We all know that I've been talking about moving to Austin forever now, but hey look! I'm moving to Austin. Like soon. Holy shit!
Jparks and I had discussed moving and we decided not to leave the Bay Area until at least the fall, but knowing we would price our house at a high rent, we figured we should list it now just to see what the interest would be. So last Monday the house went on Craigslist and by that afternoon the emails were rolling in, we had interest! I took that as a good sign and should have deleted the ad but I'm lazy and left it up. By midweek an agent was emailing me saying he had someone that really wanted our house and because I'm an ass I ignored his emails. Turns out this guy really wanted our house, and his agent would not relent, so Saturday morning we were had them over to look around and by Saturday evening the agent was calling us with the details of the lease. Meanwhile I was standing in the living room scratching my head and asking twitter how fast I could pack a house because the guy wanted to move in as soon as possible.
Sunday we discussed all of our moving options, including staying in the Bay Area for a little while longer and I realized this was a bad idea. As ML said "Just rip the band aid off." Why move an extra time? Do I really want to pack, unpack, and then pack again? Well, the band aid is off and I'm about to sign a lease in Austin.
Am I upset about this? Yes. Am I excited? Yes. Am I wondering how we're going to pull off a move in less than a week? Fuck yes.
Austin brace yourself, the Parkses arrive mid June.
Wow. Like, WOW. That's more like a major gauze bandage than a bandaid, but I guess the principle is the same. I'm sad to see you guys go, but you gotta do what you think is in your best interest. (I know it's not my best interest, the thought of moving to anywhere in Texas, even Austin, gives me shivers down my spine. So it's a good thing we're all different.)
ReplyDeleteWe leave for our vacation to Europe on May 28 and return June 14, so if possible, I'd like to make sure we get to see you before we leave. You'll probably be gone when we get back
Best of luck to you guys!!
I'm so excited for you! No state income tax - and other cool stuff! I know you don't know me from Adam, but if there's anything you need, we have a pretty great group of bloggers in this area and I'm sure we could help with any advice, etc. Just drop me a line and when you are settled, we can have a "Welcome to the Gates of Hell" party for you (since it will be summer by then - the one downside of Texas). :)
ReplyDeleteHoly Shit is right! I thought you were just kidding! Jesus. Well, I'm happy for you though. What are you guys gonna do for work?
ReplyDeleteI get to meet Truman! Alleluiah!!! Good luck with your super speedy move. So excited for yall. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is kind of awesome! Overwhelming and scary --- but awesome!!!
ReplyDeletesweeeeet! so this means more playdates, right? you'll practically be right next door now!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! So exciting! And nerve-wracking!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I've never been to Austin, so I will have to visit soon!
i am happy! and sad :( congrats!
ReplyDeleteWhat? What??? I'm not ready!!! Holy smokes!!!
ReplyDeleteJust in time for those great Texas summers! (oh, and sooo feeling your pain regarding packing and moving right now!)
ReplyDeleteI'm convinced this is all a ploy for you to be closer to Frank's.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the move and enjoy Austin. My best friend moved from here to there four years ago and she never regretted it. She thinks Austin is just awesome. Of course, I'm biased and I wish she'd stayed, but that was all about me. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHang in there... you can always sort through the boxes as you unpack them! ;-)
Congratulations, if you want 'em! Yeehaw that was crazy fast. [I figure I'd better get used to Texas-izing my language]
ReplyDeleteI'd be nervous of Craigslist renters because I'm a wimp. Did you do credit checks and ask for a firstborn? I'm always asking JB, "who's going to manage the property if this renter leaves and we're in another state?" You're braver than I.
Have fun packing, or hire people who do it for a living.
make room for a waverlies visit...
ReplyDeleteJust want to say again - Wow!
ReplyDeleteBut I love Texas and love Austin so can't see you regretting the move once you're through it. Wish I was there to help you pack a box or babysit Truman. Instead, I will visit some day and buy you some barbecue to Cooper's in Llano which I am pretty sure is my favourite place on earth. Good luck!
I can teach Tru the Texas pledge to the flag so he'll be all ready for kindergarten! (Did you know TX has its own pledge?) Pam is right - you'll be our next door neighbor! Yahoo!
ReplyDeletecongratulations. hope all goes well for you.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! I hope we can visit you guys. We get to Texas a lot because of my family so maybe we will take a day trip out to Austin one if those times. Enjoy your hotdogs, I'm so jealous of you for them. (I actually tried to persuade Mike that we should move to Austin based completely on your hotdog post.)
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