Just one more thing that comes to mind, if this is your first couple of months or so here in North Carolina. It will never get as cold as where you come from, never. I have been here for over 20 years and have not worn a coat yet during their harshest winters, I have sweatshirts and a shawl in the trunk of my car. I love to travel during their off-tourism season when especially their tourist spots like the beach and I think the hotels in Ashville may be the same you do not pay nearly as much as you would during this time of year between Labor Day and Memorial Day and as late as say after Thanksgiving depending on where you want to go in NC. For a hotel stay say that you would pay up to nearly two hundred or more a night during this time you can stay for half, if not less than half during their off-season and you would at the beach not be cold, it will be chilly, since the season and on the beach, but you can very-well handle their mild winters. Just a thought I wanted you to know before I forget. I travel and vacation between October to maybe even January depending on the weather expected.
Just one more thing that comes to mind, if this is your first couple of months or so here in North Carolina. It will never get as cold as where you come from, never. I have been here for over 20 years and have not worn a coat yet during their harshest winters, I have sweatshirts and a shawl in the trunk of my car. I love to travel during their off-tourism season when especially their tourist spots like the beach and I think the hotels in Ashville may be the same you do not pay nearly as much as you would during this time of year between Labor Day and Memorial Day and as late as say after Thanksgiving depending on where you want to go in NC. For a hotel stay say that you would pay up to nearly two hundred or more a night during this time you can stay for half, if not less than half during their off-season and you would at the beach not be cold, it will be chilly, since the season and on the beach, but you can very-well handle their mild winters. Just a thought I wanted you to know before I forget. I travel and vacation between October to maybe even January depending on the weather expected.
Hi, Carolyn. I moved here from central Arizona so I shed my winter clothes over 10 years ago, but thanks for the advice anyways! I moved to Arizona from the Midwest 10 yrs ago and the winters in the Midwest are long and brutal. I felt I had to move to Arizona because in the winter I experienced so much chronic pain that I could not move. It was no life for me any longer. All I could do was lay in bed and it became too depressing. I was addicted to pain killers and benzodiazepines. I got off all drugs while in Arizona. Arizona was better for my health, but then my son moved to Charlotte with my grandbabies during COVID times . . . I moved here having never been on the east coast. Took a big leap of faith. My grandbabies make my life worth living! It has been a culture shock to be honest. I have been to Myrtle
Beach with my son and his family to see the ocean. It is amazing, peaceful and I felt at home in Myrtle Beach!
To anyone suffering from increased depression/ anxiety please know a Poor Thyroid Function (low usually) can result in Depressive Symptoms or WORSENING of DEPRESSION. Check out HyPOthyroid Symptoms- if you have them- DO NOT SETTLE FOR -Just a “Your TSH IS NORMAL ( in Range)”. These numbers are too high for many people. Up to 50% of Hypo’s go undiagnosed ! ASK FOR FURTHER TESTING IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS OF Hypothyroidism. This is true for so many people especially IF You are depressed or you find yourself NEEDING MORE MEDS -TO CONTROL Depression. My Shrink-Found My “Hypo” after NEEDING TO doubling my antidepressant !
Also Females have “Hypo”- in much larger numbers than Males.
Depressed or more so than ever before-ask for/ Demand-
“A FULL
Thyroid
Panel”.
Sign Me, “Been There/ Done That !”
Hi, Carolyn. I moved here from central Arizona so I shed my winter clothes over 10 years ago, but thanks for the advice anyways! I moved to Arizona from the Midwest 10 yrs ago and the winters in the Midwest are long and brutal. I felt I had to move to Arizona because in the winter I experienced so much chronic pain that I could not move. It was no life for me any longer. All I could do was lay in bed and it became too depressing. I was addicted to pain killers and benzodiazepines. I got off all drugs while in Arizona. Arizona was better for my health, but then my son moved to Charlotte with my grandbabies during COVID times . . . I moved here having never been on the east coast. Took a big leap of faith. My grandbabies make my life worth living! It has been a culture shock to be honest. I have been to Myrtle
Beach with my son and his family to see the ocean. It is amazing, peaceful and I felt at home in Myrtle Beach!
I love Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Do not know how old your grandbabies are but they have a really nice library just for kids. It is called Imaginon downtown Charlotte. I was during my previous life a librarian and remember before and when it opened and was very new years ago. You are in a really nice place to find things to do. Raleigh, Ashville, and the beaches are all nice places. I am glad you have found a place of peace at Myrtle Beach. I have not been in years since it has become a popular tourist spot. You are brave and taking a big leap of faith I hope this finds you feeling continued courage, and strength and enjoying your son and family, especially your grandbabies. They have a way of motivating a continued journey to a hopefully better life indeed.
Loneliness is a difficult place to be. Do you have family or friends to talk to? Are you house bound? I moved to be near family and it has not been how I imagined it would be. I rarely see my family, what is left of it, and am accused of being 'needy' when I try for more contact. Now I just take what I can get. I have no friends here. I miss the friends I have left back in my former state. We used to call each other often after I moved and now it has been nearly 2 years and I am the only one hanging on, continue to call, but they have moved on. I am not a religious person but have found church is a friendly place to meet good people. I moved from the southwest to the south and have had culture shock. Is that happening for you as well?
