Relocation

With some of my ex-team members relocating to other parts of the world, the topic of relocation has once again resurfaced. In my mind, I keep on telling myself that their move is only temporary... give it 1-2 years, and they will be back. They can say that they gained the international experience and move back to the States. However, I am sad to learn that some of them actually consider this move rather permanent. They will start their new lives there -- work, settle in, perhaps even buying a house there, etc. I wonder if I would ever move out of the Bay Area and start a new life somewhere else. Will I ever be faced with that kind of decision? I applaud those people who can just pack up and go, not knowing when they will ever come back. Actually, it's amazing that in America, our people can move to anywhere without the fear of government control. In most other countries, where you born and grow up is the same place you will live and die. But here, we have that option. I wonder if I should make myself move to another place just to try it out... who knows, maybe I will like that place so much and never want to come back...

My mind and heart have been really restless this week with all the news and changes going on. I hope this weekend I will manage to forget everything and enjoy the much needed days off.