I also moved to Washington and found so many things to love there but ultimately, it wasn't for me. It was beautiful but too constant, too expensive, and I found the people less friendly then my home state of Illinois. My husband and I moved back to IL, but we never regretted moving out there because it was such a great learning experience and adventure. We might not put down permanent roots here in IL either but I love the adventure and it's a great plan to explore lots of different places to see where your spirit meshes best. Best of luck!
Sorry you encounter wrong people. I born and raised never left Washington state( moving out of state) visit other places around the world . I sorry the people here we're rude unfriendly. 😭. We have many people here who are not from here. 💜🤟
I feel the same way. And now so many people have and are moving here. It’s just too crowded, even up here in Stanwood (Lake Goodwin) where I live. It used to be so quiet, so beautiful and it felt very rural. Not anymore. It’s sad because I love the trees, the greenery, the rain and the smell of fresh soil, but I too hate the politics. I’ve been here 29 years now and it saddens me to no end that we’ve lost so much of what this place was. I hope you find peace and joy wherever you end up🌸
Just before I watched this video today I had the insight that Vermont would be a beautiful place for you to explore if you have the time. It's one of my favorite places. It has its own special magic and it seems like you might appreciate the vibe.
@@susanc.houghtondogandfolka3163 I agree. If you own a house the property taxes are through the roof. Also the winters are long and brutal. Otherwise I love that there is less traffic and beautiful scenic country.
I made a big move going from bustling urban to edge-of-the-world rural and it was surprisingly wonderful. But now, 12 years later, things have changed: my health, my friends have moved, venues closed, etc. So I am looking. I realize a person can find magical places but it may be only for a while since both the place and person change. And that's okay...part of the adventure.
I've been on a similar journey. I grew up in the mountains of North Carolina. But shortly after college I decided to up and move to Oregon because I loved the Pacific Northwest. It is it's own kind of beautiful - the big trees, rocky coastline, everything about it felt so perfect for me. But it was like, timing wasn't right? Or perhaps I became homesick for the Appalachian mountains. Regardless, I came home after just 6 months there and stayed in my North Carolina mountain town for some time until recently moving to a city (for work). Now also taking a look up north on the east coast (hey, Maine, what's up?) I love following this journey of yours and thank you for always having such a calming presence! 🦋
I go back to where I was born and bred to visit but its no longer my home. It was changing when I left and its so different now I could never return. My home now is rural near the sea and cheaper to live, so I got lucky! Lovely vid very peaceful, thankyou.
I've lived in western Washington my whole life - I definitely agree with you about the cost of living being a down side to the area. But I disagree with you about there being no fall. It could be because this is the only place I've really experienced the season, but personally, it's my favorite of the year. We still have the evergreen trees, but the deciduous ones all have such wonderful colors in the fall. There is reprieve from the summer heat, a new season of drizzly rain after a few months of drought, the grasses and other small plants come back to life with that new rain, and the air just smells different - fresh yet earthy.
Maybe it was the area she lived in? Not all areas grow or develop the same. In more earthy areas, the fall season really thrives and you can even find toadstools and various types of herbs that wouldn’t grow as easily or at all as in other areas.
going up north sounds like a plan- still around all of your familiar plants just with a higher chance of snow in the winter 🥰 i live in PA and missed your east coast content ❤
Thank you for another peaceful relaxing video. ❤❤❤
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If you've never been there, you might want to spend a few weeks in Michigan's Upper Peninsula & Lake Superior. I'm moving back there after living all over for the last 11 years. It's rural, winters are brutal & last much longer than elsewhere, but it's also magickal. Go there in Summer for a few years and you won't want to leave. You seem pretty self-sufficient and resourceful... that's what it takes to live in the U.P. Lots of people only stay for the Summer and live elsewhere in Winter... nice if you can do that, but the locals respect people who are resilient and can stay through Spring & eventually become a local. Pasties (a meat & potato hand pie) are a local cuisine... there are recipes online if you want to try that first. 🙂
I live in Michigan and we have all 4 seasons..it's beautiful here in the fall.winter can get cold.upper part of lower Michigan has abit more woodlands and more peaceful..take care of u self.blessed be
As a Washington Native who has lived outside my state, I have not found a place I enjoy better, perhaps it's the familiar part of it. I guess maybe I am also used to the cost of living here and after living in Hawaii it doesn't seem as bad lol. Speaking of Hawaii, living there I learned I did not like perpetual summer like I thought I would. For you it may seem like there is no fall, for me, I definetly feel that change, but it is maybe more subtle than what you are used to. The leaves are just starting to turn and soon will be a glow of red, orange and green. I was super happy to find that the plantain grows in abundance in my yard, I also have chamomile as well, it's been fun to discover them after all this time. My figs will be ripe soon and I am looking forward to making some fig jam this year.
Have you ever considered to jump into the tiny house movement? You could live in a lovely custom made cottage on wheels and put it anywhere you like or could afford. I've seen many people around the world especially in Usa, is living in tiny houses because of the high costs of living, they end up being free, of mortgage, some of them even live off the grid, saving lots of money. I totally see you living in a green witch tiny house!! Love and light💜
I was going to suggest the same idea! There are plenty of good channel here on TH-cam and I'm addicted to those video right in these days. There are tiny houses SO beautiful and especially the movable ones are lovely! Moreover, since we're talking about affordable livestyles, why not dig into off-grid, earthships, and frugal/zero waste movements? I'm dipping my nose into those now, because I'm Italian and with the consequences of big economical problems in my family (due to my dad) and I love the idea of find a home for "cheap" to renovate in the future and have lifestyle as sustainable as I can. Obviously many things here are not or just partially doable but..why not take a piace here and there and put them together?
It depends, if you break down or the weather is completely awful, the price to get it fixed is very expensive and it’s mainly good for on the go, but not for long term, unless you’re willing to pay the price.
I have been here, in WA, since 96. I started in Renton and have made our way South and West. We are now in a great place. Travel South to continue to love WA.
