September 8th, 2009 | 
Author: I have talked so much about how badly I want to move to California. Drop everything, just pick up and move. Live where I know Skyler and I can be happy. Spending the weekends at the beach, going for walks in the evenings when the weather is oh so perfect. Living somewhere where the weather doesn’t get too hot or too cold. There is no humidity in the air that makes you feel so hot and uncomfortable.
And then the dream comes crashing down when I think of the financial flaws. How possible is it for a single mom to succeed living in California? Not likely…
But then I thought about it today. I have some ideas. Some possible business ideas that might make it possible. One day I will be financially fit. One day we will live in California soaking up the beautiful weather. I couldn’t care less if a husband and more children are in the equation, this is just about Skyler and I. One day I will be truly happy where I am living at instead of just dreaming.
Until then, I’m craving to at least visit and I’m pushing to make this visit happen next year. I have friends I want to see, family I want to see and places I want to visit. I want to stay there for 1 week. Which would give me 1 week to decide which part of California I want to plant my families roots and decide if it’s truly what I want. Because I’m certain that one day I will be able to make that decision.
And I can’t wait until that day comes…
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We’d love to have you! For a week, or for forever.
i have the same dream. i want to live in california so badly. =)
Here’s the thing about living in California…housing is ridiculously expensive, but if you’re smart you can save money almost everywhere else, and our income is proportionally higher. Here in SF, for example, minimum wage is $10. We also have citywide mandates to provide healthcare, particularly for women and children. If your employer doesn’t give you health insurance, the city covers it.
If you pick an urban area where there’s public transport and sidewalks, you can do without a car. Shop in the right parts of town and you can get groceries really really cheap, and we don’t pay sales tax on groceries. The weather is temperate so you don’t spend as much on electricity and gas.
And if you’re willing to have roommates, rent costs are manageable.
And you’ll find the same kind of situations in Southern California, too.
Just forget about ever buying a house unless you’re a millionaire! ;)
California wants you too. Go for it!
Girlie, there are plenty of single moms that live in CA. You can do it. When I was your age, I passed up on an opportunity because I was afraid. It is the only regret I have in my whole life.
Do like Nike says: Just do it!