of things that will change. There was severe weather in the area, so much so that at one point the tornado sirens were activated in the town where I live. Being the native that I am I immediately grabbed my house keys, camera and phone to head outside and watch what was going on. Strangely, one of my concerns about moving was losing the variation in weather...I like thunderstorms, I like snow, I like seasonal changes. I have heard that it is odd that one of my concerns was how long it would take me to get to snow from what many people consider the ideal climate where I will be living. I'll work it out and I'll very much look forward to opportunities to visit "home".
Soooo, how did this adventure begin?
It was really just a couple simple factors, ever since I visited the west coast for the first time I have thought it would be great to live there, throw in the much more desirable proximity to my family and there you have it.
Three years ago I had offers at four schools in the southwest or on the west coast, plus two here in the middle. All of the offers had pros and cons, but I wasn't ready to make a big change so I went with the safe option, it was a great decision! I have had the best time with my current chapter, the women are smart, funny, beautiful, interesting, diverse...you get the idea, they are simply the best. I'm sure over time I will go back and share more about some of my great times here, but for now just know that leaving them and everything associated with them (and my friends too, of course) will be one of the hardest things I will ever do.
Where I am going has stellar weather, endless cultural possibilities, shopping, dining, all kinds of great things, but best of all, I will be able to see my wonderful parents and my life long best friend (plus her daughter and friends) much, much more often! There is nothing I value more than the time I get to spend with my mom and dad.
In the end, when making the decision, my dad made the most sense. He knows how long I've wanted to give the new city a try, he knows how much I love my job and had done my due diligence to be sure the new chapter would likely be a good fit (both for me and them) and ultimately he pointed out that it is a 10 month contract, so if I decide it's too hard to be that far away from where I have spent most of my life, it isn't forever.
That's all for today, we'll see what is on my mind next time :) Thanks for reading...and Adriana, thanks for being my first follower! Congratulations on your upcoming move too!
Anytime someone says the word "moving" my right eye starts to twitch! We are very blessed to have movers that are coming to pack and move us across the country...but we are hoping to sell and get rid of a bunch of stuff before hand. Sometimes the thought of everything that has to be done in such a short time can paralize you from doing anything. Make your lists and tell yourself "this is what I need to get done today" and focus on that. Can't wait to read more about your adventures to come!
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