I would certainly love to sit on that bank and paint the view. Absolutely lovely! Virginia had quite a few spots similar in appeal as does my current residence here in Arkansas. However, the scene shown was so inviting and peaceful, it begs for capture in various media. Love your videos. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
Annie I am searching for my soul home, I am retired and can go anywhere . I have been looking everywhere and its a true struggle. So many of the awakened ones are in search for that place.
Me too Traci. Was to spend last year experiencing several places but got held at home. Just starting to head out for the search now. Many geographies have changed so much as the earth shifts and populations shift and people have shifted socially in so many ways. The certainties and innocence of my youth about place are a lost dream. And the places spiritually awakening people went for a very long time have morphed too. Blessings on your travels!!! And may we retain our humor and radiance.
I live in Europe and I've had to move away from places I loved several times because I couldn't afford the cost of living and there were other issues that forced me to leave. I totally know how heartbreaking it can be to leave behind a place you're in love with. My favourite place is Devon in the UK, I'm currently living here and I am very in love with this place... but I'll have to leave in a few months. It's sad and though I love it so much, I know I'm not meant to settle here. There is another place that is calling my soul, I haven't been there yet but I will hopefully get to explore it soon. Devon will always have a special place in my heart, even if I'm not meant to live here forever. ❤️
I'm born and raised in WA and in the areas closer to Mt Rainer (south of the Puget Sound) and we certainly have a fall. Right now the leaves are changing to fall colors, some are falling and it's just wonderful to see. The more east you go or south more towards Olympia you'll see more changes. Best wishes on your future travels.
Thank you for bringing us along on this journey! The way you share the fluidity and future unknowns of your story feels very relatable. It feels raw and genuine and I find it all very comforting. Your self awareness and purposeful reflection is also such an inspiration. Keep following your heart, you’re doing great ❤️
Annie, please come to Michigan. You would absolutely love our plant life, Animals, rocks, stones, gems and crystals. We have 316 mountains. There is so many forests, valleys and glens. There are over 11,000 lakes, not to mention we are surrounded by the Great Lakes! We get every season, summers aren’t southern. LOL. It is also much cheaper than a lot of places. We would love to have you. #TryMagickalMichigan !!
@@asloppyjoedonut9616 not in Ann Arbor. The University of Michigan is there. My mother pays 10,000 a year just for property taxes in a cookie cutter sub. Homes are 500,000 there.
Before you give up on Washington, I highly recommend you check out the other side of the state. The Spokane area and the rural towns to the north are wonderful. You have the massive Columbia river, hundreds of lakes, and abundant life. You have that hard reset of the seasons, with fairly mild winters and the cost of living is much lower than that of the west coast. :) You might find your song there. :)
Enjoy your journey don't over think it. Thank you for sharing. I live in England but feel my ancestors lands some place else its a funny feeling that searching for "home" the land holds us tho xx
I’m so excited for you .. ☀️ I feel the same way.. I am from cape cod and every summer in Maine ..but have been stuck in mining town in mOntana for 20 yrs.. the smoke all summer .. no seasons and snow make it hard for me to go out ..I would love to move back to New England.. I used to camp in White Mountains of NH every fall 🧡
I moved to the San Juan islands from California three years’ ago, and for me the biggest shock was adjusting to seasonal changes. It feels the opposite of “constant” to me, but wildly different from Seattle. I also have health issues that make heat impossible, and the islands are fabulous for someone like me who struggles with extreme temperatures. It absolutely feels like “fall” to me right now. We don’t have the dramatic colors, but I’m still reeling from how quickly the days shorten, the sky darkens, the temperature drops, the rain and wind have now started, and my horses are busy growing their winter fur. Financially, my comparison is California, and so it feels almost ridiculously inexpensive. Island life does raise prices, but we compensate by growing a lot of our own food and planning better for what to get when we go to the mainland. The other thing I’ve never experienced until the islands is an informal barter and favors culture. That’s probably saved us many thousands of dollars here already. But I had to live in many many places in the world before finding the one that feels right. It’s always worth continuing to explore. You’ll know when you know 💁♀️.
I too am having trouble understanding what is meant by not having fall here in Washington. Is it because we have so many conifers (Evergreen state)? We have lots of oaks and maples too. We definitely have 4 seasons, although 3 of them are wet, and none of them are extreme (this summer was a bit of an exception and may be the way of the future). Fall has definitely arrived in PNW as of this weekend, my son is asking when we can turn on the furnace, but I am trying to hold out until October.
Oh my dear love I have missed some of your videos. But I’m getting all caught up now. Your videos are so calming. Thank you so much for taking along your journey.
I cannot believe how fast the plantine works. It is amazing. I rub it together in my hands with a small amount of water then rub it on the bites. Itch gone.
This is a beautiful video, Annie. I’m right at the border of Tennessee and Virginia, and I don’t think I could ever leave the landscape. There’s nothing quite like it! I understand the difficulties associated with some of the people here when you live a life like I do, but the landscape is just something special that I couldn’t leave if I tried. Honestly, I feel like you’d love Pennsylvania because it’s quite similar to this region. I was born in PA, and I still miss it tremendously. It’s a very similar landscape to the area I live in now, but PA is wonderful, particularly western PA. Eastern PA has a lot of Amish in the countryside, which is great, but it’s just not my cup of tea. Western PA is my favorite! And they have big seasons! Anyway, you’re an incredible person, and I can’t wait to witness your journey to finding where you’d like to plant your roots!
Plantain is so amazing. The leaves we have where I live in Australia are longer and less rounded. I love to collect and dry it. It's in all my balms and the young leaves are good in a salad. We also add it dried and ground into our green stock powder! Nice to hear from you Annie ❤
Eastern Washington has Fall. We are the "dry side" of the state and have more real seasons, perhaps you can come spend some time on this side when you drive back?
