Personal Narrative: How Moving Changed My Life

Since 2012, I have moved 3 times. The first move was definitely the hardest of all the moves. My entire life was turned upside down right before high school. I was happy to move, but it was a complete change. I had to relearn how to live, and I suddenly had to be the one to care for my younger siblings.

Moving is hard for everyone, because you're leaving your friends and maybe some family. There are some good opportunities to make new friends and meet new people. You could also start over and maybe remove all the weight off your back if it's like drama, or maybe wondering if someone is going to like you. There is also an upside of seeing new things you maybe

So far in my life I have moved eight times and been to twelve different schools. I’m not talking about just moving houses. I’m talking about eight times, packing all of my things and moving to a whole different state. In all this I have learned the most important quality that anyone needs to get through all of the hardships and changes in moving. That quality is courage.

Moving has been a part of my life, but really it's just work, I like to think of it as a test, that I passed. After moving those five times I understood that, in life it's most important to work hard, every kid hears that but I experienced it, and I'm thankful for it. Without that I would've still made it through those three years, three high schools, and five houses, but it was a matter of making the best of it; or making it

When humans reflect on their lives they often categorize things by their location at the time of the event, grouping their college experience separately from their hometown high school experiences. This association with place causes us to view an unwanted movement as an attack on our personal way of living. I first experienced such an affront when I was in the first grade, my family and I moved to a small town about three hours away from San Angelo. My father wanted to be closer to his aunt and uncle so he seemingly forced me and to tag along for the experience. I didn’t want to move away from my grandparents or my friends, the thought alone would cause me to cry. I had to leave behind all my friends, my family I

Moving was something that I thought I would never have to go through, but I did, and it made me see the bigger picture of things. Little things in my life have changed since I have moved, little things that I didn’t really have appreciation for, or didn’t even notice before, are some of the things I miss the most. The sayings, “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” and “You don’t know a person until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes,” I understand now that I have moved and experienced judgment and been on the other side of the glass. Moving taught me these things, which make it seem like I’m still upset about moving, and in some cases I am, but I cannot ever stay upset once I think to myself and wonder what I would have ever done without the people that I have met in Worland and the friends I have now. I can’t look back to when I lived in Casper and think of how my life would have gone on if I had stayed, and that doesn’t bother me because I actually think life is a better and a lot more fun here than it would have ever been in Casper. Moving has taught me some really important life lessons and has greatly impacted my life in a positive way, one that I will never

My father has been in the military for the past 30 years, this means that my family and I are used to moving. Usually the moving process goes very fast: my dad will receive a posting message and within the next four months we’ll be in a new home. It can be intense, as my house would be up for sale, my parents would leave to go buy a new house, and I’d have to break the news to my friends that I’d be gone within a few months, but I’ve always enjoyed moving despite the intensity and the stress it might bring. Due to the fact that the longest I’ve lived in one place was for four years, I began to expect a new posting after just a few years in a new place. While it goes fast and can be stressful, I appreciate the moving process because it’s interesting to see my life packed up and moved somewhere, whether it’s across the ocean or across Canada.

Moving from a house to another is pretty difficult for most people, for me, it was more of moving from a continent to another.Four years ago, I moved from  Iraq to the U.S.A. for a better life, a life that is full of opportunities.I had to make sacrifices in all kinds of ways.January 17th, I said my goodbyes and left behind my friends and most of my family members.The goodbyes were very sad and difficult, but moving to a place to start my life from the scratch was possibly the biggest intimidating change.

Moving to a new place can have a multitude of different effects. There are several factors that you may not consider when relocating. You are often unaware of how difficult the adapting and adjustments will be until you are settling into your new territory. The three main issues you may experience as a result of relocating are getting acclimated to a different culture or way of life, negotiating your new surroundings, and leaving family and friends behind.

When you are ready to move, you should make a list of everything that needs to be completed. You will have a record of all your tasks, and you will clear your mind. You will have your own unique situation, but most people will have a few things in common.

My first move was very rough moving away from everything I knew, to a whole new place I don't even know anything about.It took me a long time to know how to get around our city. Now I have to learn an entirely new place. It was everything I ever really knew, and then having to start over from the ground up . But, I guess it might be easier since I am a bit older so I might come to even better understanding of my surroundings. So we decided to move to Ohio, so we stayed in a camper in Logan,Ohio till we found a house to move into. It was different living in the camper we had no internet,no cable,and it was quite secluded.I guess you could say we were camping,but it wasn’t too bad.I got to read a lot of my books and take quiet walks it was very

On this rock there are a whole bunch of stars and hearts. They are all over the place, almost like sprinkles. There is a path that goes one house to another one that is far away from it. It makes my rock feel like home. It kind of smells like the way it smells at the end of summer. When everyone is starting to get ready for school to start, and it starts to cool down. It makes you remember to make time for the little things, because one day, you might look back and realize they were really the big things in your life. The stars represent all of the memories I have from Utah. All of the stars are spread out and have hearts in between them. Just like how most good moments in your life, are not all at the same time, they

I have a moved twice in my life, with the second and last being the toughest to handle. I

Although it's always exciting to move to a new place, the actual process of moving usually isn't as exciting. Most of the time moving makes you stressed out and frantic, and no one likes to be either of those things. Before your next move, sit down and take some time to review a few tips on how to make the big move a little more comfortable.

Maybe it is a new job, or the promise of seeing old friends. Moving is a perfect example of how pain and change can equal gain. Although difficult to accept, sometimes embracing the odd variation can be rewarding.