Goodbye New York, Goodbye East Coast!
September 2nd, 2006
We’ve decided to say ciao to the East Coast and return to our roots in Seattle. It’s a big decision, but one we’ve planned to do when the timing was right. We had hoped to return last June, but Ryan was offered the job at ESPN and things fell into place to stay. I’ve been worried since then that our decision to stay would be a permanent choice and I would be raising babies far away from all family and in a state that is less than safe. I can’t say too much, but ESPN is not a good place to work. Plus, Ryan has decided that TV is not for him. I love my job, but neither of us have health benefits and we’re on year three without them. I’m incredibly nervous about up and leaving a perfectly stable lifestyle (and I feel absurd leaving two jobs to umm nada), but here we are. I’ve got just a few weeks to pack up our stuff and tie up loose ends. I’ll keep you posted!
15 Comments Add your own
1. nichola | September 3rd, 2006 at 2:45 am
Good luck! Changes are good!
2. Rosa | September 3rd, 2006 at 6:47 am
Change can be really good! You have to find your happiness and being close to family while raising children can be such a blessing. We’ve moved many times, but I think this may be the most permanent stay. Good luck to the both of you and hope that you can find a new place to work with the benefits that you deserve and need.
3. Jessica Hood | September 3rd, 2006 at 7:14 am
Wow…I admire you so much for taking this big leap after something you want! Fabulous. Good luck with everything :)
4. Sara | September 3rd, 2006 at 7:57 am
Good luck! I wish I could convince my husband to make a move like that. He’s one of those types who will never move without having every little piece lined up, jobs, place live, friends already in place…
5. marybeth | September 3rd, 2006 at 7:15 pm
oH ((dacia))) HOW FANTASTIC!!!
Going with your gut instinct is always the things to do; though always the most challenging and uncertain.
SEATTLE is on my list of fav places to visit.
I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and look forward to updates.
XO
MB
6. *karen | September 4th, 2006 at 7:20 pm
I’m with Mary Beth…I want to visit Seattle too. I think you’ll be so happy once you’re home and everything will work itself out. Sending good thoughts your way…
7. Anastasia | September 4th, 2006 at 8:49 pm
all the very best with your move – I agree, you need to be closer to family especially when kids come along, the support is wonderful!!
Im sure you have many wonderful memories to take back home!
8. beki | September 4th, 2006 at 8:54 pm
Oh wow! I wish you the best!!!
9. molly | September 5th, 2006 at 8:10 am
big and exciting changes ahead. keep us all posted! xo.
10. Melissa | September 5th, 2006 at 9:56 am
Good luck! I hope your move and transition goes smoothly!
Melissa
11. bugheart | September 6th, 2006 at 3:03 pm
how exciting!
will you have
drinks
with me
when i am
home
in seattle
for the
holidays???
we can have
vivace together!
i am excited
for you…
you will find
a job
and it’s
a great place
for baby-raising…
we can have
a baby coop.
;)
12. Kim | September 7th, 2006 at 2:37 pm
Congrats on the move! I’ve always thought Seattle is such a fun place, and I’m sure it will be nice to be close to family again! Good luck!
13. wilsonian | September 9th, 2006 at 4:20 pm
Wow… terrific courage. So many just let life happen to them, and the years roll by and they never really find a space to be happy.
Here’s to you two, as you carve out a new space!
14. Stephanie | September 10th, 2006 at 10:17 am
well I guess it’s just not ment to be that we live in the same town. but now I have even two bigger reasons to visit Seattle! You two are incredibly talented and the job market in Seattle is not so bad as it was. You’ll do fine. :)
15. kristi cutler | September 11th, 2006 at 10:50 am
good luck with the move. i as well love seattle. my husband grew up there, that lucky duck!
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