Strange day...

Chase · Jun 23, 2005

Well...today feels like the "official" start of major changes that are about to come flying at me at blinding speeds. Definitely a strange time for me.

This is my last day at my current job. It is one of those situations where I really like the people I work with, but haven't exactly been happy with the actual job in quite some time. So, won't miss the job, definitely will miss the people...most of whom I consider great friends. Work is a strange place, considering just how much time you spend with these people.

After this, its full swing get-ready-to-move time. My house will be getting packed up on Monday and then starts the adventure of moving half way across the country. That is something I've sworn I would do for years now, and even though I've wanted it for a long time, I can't believe the day is finally just around the corner.

Strange times indeed!

Alison · Jun 23, 2005

Well, I can remember talking with you at the very beginning stages of this plan and I am so excited for you to start fresh. Change is scary, but necessary to keep life interesting

I know that once you aer settled in your new place things will seem more relaxed. Congrats on making this goal happen :thumbsup:

PlasticSpanner · Jun 23, 2005

Good luck and get in plenty of coffee for the stress!

Where are you moving to/from?

Xmetal · Jun 23, 2005

Change is always difficult and routine can be painful....there is no happy medium.

Good luck with the move, I understand you're shifting to Texas? Better buy yourself a gun or you won't fit in. (kidding :lol:

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Armstror · Jun 23, 2005

I know how you feel. I've never left home for more than a week. I love the time i spend here at my workplace and i leave on Friday! :guilty:

Plus a while after that, my boyfriend is coming to take me away to live in New York!
The place i live in now is very different than New York. It's a small town...The biggest thing we got going for ourselves is that we own the biggest liftlocks in the world. :/

It's pretty scary...

malachite · Jun 23, 2005

Yup, picking up and moving definitely feels strange sometimes. Doesn't seem like too long ago I was talking with a few people about a scouting trip in Joshua Tree

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." - Ferris Bueler

Aoide · Jun 23, 2005

Xmetal said:
Good luck with the move, I understand you're shifting to Texas? Better buy yourself a gun or you won't fit in. (kidding )

Har. Har. Har.

:gun:

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Aoide · Jun 23, 2005

I can't imagine picking up and moving across the country. I hate the thought of just moving across town. I think it is all in the attitude people have when they have to make a major change. You seem excited and hopeful and I think that it will make it a positive experience for you.

I won't go on and on about Texas because I know California has a lot to offer. We'll let you get settled in and then show you around the state. :hugs:

Corry · Jun 23, 2005

Yaaay! Chase will be in my time zone soon! :lol:

It'll be ok, Chase...it'll just take some time for things to feel normal again.

JonMikal · Jun 23, 2005

actually, i'm considering the same thing, but not sure which direction to head as of yet. good luck Chase and i hope all goes well!

Corry · Jun 23, 2005

JonMikal said:
actually, i'm considering the same thing, but not sure which direction to head as of yet. good luck Chase and i hope all goes well!

ILLINOIS! ILLINOIS!!! (I need someone close by I can go shootin with!)

BTW, I am hereby proposing the midwest TPF meetup. I want something close enough I CAN GO!!!

terri · Jun 23, 2005

I picked up and moved from Michigan to Georgia years ago, and it was a very heady period. Heading into the Great Unknown is a time for solemn reflection.....so go party your butts off! :mrgreen: :cheers:

I think it's wonderful to challenge yourself like this, shake things up. :thumbup:

Congrats on the last day, the Big Move, and here's wishing the best of times for you!

terri · Jun 23, 2005

JonMikal said:
actually, i'm considering the same thing, but not sure which direction to head as of yet. good luck Chase and i hope all goes well!

Ya'll head South, my friend....folks are friendly in these here parts. :mrgreen:

Chase · Jun 23, 2005

Thanks guys! I'm 100% comfortable that it is a good decision and the right move for me, but its definitely a bigger change than I've ever put myself through before.

As far as California goes, yeah, there is a lot to offer. There is also a lot of crap that goes along with it, which is why I'm outta here!