tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post8186553771410928751..comments2024-02-13T05:20:46.558-05:00Comments on A CUP OF JO: Where do you live?Joanna Goddardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18109285188206811042noreply@blogger.comBlogger771125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-61835831634666250692014-05-16T20:03:42.663-04:002014-05-16T20:03:42.663-04:00I live in Nova Scotia, so unless you want to try b...I live in Nova Scotia, so unless you want to try being Canadian, it might not work for you. That said, it is beautiful, surrounded by the ocean, and a little piece of paradise. The people are nice, I mean we are polite, quiet Canadians after all..lol. Halifax, the Capital is a small city (400,000), very green, lots of trees, more bars per capita than any other city in North America not sure that's a pro or con?) and historical. I would think that a New Yorker would miss the high paced, fast lane though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00212515331568523531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-31512483676428984372014-05-05T19:42:23.346-04:002014-05-05T19:42:23.346-04:00I live in Chicago because I grew up here and becau...I live in Chicago because I grew up here and because my favorite people in the world live here but a huge metropolis in the midwest is in no way where my soul belongs. Dream city? Somewhere in North Carolina. Or a pueblito in Mexico. One day maybe I'll get there but for now, I'll make do with what I've got.SarahCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10587130307600704625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-13728381045929284482014-05-03T07:09:53.916-04:002014-05-03T07:09:53.916-04:00in 20 years of marriage we've moved 10 times, ...in 20 years of marriage we've moved 10 times, twice overseas..with 4 kids. currently we're in our 2nd apartment in paris. our last home in the states was just south of boston..i thought i'd miss having a house and yard with kids..not at all. the champs du mars is our playground! i don't miss weeding or mowing! :) Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00941799264944510946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-3370186761356531412014-04-29T13:43:51.411-04:002014-04-29T13:43:51.411-04:00Ah, moving! It's tough and scary! The last tim...Ah, moving! It's tough and scary! The last time I did it was ten years ago, from Brooklyn to Atlanta. It was a big transition for me, having always lived in very walkable cities (Toronto, Montreal, NYC) and it was tough at first. I moved down here for grad school and nearly kept my apartment in Brooklyn because I was so sure I wouldn't stay! It's really grown on me, though - the city has changed a LOT over the ten years I've been here, and I've really found the spots that work for me. The intown neighborhoods are a good mix of walkable, lots of trees, nice big parks (I live by what I'd call the Prospect Park of Atlanta ;)) and a million adorable craftsman houses. Overall it's a city that's growing and just becoming more interesting over time!major284https://www.blogger.com/profile/10385271099138751773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-87741482935923056092014-04-22T08:48:30.005-04:002014-04-22T08:48:30.005-04:00My husband and I recently moved (back- my hometown...My husband and I recently moved (back- my hometown) to Nashville, TN. We are in our mid 30's and have 4 kiddos ages 5-15. it's a great place for so many reasons: perfect amount of all four seasons; live music from festivals that are family friendly to growing up around people who place music.. inspiring for the kids to be around; friendly creative people and communities; lots of free events and entrances to parks, museums and more; tons of local, affordable summer day (and overnight) camps for the kids; safe cool places for teenagers to hang that isn't a mall or cruising a street. And Nashville is booming, affordable, job opportunities, close to the mountains or a days drive to the ocean. It's a perfect place to raise a family and see them thrive and flourish! KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18277773811024748702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-25835814114012694492014-04-20T11:13:02.595-04:002014-04-20T11:13:02.595-04:00I moved from Chicago to Portland, Oregon and am lo...I moved from Chicago to Portland, Oregon and am loving every minute of it. It's a city center that allows space and a garden and it SO kid friendly. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440374196430089198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-75501554439968767622014-04-18T23:31:34.943-04:002014-04-18T23:31:34.943-04:00My boyfriend's parents met while stationed in ...My boyfriend's parents met while stationed in Germany and decided to travel the world together after they got married. They lived on a fishing boat in Australia until her morning sickness couldn't handle the sea any longer and they traveled to New Zealand where their first was born. When their visas expired, they packed their bags and biked across China (with an infant!) and traveled to a few other countries in Asia before finally settling down for good in Northern California. Their stories are absolutely incredible and I look up to them and admire them for it all the time.