You are speaking to my heart. My husband and I moved to WA from FL five years ago, and now we are moving back. Leaving WA is going to break my heart, but it's the best thing for us right now. I understand that complex mix of emotions that comes from loving a place that is ultimately not for you right now. Safe travels.
I grew up in Virginia (beach) as well, moved to Portland, OR at 28 yrs old. I ADORE the PNW, but it is really heart warming & beautiful to hear you compare the two! Its like hearing from a dear, long-time friend. Your production skills are stunning, but your personality is brilliant, and shines through. ♡♡ Be well, Annabel!
Me living in Oregon and visiting family in Tacoma, WA. I can tell you, they definitely have fall. I feel so nostalgic around fall time and wish to go back around that time of year but can't do it due to it being way more expensive to travel up there then down here.
I hope your remaining time in Washington is peaceful, and I wish you the best of luck on your next adventure in figuring out where your roots will thrive the best!
This spot is absolutely amazing. I recently moved to the busy city in Los Angeles and absolutely miss living in the midwest, your vlogs keep me sane with these beautiful sounds and sights. Thank you for sharing! Always happy to learn and be inspired by you !
You confirmed exactly what kind of change you need, which is good. What we often fail to see, is what is rate before our eyes, in new areas or in new experiences. This is wear creativity is most important, as it can lead us, to much discovery.
Another wonderful video! No words, Annie truly, no words - except, thank you for this soul massage. Try not to seek out 'perfection.' I wonder if it exists. Ever. In any dimension. Wishing you unending love as you continue along your life's adventure.
Lovely seeing so many fellow Michiganders on here. Our state is pretty and I'm sure you'd love a visit but I won't repeat what others have said. Seems like Hazel's loving the visit to Virginia. Might have to visit. It's lovely.
You’d love Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia has seasons, tons of wild weeds, mountains, and a really relaxed atmosphere. The people are so accepting and nonjudgmental.
I feel you girl!!! I’m a California native and moved to Colorado. Exploring the wilderness, the leaves changing during fall. Something to look into to. Western slopes have wonderful weeds, mushrooms and amazing rivers and lakes. I’m back in California and I’m missing Colorado big time. I will return to Colorado, my heart and soul belong there.
I was thinking the same thing. I feel like she would like central Washington more. Totally different than the west side. Unfortunately prices aren't much better though.
@@lauramonahan9343 My husband and I would love to move to the Olympic peninsula. We're hoping to do so in about 5 years or so. So gorgeous and peaceful there. We really love the Brinnon area.
Very cool to see you back in your stomping grounds. Your energy there is noticeably different. However, I also 100% understand wanting to be somewhere else; exploring this beautiful land ♡.
When I listen to you talk about Virginia it reminds me of how I feel about NE Iowa, where my grandma lived. There was the Upper Iowa River and nights running around barefoot chasing lightening bugs and a peace that I always felt when going there. It was such a peaceful place for my soul. When you speak about Virginia it makes it's just how I feel about Iowa. Thank you for sharing this.
I love Washington State too and honestly I can't imagine myself living anywhere else, but you are correct it is extremely expensive. I hope in time when you are in Washington we would cross paths. I've slowly watched you grow the past couple years I've been following you. I give you Kudos and all that you do. It takes a strong spirit. And I admire that, as well as feeling lucky to watch what you share.
Thank you for bringing us around for looks into your life. These videos always exude a kind of peace and serenity that, as someone living in urban SE Ohio, is very difficult to find out here.
Hi fellow Buckeye. I’m more central but I agree. How are we viewed as a more agricultural state and yet we have a very “fast, fast, go” lifestyle? I’ve been working to purposefully make my home a place of slower movement and lowered expectations. I wish it would extend beyond my front door ☺️
This was such a sweet and wonderful video. It really has made me remember to feel that love for nature and that it is ok to want to make changes when you are ready. Thank you.
Your voice is so incredibly soothing the tone is so unique thank you for making these videos I'm so glad I found you. Good luck to you And in all the things you do.
I love the mystymornings, I never knew that is what plantain looked like I see it everywhere it has a mild bitter taste, I used to sometimes pick chew on it when I was a child out of curiosity. After your video on making your charm, I realize that over the past few months I have been seeing flash visuals of myself taking the lavender and mint I have growing digging out my rarely used (because I am terrible at it ) sewing machine making a small bag and putting in the lavender and mint (I have both chocolate and spearmint growing) so I did just that and have the tiny bag mildly wedged between my rearview mirror and roof in my car. I really need to pay more attention to those tiny flash messages I receive at times, I get them ignore them, but then something comes along like your video on your shaker jar that reminds me of it , it is almost like I am supposed to do it, but I don't hehe I probably sound like a person that is out there and that is ok. the one major thing about west coast like Washington and British Columbia, Canada is that fall- winter it has rain a fair amount of rain (they call i t the Wet coast) which is why it is so green. but once a person accepts this they see the beauty in it, the sound and feeling of water falling from the sky that is clean and has song. I hope you get to see the Harvest moon coming it in a couple of days.
come to Oklahoma it amazing here even tho it doesn't seem to be, I went camping last weekend and found some milk thistle and brought some home with me can't wait to use it
Getting to watch you process and work through your own journey resonates so much with me and my own. I left Illinois to get away from a toxic situation and moved to Texas and the culture and environmental shock hit me hard, especially with my kitchen witchery. Ingredients and suppliers that I had grown used to are in limited, if any, supply here, and it's difficult to learn a whole new region of plants and wild growing herbs. So I completely feel the need to go back to one's roots and revisit that familiarity to be able to breathe. Wishing you love, light, and peace as you go down your path
Seek Fall in WA! It does have it. Also, Oregon as well. Again check out the Peninsula if you haven't made it there yet especially if you love wild nature and water. It's all there. The city isn't anything like it there. Congrats on exploring btw! That's huge. Wishing you safe travels back! I am on my same home journey as well so I am excited for you.
