That's right, folks. We have made the difficult decision to leave New York. Why difficult? Well, we've put a lot of work into making our lives here over the past six years. We have stable jobs, LOVELY friends, and a sincere appreciation for the city and what it has to offer. However, when discussing our deepest desires for our child (and her probable future siblings), as well as for our own lives, Olympia has won out yet again.
There's a popular belief that anyone who has drunk water from the Artesian Well is destined to return to Olympia. This will be my third time moving to Olympia. First for college at The Evergreen State University, "Go Geoducks". Second, a return after an ill-planned but life-altering year in Oaxaca, Mexico. For the third time around, I am looking forward to learning about all the amazing things this artsy, crunchy, diverse, rainy town has going for it so many years later.
It looks like the move will take place at the end of October. I have given notice at work and was grateful for the kind words from my bosses. I have told a few select friends and felt blessed to be met with such a mix of support and open regret at our not being around. We have started the slow, painful process of planning the actual move. (Look for entry " It's the Water: Crazy Family Life Changing Adventure Part 2, coming soon") So stay tuned for more details and rants to come.
(Not my tattoo)
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