I can’t deny that this weekend was filled with tears. Mostly mine. It may seem ridiculous, but I felt a lot of anguish trying to decide what exactly to do on July 1. We were just so frustrated looking for an apartment.
The Geek was on and off the phone with his oh so wise father (no, really), who was so supportive of everything.
I was on and off the phone with my parents who, while thinking I am quite the flip flopper, ultimately support everything. My dad was already enthused about wine tours, and ready to help us out.
California looked like a go. I was talking with Steph, making firmer plans about housing, and researching doctors in the area.
We even reached a middle ground! We were going to stay in a temporary apartment for the summer so that we could do a few more things and I could make it to BlogHer in August. The Geek found two, only two, that would work. Of those, only one would take dogs, and the other was in a not so safe area.
So what do we do? We listen to my father in law and book a one way flight to Texas. This might mean letting go of BlogHer for this year, but we’ll be home for my niece’s first birthday and my brother’s 21st. We’ll also be there for yet another due date and miscarriage anniversary unless we decide to start the drive back up really early, but I don’t need to think about that right now. There are enough positive distractions.
We’re going back to Texas for July and August–the hottest months, ick–and will drive back up to Cambridge for the September apartment rush. I’m not ready to say goodbye to this place yet. There is so much we haven’t done yet. I still want to go to Montreal, Vermont, Cape Cod, and so many other places. Most of all, I want to experience a true autumn and a true winter. Now we will, and we’ll have our car to do it all. We have an amazing landlord who has agreed to let us leave our boxes in her basement. It really couldn’t be easier–this place was furnished, so nothing material is holding us back from going for two months.
It will be nice to gorge on TexMex again for a few weeks. I’ll give Texas that much.
I am so grateful to have such wonderful parents who understand what it’s like to be a little lost for a little while. We’re at peace with all of this, and really, that’s what I needed most of all.
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yay!! i think a ween play date is definitely in order
I guess the Tex Mex is some consolation. I’m sorry all of this stuff is stressing you out. You definitely don’t need that kind of stress now.
You have a while before July comes so hopefully you can get to visit those places while you’re in Cambridge now. It’s always nice to have family & friends that will always be there to support you!
I think it’s a good plan–not ideal, but you weren’t in the most ideal situation to begin with, and this now lets you get your fall/winter dreams fulfilled.
On a personal note, any interest in doing a shoot in Hill Country 4th of July weekend? I’ve got an adorable baby who could use a decent photographer
I’m glad you have a plan. I was crafting an 87 million word response to your last post when your update landed in my reader.
P.S.I’d love to do a Mi Tierra blogger meetup in San Antonio if you have any interest in doing that in July or August. Boston in the fall will be fantastic.
I’m happy for you guys, it feels great to finally have made a decision after struggling for a while and be at peace with it.
See? Everything will be fine. Just remember to keep moving forward, to breathe, and to eat guacamole…
I’m so glad for you guys that you worked this out. The break is perfect and everything fell into place with storing your stuff. Now I’ll have to come back to Boston when you’re settled in fall
I have a feeling things will really work out. It’ll be nice to be near family for a couple months.
Glad you guys have a plan. We’d love to see you out on this coast, but all in due time.
So awesome that you have a plan in place and widly supportive parents. I must admit I’m a bit jealous of the facct that you can pick up and go anywhere! You will see so much of the world this way
No, I’m not crying that I won’t see you at BlogHer… there’s just something in my eye…
Seriously, it sounds like you’re doing the right and smartest thing for you. I can’t be mad about that
Best of luck on the next leg of your adventure!!
I’m so glad that you’re at peace with this decision- that middle ground where everything is constantly changing is beyond tough to navigate!
Breathe deep, miss, and keep us up to date <3
It’s so awesome when you can depend on family and they can help you out. My mom is so supportive of everything I do, and I’m happy to hear your family is the same way. It sounds like it’ll be an exciting summer for you guys!
Well then, I won’t see you for my August trip (sadface!) but I’m glad you have a plan, I’m glad you’ll be back, and I know I’ll be back, and when you make it to California we can reunite there too
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