I live in BC, Canada, only a little above the border, like can drive to get to the US in half an hour. I know exactly what you mean about the cost of living in the Pacific Northwest area (or in my case, Pacfic BC). My family and I will probably move out east at some point too, just so we can also reduce our cost of living. But, I will say, you haven't experienced the fall yet properly because ours starts right around now, and goes until mid to late October. So, just wait. The fall color is coming.
So grateful I am not the only one who relocated lovely little spiders and things back outside. Also never knew that was plantain and it is in abundance in my yard.
i have lived my whole life in the PNW. born in north Seattle, living in south end right now. I also lived near the mountains, coast and island life. i would love to live in the mountains.. but will never leave. me heart is here. i am glad you are coming back. getting out of down town Seattle is a good thing to do. a good place to look is on the peninsula .
I have lived all over the planet by this point and I've grown to love each place. This makes it difficult to decide where I want to settle...I am increasing leaning towards Chile, but I love my country and I don't think I could permanently leave it. I even miss Tampa.
Try Michigan. We have all four beautiful seasons, The lakes and rivers and estuaries are phenomenal and we have such a plethora of wild plants that carry health benefits you could create a copious pharmacy.
@@nickmarcs4802 Because that is where the ghetto resides. Not all of it, but that includes Grand Rapids, Detroit, Saginaw, Flint, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, etc...these places are ghetto AF. The northern half of the UP, or the UP itself, is much nicer.
@@psychopompous3207 Uh, no. Do you live in any of those cities? i live in Flint, as any big city there are problem areas. Same for Saginaw where I work. There are so many great parks and green spaces, lakes etc. camping, hiking, kayaking...
Im from nys and looking to leave for many reasons. You're young and will find the place that says home to you. The great thing about going home to VA is family and knowing the land will always embrace you. 😊 NYS is great for a variety of reasons, including foliage, so is WA, Maine, Vermont, Tennessee, etc. So many states so many good things. You'll find your happy space. You'll know it in your heart.
And yet, come winter, that's also one of the bad things. I'm from there and remember some of those killer lake effect snows. You take the bad with the good when you live there.
Hi Annie 😊I am from New England and have moved around a bit, been living in West, Virginia for about 15 years as this is where the work has been for my husband. He is an Electrician in the Union but we are moving up to New Hampshire in the white mountains when he retires. We have a house up there and i really miss the ocean and the weather. It's a bit too hot down here in W.V. for me. We will be on the boarder of Vermont but N.H. is cheaper and just as Beautiful. I think you would like lt there. Maine is nice also if you don't mind cold winters. I hope you find your perfect place. Thank you for the wonderful video. I always thought plantain was those mini bananas lol. I will have to look into it. It sounds wonderful ! Love me some healing salve. I have been working with herbs for most of my life how is it i had never come across plantain ? Give Hazel a snuggle for me. Much love and many Blessings and Safe travels 💗💜💙💚
“Hello little spider, come on, let’s take you outside”. My heart is full! That made my morning. Your kindness makes the world better.
This warmed my heart too! ❤️
beautifully said, Lesly.
I understand why you left rural Virginia, you need the space to be you, but your energy is noticeably calmer.
Agree much more calming video hoping her return trip will be more meandering after all there’s 48 states to explore
I agree and you seem happier. 💞
I also moved to Washington and found so many things to love there but ultimately, it wasn't for me. It was beautiful but too constant, too expensive, and I found the people less friendly then my home state of Illinois. My husband and I moved back to IL, but we never regretted moving out there because it was such a great learning experience and adventure. We might not put down permanent roots here in IL either but I love the adventure and it's a great plan to explore lots of different places to see where your spirit meshes best. Best of luck!
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who's felt the same way - it's a wonderful place but you put it perfectly just too constant
Sorry you encounter wrong people. I born and raised never left Washington state( moving out of state) visit other places around the world . I sorry the people here we're rude unfriendly. 😭. We have many people here who are not from here. 💜🤟
MY daughter moved to WS 8 years ago. She and I love the scenery BUT NOT The Politics... JS
I feel the same way. And now so many people have and are moving here. It’s just too crowded, even up here in Stanwood (Lake Goodwin) where I live. It used to be so quiet, so beautiful and it felt very rural. Not anymore. It’s sad because I love the trees, the greenery, the rain and the smell of fresh soil, but I too hate the politics. I’ve been here 29 years now and it saddens me to no end that we’ve lost so much of what this place was. I hope you find peace and joy wherever you end up🌸
Hello! I live in Illinois too! Near Starved Rock, very peaceful
I feel like you would love BC Canada. The nature is otherworldly.
Just before I watched this video today I had the insight that Vermont would be a beautiful place for you to explore if you have the time. It's one of my favorite places. It has its own special magic and it seems like you might appreciate the vibe.
Vermont has long been on my list of places to explore and i would love to spend some time out there :)
I was sending New England as well. ☺️
I live in Vermont.it's extremely expensive here. Beautiful but not cheap at all. Taxes are insane as well
@@susanc.houghtondogandfolka3163 I agree. If you own a house the property taxes are through the roof. Also the winters are long and brutal. Otherwise I love that there is less traffic and beautiful scenic country.
@@Annabel.Margaret I absolutely love New Hampshire !! Vermont’s neighbor ☺️ I’m sure Vermont is fantastic too just not as much experience there
I made a big move going from bustling urban to edge-of-the-world rural and it was surprisingly wonderful. But now, 12 years later, things have changed: my health, my friends have moved, venues closed, etc. So I am looking.
I realize a person can find magical places but it may be only for a while since both the place and person change. And that's okay...part of the adventure.
I've been on a similar journey. I grew up in the mountains of North Carolina. But shortly after college I decided to up and move to Oregon because I loved the Pacific Northwest. It is it's own kind of beautiful - the big trees, rocky coastline, everything about it felt so perfect for me. But it was like, timing wasn't right? Or perhaps I became homesick for the Appalachian mountains. Regardless, I came home after just 6 months there and stayed in my North Carolina mountain town for some time until recently moving to a city (for work). Now also taking a look up north on the east coast (hey, Maine, what's up?) I love following this journey of yours and thank you for always having such a calming presence! 🦋
I go back to where I was born and bred to visit but its no longer my home. It was changing when I left and its so different now I could never return. My home now is rural near the sea and cheaper to live, so I got lucky! Lovely vid very peaceful, thankyou.
