I came back from my vacation from Texas in October and decided I would move to TX during the first quarter of 2018 and really thought it would most likely occur in February or March at the latest.
The first person to bring up my moving there was Helen (Liz's mom). After we spent a couple of hours visiting and we were saying our goodbyes she said that I was like one of her kids and when I was ready to join the family in TX I had a room to stay in while I was settling in when I moved there. It was totally unprompted and Dave was quick to say he didn't say anything and it was meant to be.
Sunday, Liz, Briana, and I went exploring and I saw a model home which was beautiful and had everything for 315K. I kept thinking the man was joking but he showed me the price list and I was surprised; Liz explained I was from CA.
By Tuesday when I went sight seeing on my own I said a little prayer and asked for a sign to let me know if I should move there. I of course negotiated that I would need a job offer; but quickly said if I am supposed to be here I will do it but I just need time to prepare.
Wednesday, I visited the Bowler's and it was so fun to see this sweet family. My heart was touched when Rowdy told me he wished I would live there in Justin, DFW, or Roanake.
The way I made the decision was when my friend Jon told me I needed to go mail my post cards and not return until I made a decision. He was trying to get his drivers license as he moved there from Indiana/Chicago. It was Friday and we were going to a Rangers game.
So off I went to mail my postcards and in the post office a lady struck up a conversation with me. She had moved there from CA and told me what a great decision it had been for her and her family, how great the schools were etc. etc. etc. I then headed to the gas station and a lady approached me to ask me how I liked my car. I was driving Liz's Expedition and I loved it. I explained I liked it a lot but that I was borrowing it as I was visiting. This led to a conversation about how she and her family had moved from CA and how much they loved it. I was already thinking I wanted to move but thought "I get it Liz's mom, Rowdy, and two total strangers were telling me how I should move there". So I called Dave to tell him I was doing it and for him and Liz and their family to discuss it as a family as they had offered to let me live in their guest home until I got a job and had a place to live. I think Liz called or texted me later to say it would be great. While I was in the parking lot I logged onto Facebook and the first advertisement was for quotes for moving companies and I signed up for it. They started calling and quoting. I quickly called my youngest niece and told her of my decision and plan. Her initial response was "WHY?" I explained it would be a good opportunity and she proceeded to tell me she had three questions.
1. What about the Angels ? They play against the Rangers so I will go to those games.
2. What about Disneyland ? I am in the middle of Disney and Walt Disney World. We can go together!!!
3. What about the holidays ? I always try to take Thanksgiving week off, I will continue to do so and will just have to buy an airplane ticket.
As you can see, I had quick responses for those and then asked her why she was grilling me. She promptly responded that she would support my decision but that she was getting me ready for when I told her mom. Don't ask me why, but I feel this incredible need to get my sister in laws approval when I am about to do something. Maybe it is because she has known me since I was six and I see her as a maternal figure. As difficult as it was to make this decision and then tell my family I know it is the right decision. I am so thankful that both my nieces were super supportive and encouraging - even though it will be hard to adjust to not being two hours away by car. It will soon be three hours by plane plus a one of three hour drive from the airport.
Things I was able to accomplish before the 31st - move out of my storage unit to another one in OC for a 1/3 of the price and size. As well as recycle a Halloween costume.
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