Streets of the Hometown
Added 2022-11-29 15:30:56 +0000 UTCI've drawn this small personal picture to try "static" animation. Hopefully the animation itself will be completed in December ^^ Also, I'll read and reply the comments to the previous post ASAP!
This is Kordi going somewhere by an old trolleybus, drowning in her thoughts while browsing streets of her hometown. I've drawn it because I really miss my home, my streets, my friends and relatives - I haven't seen all of them for almost a year and I don't know when I'll be able to get back. Sadly politics are stronger than people like me now and I've chosen to leave the place I loved because I think that I can bring more use for those I love (and maybe for the society?) that way. (When I was younger I also sometimes ran away from the riot police and I thought I was doing something to improve the life! :p But seems like it didn't work, so I guess it's better to focus on helping each other now!)
And have you ever left your home for a long time/forever? Was it easy?
Comments
I'm from Poland and moved to Britain, namely east of England. It's strange because it is a welcoming country in general but the society here is quite odd when you get a closer look. Poland has changed but it's such a mixed bag, some stuff changed for the better and a lot has gotten worse. I suppose because I said A I have to say B and commit, move to a different place but not back home I don't think... just where is the question. I guess without a strong reason for a particular place it's hard to choose somewhere just going over advantages and disadvantages.
SprzedamOplaTanio
2022-12-04 22:43:58 +0000 UTCIt did but the important stuff was all the same
Fenris wolf
2022-12-01 12:31:21 +0000 UTCI’m glad to hear that you enjoy living in the new place and you feel it as your home! It’s important ^^ (And I’m actually also feeling so happy to have a Parton of your age!)
Iskra
2022-11-30 17:21:38 +0000 UTCI am a 12 hour drive away from my old home. I reside in State of Arizona. It's a beautiful state, but I do miss the beaches and red woods in Northern California.I do plan on moving to Southern parts of California sometime in the future.
Pandorasbox92
2022-11-30 17:21:13 +0000 UTCI’m really curious where are you from and where you moved to but don’t share it if you’re not comfortable with it! This situation sounds very sad. But if you didn’t get used to the new place in 10 years and if your home country has a normal life level now, it might be a good idea to get back and learn to live there again. Or try a different, new place…
Iskra
2022-11-30 17:15:57 +0000 UTCThat’s such a strong story, a whole ten years! I imagine how amazing it was to reunite with your home after so long! Also thank you for putting detail in this comment - they helped me to feel the story deeper. Your place must have changed a lot by this time though?
Iskra
2022-11-30 17:10:29 +0000 UTCHow far from your old home do you live now? And it’s great that this hard decision helped you to grow as a person so much and build your life! It means it really worth doing it!
Iskra
2022-11-30 17:04:32 +0000 UTC30 years ago I graduated from college and moved halfway across my country to start a new job. I missed some things, like the beauty of autumn during my first year or two away from home but over time I found myself thinking of my new city as home. I love my family in the old city and visit them at least once a year but where I am now is my home. I will probably die here, and I'm good with that.
Darwinskeeper
2022-11-30 02:56:37 +0000 UTCI moved abroad with my mother in my teens, looking mostly for a better life, I suppose? To get education recognized in more places than my home country. It's been almost ten years since, yet I still can't fit in here... I don't like it here and I miss home. Unfortunately, home doesn't feel like home anymore because it's been so long, I'm now a visitor in my country. Life went on without me. Things are very different from what they used to be. Now I'm stuck in this weird spot where I want to move out but can't go back "home" and I have no idea what to do, so I just keep existing as is, hoping tomorrow will bring a solution. Wow that sounds depressing xd It obviously ain't all bad and I'm working hard to improve but still.
SprzedamOplaTanio
2022-11-29 22:36:44 +0000 UTCAt 18 I rode off on an old red harley. The one I asked you to draw. I joined the army and didn't see my home town again for 10 years. I missed my small town every day I missed the forest, the dirt roads, the quiet. Had some good times like playing cards with some Russian soldiers in the bunker. They are fun. If u want cheered up get the German soldiers to tell stories. They stand up and act them out and boy can they drink. These Israeli girls sure can fight they where fun to train with. Korea will teach you amazing things with lighting their cities glow in the dark.... but I always just wanted to go home I missed my family every day. The card games would end then everyone started talking about how beautiful home was. I missed my family. Finally one day I went home, on a stretcher. My daughters by my side. Years of rehab learning to walk and be a dad. They finally met their grandparents and family. That old bike was delivered in boxes. Ten years and a lap around the world was to much for it. Hands shake to much to draw but im still able to teach my little girl to draw. Taught the other to fix bikes. It's still a huge relief to be home. But I made alot of friends along my way and lots of memories. Some bad some good. It all worked out.
Fenris wolf
2022-11-29 22:22:23 +0000 UTCI was 7 or 8, so I wasn't having the kinds of adventures you did! But you're right. Some of my happiest years were there. My neighbor taught me to coax squirrels to me so they would eat nuts out of my hand. Or there was an arcade we would sneak to visit even though I got spanked both times I got caught. Later I see the neighbor's house boarded up and the arcade gone completely. It's like a part of me was taken away.
chew
2022-11-29 20:01:00 +0000 UTCI grew up in the Bay area in California (San Francisco). Sadly I made the hard decision to move out of my home town to a different State 4 years ago. What lead to my decision was me wanting to make something out of myself. I was depressed and was going through hard times. I was laid off from my job, cost of living was too high, and I was going through a break up with my now ex girlfriend. I felt like a loser and had nothing to offer. So one day I just said "Fuck it, I'm just going to move out"! And start a new a life. Moving out of my parents home was one of the hardest things Ive ever done in my life. I was severely homesick and I missed my friends and family. However I am glad I made that decision. I established my self independence. I learned so much living on my own and became a more responsible adult. I got my own place to live, got a new job, got promoted to manager, and even made new friends. I'm a more confident and happier individual. I do miss my friends and family still, but luckily they are only a phone call away and I visit them from time to time. Sadly I know for sure I won't be able to move back home because its getting ridiculously expensive over there. I do hope that things get better in Europe, so that you too can someday be reunited with your friends and family. Stay strong! Also, beautiful illustration and appreciate your interactions with your patreons.
Pandorasbox92
2022-11-29 19:58:53 +0000 UTCHow old were you when you left the city? I can understand those feelings, the area you live in for a long time is somehow a part of you. So seeing those houses ruined must feel like something (even if it’s small) was ruined in you. And I also really hope that the situation will improve for everyone soon!
Iskra
2022-11-29 18:44:58 +0000 UTCMy family left Detroit when I was very young. Google recently updated the street views and it was heartbreaking. Some of my friends’ houses were boarded up. One was missing an entire wall, and I can still remember what buildings stood on some now-empty lots. It’s a kick in the gut once you realize you can never go back. I hope the political situation improves before Eastern Europe is this far gone. But it was similar for my mom’s side of the family when Germany and the Soviets converged on Latvia. So much culture was lost, and friends were dispersed throughout Europe and America.
chew
2022-11-29 16:25:19 +0000 UTC
