I wanted to share something more personal today on the blog. Something beyond the cute new Miu Miu sandals I scored on sale at Nordstrom (see above) or the amazing lunch I had yesterday with Crystalin from In The City With Crystalin, both definite highlights of my week. Instead, I thought I'd share something a little deeper, a little more real.
So here goes:
Today marks the last that I will live in Portland, maybe not ever, but for now. This change, this move, is probably the biggest thing that has ever happened to me. You see, I never left home really. Yes, I moved out of my parent's house when I was 18 but I never moved to a different city for college or work. I've always known that my parents were less than a twenty minute drive away and I always knew where my favorite bar, bakery, store, salon, etc. where. Let me tell you, there is comfort in knowing where the best mac & cheese is in a city.
While I'm incredibly excited to start a new chapter in my life with my guy, a new, more grown up chapter, I can't help but feel like this day is bittersweet. We have a gorgeous new apartment to settle into, amazing new jobs, but this new life will take time to get used to. I'm going to get home sick, I'm sure, and it will take time for me to settle in to our new normal. But soon enough, I'll realize that my parents are less than a short three hour car ride away and I'm sure I'll quickly discover new favorite restaurants. I'll settle in. Until then, I'll take a step into the dark, not really knowing what lay on the other side.
Good luck! Change is good. :) I'm ready for another move. But I left my hometown when I was 18 for college and am now 32 still living miles away so we have completely different backgrounds when it comes to that.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you and this new change!!! It will be one of the best experiences of your life :) And you will find all of the 'bests' in time ;) Once you settle in we should definitely get together for dinner sometime! Just let me know :) Good luck with the move! XO brynn
ReplyDeleteYou are going to have such a great time exploring and discovering new things! I know it can be scary to enter the unknown, but think about how victorious you will feel when you DO find the best mac and cheese in the city of Seattle.
ReplyDeleteHave a blast and have faith in the new experience. We are all excited to read about your adventures.
XOXO,
Laura
Good luck with the move! I start a new job on Monday and completely understand the scary feeling! Just remember, change is good. :)
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Andrea
Daintylittlethings.com
Best of luck! I can totally relate to your feelings of uneasiness; I myself am getting ready to leave behind the city I have lived in my whole life and move to Ukraine. It is quite scary but just remember how many amazing new experiences there are to be had in your new home. Plus, you are always a short trip from your family!
ReplyDeleteGood Luck! I'll be following along on instagram etc, If you're in town around another blogger meet up, hope to see you again and hear more about your move in person! Have fun Miranda!
ReplyDeleteSam
Leaving home is hard, especially when home is an awesome place like Portland. But the amazing changes ahead sound fabulous, and home is always there when you want to head back to it :) Good luck!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you to join us in Seattle!
ReplyDeleteDani // Andbubblegum.com
Good luck Miranda! You'll make that place to feel like home in no time, you'll see ;)
ReplyDeleteI totally know how you feel Miranda! I felt the same way when I moved to Chicago!
ReplyDeleteYou'll look back and be amazed at how far you've come! So excited and happy for you!
Give yourself time to settle in...no doubt it'll be fantastic!
xoxo