by Ev
(Indiana)
About seven years ago, I decided to relocate. Retirement was right around the corner for me, and at the time, I was living in central Ohio, in a rental apartment.
The ad went on to say how pleasant and friendly the people were, and encouraged readers to call the complex for more information. Well, I called them, that very night and asked what the availability was. They said that they had an apartment coming open in about six weeks. It was in my price range -- in fact, less than I was paying currently, and they accepted small pets, so I had no worries about what to do with my dog.
I worked for a national retailer and I knew I'd have no trouble getting a transfer because one of their stores was in that town. I couldn't believe my luck!
Six weeks later, I was in Evansville, settling into my new apartment. I had no furniture of my own when I left Ohio. I only had "stuff" (which I'd jammed into my van) so the apartment was pretty bare for awhile. It took me a couple of years to fill up all the spaces. But that didn't really bother me.
At least I was free of stress and I didn't have to look at things that made me sad. It was beautiful there -- tree-lined streets, nice people, peace and quiet and close to shopping and work.
I spent four years in that apartment until I finally bought a house of my own, and I never regretted leaving Ohio. Not being in the same environment where the memories were too painful, really helped.
Everything was brand new and nothing I looked at, reminded me of anything. It was a fresh start and I thanked God for leading me to that place, before I'd gone crazy.
My luck stayed pretty positive after that. Two years later, my family moved to Evansville, too. And now, we all live in the same house together, in a little neighborhood on the east side of town.
I don't know what it is about this town, but there are places you can find, that look like picture postcards. The neighborhood I live in is one such place. Everything is neat and clean and the streets are all lined with trees and flowers.
The people here are kind of mixed in their attitudes. Just like in most mid-western states, there are pleasant people and grouchy people. But I make friends very easily, so that really wasn't a problem for me. I talk to people who are friendly, and just try to help the ones who have problems, if I can.
All in all, it's been pleasant and I've never regretted the move. Evansville really is a nice place to live, no matter how old you are. It's clean, it's peaceful and it's beautiful.
It's the kind of town I've always wanted to live in.
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