we can all reflect upon, that's all. Sure, it's sentimental, but so is any part of life that effects us this deeply. People can write about how college changes them, how a great love changes them, how a child changes them -- so, too, can we write about the change that comes with moving to a new country. And clearly this is a sentiment that many people share. I don't think there is any "epiphany" as you say, about living life abroad. It simply changes your perspective over time, and comes with its own ups and downs -- just like any other major life force. An experience doesn't have to be perfectly unique to be worthy of sharing. N. Hi Chelsea, congrats! I think this is a very well written and spot on article. Hope you get to enjoy both halves of your life ;) ttp://profile.yahoo.com/LF74EJCWIIU6THM\\... moni Wau. This is exactly my case! I also lived without my partner and just wanted to move and be with him. Now I am here and miss my friend, my old job, my family..... Exactly like you are writing! Mouse in the house Great article; I think to a lesser degree, it applies to moving between cities as well. I look at my move from Singapore to the US six years ago and find it full of as much self-discovery as my move from SF to LA two years ago. oli " You cannot be in two places at once" After one year