"Umm... I don't know if you've heard, but we're moving here."
and the always-eloquent:
"Holy crap, this is happening!"
(which is also the sentiment expressed in this photo, one of my favorites:)
So yeah. I don't know if you've heard, but holycrapthisishappening. We're leaving right after work on Friday, February 5. Which is in nine days. Nine days to try to sell my car (pipe dreams, I'm afraid), to pack up all our belongings (so. many. belongings.), to say our goodbyes (just for now until fun reunions, never fear!), and to get all the details in order. Nine days!
Ages ago, when we both still lived in Albuquerque and were deeply rooted in the "how in the world are we going to make this work?" phase, we imagined that if we didn't have it in us to go the long-distance relationship route, we might one day both end up in DC at the same time, and if so we could pick up where we left off. It was a city that attracted both of us, indepedent of one another, so it wasn't absolutely crazy to trust in the universe that way. And we lead charmed lives, after all, it could happen. But instead we forged ahead and slogged through the plane fares, and now here we are, moving to DC together. Full circle and all that.
There's something really special about waiting to do this now, though. Have I mentioned that one of my sisters-in-law lives in DC, too? She's just a little bit awesome:
Speaking of awesome... On Sunday night we saw Thievery Corporation, who sold out a five-night run at the 9:30 Club, where the two of us are going to be spending quite a bit of time soon. Seeing live music is our favorite activity. Made it into the vows, even.
So the show is awesome, and it's ridiculously crowded and we're sweating our asses off but not particularly caring, and through the music we grinned at each other multiple times and said, you guessed it:
"I don't know if you've heard, but this is our local music place now."
and then
"Holy crap, this is happening!"
Love Thievery Corp. I was at the 9:30 club just over a year ago and loved it.
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you both! I can remember how it felt to move to our first place together - it was such a bonding experience. I can't wait to hear all about your fun times!
ReplyDeleteI just got an excited grin on my face imagining y'all and your shared enthusiasm. Hurrah for our nation's capital!
ReplyDeleteHoly crap that story was too cute. Your enthusiasm is just vibrating off this blog post, DC is so lucky to have you! Hope your move goes well!!
ReplyDeleteSo exciting for the two of you! And, yes, the 9:30 Club rocks. Good luck with the upcoming move; we settle into our new place just one week later! It's no U Street, but I'm anxious to call it home.
ReplyDeleteCongrats congrats congrats! So happy for y'all! My husband & I are moving from Austin to DC too, though not until this summer. I'll be starting grad school at AU in the fall.
ReplyDeleteOk, so I'm going to delurk here for the first time ever. I read (read: stalk) your blog plus a few others (blue eyed bride, mojito maven, and EA) and well, just love you all. Anyway, I live in (and love with my whole heart) DC. While I realize it might be extremely creepy to just say "let's get coffee!" I will say please feel free to get in contact with me with any questions you have about the area or fun things to do! Good luck with the move and congrats!
ReplyDeleteSarah, that's not creepy at all ... how do you think the Champagne Thursday crew got together?! Shoot me an e-mail. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the love, everyone! We are a teensy bit giddy.
Ugh. Still jealous over here. But so excited for you guys. Seriously.
ReplyDeleteBe sure to check out the Black Cat too, if you haven't already. You are going to have so much fun!
ReplyDeleteI saw your tweet about Thievery Corporation and was so jealous!!
ReplyDeleteGOOD LUCK! How exciting for you to be moving to a city you admire so much. We look forward to hearing about your adventures!
Simply amazing the way life works and you end up exactly where you're meant to be. Enjoy your last days in Dallas (I'm super bummed you won't be there when I visit in April!) and have fun with the transition to DC. It's an amazing city and we visit southern MD every summer... we'll have to hook up this year! Enjoy and breathe in each moment!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! The East Coast is glad to have you. And, heck, this move puts you ever so much closer to the NC State Fair. :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
I'm going to interview for med school in Washington DC next week, and it is going to be hard to keep my imagination in check...I would love to live there! Can't wait to hear how your transition goes. Good luck!
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