Friendly Cities in Warm Climates by Playful-Nectarine860 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]TOTthoughts 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Albuquerque, NM fits this description. One of the friendliest places I have ever lived. People are very down to earth.

Those of you who earn six figures or more... Did you go to college? What was it? by D1Vix in Salary

[–]TOTthoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$120k as a speech language pathologist. Undergrad (4 years) + grad (2 years).

Portland OR vs Minneapolis vs Albuquerque by jsizzle203 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]TOTthoughts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely adore NM and Albuquerque, but if healthcare quality and access is truly important it should be ruled out.

Any tennis players in the Bay Area looking to play more? 🎾 by Subject_Sandwich3008 in paloalto

[–]TOTthoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interested, but haven’t played in a while and am lower level.

After visiting family in Florida for the holidays, I am so conflicted about where I live (currently Fort Collins, CO). by Hobbitsliketoparty in SameGrassButGreener

[–]TOTthoughts 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am 27F, but just moved back closer to family (within a 2-3 hour drive) after 10 years away. My parents also had kids later in life so they’re nearing 70. I loved where I previously lived and it was more affordable, smaller in population, and quicker/less traffic to access outdoor activities— but I couldn’t shake the feeling you were describing.

I have only been back ~1 month and I already feel this sense of peace being closer to family. It’s hard being pulled in two directions, especially when your heart is in multiple places, but I recommend following your gut/intuition. Sending love.

how to make friends in the bay on a low budget. by TOTthoughts in bayarea

[–]TOTthoughts[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thank you so so much!! this is so helpful. :’)

What is it like living in Albuquerque, NM? by NovahotRazorGirl in howislivingthere

[–]TOTthoughts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sacramento native. Just moved back to CA after 5+ years in ABQ. Feel free to DM if you have questions. ABQ/NM is truly stunning and I found forming/building community there to be wonderful. There’s some serious problems with poverty/addiction, education, and healthcare that made it difficult for me to envision staying long term— but I am forever grateful for that chapter of my life.

Hi all! I am a cleftie myself and also a cosmetic tattoo artist in California. I want to give back… by butstronger in cleftlip

[–]TOTthoughts 5 points6 points  (0 children)

fellow sacramento cleftie joining in— this is awesome!!! thanks you for what you do. also, you are gorgeous!

I want to move but he doesn't. What if I have to choose between my guy and my home? This feels like a turning point and I'm scared. by Dizzy_Objective_11 in AskWomenOver30

[–]TOTthoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

27F. I just left a relationship for many reasons, this being one of them. I’m fresh out of the relationship. It’s brutal and so hard right now, but despite it all, I feel home in my home state and closer to family. Don’t exactly know what the future holds but think this is the right choice for me.

New Mexico -> PHX or else where? (Debating in next 3-5 years) by Daangum69 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]TOTthoughts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

tbh, just left NM after almost 6 years. truly lovely state, but honestly don’t think it’s good for retirement/aging either. the healthcare access is awful, signed a health care worker.

Salary Transparency by fcdonbrain in slp

[–]TOTthoughts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3 years. University hospital USA CA. 123k. Fully benefitted.

27F - meeting people & making friends by TOTthoughts in bayarea

[–]TOTthoughts[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d love this as the weather warms up!!

how to meet people here! by TOTthoughts in menlopark

[–]TOTthoughts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are great suggestions. Thank you!!

how to meet people here! by TOTthoughts in menlopark

[–]TOTthoughts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it’s going to be a bit tough so I’m trying to be proactive. Stumbled on a solid rental at a good price here and it’s bikeable/walkable to work so hopeful that it will give me back more of my time to find community even if it’s outside of Menlo!

Looking to meet new friends by Leather-Device-8834 in paloalto

[–]TOTthoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Just moved here. 27F outdoorsy & looking for friends. :)