To leave or not to leave - that is the question It flatters me to think of myself as a citizen of the world. In fact, I've only been in several countries (and not in many) as a tourist, so I can't say for sure and certain that if I lived in another country I would feel as if I belonged there. But I have reasons to assume it. First of all, by now most of my relatives and friends live in the other city so I don't have much to leave behind. I have an itchy foot and travel at least 3-4 times a year (including trips to Kazan), and my two little boys do the same with great pleasure. I conform easily to new environment, don't get stressed if I don't know something and enjoy exploring (sounds like a description of a pet in an animal shelter :) But I think that at the moment I'd like to try living in defferent countries for, say, 10-15 years or more. By then, probably, I'll be ready to settle somewhere (it can also be Russia all right). But I would really like my children to live in other countries as well to help them get a broader view and think out of the box. One more reason is that I am honestly appalled by many things in Russia (like how gays or disabled people are treated, like how the authorities don't give a hoot about environment etc.). At the same time, if I can accomplish something to improve the situation (and not end up behind the bars), I'd also like to do it here. So the big question for me is to leave for a while or forever. Luckily, I don't have to decide right now. My husband wants to expat but I hope I'll be able to talk him into returning if I make my mind to. So after I finish my course we'll go somewhere to see the big world.