Big Move. BIG.

*sigh* Um, I've been talking to my parents on Skype chat while I've been staying at my grandmother's house in Vladivostok (Russia), and they've officially announced that, as international correspondents for AML Advisory, which is basically a lame banking firm with a lot of moving around involved. As you might have read, I've lived in three countries during my sixteen-year-old life (sorry for the dramatics if they're emerging; I'm just a little stressed). In short, born in Russia, lived for a short while in Germany, then ended up on Canada, where I've been living for almost a year and a half right now. Well, like I said, I traveled back to Russia this summer to live with my Babushka while my parents do other stuff. It's kind of messy, but I like getting to see so many new places... but not very many steady faces, if you know what I mean. Basically, (again, melodramatics not intended) I enrolled in a few high schools but didn't do well there, so I didn't really have the opportunity to meet a lot of kids my age, especially those who were willing to stay my friend while knowing I probably would move again in about two years or so, depending on where AML takes my family and me. Well, now that I've started to finally acclimate myself to Canada and its huge contrasts to Europe, I get to move again, this time, to none other than the good ol' United States of America! I'm really quite in anguish right now, nothing against the U.S.A., but more leaving behind my friends, house, and virtually way of life just to be thrown into another foreign territory of which I'm scared to Hell of moving to, especially because U.S.A. is definitely the most unexpected destination, though I don't know how I didn't see it. (Well, other than the subject of "L.A. California" coming up in some business proposition, but I didn't really know what the heck my parents were talking about, and ignored it for the time being, until now.)

I really hate my life right now. I just need comfort... or something to take my mind off this shiz. Also kind of important, we're moving really, really soon. Like, this Fall. That makes everything worse, and my "ideal summer vacation" get squashed under the pressures of impending migration. I am talking to "real life friends," and other sources, but I really take joy and pride by being a part of this website. And, strange as it may sound, I'll probably be getting on a lot more and becoming more active during the months I still have; this site makes me happy and is a good distraction.

So, yeah. *steps off soapbox* I needed to get that off my chest and let you guys know. I feel sort of better now... somewhat.

-Noah

We're all here for you man. Just crank up the Gaga and dance your worries away - that's my method.

-L

It's always a pain to move. I can't even imagine how much stress it would take to move to a different country. I wish you well during this transition. My hopes and prayers are with you.

The good news is, I'm in the US, so now we'll be in the same country! Also, the US is really similar to Canada, so if you were getting used to that, then it will probably be an easier transition than from Germany or Russia.

The good thing about this site is that you'll be able to keep all the friends you meet here no matter where you live. I know that real-life friends are better, but when times are tough you'll still have us.

The US isn't as cold as Canada, not even here in Minnesota. So that's good too. You won't have to freeze as much.

Wow Honest, that sucks. A couple years ago, I moved from where I lived my entire life...but then again...I just moved 10 blocks down. If you happen to meet a kid named Caleb Schauble, tell him you know Mike, sorta. He was my best friend up til a year or two ago and then moved to L.A. I'm pretty sure. He's pretty cool, just don't steal his muffins at lunch.

I don't know what it's like to move countries, but I think I've moved... Gee, seven times since my parents split up. O.o It does suck. Anyways, point is, we're all here to talk to!

I know I haven't update or replied to this thread for a while, but I wanted to wait until I got further news of what might be happening.

So, about five days ago, my mom and dad called my from Canada (I'm not sure if I told you guys before, but I've been staying the summer at my grandmother's house in Vladivostok, Russia), and it's official: I'm moving to Los Angeles, California on August 28th... so, MEGA SOON! It kind of came to a shock how quickly I'm going to be moving and how quickly we were actually notified (my parents and I were expecting to be informed somewhere around September), so I'm still absorbing such a huge "WHOA!" moment, eheh.... uhh. DX

I'm trying to hand in there, and as of some time-ish ago, I'm back in Canada and am basically kissing everything goodbye whilst taking LOADS of photographs. Plus my friend, Ammon, will have to haul all of his shoeboxes out of my room... and hopefully take some of mine with him. X/ [link]

I wanted to let you guys know not only because it's pretty big an all, but as an explanation for why I haven't been replying for some time. I'm sorry, but I do know that we all know that "real life" comes first... but, yeah. I still feel MAJOR guilty. ;~;

Anyhow~
That's the current chiz. :U

Noah,
Over and out!