Going back home
I moved to Northern Virginia July of 2012. I was looking forward to living in a place that will somewhat give me the city life that I miss so much. NOVA has better schools, more public transportation, more restaurants (not just tons of franchise ones), more job opportunities, more of everything. Culture here is wonderful. It is diverse. People have a better, more positive attitude. This place turned my introvert 12 year old into a total extrovert child I don’t even recognize – in a good way. My little ones enjoyed the restaurants, parks and new friends so much.
This beautiful beginning became sour quickly for me. I’ve met my doctor after I moved here. Shortly after I was diagnosed with Lyme disease. My life went downhill from there on. Since we are new here, I do not have a big support system. Although I have to admit I did make a few valuable friends, that I intend to keep in touch with. Nonetheless illness make you feel helpless and lonely. All these years when I was homesick for Turkey, I realized I became homesick for Virgnia Beach. They have a Turkish saying your hometown is not where you were born but it is where you earn money to feed your family. That is the case with me I guess. Even though I miss the culture of my country, I lived 13 years in Virginia Beach. Good or bad, I’ve made many friends and built a support system.
Next Monday I am saying goodbye to Northern Virginia and we shall see what Virginia Beach has waiting for me.
I love you and am proud to be a part of that support system! I am glad you found a house so quickly. That is just another sign that you are making the right move! Please let me know how we can help. If you need helping moving in, let us know! Brian is much stronger than I am, but I can be there for comedic relief 🙂
Thank you so much. Your kind comment made me smile and yes I can use a comedic relief. I am pretty sure seeing the baby will cheer us up too. I will contact you guys, when we make it out there 😀