Well, we are moved! And very much loving our new home and home town. It is so quiet. It is actually dark at night. Talk about a slower pace of life! Everyone here seems so mellow and pleasant. My new job is interesting and fun (so far) and the library (where I work) is just beautiful. My dd is enjoying school (both the academics and meeting lots of people) and feeling very much a part of things.
The move has been a great way to get rid of a lot of clutter and junk and to really live more intentionally. I've been going to yoga several times a week and spending lots of time outdoors exploring. I've started waking up very early, which I feel is my natural rhythm, but I have not done so since I was a kid, having lived in very bright and noisy places. I feel healthier, lighter, more energetic - and we've only been here a few weeks.
I'm loving the rain, and even the cold and the little bit of snow we've had.
I hardly ever get in the car. This alone has made a tremendous impact on my quality of life.
No regrets whatsoever, just entirely enjoying this adventure!
(The fact that my dog has developed a terminal illness has been difficult, but would be no matter where we lived.)