Well, I finally got the courage to pack up my car and head down to the FL Keys by the end of the week. I don’t have much except a place to stay, but I am excited.
The last two weeks has been uneasy in terms of saying goodbyes and getting concern-brigaded by those in my life still asleep. Because I’m heading to the supposed coof capital of the U.S. and I did not get any shots.
Yeah, I suppose the Keys are more dangerous, despite the knowledge that, until now, I lived next door to O’Hare airport (one of the largest revolving doors for travel) and Chicago. Eyeroll.
Even with their website numbers, the county I am moving to is barely a blip compared to Crook Co. These conversations have only strengthed my resolve that I am doing what’s best for me. I’m so sick of having to defend myself, and sick of fact-regurgitators treating me like a child incapable of critical thought.
Anyway. So long, IL. Besides a handful of people, and one burger joint, I will not miss you.
Any FL people, any suggestions for communities/churches/volunteer work in Monroe Co? I’ll be pounding the pavement starting next week.
Have a great weekend, stay safe, get out of IL if you’re still here!
It’s unfortunate, but as someone who (well, used to) have a large community connection and a big network of friends and family, it is extremely difficult to leave. I’m the one able-bodied male in the family and apend a lot of time helping extended family out. I feel like leaving is so selfish, but unfortunately my mental health and my need to pursue a better life have me leaving.
Besides Cook County IL wouldn’t even be that bad. But I’m sick of living next to that hellhole, and sick of sucking airplane and train exhaust.
What tickles me as someone from IL is when friends give me a weird look when I say government isn’t looking out for them. Like. Guys, we live in a crime capital with a history of known and convicted career criminals.