Full of thoughts
By · Dec 03 2011
How is it already the weekend? I don’t know how this happens? How are we leaving San Diego in 10 days?
I was driving up College Avenue on Thursday after presenting in class (we rocked it!) and thought about the very first time I encountered that road. I followed printed off Google Map directions for five hours, driving straight from Las Vegas. I was excited and about an hour ahead of the husband, who was in his truck with the U-haul.
I took the exit and was shocked we lived so close to San Diego State. No, the street name of College Avenue didn’t give it away, thanks to Provo and having University Avenue run the length of the city. I kept going and found a grocery store. I had no idea how many times I would end up in that parking lot for froyo.
I drove past what was to be our apartment twice before I figured out that the super-small building was ours. Saying it wasn’t luxury would be an understatement. We were paying three times what I had in Provo for a smaller space. The first night we spent there I was pretty sure we were going to get robbed.
I got over it. It became life. We moved after nine months, which helped. Now, I love this place. I love that we’re 20 minutes away from the beach. I love that we’re 20 minutes away from everything. I have never had a commute longer than 15 minutes. And after putting up with one-too-many winters, I’ve enjoyed my 4-year reprieve from the snow.
It’s bittersweet. Maybe it’s because I feel a bit like I grew here. From working as a reporter to transitioning to public relations to grad school, this will always be the place where I figured out what I wanted to be when I grew up. For now anyway, no promises that it won’t change. And have the most amazing friends I’ve ever had. I have leaned on them a lot this year — something I’m not used to doing. And they’ve leaned back an I’ve loved feeling the strength of adopted sisterhood.
So poof, 10 days and I’ll say goodbye?
The new chapter has its perks though. The first time in our marriage that one of us isn’t in school? Beautiful. Buying a house a likelihood instead of a dream. Actually seeing family for the holidays, instead of via Skype. Not having to pack all the Cafe Rio into one trip. Connecting with my roots and heritage — and finding strength in that, versus forging ahead on my own.
The good news is that I’ve been working remotely and I absolutely cannot wait to get to Utah to really be able to work. It is a motivator to get the house packed for sure! Though if anyone wants to help, I won’t turn you down.
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10 days already! We will likely be moving in about a year and I’m already sad thinking about leaving our house. That is about the only part that makes me sad. I know we will be back because it’s my hometown and we are only going an hour. Good luck with your move.
Good luck on your move! We moved from SD (we lived in Mira Mesa) about 7 months ago…now we are in northeastern PA, such a huge change…lol As much as I miss PB, Dog Beach, Mt Solidad and really good mexican food, we like the move. Hope you love your just as much
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Moving is so exciting & scary at the same time. Hope your move turns out perfectly for you!
Wow. I had no idea! Congratulations and I know you’ll be happy being home…. Thanks for all you’ve taught us. You can always come visit…
Good luck with everything! Change is always good and can be a little scary. But you sound so optimistic and you already like your job. Awesome! Maybe you should come to Logan one of these days and I’ll tag along with you and Emilie for lunch. Haha. Then we can talk in real life. Congrats on everything.
Congratulations!
Bittersweet, it’s true. Change can be good sometimes. Good Luck!
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You accomplished so much in such a short time! Leaving family/home is hard but I think results in more growth. You’re awesome…I’m so excited for your next adventure. No doubt you’ll rock it just like you rocked SD.
It’s the end of an era for sure. I can’t believe how old we are getting. It seems like we were just planning our moves… but on to bigger and better things. I think this is a great opportunity, and you have grown so much. I am soooo proud of you!
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Moving is always hard for me – it’s exciting to go forward into what’s ahead, but it’s always a little sad to leave things behind. You’re so close to the actual move now, aren’t you? Thinking of you. xo
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Best wishes to you and “the hubs” as you head back home. We’ve enjoyed having you in San Diego and we’ll miss you. But, hey, we’re all just a tweet away right? Visit often…
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I just have to say that after our first five years of marriage with having at least one if not both of us in school, it has been the BEST THING EVER to both be done! Congrats, and good luck on the move!
You have probably already started on your new path in Utah. I’m in Utah and it snowed today, its’ beautiful . Safe travels and I look forward to reading about your trip.Hugs!
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