*hugs* You are definately not a drama queen, Killim. Moving is hard. It's scary to have to leave everyone you know, all the places where you've made memories, and drop down somewhere new. It's sad to move away from your friends, your house, and all those things familliar to you. I hate moving, personally. But keep an open mind. Eventually you might start to like the place where you move- I did. I still feel a bit nostalgic for our old house, but time marches on and I can appreciate things about the new house- how I could ride my bike and walk by myself for the first time when we moved here. The fact that it's much more natural and woodsy, and we can have chickens. 

Make sure you stay in touch with your friends! Being able to write and email people helps a ton when you are going to a new school. One thing I did that helped me was write a letter to the people who bought the house, telling them about my favorite places, the beautiful magnolia tree I could climb, how I used to imagine that the big crack in my wall could open into a different world, like Narnia. It made me feel better, knowing that someone else would understand my special places and take care of them. I hope so, anyway.

Good luck with your move, Killim! Stay strong. *hugs* 

Aww, Killim, been there done that! You are not being a drama queen, this is entirely reasonable. My family at one point was moving like 5 times in a year. If not more. Now we are settled, but in the past, I never really had a chance to make friends (and in some cases, I just chose not to). 

If this is a place you love and adore, I recommend doing a few things. Take some pictures, create a small little booklet or album of your memories. With your friends, take some more pictures. Get their signatures (weird, but I did this with my friends too). And have them tell you your favorite friendship stories then write them down. Add all this to the album/booklet or a box. Maybe get something that reminds you of dance school - pictures, awards, your favorite memories, videos, or a mix of all these - and add that to your collection. It might make you sad at times looking back on this all, but it is something I wish I had done long before when I moved a ton. Then when I went to being homeschooled, I still wanted to remember my friends. So I got the two yearbooks from my years there (although I was there 3 years technically), plus a few goofy photographs and I smile every night remembering them. We live in the same town, but it isn't every day I get to see my friends. Seldom, actually, when you consider their school and our work. 

So maybe do that? And also remember, everything happens for a reason. Life will move on as life moves on, and the most important thing you can do is look into the future, but don't forget the past. You clearly have some lovely friends and beautiful memories. Don't forget these! But also do not forget there is still a whole new life for you to explore. So have fun with moving, relax a bit, and smile! We're here for you, as always. 

Aw, thank you! *hugs back* I will definently take your advice. Thanks so much for helping, it means a lot.

It's nice to know that wherever I move to, the Chatterbox will always be here. ^^ 

Oops, sorry. I spelled your name wrong. XD

Hi Killim. I'm sorry about your predicament. I went through something similar a few years ago. I moved a long way away from my old home. I'd never moved before then. I had all of my friends and even some extended family there, but then one of my folks got an amazing job offer. And my entire family (not the extended; just close) got uprooted to a place a five or six days' drive away. I completely changed schools, states, and houses. The worst thing was, the place I was moving to shared a name with my best friend back at my old home. So not only did I move, but my best friend's name was everywhere. Street signs, diners, even on bumber stickers and t-shirts.

And then I had to go to school.

At first, I hated it. They had a completely different way of learning then my old school. But I was one of the best in my class at music, art and literature. I made friends. There were two other kids who'd moved. One was from simply another place a five or six day's drive away like me. But the other one had to move from China to the country where I live. That kid had to learn english and customs and it was really hard for them. But we all stuck together like glue and became very good friends. And from then on, the year wasn't as hard. There were so many nice kids at school, and I learned how to pass notes and play their games.

And now here we are. A few years have passed and I'm happy. Every day I go to school and I generally have a lot of fun. My new school has theatre, art, and musical options, which my old school didn't offer. This school also offers foreign languages, so I have learned how to speak french, and will take on latin as well as french next year. I'm top of my class in Literture and Social Studies. I've also made more friends than just the two stated above. And every summer, my folks and I vacation to our old home to spend time with friends.

Don't worry about moving. I know it's really sad at first (I cried myself to sleep the night I found out) but it generally ends with a happy ending. It did for me, at least.  

You aren't being a drama queen. Moving is hard. I've done it four times already, soon to be five. It's not an enjoyable proccess. But I'm sure you'll come to enjoy wherever you live next, and you can always visit your old friends, and the place you used to live. When I was 12, we moved suddenly. It was such a shock, and pretty hard for me, even though we were moving to a place I loved, and where my grandparents lived. I had to say goodbye to all my close friends, and my house (and we had a giant yard with lots of woods and hideouts we had built and a treehouse, so it was pretty sad.) And all the old places we used to go when we lived there, I had to leave too. I had to endure people--strangers--walking through our house, thinking about renting it after we left. It really got to me when one lady wanted to make my room a boy's room, and asked my dad if he thought our landlord would let her paint the HUNDRED YEAR ANTIQUE WALLS white. And then there's packing. All of us who've ever moved know the proccess of trying to fit an entire house into a bunch of boxes all too well. 

But, pretty soon, we moved, and here I am in Kentucky. Been here a year, and I love it. I don't have any friends who live in the state, but I have plenty of animal friends, and of course, my old friends. i would never want to go back. Right now we're renting a house, and (hopefully soon!) we're going to start building one near us. So we'll move again. But only across the street this time. XD Sure, I still miss all my friends to death, but we'll always see each other on visits, and seeing each other less inky makes it more special when we do visit. We still go back to where we used to live, and we can visit all our favorite places. I'm the happiest I've ever been in KY. I think moving was really good for all of us. Even our 13 year-old Lab got a boost, and runs around like a puppy. XD

Anyway, the point of my rant is nit to say that all moves turn out great and you'll be fine. The point is, moving is hard, and something we all usually have to go through once or twice. I'm not saying it'll be easy, but we'll always be here for you. <3

You are not a drama queen, Killim! Moving is hard, and it will probably happen to most people at some point in thier life. Just remember, you will be able to keep in touch with your old friends. And I am sure you will make new friends so quickly judging by your sweet and friendly personality. I promise you will have a great time. It may not seem like it now but you have to be brave and remember that you can always meet up with your friends. It will be different, but try to be positive and friendly. Good things happen to those who are awesome, like you!

I'm the advice-giver, Killim. You are definitely not a drama queen, from reading your posts - more like an awesome person. Are you going to another school? I'm sure you'll find a dance school there. You'll still graduate even when you move. I hope you find good friends. Stay posted with us on CB, and when you're feeling down, we'll give encouragement.

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Oh Killim...And when you have lived one place for your whole life...

Stay strong! *hugs* you aren't a drama queen at all! I can't help you with missing the place where you live now, but I can suggest to think about coming into a new house. Think of all the new places to be and things to see! Things that you haven't ever seen. And you can re-decorate. That could be a lot of fun! It takes years to find out all the things about a house! Maybe there are secret closets! Maybe the previous owner has treasure buried in the basement! Haha! think of all the fun you will have! And you will make more friends. Not new friends, no friends can take the place of the ones dear to your heart. But new friends, surly! And you can still keep in touch with your old friends! Think of the wonders of technology! 

What ever happens, know that I and all the CB are here for you. We love you! 

My tip is just to try and think of it as an awesome adventure.