The other night Ben and I celebrated with champagne, but didn’t announce what the celebration was for. Well, I can finally say that I am going back to Cali…
Ben and I are moving back to California around June 28th!
After a year filled with many highs, lows, new jobs, new friends, snow storms and tons of new experiences we will be leaving Maryland the end of this month and heading West. We already booked local movers with a truck to help us with the moving process.
Ben found a job in Orange County (and now I need to find one there too!!). In addition to the job search, I am organizing our cross country move and looking for affordable moving services like movers London Ontario. If anyone has any good suggestions on how to get all our crap from MD to CA on the cheap please chime in 🙂
So once again my life is going to be crazy the next four weeks…
– This weekend I am heading to Philadelphia for a blogger event
– Sunday through Tuesday I will be in Florida
– Get back to MD and coordinate moving cross country for the second time in under a year with the aid of companies like the best local movers
I will be canceling my upcoming CA trip because of the move, so at least it’s one less thing.
All the stress of figuring out this move for as little money as possible, plus giving our apartment notice (=$$$) has me on edge. Unfortunately, I’ve been eating to much because of that. But, now I feel a little more organized and under control. When it comes to trailer rentals at Big Rentals is the name you can trust for quality and reliability. Let the craziness begin!
Run – This morning I did 6 miles to clear my head. I really needed that.
Breakfast – Same as yesterday, smoothie and bagel with AB. I am in love with this right now.
It feels great to actually share my good news with you guys 🙂
Hope you’re having a good little week too!
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Yay! Congratulations!!! That’s great news!! Good luck planning/packing/preparing for your California adventure, and with the job search once you get out there. I hope everything goes smoothly.
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Welcome back! Since I was born, raised, went to school, got married, had kids, etc. etc. here I don’t have any tips on moving on the cheap. Dang it!
Thats so exciting! I had a feeling thats what you were celebrating : ) Never thought you’d have to make ANOTHER trip cross country eh? Hang in there! It will be over before you know it!
Yay!! You will be so happy to be back, it really makes the world of difference. I lived in CA for 6 years, moved to North Carolina– hated it— moved back and I am soooo much happier. 🙂 Congrats that is so exciting but I know how stressful it can be too! Just hang in there and you will be out here soon!
Hooray for your good news! Although we Marylanders will miss you.
This is one of the most honest blogs I have ever browsed. Nothing defeats good first hand encounters on things. Thank you for being true about this.
When I moved from VA to Vegas I put all my stuff in a pod. It was great! I can’t remember the moving company I used – it was 3 initials like AFP or something but they were much cheaper than the other guys. I’ve drove across country 4 times and this last time I went south across the 10. We stopped in New Orleans (outta the way but worth it!), San Antonio, Phoenix (friends), Grand Canyon and finally made it to Vegas. Best cross country trip! Good luck to you on your move and remember to relax! Everything always works out as it should!
YAY!!! Let’s plan a meet up sometime! I’m in Ventura County. I’d love to meet you!
Congratulations!!!!
Wow that is awesome that you are moving to CA. Good luck on the job search. On moving cheaply, you could move yourself with a giant Uhaul. IT is a huge pain the butt. Make sure you get a good moving company and check your inventory when they pick up and drop off. I lost a TV that way!! Also get good amount of insurance on your stuff because the last company I used destroyed a few things.
That’s so awesome…I know you are psyched about this! Congrats on the move!
YAY California is excited to have you back 🙂
Does this mean we might actually meet in person some day 🙂
Congrats!!! You’ll only be about an hour or so away from me!!! Yeah for California love!
That is exciting news! Being on the west coast myself, I find it a fun place to be. Although Oregon is a bit colder than CA! =)
Congrats, and good luck with the big move!
yay!! i know you’re so happy to be going back. i’ve heard pods are a good price too. good luck on all the moving details. just know that in 4 weeks you’ll be running on the beach!
congrats! after following you for sometime, i know that you will be happier in California. best of luck!
Congratulations! Hm, maybe you could audition for Real Housewives of Orange County? They need new ladies, and since you can read, write and have a nice personality, you’d be something new and different on that show! Haha.
Aww. I’m happy for you, but I have to admit I liked having a fellow Cali transplant in MD. Good luck with the move and the job hunt!
Yay, for you two! Congrats!
Moving can be fun! Just don’t let the stress get to you. Run it out.
Congrats!!! I’m totally jealous because I would love to move back to my home state of Texas to be closer to family, but that’s not the cards for my husband and I right now! I’m really happy for you though! Awesome news! 🙂
This may sound silly but it lightens the load. You can ship your books through the USPS “Book Rate” for cheap. Takes forever to get to the destination but the price is great. We used this method when we shipped my daughters books home from college.
Congratulations! I hope find a job for yourself will prove to be easy.
Moving is exciting and stresful all at the same time. I’ve heard good things about PODS, but don’t have any first hand experience.
Good luck with all the details; I hope you managed to stay sane throughout it all.
Best wishes.
Hooray, California! 🙂
So jealous!!! I am counting down the 2 years we still have left in CT until we go back.
We drove out here in a Budget truck. I’ve heard that PODS can be good, but I think they are pretty expensive.
Let me know what you find out! I’ll be moving in 2 years!!
Yea!!! That’s awesome, Monica. I know how much you’ve missed CA and I’m so excited for you guys!
Congrats! That is really wonderful that you are moving back to the sunshine and west coast! I am sure you will be much happier and relaxed. I am doing the movev across country this summer as well but driving since it turned out to be the cheapest option for me. I second the PODS idea but whatever path you go through, make sure to research the company’s reviews. Good luck!
Congrats. I live in Orange County, so if you ever want a running buddy, let me know!
YAY cali!!!!!! will you be at long beach marathon in october possibly??? thats the next time i will be in so-cal, would love to meet up!
Congrats on Cali!! You should use a POD… you pack your crap and then they move it to your new place for you. We used it when moving to NC – it was waiting in the driveway for us when we finally moved in!
Congrats on your decision!! It’s always hard trying something new and having it not work out, but at least you know you tried, and it will make you even happier in your new destination!
EXCITING!!!! That’s great news. I look forward to reading your blog about California adventures. 😉