I've lived in western Washington my whole life - I definitely agree with you about the cost of living being a down side to the area. But I disagree with you about there being no fall. It could be because this is the only place I've really experienced the season, but personally, it's my favorite of the year. We still have the evergreen trees, but the deciduous ones all have such wonderful colors in the fall. There is reprieve from the summer heat, a new season of drizzly rain after a few months of drought, the grasses and other small plants come back to life with that new rain, and the air just smells different - fresh yet earthy.
Maybe it was the area she lived in? Not all areas grow or develop the same. In more earthy areas, the fall season really thrives and you can even find toadstools and various types of herbs that wouldn’t grow as easily or at all as in other areas.
Fall is beautiful here isn't it 🍂🍁🍂🍁🌻🍁🍂🍁🌻
I came to the comments to say this. I love Fall in Western Washington. It's beautiful and lovely!
Yes! I love our fall season. It's perfect for me.
You never disappoint with your content, Annie. Safe travels for when you head back to Washington ❤️
Thank you
going up north sounds like a plan- still around all of your familiar plants just with a higher chance of snow in the winter 🥰 i live in PA and missed your east coast content ❤
Your videography should be used in movies. It really sets a tone and is very intriguing. Love it. I’m happy you’re home.
Lovely Annabel✨Love how you share your life.Thank you for letting me be a part of it 🌟
Thank you for another peaceful relaxing video. ❤❤❤
If you've never been there, you might want to spend a few weeks in Michigan's Upper Peninsula & Lake Superior. I'm moving back there after living all over for the last 11 years. It's rural, winters are brutal & last much longer than elsewhere, but it's also magickal. Go there in Summer for a few years and you won't want to leave.
You seem pretty self-sufficient and resourceful... that's what it takes to live in the U.P. Lots of people only stay for the Summer and live elsewhere in Winter... nice if you can do that, but the locals respect people who are resilient and can stay through Spring & eventually become a local. Pasties (a meat & potato hand pie) are a local cuisine... there are recipes online if you want to try that first. 🙂
I live in Michigan and we have all 4 seasons..it's beautiful here in the fall.winter can get cold.upper part of lower Michigan has abit more woodlands and more peaceful..take care of u self.blessed be
I'll add it to the list! Thank you!
Here in Northeastern Lower Michigan the cost of property is very reasonable.
As a Washington Native who has lived outside my state, I have not found a place I enjoy better, perhaps it's the familiar part of it. I guess maybe I am also used to the cost of living here and after living in Hawaii it doesn't seem as bad lol. Speaking of Hawaii, living there I learned I did not like perpetual summer like I thought I would. For you it may seem like there is no fall, for me, I definetly feel that change, but it is maybe more subtle than what you are used to. The leaves are just starting to turn and soon will be a glow of red, orange and green. I was super happy to find that the plantain grows in abundance in my yard, I also have chamomile as well, it's been fun to discover them after all this time. My figs will be ripe soon and I am looking forward to making some fig jam this year.
My blessed sister, you have certainly moved me and blessed you have crossed my path
Nothing beats a New England Fall! 😉😉😉💕🍂🍁 I’m excited for your next adventure! Meanwhile I’m Melting at 91 degrees here in Louisiana today!
Have you ever considered to jump into the tiny house movement? You could live in a lovely custom made cottage on wheels and put it anywhere you like or could afford. I've seen many people around the world especially in Usa, is living in tiny houses because of the high costs of living, they end up being free, of mortgage, some of them even live off the grid, saving lots of money. I totally see you living in a green witch tiny house!! Love and light💜
You know I've played around with the idea before but I've never been very sure of it but who knows I may just have to give it a go one day!
@@Annabel.Margaret well, if you end up getting one someday, I'll hope you give us a tour, I bet it will be magical, like you!🧡
That is EXACTLY what we are doing here in the greater Portland, Oregon area. We’re hoping to start building in early spring. 🥰
I was going to suggest the same idea! There are plenty of good channel here on TH-cam and I'm addicted to those video right in these days. There are tiny houses SO beautiful and especially the movable ones are lovely!
Moreover, since we're talking about affordable livestyles, why not dig into off-grid, earthships, and frugal/zero waste movements? I'm dipping my nose into those now, because I'm Italian and with the consequences of big economical problems in my family (due to my dad) and I love the idea of find a home for "cheap" to renovate in the future and have lifestyle as sustainable as I can.
Obviously many things here are not or just partially doable but..why not take a piace here and there and put them together?
It depends, if you break down or the weather is completely awful, the price to get it fixed is very expensive and it’s mainly good for on the go, but not for long term, unless you’re willing to pay the price.
You’re amazing. I am praying for your healing. God is with you.
My heart really is touched by your life thank u a million times Annabel Margaret
I have been here, in WA, since 96. I started in Renton and have made our way South and West. We are now in a great place. Travel South to continue to love WA.
I would certainly love to sit on that bank and paint the view. Absolutely lovely! Virginia had quite a few spots similar in appeal as does my current residence here in Arkansas. However, the scene shown was so inviting and peaceful, it begs for capture in various media.
Love your videos. Beautiful.
Thank you for sharing!
The detail in your tattoo is wonderful, very vivid! Wonderful video as usual. Blessed be and safe travels!
Annie I am searching for my soul home, I am retired and can go anywhere . I have been looking everywhere and its a true struggle. So many of the awakened ones are in search for that place.
I'm in the UK, having the same situation.
@@EvelynKirkham1962 💜💜💜
Right there with you all!!
Listen to the whisper.