<br /><br />Long story short, anything and everything you decide to do (even with two little ones) is possible. Moving is always a huge endeavor, but I've found that it's also always worth the experiences you gain in a new city or part of the country (or globe). New York isn't going anywhere, and if you move to California and decide it isn't for you, it's just another incredible experience under your belt and you can head back east whenever your heart desires :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-21791627828247865622014-04-18T08:02:35.070-04:002014-04-18T08:02:35.070-04:00I moved to Ottawa for college from China, and live...I moved to Ottawa for college from China, and lived there for 5 years. Now I live in Hong Kong. I think I handle and adjust to relocation better now than before. But I hate MOVING, even if it is only moving from one apt to another in the same building ! I am living in this crappy apt in HK but still reluctant to move to some place nicer ! I don't know what is it about moving that sucks every passion of my life . Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08597998106671839399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-83601172273245169852014-04-15T23:52:28.974-04:002014-04-15T23:52:28.974-04:00You would probably miss the city but Boulder offer...You would probably miss the city but Boulder offers such a great family vibe and community. Wonderful public schools, beautiful trails out your front door, awesome, low-key peeps. Love it.Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15500652909900519147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-82676449585302458692014-04-15T17:39:49.045-04:002014-04-15T17:39:49.045-04:00OHMYGOSH. That is such a New York story. We went t...OHMYGOSH. That is such a New York story. We went to Florida for our son's winter break in February, and coming back to New York we took the AirTrain to the subway at around 11pm... and we have all this luggage and everyone is tired, and we walk on the subway car only to realize every bench has a homeless person sleeping on it (and the smell is not pleasant). And my husband turns to our boys and goes, "Welcome back to New York." <br /><br />My husband is always jokingly trying to get me to give up living here (and moving to Boston, where he lived previously and loves) - and I am always trying to point out the good things about living here (hello, no where in the world has our food selection). Between it all I feel like someday we will move, but I'm scared when that time comes I won't be ready!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14721662849586502398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-85828888184522406502014-04-15T16:36:05.980-04:002014-04-15T16:36:05.980-04:00Born and raised in Manhattan. Husband born and rai...Born and raised in Manhattan. Husband born and raised in Brooklyn. Relocated to Chicago (4 years. first child, 1 dog, house), Los Angeles (20 years, 2nd child, 2 dogs, few houses), Houston (kids in college, 1 dog, condo) and as of 2013, back in Manhattan (kids grown, dogs gone, rental) in a 1 bedroom apartment just like when we left all those years ago. All of our relocations were due to my husband’s career. <br /><br />Moving is difficult especially if you’re the one at home, establishing roots and creating a home base with family at a distance. As others have mentioned, do it now while your kids are young and before regular schooling begins for your oldest. I would not change a thing about all the wonderful places I’ve been able to call home. That is not to suggest it hasn’t had it’s challenges.<br /><br />I never thought I’d leave Southern California but here I am back to being carless in Manhattan and downsizing our lives so we can fit in small urban spaces and loving it once again.su.suhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986534757927634032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-23991641705088275072014-04-15T06:00:47.807-04:002014-04-15T06:00:47.807-04:00Hi. I am not from but I do live in California. I l...Hi. I am not from but I do live in California. I love it. I am from small town, super suburbia, outside of Chicago, hey mid-west, kind of town; I have lived a couple other places, but now I call Santa Monica, Ca. home. Silly things that kinda matter.. the homeless here are kind of not that scary, unlike the ones from home (Chicago) who are intense and scary to the point that "head up, walk fact, don't make eye contact" is a means of day to day. Also everyday can be a day at the park, beach, hike, well anything active! there are so many more great things I can say but I feel I am getting a little long winded for a comment. All I have to say is that California has stolen me from my four generations of Chicago, close knit family. It has me.KTisMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10406079743409872445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-53533429415043762752014-04-14T10:54:26.864-04:002014-04-14T10:54:26.864-04:00Well, I live in Paris and I was raised in Marseill...Well, I live in Paris and I was raised in Marseilles.