See ya later....but not yet
It's June. I haven't posted anything here because it just hasn't been my priority. But today, and this week, felt big. I've been vacillating between jumping for joy and sobbing in sorrow. My life is about to change in some big, big ways.
Chris and I are moving in together. I am moving to Rancho Cucamonga. I am starting a full time, permanent, salaried job as a middle school counselor in 2 months. In fact, today marks 2 months until the first day of school for students. Can you even believe it? And I'm still working at Dana. I really didn't think I'd get to stay at Dana, and here it is now June. Today I purchased my very first school yearbook.
I'm leaving San Diego. My home of 6 years. The place where I figured out what I want to be when I grow up. The place where I completely lost myself. The place where I found the girl I've always dreamed of being. Where I have fallen madly, deeply in love. Where I have made some of the greatest friends I could ever hope for. Where I have watched my cousins grow from babies I young women. I'm moving away from this family I have created here and it is tearing me up.
But I'm so excited for this next chapter. Today Chris and I likely found OUR apartment. I can't wait to love with him. I'm ready to be done with the long distance. I can't wait to come home to him, to fall asleep next to him, and wake up next to him. It feels like the rest of my life is about to take off.
I'm not saying goodbye to San Diego, as this city will always have a piece of me. I'm considering this a "see ya later." My best friends still live here, and likely will for a long time. I have family here. And most importantly, my hairdresser is here. Some people are just irreplaceable.
But not quite yet. I've got some vacation happening starting next week. Oh yeah, going on vacation with the boyfriend's family, meeting my nephew, and celebrating a childhood friend's wedding. But that's all. Then I'm in SD in July to pack, move, and, most importantly, to go out at URBN at least one more time.
Oh, San Diego. I will always, always love you. Thank you for giving me the chance to follow dreams and my heart. <3