Me too Traci. Was to spend last year experiencing several places but got held at home. Just starting to head out for the search now. Many geographies have changed so much as the earth shifts and populations shift and people have shifted socially in so many ways. The certainties and innocence of my youth about place are a lost dream. And the places spiritually awakening people went for a very long time have morphed too. Blessings on your travels!!! And may we retain our humor and radiance.
Thank you for including us on these adventures ❤
I live in Europe and I've had to move away from places I loved several times because I couldn't afford the cost of living and there were other issues that forced me to leave. I totally know how heartbreaking it can be to leave behind a place you're in love with. My favourite place is Devon in the UK, I'm currently living here and I am very in love with this place... but I'll have to leave in a few months. It's sad and though I love it so much, I know I'm not meant to settle here. There is another place that is calling my soul, I haven't been there yet but I will hopefully get to explore it soon. Devon will always have a special place in my heart, even if I'm not meant to live here forever. ❤️
I'm born and raised in WA and in the areas closer to Mt Rainer (south of the Puget Sound) and we certainly have a fall. Right now the leaves are changing to fall colors, some are falling and it's just wonderful to see. The more east you go or south more towards Olympia you'll see more changes. Best wishes on your future travels.
I could totally see her vibing with Olympia!
clarity if such a gift...safe journeying
Thank you for bringing us along on this journey! The way you share the fluidity and future unknowns of your story feels very relatable. It feels raw and genuine and I find it all very comforting. Your self awareness and purposeful reflection is also such an inspiration. Keep following your heart, you’re doing great ❤️
Annie, please come to Michigan. You would absolutely love our plant life, Animals, rocks, stones, gems and crystals. We have 316 mountains. There is so many forests, valleys and glens. There are over 11,000 lakes, not to mention we are surrounded by the Great Lakes! We get every season, summers aren’t southern. LOL. It is also much cheaper than a lot of places. We would love to have you. #TryMagickalMichigan !!
I agree our state is gorgeous...but Ann Arbor is one of the most expensive places to live in America!
Is it cheaper then California? 😬
@@asloppyjoedonut9616 not in Ann Arbor. The University of Michigan is there. My mother pays 10,000 a year just for property taxes in a cookie cutter sub. Homes are 500,000 there.
I was thinking the same thing! Come to west Michigan! It's cheaper than the east side but still has a lot to offer!
@@harley8680 why would she need to live in Ann Arbor??
Kalamazoo rocks.
Before you give up on Washington, I highly recommend you check out the other side of the state. The Spokane area and the rural towns to the north are wonderful.
You have the massive Columbia river, hundreds of lakes, and abundant life. You have that hard reset of the seasons, with fairly mild winters and the cost of living is much lower than that of the west coast. :)
You might find your song there. :)
Enjoy your journey don't over think it. Thank you for sharing. I live in England but feel my ancestors lands some place else its a funny feeling that searching for "home" the land holds us tho xx
I’m so excited for you .. ☀️ I feel the same way.. I am from cape cod and every summer in Maine ..but have been stuck in mining town in mOntana for 20 yrs.. the smoke all summer .. no seasons and snow make it hard for me to go out ..I would love to move back to New England.. I used to camp in White Mountains of NH every fall 🧡
I moved to the San Juan islands from California three years’ ago, and for me the biggest shock was adjusting to seasonal changes. It feels the opposite of “constant” to me, but wildly different from Seattle. I also have health issues that make heat impossible, and the islands are fabulous for someone like me who struggles with extreme temperatures.
It absolutely feels like “fall” to me right now. We don’t have the dramatic colors, but I’m still reeling from how quickly the days shorten, the sky darkens, the temperature drops, the rain and wind have now started, and my horses are busy growing their winter fur.
Financially, my comparison is California, and so it feels almost ridiculously inexpensive. Island life does raise prices, but we compensate by growing a lot of our own food and planning better for what to get when we go to the mainland. The other thing I’ve never experienced until the islands is an informal barter and favors culture. That’s probably saved us many thousands of dollars here already.
But I had to live in many many places in the world before finding the one that feels right.
It’s always worth continuing to explore. You’ll know when you know 💁♀️.
I too am having trouble understanding what is meant by not having fall here in Washington. Is it because we have so many conifers (Evergreen state)? We have lots of oaks and maples too. We definitely have 4 seasons, although 3 of them are wet, and none of them are extreme (this summer was a bit of an exception and may be the way of the future). Fall has definitely arrived in PNW as of this weekend, my son is asking when we can turn on the furnace, but I am trying to hold out until October.
Minnesota has a beautiful fall season!
Oh my dear love I have missed some of your videos. But I’m getting all caught up now. Your videos are so calming. Thank you so much for taking along your journey.
I cannot believe how fast the plantine works. It is amazing. I rub it together in my hands with a small amount of water then rub it on the bites. Itch gone.
This is a beautiful video, Annie. I’m right at the border of Tennessee and Virginia, and I don’t think I could ever leave the landscape. There’s nothing quite like it! I understand the difficulties associated with some of the people here when you live a life like I do, but the landscape is just something special that I couldn’t leave if I tried. Honestly, I feel like you’d love Pennsylvania because it’s quite similar to this region. I was born in PA, and I still miss it tremendously. It’s a very similar landscape to the area I live in now, but PA is wonderful, particularly western PA. Eastern PA has a lot of Amish in the countryside, which is great, but it’s just not my cup of tea. Western PA is my favorite! And they have big seasons! Anyway, you’re an incredible person, and I can’t wait to witness your journey to finding where you’d like to plant your roots!
Plantain is so amazing. The leaves we have where I live in Australia are longer and less rounded. I love to collect and dry it. It's in all my balms and the young leaves are good in a salad. We also add it dried and ground into our green stock powder! Nice to hear from you Annie ❤
Broad leaf and narrow leaf! I have both in my yard in WA! 💕
@@Rooskitooski Me too, here in W. Oregon!
Eastern Washington has Fall. We are the "dry side" of the state and have more real seasons, perhaps you can come spend some time on this side when you drive back?