<br />Paris is dirty, and Marseilles is even dirtier but all in one I would not raise my kids anywhere else. I do have good immune system now :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12278461778687011780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-74787225570293283012014-04-13T23:43:08.521-04:002014-04-13T23:43:08.521-04:00We live in Carlsbad, California an awesome beach c...We live in Carlsbad, California an awesome beach city in North San Diego County. You can't beat the weather or the low-key vibe and I love that my kids backyard is the beach. It is expensive to live here, and tough to do on a single income (I'm a SAHM) but when we think about moving somewhere else, somewhere less expensive, somewhere where we could get a bigger house etc... we just can't bring ourselves to do it. We really love where we live and feel very blessed to call Carlsbad home. Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16260167728920455939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-54920711761642814902014-04-13T17:55:43.103-04:002014-04-13T17:55:43.103-04:00I've lived in a bunch of places. Met my hobby ...I've lived in a bunch of places. Met my hobby in Colorado, he's from Chicago, and came home to Buffalo for law school. It's great raising kids here. Inexpensive, plenty to do, easy to get to NYC, great old neighborhoods. But if we weren't here, I'd say our next three picks would be Boulder #1, San Diego #2, or Asheville, NC #3.<br /><br />But leaving NYC will be tough. Everywhere else is going to seem so vanilla in comparison. Best of luck and keep all of us posted!ineahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625825567783436954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-22133079831611705292014-04-13T17:54:31.270-04:002014-04-13T17:54:31.270-04:00I've lived in a bunch of places. Met my hobby ...I've lived in a bunch of places. Met my hobby in Colorado, he's from Chicago, and came home to Buffalo for law school. It's great raising kids here. Inexpensive, plenty to do, easy to get to NYC, great old neighborhoods. But if we weren't here, I'd say our next three picks would be Boulder #1, San Diego #2, or Asheville, NC #3.<br /><br />But leaving NYC will be tough. Everywhere else is going to seem so vanilla in comparison. Best of luck and keep all of us posted!ineahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625825567783436954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-63570686873172329992014-04-13T16:33:38.322-04:002014-04-13T16:33:38.322-04:00Wow! I have to say I loved reading all of the read...Wow! I have to say I loved reading all of the reader comments. Most importantly it reminded me that many options will work and offer their own experiences...and we don't have to stay put.<br /><br />This is something I think about fairly often. We live in north Park Slope on the Gowanus border and honestly I love it. We lived in Hells Kitchen for two years and being in Brooklyn was a better fit for us. Before NY we lived in Philly and I like that Brooklyn has a bit more of that low key city vibe. We have great restaurants right around the corner, a great yoga studio, a park 10-15 minutes away...it's great. <br /><br />The only thing is that rents are constantly on the rise and I don't know if we'd ever be able to afford to buy...and if we were to buy would a 2br work when we have kids? Right now we don't have any but want to start in the next 2 years.<br /><br />I'm not sure how I feel about raising kids here long term, but at least in the beginning expect it to be a great place as there are so many other parents in the area.<br /><br />My husband grew up in the NJ suburbs and I grew up on Cape Cod. I can't imagine a better place to grow up than the Cape. We were outdoors playing, at the beach, in the woods, exploring and having fun. My parents owned a restaurant and we lived in the same building so they were always close by even if they were working. I think now my husband and I both think it would be good to have a house and yard someday, even though I'm nervous about suburbia. For now we definitely need to be close to NYC for our jobs at this point in time...so no plans to move anytime soon.