Author Topic: Moving to Arizona? (Read 6566 times)

Dagurasu · « **on:** May 08, 2006, 11:57:29 AM »

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My uncle and attorney think the best thing for me is to start over with my life and move to Arizona with my uncle so he can show me how to become independant. Their idea is that I rely on my mother too much, that I'm in a comfort bubble and that the only way to grow up and become mature is to be forced to live on my own.

Why Arizona? Because that's where my uncle lives. He used to live in Michigan, but moved to Phoenix a couple years ago and now regards the place as paradise on earth. Personally, I don't like the state. I love forests and trees and woods, and there's none of that in AZ. Too dry, too barren, too hot. Rather live in Texas, at least they have natural trees.

All the reasons I've thought about staying in Michigan they think are irrelevant. I have friends here? Get new ones in AZ. I know my way around Detroit? You'll figure out Phoenix soon enough. I don't like AZ? You'll get used to it. I have a nice school? ASU has hotter chicks (this is my uncle talking). Might not find a job or place down there? AZ has more growth and oppertunity, you'll find something.

I just don't like the idea of being forced to do something. Being an adult means making your own choices, having your own freedom of will to do what you want.

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Somewhat better.

Dagurasu · « **Reply #1 on:** May 08, 2006, 12:02:36 PM »

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Yea, I know it's a long emoish rant, but when certain members of your family are practically forcing you to move across the country to a place you don't want to live, so they can form you in their image and make you grow up to be like them, you want to start stabbing someone.

*STAB*

Fuck this shit.

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...there may be another option....

If I can get a job and a house by the end of the month.. prove that I'm an adult....maybe then they won't try to force me to move out there....

Max Con · « **Reply #2 on:** May 08, 2006, 12:05:50 PM »

In your defense, moving IS pretty gay.

Faye Valentine · « **Reply #3 on:** May 08, 2006, 12:20:08 PM »

wtf, even I might have to move somewhere else to work! If I can, then you can

Bitch · « **Reply #4 on:** May 08, 2006, 12:47:24 PM »

If they're willing to pay for your move, I say go for it. There's nothing saying you can't try it for a while and then go back to Michigan if you don't like it.

Rodent of Unusual Size · « **Reply #5 on:** May 08, 2006, 02:30:23 PM »

Yeah, if they're paying, you're not really out anything. You apparently don't like your family that much, so what the heck? And the red state/religion shit is just an excuse. Nobody really gives a damn if you're a Democrat or an atheist...those are personal failings. Worry about getting a job and an education first and foremost. Prioritization indicates maturity. When you do become indepedent and job marketable, then you can move to frickin' Berkley with the rest of the godless liberals.

Of course, if Arizona's not your bag, don't be too upset about it; by all accounts it's better than Mississippi, and I don't have it too bad. At least AZ doesn't have thunderstorms, tornadoes, and bugs like we do.

Dagurasu · « **Reply #6 on:** May 08, 2006, 02:43:57 PM »

Gah, there I go again.

All these times you guys complain about me bitching and being emo and I go and write another long and bitchy post! But dammit, I had to get that out. I may go back and delete most of that. Or make it shorter.

My uncle has a point. Stagnation and being too confortable with your life, no matter how much it sucks, will keep you from making your life better. I've seen 30+ year olds stay with their shitty jobs, afraid of going to get a new one because at least the shitty one pays the bills. And often, the reason why us people stay at home is because our parents are afraid to let us out in the evil world, and we're afraid of being independant and having to deal with responsibilities, so we stay at home where we're safe.

So a swift boot to the rear isn't a bad thing. And I do want to be independant.

However, after some thought, I think I know why I'm afraid to move to my uncle's place, besides the fact that I hate arid and dry places.

it's because my uncle's conservative and religious.

I think he's trying to make me like him. He considers me like a son already, I think he wants me to be just like him. The problem is, he's deeply religious, he thinks things like alcohol, profanity, rock music, and violent video games are bad, and he's conservative. When he lived here I had to deal with him and his wife looking down on everything I did.. "Do you think Jesus would approve of you drinking alcohol/masturbating/looking at pr0n/playing video games/listing to metallica/ect..."

I don't mind living with him, just as long as he fucking respects my beliefs and opinions. The world doesn't fucking revolve around Jesus.

Rodent of Unusual Size · « **Reply #7 on:** May 08, 2006, 03:01:41 PM »

If you believe in Him, it does.

But I'm with you on hesitating at moving in with them. I hardly see how you're going to learn to be independent by trading living with Mom for living with your aunt and uncle.

Chopper Face 69 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 08, 2006, 05:16:48 PM »

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I love (...) wood(...)

Extra Zero · « **Reply #9 on:** May 08, 2006, 05:26:53 PM »

The cool thing about Arizona is that the illegal's kids won't be able to file police reports or sue when you rape them. "Powet 2 U, Doug!"

IDE · « **Reply #10 on:** May 08, 2006, 09:37:48 PM »

The chick from Hooraygoldengod.gif was from ASU.

Also you only live once (because you're an atheist, I'm going to be reincarnated to liberate the space colonies from their terran oppressors in 2174, but in the mean time let me give you some advice).

There's a whole fucking world out there. Get out there and see it NOW while you're young! Do you really want to be back packing across europe molesting swedish children at age 48? The hell you do!

Go to thailand now while you're young and still able to impress that 14 yr old prostitute! seize the day D! SEIZE THE DAY!