You are speaking to my heart. My husband and I moved to WA from FL five years ago, and now we are moving back. Leaving WA is going to break my heart, but it's the best thing for us right now. I understand that complex mix of emotions that comes from loving a place that is ultimately not for you right now. Safe travels.
Make the journey count,destinations are magical unknown's,love your calm energy x
Beautiful slow days…love them so much…restorative and reflective…
I grew up in Virginia (beach) as well, moved to Portland, OR at 28 yrs old. I ADORE the PNW, but it is really heart warming & beautiful to hear you compare the two! Its like hearing from a dear, long-time friend. Your production skills are stunning, but your personality is brilliant, and shines through. ♡♡
Be well, Annabel!
Can’t wait for your next journey. It’s such a joy watching you and following you.
gorgeous cinematography! I love videos like this, with beautiful music, nature, witchcraft all wrapped together.
You have such a warm energy.... Never stop shining 🌟 it's your purpose
Me living in Oregon and visiting family in Tacoma, WA. I can tell you, they definitely have fall. I feel so nostalgic around fall time and wish to go back around that time of year but can't do it due to it being way more expensive to travel up there then down here.
Your videos are always so calming and beautiful. I hope you find the perfect place that id just right for you.
I hope your remaining time in Washington is peaceful, and I wish you the best of luck on your next adventure in figuring out where your roots will thrive the best!
It's always so soothing to watch your videos.
I hope you find the right place for you soon.
I admire that you are taking time & consideration with this.
The shots u showed at the beginning was the closest to what my mind imagines heaven to look like !!! So beautiful!! X
This spot is absolutely amazing. I recently moved to the busy city in Los Angeles and absolutely miss living in the midwest, your vlogs keep me sane with these beautiful sounds and sights. Thank you for sharing! Always happy to learn and be inspired by you !
Plantain (which I pronounce 'plantin') makes a good cough syrup, too. I've rescued several old jars from the community recycling center's glass bins.
You confirmed exactly what kind of change you need, which is good. What we often fail to see, is what is rate before our eyes, in new areas or in new experiences. This is wear creativity is most important, as it can lead us, to much discovery.
Another wonderful video! No words, Annie truly, no words - except, thank you for this soul massage. Try not to seek out 'perfection.' I wonder if it exists. Ever. In any dimension. Wishing you unending love as you continue along your life's adventure.
Thanks for sharing your adventure. I love hearing that someone else on the planet has not found their forever home location that's a perfect fit.
Lovely seeing so many fellow Michiganders on here. Our state is pretty and I'm sure you'd love a visit but I won't repeat what others have said. Seems like Hazel's loving the visit to Virginia. Might have to visit. It's lovely.
You’d love Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia has seasons, tons of wild weeds, mountains, and a really relaxed atmosphere. The people are so accepting and nonjudgmental.
Also free healthcare.
I would love to just sit next to you drinking tea and observe. Your energy is awesome!
Your videos are always a breath of fresh air and they make me miss Oregon
I returned to my homeland as well. I always meet past versions of myself when I return. To see the changes in my inner being reflected back to me. ❤️
Such incredible scenery and videography ! Thank you for sharing.
I feel you girl!!! I’m a California native and moved to Colorado. Exploring the wilderness, the leaves changing during fall. Something to look into to. Western slopes have wonderful weeds, mushrooms and amazing rivers and lakes. I’m back in California and I’m missing Colorado big time. I will return to Colorado, my heart and soul belong there.
You would love Eastern Washington. I live in the Leavenworth area right next to woods and mountains. It’s so different than Seattle.
Right! Seattle and surrounding areas are the WORST parts of WA. There is so much more this state has to offer.
Agreed. Olympic Peninsula here.
I was thinking the same thing. I feel like she would like central Washington more. Totally different than the west side. Unfortunately prices aren't much better though.
@@lauramonahan9343 My husband and I would love to move to the Olympic peninsula. We're hoping to do so in about 5 years or so. So gorgeous and peaceful there. We really love the Brinnon area.
Very cool to see you back in your stomping grounds. Your energy there is noticeably different. However, I also 100% understand wanting to be somewhere else; exploring this beautiful land ♡.
When I listen to you talk about Virginia it reminds me of how I feel about NE Iowa, where my grandma lived. There was the Upper Iowa River and nights running around barefoot chasing lightening bugs and a peace that I always felt when going there. It was such a peaceful place for my soul. When you speak about Virginia it makes it's just how I feel about Iowa. Thank you for sharing this.
I paused the video to go harvest plantain leaves. Thank you for the video, Annabel :)
I love Washington State too and honestly I can't imagine myself living anywhere else, but you are correct it is extremely expensive. I hope in time when you are in Washington we would cross paths. I've slowly watched you grow the past couple years I've been following you. I give you Kudos and all that you do. It takes a strong spirit. And I admire that, as well as feeling lucky to watch what you share.
Hi! You should come explore Oregon! its super beautiful and we have all the seasons ! lots of nature !
Whatever you do, have a magical Mabon! And full Harvest Moon! Blessed be!
Thank you for bringing us around for looks into your life. These videos always exude a kind of peace and serenity that, as someone living in urban SE Ohio, is very difficult to find out here.
Hi fellow Buckeye. I’m more central but I agree. How are we viewed as a more agricultural state and yet we have a very “fast, fast, go” lifestyle? I’ve been working to purposefully make my home a place of slower movement and lowered expectations. I wish it would extend beyond my front door ☺️
This was such a sweet and wonderful video. It really has made me remember to feel that love for nature and that it is ok to want to make changes when you are ready. Thank you.
Each state, place have their charms. Enjoy the journey. I’m Sure you will find a place that speaks to your soul, spirit, heart.
Your voice is so incredibly soothing the tone is so unique thank you for making these videos I'm so glad I found you. Good luck to you And in all the things you do.
I love the mystymornings, I never knew that is what plantain looked like I see it everywhere it has a mild bitter taste, I used to sometimes pick chew on it when I was a child out of curiosity.
