My first major move was from Ukraine to Denmark at the age of 14. After that, I moved within Denmark no fewer than 15 times. First with my family here, then on my own with friends, and then with my girlfriend-now-wife and our kids.
The first jump from Ukraine to Denmark is definitely the most memorable / seemingly impactful because it was such a major change of scenery and my entire social circle, different culture, language, etc. Some of the inside-Denmark moves are more hazy and I actually had to actively dig them up from my memory.
Still, clearly leaving Ukraine and moving to Denmark is a notable move. I guess the move I referenced was notable in some ways for me too, since I had formed strong connections to the home and neighborhood for probably the first time I can remember.
I truly wish that I could say yes I did move around alot when I was younger. I can't though...I only moved from Wa. to Ga. My father loved showing me pictures of when he moved around alot though and telling me stories. He was an Army brat, so moved ALOT! That eventually got old though and only reminded me of how much of my life has been wasted in the same boring place, doing the same thing everyday. I can't say growing up it seemed that way though because I was basically living from day to day. I was very ill and had at most 100 seizures a day. Only after life saving surgery was I partially ok. That only lasted a year and the seizures started again! They are mainly under control today though. I only had one last year but I see the world much differently now. I can't help but wonder why because my heart aches to know how much I have lost. Pain from seizures is one thing but having NOT seen the world and NOT been able to experience the wonderful things it offers is another. This world wasn't made for us to look at pictures of it or simply to listen to stories of others who were able to live. It was made for us to see it, experience it and live it for ourselves. I never got to do that...even if moving were hard. TRUST ME! Living in the same place, doing the same thing and knowing that you may be in a wheelchair yet again before you can actually see the world is harder. I'm glad that some get to see it though. As for food, that's yet ANOTHER thing traveling would offer. The chance to try different foods! This world is beautiful so I hope that those who can go to see it.
One really good thing about food: it has started coming to us, so we don't always have to travel in order to have new culinary experiences. I know it's still way cooler to go to a place and try the food there, but also: there is an abundancy of riches in the international cuisine available to me, and I've discovered some amazing places through taste and food.
That IS really cool, I have to admit that! It’s just also a reminder of what could have been. It’s also only available to those who can afford it. The rest have to simply imagine. Which is a tad sad for me but you are absolutely right it is also cool to a point. At least some people can have that experience! Kinda like Titanic years ago. At least some people were saved. Personally, I think everyone should have equal opportunities but that’s me. I do realize money makes the world go round. Either way, we didn’t always have that option. Plus, I never know what the future may hold.
Indeed. I wish everyone could enjoy good food from around the world, but even at much lower income levels, there are simply more opportunities now than there were, say, 30 years ago. Same goes (doubly) for vegetarian options!
Agreed! Plus in all honesty many who are rather well known today, started with almost nothing. There is always hope. It’s simply harder to see at times, especially if you likely don’t have as long of a life span as the normal person. The ability to see the world, etc. is then taken away from you while it’s given to the rich.
We moved 3 the past 3yrs but they were also tied to big life events like retiring and living on the top of a mountain (which was all new) so what rings true to me is doing *new* things. For example, I have no interest in going back to anywhere I've been before.
Also ... did you use 86 to flag a dish you ran out of? '86 the special!'
Working in resturaunts taught me a ton. It was invaluable for my work today.
I kind of think we should have some form of civil service that involves a year of restaurant work for everyone.
My first major move was from Ukraine to Denmark at the age of 14. After that, I moved within Denmark no fewer than 15 times. First with my family here, then on my own with friends, and then with my girlfriend-now-wife and our kids.
The first jump from Ukraine to Denmark is definitely the most memorable / seemingly impactful because it was such a major change of scenery and my entire social circle, different culture, language, etc. Some of the inside-Denmark moves are more hazy and I actually had to actively dig them up from my memory.
It's funny how many moves (or even places you've lived) can sort of slip through the cracks. Like, I spent a year there?!?
Yeah, it all gets condensed into a tangled ball of yarn of sorts, and you gotta pull the individual threads to bring them into focus.
Still, clearly leaving Ukraine and moving to Denmark is a notable move. I guess the move I referenced was notable in some ways for me too, since I had formed strong connections to the home and neighborhood for probably the first time I can remember.
I truly wish that I could say yes I did move around alot when I was younger. I can't though...I only moved from Wa. to Ga. My father loved showing me pictures of when he moved around alot though and telling me stories. He was an Army brat, so moved ALOT! That eventually got old though and only reminded me of how much of my life has been wasted in the same boring place, doing the same thing everyday. I can't say growing up it seemed that way though because I was basically living from day to day. I was very ill and had at most 100 seizures a day. Only after life saving surgery was I partially ok. That only lasted a year and the seizures started again! They are mainly under control today though. I only had one last year but I see the world much differently now. I can't help but wonder why because my heart aches to know how much I have lost. Pain from seizures is one thing but having NOT seen the world and NOT been able to experience the wonderful things it offers is another. This world wasn't made for us to look at pictures of it or simply to listen to stories of others who were able to live. It was made for us to see it, experience it and live it for ourselves. I never got to do that...even if moving were hard. TRUST ME! Living in the same place, doing the same thing and knowing that you may be in a wheelchair yet again before you can actually see the world is harder. I'm glad that some get to see it though. As for food, that's yet ANOTHER thing traveling would offer. The chance to try different foods! This world is beautiful so I hope that those who can go to see it.
One really good thing about food: it has started coming to us, so we don't always have to travel in order to have new culinary experiences. I know it's still way cooler to go to a place and try the food there, but also: there is an abundancy of riches in the international cuisine available to me, and I've discovered some amazing places through taste and food.
That IS really cool, I have to admit that! It’s just also a reminder of what could have been. It’s also only available to those who can afford it. The rest have to simply imagine. Which is a tad sad for me but you are absolutely right it is also cool to a point. At least some people can have that experience! Kinda like Titanic years ago. At least some people were saved. Personally, I think everyone should have equal opportunities but that’s me. I do realize money makes the world go round. Either way, we didn’t always have that option. Plus, I never know what the future may hold.
Indeed. I wish everyone could enjoy good food from around the world, but even at much lower income levels, there are simply more opportunities now than there were, say, 30 years ago. Same goes (doubly) for vegetarian options!
Agreed! Plus in all honesty many who are rather well known today, started with almost nothing. There is always hope. It’s simply harder to see at times, especially if you likely don’t have as long of a life span as the normal person. The ability to see the world, etc. is then taken away from you while it’s given to the rich.
We moved 3 the past 3yrs but they were also tied to big life events like retiring and living on the top of a mountain (which was all new) so what rings true to me is doing *new* things. For example, I have no interest in going back to anywhere I've been before.
Also ... did you use 86 to flag a dish you ran out of? '86 the special!'
Sure did! Here's something I wrote about numbers becoming words (opens with 86):
https://goatfury.substack.com/p/numbers-becoming-words
also, maybe you've already seen this restaurant-lingo centered one:
https://goatfury.substack.com/p/in-the-weeds