B E C K · « **Reply #11 on:** May 09, 2006, 09:07:05 AM »

I'd say take the opportunity. Move with your uncle and then you can work on moving out on your own.

Sam · « **Reply #12 on:** May 09, 2006, 09:23:15 AM »

Phoenix is set up like a giant grid. It's the easiest city in the country to drive around.

Evil Monkey-Tom · « **Reply #13 on:** May 09, 2006, 01:45:01 PM »

Miami is set up like that too.

I miss Rhode Island.

Dagurasu · « **Reply #14 on:** May 09, 2006, 06:30:38 PM »

I don't mind the idea of getting out on my own that much (except that overwelming fear of being homeless or having to pay a thousand dollars in bills a month). And all of you still living with parents can't say shit.

The thing that bugs me the most is the distance and the timing. Now, if he were to want me to move in 6 months, that's one thing. But he acts like he wants me to move in 2 weeks or so.

At first he just expected me to drive down to Arizona in my car without proper preperation. Normal adults go down to the new place where they'll live before they move, and find a place to live and a job to work at. He just assumed that I could drive down there and instantly find a job and eventually a place to live, after living with him for less than a month. Now he's decided to have me fly down there on a plane next week and look around.

He needs to remember that moving takes planning and doing shit. It's going to cost a lot of money for gas alone to drive 2000+ miles, not to mention moving van costs. I have to switch banks. I have to set up my cell phone for the new area. I have to register as a driver and stuff down there. I have to pack. I have to decide what I want to take and what I don't want to take. It's not like I'm fleeing the mafia here.

I really wish it was closer though. Like a few states over. Instead of across the entire damn country. Not only would it cost less in gas, hotel, and van fees, but then I could just drive to see my family.

I wish my uncle would stop acting like Arizona's fucking paradise. Ever since he moved down there he's been asking me when I was going to move too. I'd call him or he'd call me and he'd ask me when I'm moving. I'd go to visit and the first words out of his fucking mouth are "When are you moving down?" I have the right to choose where I live dammit.

And if he expects me to go to church with him once I get a place of my own... no. Nazaranes are too strict of a church.. they even frown on alcohol. I'd rather join a more liberal church.

....I have to admit though, a part of me is excited about the chance to go on a road trip and move to somewhere new and different, like it's an adventure. I just wish it wasn't a desert out in the middle of nowhere and lightyears from family.

I also wanted to drive the entire Route 66, so I'll probably do that on the way there. And then post pics here

Evil Monkey-Tom · « **Reply #15 on:** May 09, 2006, 06:50:08 PM »

*is training to become a Pharmacy Tech*

x.x

Chopper Face 69 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 09, 2006, 06:56:09 PM »

I'm not sure who it is that still lives with their parents that you're attempting to talk down to.

Not that there's anything wrong with that but really... that's such a stupid thing to say and the last time I heard it those words come from this disgustingly creepy 40 year old gay pedophile anime fan I know ... well enough to avoid.

Faye Valentine · « **Reply #17 on:** May 09, 2006, 07:10:26 PM »

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I also wanted to drive the entire Route 66, so I'll probably do that on the way there. And then post pics here

why route 66?whats in there?

Evil Monkey-Tom · « **Reply #18 on:** May 09, 2006, 08:23:40 PM »

It's a famous US road as a route to the west from the midwest.

Faye Valentine · « **Reply #19 on:** May 09, 2006, 09:24:48 PM »

but why is it famous?

Wickedly Yours E · « **Reply #20 on:** May 09, 2006, 09:32:39 PM »

Route 66. Think about it.

Evil Monkey-Tom · « **Reply #21 on:** May 09, 2006, 09:51:11 PM »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_66

Rama · « **Reply #22 on:** May 09, 2006, 10:19:08 PM »

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I also wanted to drive the entire Route 66, so I'll probably do that on the way there. And then post pics here.

That'll be diffcult since Route 66 goes all the way to LA. That would be a little out of the way don't you think?

And Route 66 is a major highway that use to run from Chicago to LA.They called it America's main street. It went down from Chicago, through Missouri, across Ok, the top half of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and then into the bottom half of Cali straight into LA.

B E C K · « **Reply #23 on:** May 10, 2006, 12:36:00 AM »

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I'm not sure who it is that still lives with their parents that you're attempting to talk down to.

Ha, I think Merla took offense to it. I don't see why. It's like a blind kid making fun of your glasses.

Evil Monkey-Tom · « **Reply #24 on:** May 10, 2006, 12:40:53 AM »

A blind kid with herpes and several other diseases unable to be identified by the CDC.

B E C K · « **Reply #25 on:** May 10, 2006, 12:45:22 AM »

I can't tell if you're trying to bring Faye back into the conversation or not.

Rama · « **Reply #26 on:** May 10, 2006, 12:49:57 AM »

I thought it was for D...but it does sound like a Faye insult.

B E C K · « **Reply #27 on:** May 10, 2006, 12:52:05 AM »

Hence my confusion.

Evil Monkey-Tom · « **Reply #28 on:** May 10, 2006, 01:48:43 AM »

I was adding D, since he's a self proclaimed manslut of the preschool. Looking back I see it wasn't good and could be taken otherwise.

Oh well, online classes suck and have fucked me up. Curse Florida for making 9 credit hours of it manditory. x.x

B E C K · « **Reply #29 on:** May 10, 2006, 01:53:48 AM »

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Curse Florida for making 9 credit hours of it manditory. x.x

Good thing they didn't make spelling.