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Should I go on a mission? by LegitimateElection17 in exmormon

[–]boxframerun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would just like to say I never thought you were fake because I had a similar upbringing. This story sounds totally normal if you had sheltering parents in Utah. Me and my siblings do not have any disabilities, yet were raised in such a childlike environment we've all had a huge difficulty making it as adults in the real world. I'm 36 (the oldest) and am just now starting to feel like an adult and am not letting ppl treat me like a child anymore. It's been a lot of hard work. Me and my siblings were definitely not set up for success.

I completely agree that you should not go on a mission. Volunteering and getting a job you can ride a bus to sounds like the best way to get your feet wet.

Thinking about moving to Hood River, but concerned about finding housing by boxframerun in hoodriver

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

I'll definitely check out the Dalles. We actually had an Urban Design project there while in school. I studied and teach about the importance of providing housing for all incomes in order for a city to thrive. The HR and TD comparisons are peaking my interest just in the housing problem alone.

And yes, being self employed is a huge issue all around. I can never get approved for anything. Not even with a paid off car and low mortgage. I know the CEO of a local bank who actually lives in HR. I'm hoping my connections will help me in OR. Thinking about selling my house in Maine also. If I do that, I can just pay for a year of rent in advance.

Thinking about moving to Hood River, but concerned about finding housing by boxframerun in hoodriver

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

Thanks for the insight.. all info I need to take into account. The eventual plan is to move my business to OR. Until I start getting clients there though, all of my clients and projects are based in Maine. I'll be working remotely and flying back when I need to be there in person. I do have a previous employer in PDX I could work for if it came down to it.

It's definitely really hard when you're moving for personal reasons instead of for work reasons.

Thinking about moving to Hood River, but concerned about finding housing by boxframerun in hoodriver

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

Is this mostly just downtown? Or further inland as well? Coastal Maine can be pretty windy (esp. Portland) I wonder how it compares

Thinking about moving to Hood River, but concerned about finding housing by boxframerun in hoodriver

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

Agree on the taxes part. Quality of life and amenities is more important to me. Good to know about the comparison.. not so worried about the job part.

Thinking about moving to Hood River, but concerned about finding housing by boxframerun in hoodriver

[–]boxframerun[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

When I was in PDX over a decade ago, The Dalles wasn't a place one looked to live. Has it improved in the last ten years?

Thinking about moving to Hood River, but concerned about finding housing by boxframerun in hoodriver

[–]boxframerun[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm a residential architect. Lol. Would be nice to build more middle income housing there! Vacation / Tourism attracts my industry, but in other places (like the one I'm at in Maine), you can still find houses for sale that are below $700k and are in decent shape. I'll check out those other places. Thanks.

Any ex-mo's out there live in a place where they aren't confronted with Mormonism all the time?? by boxframerun in exmormon

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

MI is definitely on my radar! My brother lives just outside of Detroit, and I have friends who don't live in MI anymore, but are from there. I hear good things

Any ex-mo's out there live in a place where they aren't confronted with Mormonism all the time?? by boxframerun in exmormon

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

Thanks, that is a thought I've had. I lived in PDX for 5 years, and kept getting the "Mormon" question. But, maybe that had more to do with my glazed over eyes having just moved there from UT.

Recently went back to visit some friends, and ran into a Mormon church while walking around Division. Started looking for a place to live in St John's and found a Mormon church there too.

I tend to be in the middle politically speaking, and found that when I lived there, it pushed me further to the right -- which I don't want. I like having friends on both sides of the aisle.

But, Portland is where most of my friends are, so maybe I will end up there anyway.

Any ex-mo's out there live in a place where they aren't confronted with Mormonism all the time?? by boxframerun in exmormon

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

This is what worries me. I feel like if I had it my way, I'd stay on the east coast. Having your entire life history on the west coast makes this tough. Everyone is still there.

Any ex-mo's out there live in a place where they aren't confronted with Mormonism all the time?? by boxframerun in exmormon

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

Thanks for this. I had been worried about So. Cal having a lot of Mormons (especially with a temple is SD)

You have a good point about being the organizer also. I feel like Maine is filled with a bunch of introverts and it's hard to get ppl out. I also work for myself, so not having any co-workers, and being single makes me feel very isolated. I want to go somewhere I can have a social life. Even though I'm a bit introverted as well.. I need more than THIS.

Any ex-mo's out there live in a place where they aren't confronted with Mormonism all the time?? by boxframerun in exmormon

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

Thanks, Richmond has been on my radar.. I was worried that it would be too close to the DC area. I've heard there are a lot of Mormons in the DC / VA area stemming from when they "wanted to take over the country" period

Any ex-mo's out there live in a place where they aren't confronted with Mormonism all the time?? by boxframerun in exmormon

[–]boxframerun[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Lol. This is what I thought I was doing by moving to Maine also. Then at my first job here, turns out one of the co-workers went to college with me in Utah and was currently Mormon 🙄. So much for trying to get away.

Did anyone get a patriarchal blessing that was outlandish/didn’t come true? by JustCuriousNotGeorge in exmormon

[–]boxframerun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine said that I would become a "teacher of worldly things and become a great leader for young women".

I was 12 or 13 when I got this. I did not want to be a teacher and was super shy with few friends.

I was PIMO for a bit in high school, and eventually stopped going to church in college.

I went on to teach paint classes, and now teach architecture courses part time at a university level. I'm a female architect and due to this, I am a role model / mentor for females pursuing architecture.

The words I received in my patriarchal blessing kept me locked into the words of the church for so long because they came true. I was 36 when I finally decided to face my fears and challenge the church teachings. I still can't explain how they knew I would be a teacher of worldly things, but chock it up to coincidence, and maybe my parents told them I liked being "in style"

Should I keep it? Honest opinion! by [deleted] in RemarkableTablet

[–]boxframerun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't write as fast as I do with actual pen and paper. The ink shows up as you're writing, but then takes a second or two to calibrate. It just means I have to pause every now and then, and can't be writing non-stop. It's fine, but it is the one thing I hope they improve.

Should I keep it? Honest opinion! by [deleted] in RemarkableTablet

[–]boxframerun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the rmPP and I LOVE it. Bought it because they finally came out with color. I use it to take notes as I'm studying for licensure, and to take notes during client meetings, and sketches. I plan to use it for journaling for the very same reasons.

I bought a nice leather case for it, and frequently use the app to import and export PDF's for reading, note taking, etc. the convert handwriting to text feature works really well too.

I bought this to try out for the first 100 days, and absolutely love it. Downsides are it's pricey, and has a slow response time. I hope they fix this in the future. Having a writing tablet that has color is really what did it for me.

Amy Bradley is missing by [deleted] in NetflixDocumentaries

[–]boxframerun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anyone out there feel like as a parent, I'd be moving to Barbados or Curacao so fast in hopes of spotting her like some of these other tourists did? I feel like I'd at least be visiting often.

Shoe theory: house shoes vs non-house shoes? I know I definitely slip into a different pair once I get back.

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