I am also not a religious person so the Unitarian Church is perfect for me. I also found a seniors group before I retired and have made many good friends in the seven years I've been a member. Best wishes to you - Kathleen
NC is beautiful. I am 71. When I look back, my family directed most if not all my decisions. As a child, I remember wanting to never marry and just travel. Maybe live in New York City! My parents had other plans for me. I couldn't go to college because I was just supposed to find a man, marry, have children and the man would take care of me. What a line of bull that was! Now I don't blame my family anymore because I was a victim of the times and the social & cultural expectations for women in general. I 'blame' myself for not having enough rebellion in me. Oh, I did rebel but paid a heavy price for it every time I did. So, I fell in line eventually. I nursed both my parents until they died. That was my role. After they died, I got to know finally who I am. My family calls me selfish for being this way. Doesn't bother me. They can call me whatever they want. I have little to do with them. I love to travel. Health does keep me from traveling. I don't like to travel alone, but I will be at the end of this month. I have thought about going on a cruise by myself and meeting people on a cruise. I hope this helps.
Great were u headed ? Before COVID I had planned a trip to Prince Edward Island now have no one to go with. If u travel alone and it’s a success give me some tips when u return. Have a WONDEFUL time !
Great were u headed ? Before COVID I had planned a trip to Prince Edward Island now have no one to go with. If u travel alone and it’s a success give me some tips when u return. Have a WONDEFUL time !
Greetings. I had paid for a cruise to St. Petersburg just prior to COVID. Lucky, I got my money back from Norwegian cruise lines. Cruise lines have trips for single travelers.
I am also not a religious person so the Unitarian Church is perfect for me. I also found a seniors group before I retired and have made many good friends in the seven years I've been a member. Best wishes to you - Kathleen
Great were u headed ? Before COVID I had planned a trip to Prince Edward Island now have no one to go with. If u travel alone and it’s a success give me some tips when u return. Have a WONDEFUL time !
I was born in Quebec province and live in the United States as an American citizen but I am also a Canadian citizen (I am a dual). And have been to PEI a few times and it’s gorgeous with natural beauty and worth the trip if you ever are able to visit.
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Just one more thing that comes to mind, if this is your first couple of months or so here in North Carolina. It will never get as cold as where you come from, never. I have been here for over 20 years and have not worn a coat yet during their harshest winters, I have sweatshirts and a shawl in the trunk of my car. I love to travel during their off-tourism season when especially their tourist spots like the beach and I think the hotels in Ashville may be the same you do not pay nearly as much as you would during this time of year between Labor Day and Memorial Day and as late as say after Thanksgiving depending on where you want to go in NC. For a hotel stay say that you would pay up to nearly two hundred or more a night during this time you can stay for half, if not less than half during their off-season and you would at the beach not be cold, it will be chilly, since the season and on the beach, but you can very-well handle their mild winters. Just a thought I wanted you to know before I forget. I travel and vacation between October to maybe even January depending on the weather expected.
Hi, Carolyn. I moved here from central Arizona so I shed my winter clothes over 10 years ago, but thanks for the advice anyways! I moved to Arizona from the Midwest 10 yrs ago and the winters in the Midwest are long and brutal. I felt I had to move to Arizona because in the winter I experienced so much chronic pain that I could not move. It was no life for me any longer. All I could do was lay in bed and it became too depressing. I was addicted to pain killers and benzodiazepines. I got off all drugs while in Arizona. Arizona was better for my health, but then my son moved to Charlotte with my grandbabies during COVID times . . . I moved here having never been on the east coast. Took a big leap of faith. My grandbabies make my life worth living! It has been a culture shock to be honest. I have been to Myrtle
Beach with my son and his family to see the ocean. It is amazing, peaceful and I felt at home in Myrtle Beach!
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4 ReactionsTo anyone suffering from increased depression/ anxiety please know a Poor Thyroid Function (low usually) can result in Depressive Symptoms or WORSENING of DEPRESSION. Check out HyPOthyroid Symptoms- if you have them- DO NOT SETTLE FOR -Just a “Your TSH IS NORMAL ( in Range)”. These numbers are too high for many people. Up to 50% of Hypo’s go undiagnosed ! ASK FOR FURTHER TESTING IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS OF Hypothyroidism. This is true for so many people especially IF You are depressed or you find yourself NEEDING MORE MEDS -TO CONTROL Depression. My Shrink-Found My “Hypo” after NEEDING TO doubling my antidepressant !
Also Females have “Hypo”- in much larger numbers than Males.
Depressed or more so than ever before-ask for/ Demand-
“A FULL
Thyroid
Panel”.
Sign Me, “Been There/ Done That !”
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3 ReactionsI love Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Do not know how old your grandbabies are but they have a really nice library just for kids. It is called Imaginon downtown Charlotte. I was during my previous life a librarian and remember before and when it opened and was very new years ago. You are in a really nice place to find things to do. Raleigh, Ashville, and the beaches are all nice places. I am glad you have found a place of peace at Myrtle Beach. I have not been in years since it has become a popular tourist spot. You are brave and taking a big leap of faith I hope this finds you feeling continued courage, and strength and enjoying your son and family, especially your grandbabies. They have a way of motivating a continued journey to a hopefully better life indeed.
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2 ReactionsI am also not a religious person so the Unitarian Church is perfect for me. I also found a seniors group before I retired and have made many good friends in the seven years I've been a member. Best wishes to you - Kathleen
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1 ReactionUnitarian Churches are the place to go if you’re not a church member? Can Christians attend services?
I was born in Quebec province and live in the United States as an American citizen but I am also a Canadian citizen (I am a dual). And have been to PEI a few times and it’s gorgeous with natural beauty and worth the trip if you ever are able to visit.
Anyone can attend a UU church and become a member. Our website is scuu.org if you're interested in learning more.