough of your boxes to make it worth giving a go. We still need to check out BC. I guess living outside the city is the cheapest, but I don’t know how many conveniences you have to sacrifice for that. Of course, for us BC isn’t really an option. We have a plan B, C, and D, though, which helps.

Surprisingly, as we are now almost 1 week out, I’m actually feeling excited. Didn’t expect that!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 00:25:13 +0000

I know exactly how you feel Talon. We have been planning on moving to North America ( ideally BC) for years but kept putting it, due to moving costs and finding a home base we like. But the community here isn’t what we want it to be, and to be honest we all miss having 4 seasons. But now the final push is like with you: visa issues. We have basically two months to decide if we’ll get another 1 year visa or finally make the move. We plan on first visiting my Mom in Portland, and may make that our home base. But like you, I have that ‘giving up’ feeling that creeps in. I don’t want to do with all the BS that’s in the states, and I’m not even talking about the political issues ( although that’s always an issue too lol). I feel torn and have a very tight timeline to figure things out. I’m blown away by the cost of living not just in Vancouver but in all of BC. 1 apartment of small house there costs 4 to 5 times what my 4 bedroom house costs here, and it’s really hard for me to wrap my head around that. On top of that it’s much harder to find a place to live via googling, for all of Canada. They have Craigslist and Kiijii but both have limited, high-end listings that are mainly not pet friendly. Inwant a like-minded community so badly but I’ve almost given up on finding it.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 12:20:48 +0000

In reply to Granny. I love your comment "As your needs change, so will you." So very true. We've always done this and will continue to do so. Also, Tigger will legally be an adult in just a few years, which will allow me to be more independent. One thing we've definitely done well at is constantly adapting. We'll keep doing that.

By: Granny

Granny — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 18:42:00 +0000

Very interesting reading, and I love love the pictures, especially the first one. It sounds like you are making the right decision for you and Tigger for right now. I admired you for leaving, and I admire you for coming back – for now. As your needs change, so will you. You’ll just “know”. I’ll be looking forward to reading your adventures still and seeing where you finally “land.”

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 09:48:04 +0000

In reply to Steph (@ 20 Years Hence).

Thanks! In some ways it’s a tough pill to swallow, but I know it’s the right course for now. Not looking forward to the “getting there” parts, though. Hopefully, we won’t have to bounce around too much before settling in on the right area. You’re a great cheerleader! 😉

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 09:45:48 +0000

In reply to Lindsay Nieminen. Thanks! It will all work out. It's just the in-between that's scary. ;)

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 09:45:28 +0000

In reply to Suzanne Fluhr.

Yep, just a different sort of adventure for sure.

I don’t really see PA in our future, but I’ll keep that neighborhood in mind. Thanks!

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 09:42:33 +0000

In reply to Derek Freal.

The nomadic life has its definite ups and downs. If I had a partner, it might make things a bit different, but I’m definitely missing local community and an equipped kitchen.

It will be interesting to see where exactly we end up and how long we end up staying. Part of me feels like it’s just time to settle down during these last few years of Tigger’s childhood. Then when she’s an adult, I may reassess whether or not I stay rooted or how frequently and for how long I disappear.

Even though I’m ready for a base on one hand, on the other I’m rather unsettled (no pun intended) by the idea.