One thought that leads to...

So this thing about moving away... Let me tell you something. There are things to be said for moving away, but one must realize the challenges inherent in such a move. The obvious examples of this are Kay and myself.

Both of us have had the experience. We've both moved so far away that we literally didn't know a single person before we got here. Such a move can be painful and difficult. It's possible that Kay still hasn't adjusted. I know I'm only partly there.

The thing is that moving provides one major opportunity. Whether you are willing to take it is the question. See, moving allows a person to explore themselves. You'll meet new people, and you'll have the chance to demonstrate facets of your personality that your friends don't know about.

Actually, you have that chance here, too. But allow me to continue.

Ultimately, and I think Kay will agree, you will find that you aren't very different from the personality you left back with your friends. You'll behave the same. You'll find similar friends. The only difference is you may find is a friend or two who seems to mesh with you better than anyone else ever has. Such a friend might push you to do things you might not have done, but always wanted to. This friend might give you some confidence in your ability to hang with people who just seemed too far above you. (note the strange direction this blog has suddenly taken)

In fact, I think I approve of moving. Learning to adapt is an amazing skill to pick up. Discovering the sometimes painful skill of learning how to meet people can be astonishing. Finding that the idea of social classes truly is a false division can open an entire world.