<br /><br />Someday I want to live by the sea again.Becca - Rebecca Atwood Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02707304146882664186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-36496339474669798132014-04-13T09:43:10.453-04:002014-04-13T09:43:10.453-04:00We moved from Chicago to Austin to settle down and...We moved from Chicago to Austin to settle down and start a family. Austin is the place to be! Definitely clean, wholesome, interesting... Much more to show for your money down here. And it's SO green and hilly in this area of Texas! An hour away from hill country wineries... Texas has it all as far as we have seen! <br /><br />And being raised in Las Vegas and taking several trips to California over the years, I can tell you California is just a state in trouble. SoCal is overly glorified, and few beaches are worth the trip. So if you're thinking California, maybe northern? Or San Diego? Chrissy Treathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676969949024096181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-91800174901804876882014-04-13T00:02:28.476-04:002014-04-13T00:02:28.476-04:00I live in San Carlos in northern California it is ...I live in San Carlos in northern California it is perfect town for raising a family. We have adorable downtown with great places to eat, great kids bookstore, fabulous parks and the city slogan is"the city of good living" we are 22 miles from San Francisco and you can hop on a train to the city. Only downside is prices can be shocking for homes...but truly would not live anywhere else well maybe NYC grass is always greener I guesssusan pagor-walshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09075597665455047044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-55551062266613244442014-04-12T19:43:51.059-04:002014-04-12T19:43:51.059-04:00My jaw literally dropped open when I read this! (A...My jaw literally dropped open when I read this! (And if I am honest, I burst out laughing...sorry)! We lived in London for 8 years and it's true, big cities are full of gross things. But I also grew up in a small South African coastal town and took my toddler neighbour for a stroll around the block, only for him to pick up the top of a used condom and ask if it was calamari. The trauma of that day still lives with me! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329091095400102782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-88089081506144728462014-04-12T18:38:30.873-04:002014-04-12T18:38:30.873-04:00NO to San Francisco area. It has gotten really sel...NO to San Francisco area. It has gotten really self-absorbed, transient, and expensive.<br />The weather is milder---but not always. Winter can be wet, raw, sullen, cold, and dark. And most older homes are uninsulated. The easygoing natives have been steadily leaving. I am outside SF and have watched so many families leave because they find it too transient and it's hard to make friends. So we are plotting our move, too---to the mid-Atlantic, New England, or greater Chicago--all places where we've lived and loved.<br />Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08548415132510819146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-67975698546421111882014-04-12T17:22:54.461-04:002014-04-12T17:22:54.461-04:00Dear Joanna, I live in California (LA) and it real...Dear Joanna, I live in California (LA) and it really depends on a neighborhood, some can be just as, well, "gross" as NY, but overall I feel raising kids here is somewhat easier. And don't get me wrong, I'm the hugest fan of NY! Love it. In fact I hated LA when I just moved here but it really grew on me and I'm very happy here now. In regards to moving anxiety in general I think it's the kind of change that really hard to make, but it's REALLY good for you. Just like anything outside your comfort zone and I'm sure you know what I mean )<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17986830710709237939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-37416069143527378622014-04-12T16:39:25.310-04:002014-04-12T16:39:25.310-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08548415132510819146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-75472912119493483432014-04-12T02:15:28.046-04:002014-04-12T02:15:28.046-04:00Oh that is so gross! Although, I don't think i...Oh that is so gross! Although, I don't think it would necessarily be limited to NY. I can think of plenty of places I have lived where I could see that happening. <br /><br />We live in Issaquah WA. It's about 30 minutes outside of Seattle. We moved to the Seattle area to be near my husband's family, and we chose Issaquah because it was where we could find cheap housing. was kind of neutral about it when we moved here, but then I read an article in Sunset magazine that said Issaquah had the best suburbs to live in and I was like "That's where I live!" It listed all the great things about it and I realized that it does have a lot going for it and I have been thinking more positively about it since!<br /><br />It has great schools and parks, so I think it's a great place to raise kids! I could see us staying here for the long haul!Sarah Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02557457335647917988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-19394280061322404782014-04-12T00:46:09.526-04:002014-04-12T00:46:09.526-04:00Portland, OR!
We live in the City and love it. Pla...Portland, OR!<br />We live in the City and love it. Playgrounds, parks, local restaurants in the 'hood... tax free shopping and it's illegal to pump your own gas. If you haven't watched Portlandia... You should. We love it here and looking forward to summer!HMChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345883153612586092noreply@blogger.com