Get Ready...Get Set...Go!

"The Only Thing Constant In Life Is Change"

I did it! After spending almost 20 great years in the Bay Area, I finally relocated to Utah! I'd always dreamed of getting up and leaving but I never pictured myself actually doing it! To my surprise, it all came together right before my eyes. I got a job and found a place to live within weeks of deciding to move, crazy how "timing" really is everything.

Kristie flew out to California to make the 12 hour drive with me. I really didn't believe all of my "crap" I had packed waiting by the front door was going to fit in my car. However, with the amazing packing skills my Dad has, it all fit perfectly...oh and there was room to see out of the back, what a champ he is!

I don't think it hit me until I was in Nevada that I was really moving. I guess it's still a bit surreal. It feels as if I'm on vacation, except I have all my belongings with me, I have a job, my own room, and no plane ticket home, yet. It'll be weird to "visit" California when I finally do.




My Mother HATES taking pictures, I don't understand why. She's really a Beautiful Lady, inside and out. Everyone says we look alike, heck, I don't mind one bit ;). Anyways, back to the main topic- My Mom! She is probably the one I miss the most (sorry, others) just because she's my Mom and who couldn't help but miss their Mom? I've never really been far from home for longer than three weeks, so this may get tough. BUT- my Mom is the BEST cook ever, you better believe it. AND she's just an awesome Mom. I know she doesn't exactly like the fact I moved to Utah, but she is happy for me and supports me, which has meant the world to me. I know this isn't easy on her being so far away from each other, but she's a trooper! I miss you Dearly, Mom!

I started my new job only three days after moving here. It's been an adjustment in itself because:
A. I am working 10 hour days.
B. I'm waking up at 5:45am and crashing by 10pm nightly. (Those who know me know I'm usually a night owl...not these days)
B. I'm caring for a 2 month old and 3 year old, both are extremely cute!
C. I don't really know the places to take kids in SLC, but I'm learning.
And D. I miss Kane and Carly, the kids I used to watch, a lot!


Although I haven't even lived here a week yet, I'm really enjoying myself. I like exploring new places, even if I do cheat by using my handy Map Quest, that's on the Iphone, to get back to my new home. I have found my way to WalMart and back without using the map, I would.

I know that this new and exciting chapter in my life is going to have bumps, curves, and straight roads ahead, but I'm ready for it all.

....And Away I go....