After your video on making your charm, I realize that over the past few months I have been seeing flash visuals of myself taking the lavender and mint I have growing digging out my rarely used (because I am terrible at it ) sewing machine making a small bag and putting in the lavender and mint (I have both chocolate and spearmint growing) so I did just that and have the tiny bag mildly wedged between my rearview mirror and roof in my car. I really need to pay more attention to those tiny flash messages I receive at times, I get them ignore them, but then something comes along like your video on your shaker jar that reminds me of it , it is almost like I am supposed to do it, but I don't hehe I probably sound like a person that is out there and that is ok.
the one major thing about west coast like Washington and British Columbia, Canada is that fall- winter it has rain a fair amount of rain (they call i t the Wet coast) which is why it is so green. but once a person accepts this they see the beauty in it, the sound and feeling of water falling from the sky that is clean and has song.
I hope you get to see the Harvest moon coming it in a couple of days.
come to Oklahoma it amazing here even tho it doesn't seem to be, I went camping last weekend and found some milk thistle and brought some home with me can't wait to use it
Getting to watch you process and work through your own journey resonates so much with me and my own. I left Illinois to get away from a toxic situation and moved to Texas and the culture and environmental shock hit me hard, especially with my kitchen witchery. Ingredients and suppliers that I had grown used to are in limited, if any, supply here, and it's difficult to learn a whole new region of plants and wild growing herbs. So I completely feel the need to go back to one's roots and revisit that familiarity to be able to breathe. Wishing you love, light, and peace as you go down your path
Seek Fall in WA! It does have it. Also, Oregon as well. Again check out the Peninsula if you haven't made it there yet especially if you love wild nature and water. It's all there. The city isn't anything like it there. Congrats on exploring btw! That's huge. Wishing you safe travels back! I am on my same home journey as well so I am excited for you.
I love you took the spider outside. I had a mama mouse give birth in my house and I captured them all and released them. ❤️❤️
I live in BC, Canada, only a little above the border, like can drive to get to the US in half an hour. I know exactly what you mean about the cost of living in the Pacific Northwest area (or in my case, Pacfic BC). My family and I will probably move out east at some point too, just so we can also reduce our cost of living. But, I will say, you haven't experienced the fall yet properly because ours starts right around now, and goes until mid to late October. So, just wait. The fall color is coming.
That’s what I was thinking! We had such a weird summer and now it’s finally going back to “normal” weather here and I’m so ready!
So grateful I am not the only one who relocated lovely little spiders and things back outside. Also never knew that was plantain and it is in abundance in my yard.
Annabel,you always put a smile on my face
So wonderful to be in touch with the Earth and your Spirituality
Thank you for sharing, ink excited for your newest upcoming adventures 💓
i have lived my whole life in the PNW. born in north Seattle, living in south end right now. I also lived near the mountains, coast and island life. i would love to live in the mountains.. but will never leave. me heart is here. i am glad you are coming back. getting out of down town Seattle is a good thing to do. a good place to look is on the peninsula .
I think you would love Maine! All four seasons, very bio diverse, not too hot, cheap living (in rural areas)
I live in Seattle too and the leaves are just starting to change, but I also just moved here from California which has even less of a seasonal change
Ha this video is perfect. I just moved and a big patch of this stuff grows in the yard and I was wondering what I could do with the plantain.
I have lived all over the planet by this point and I've grown to love each place. This makes it difficult to decide where I want to settle...I am increasing leaning towards Chile, but I love my country and I don't think I could permanently leave it. I even miss Tampa.
Try Michigan. We have all four beautiful seasons, The lakes and rivers and estuaries are phenomenal and we have such a plethora of wild plants that carry health benefits you could create a copious pharmacy.
Yeah, as long as you stay away from the central to SE portion.
@@psychopompous3207 how come?
@@nickmarcs4802 Because that is where the ghetto resides. Not all of it, but that includes Grand Rapids, Detroit, Saginaw, Flint, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, etc...these places are ghetto AF. The northern half of the UP, or the UP itself, is much nicer.
Yes! I was going to suggest Michigan also.
@@psychopompous3207 Uh, no. Do you live in any of those cities? i live in Flint, as any big city there are problem areas. Same for Saginaw where I work. There are so many great parks and green spaces, lakes etc. camping, hiking, kayaking...
Im from nys and looking to leave for many reasons. You're young and will find the place that says home to you. The great thing about going home to VA is family and knowing the land will always embrace you. 😊 NYS is great for a variety of reasons, including foliage, so is WA, Maine, Vermont, Tennessee, etc. So many states so many good things. You'll find your happy space. You'll know it in your heart.
you will find what makes you happy. be safe in all your travels, enjoy each moment of the journey and where you are meant to be , might just find you
The nice thing about Michigan is access to the Great Lakes is never far no matter where in the state you settle.
And yet, come winter, that's also one of the bad things. I'm from there and remember some of those killer lake effect snows. You take the bad with the good when you live there.
Hi Annie 😊I am from New England and have moved around a bit, been living in West, Virginia for about 15 years as this is where the work has been for my husband. He is an Electrician in the Union but we are moving up to New Hampshire in the white mountains when he retires. We have a house up there and i really miss the ocean and the weather. It's a bit too hot down here in W.V. for me. We will be on the boarder of Vermont but N.H. is cheaper and just as Beautiful. I think you would like lt there. Maine is nice also if you don't mind cold winters. I hope you find your perfect place. Thank you for the wonderful video. I always thought plantain was those mini bananas lol. I will have to look into it. It sounds wonderful ! Love me some healing salve. I have been working with herbs for most of my life how is it i had never come across plantain ? Give Hazel a snuggle for me. Much love and many Blessings and Safe travels 💗💜💙💚
Love this video. You may want to try Ithaca, New York. The towns around it are also great. I think you would be happy there.
Your videos are always stunning
I can hear the homesickness in your voice. From one Virginia native to another: it may not be Skyrim, but it’s *home*