Update for Everyone VIII: He who laughs have the last laugh

[JA]

A lot has transpired in my life over the past ~10 weeks. My fiancee and I have relocated from Kansas City to Washington Island, Wisconsin after accepting a mutually beneficial arrangement with her mom. Her mom and her have had a fairly rocky relationship most of her life, so this was also meant to give them another chance to work things out; so far, it's not going so well between them. Her style of parenting and the little cultural differences that have emerged have certainly resulted in quite a lot of frustration between her and me as well, so that's been "fun." We plan on moving away in late winter, but she's adamant that we remain on the island. Needless to say, I'm not interested in staying - and not only because of the difficulties between her and us.

That leads me to my commentary on adjusting to truly rural living. This is a remote island, accessible solely by ferry, majority Trump voters, with a permanent population of only 705 people. The only music on the radio is Christian and Country, there's only one store (with limited winter hours), both churches are Evangelical Protestant, and right now hunting season using guns has begun and most men participate, and despite having one of the nation's highest Covid rates, the bars are packed with islanders and off-islanders coming for hunting season. I can only imagine how bad Covid is about to strike here. The culture clash of a left-wing city person from Florida who's never spent time in a truly rural area and never been around hunters living in a place like this has been very difficult on me. I've given this way of life a chance, but even my partner who's from here has found themselves yearning to "get back to civilization," as we say. The nature is absolutely and unquestionably beautiful; getting to see deer, turkeys, pheasants, a variety of squirrels, foxes, and so on on a daily basis, not to mention hearing the waves on Lake Michigan from our porch, has been very refreshing and pleasant. But, the culture of this place and its isolation? Not so much.

Since what little work that's available here in winter is all informal and based on who you know and what you can help them with around their property, I've had a lot more free time and was offered an excellent opportunity to return to my online university. Being older and having more experience, I felt ready to return and work towards improving my future opportunities by starting a Masters of Accountancy program with a specialization in Auditing. So far, so good in regards to that. I'm remaining as optimistic as I can be and counting down the days until we can get off this island and "get back to civilization." Rural life is just not for this person!

[JA]

I moved from Washington Island, WI to Waitsfield, VT today!

[JA]

I moved from Washington Island, WI to Waitsfield, VT today!

how many states have you lived in now?

4!

‘94-‘03: Jacksonville, FL
‘03-‘18: St. Augustine, FL
‘18-‘20: Kansas City, MO
‘20-‘21: Washington Island, WI
‘21-??: Waitsfield, VT

[JA]

I’ve officially finished my classroom training for my new job and will begin floor training Monday night at an in-patient psychiatric care hospital as a Mental Health Specialist.

[JA]

I just realized I’ve been away from Atlas for 13 months. Can’t believe it’s been that long. I hope everyone has been well!

[JA]

Anyone users keep believing in JA and Right track wrong track numbers are incorrect because they don't matter in 2012 Exit polls show Americans believe by a 54/40 percent Economy favors the wealthy

IA FRANKEN is only 3 pts down we are completetive in IA, OH, NC, FL and UT, so much for that scandal with FRANKEN

We will solidify WI, PA

Glad to see you’re as coherent as always, old friend!

I just realized I’ve been away from Atlas for 13 months. Can’t believe it’s been that long. I hope everyone has been well!

How you been, comrade?

I’ve been pretty well! I think I needed a break from here for a while, but am glad to see some familiar folks still here. Overall my life has become much better this past year, so I’m grateful for that. How’ve you been?

[JA]

I am now in North Macedonia! Tetovo/Tetovë is almost certainly the first Muslim-majority place I've ever been to.

What’s it like there? How does the “vibe” feel in comparison to the nearby Christian majority communities?

[JA]

I am now in North Macedonia! Tetovo/Tetovë is almost certainly the first Muslim-majority place I've ever been to.

What’s it like there? How does the “vibe” feel in comparison to the nearby Christian majority communities?

JACOBIN!!!!!!

Good to see you man!!

Surprised to see you’re back too! It’s been quite a while. Hope all is well with you and your family.