WHEW.
This week has already been crazy. I guess that’s what I get for taking a four-day weekend, but you know what I have to say to that? WORTH IT.
If you read my blog Friday, you know that I spent Thursday night-Sunday afternoon with Chelsea, Molly, Lyndsey, and Kelly, AKA the Glamazons. It was an amazing trip and, as usual, went by far too quickly. I will write about it at some point, probably next week, but until then, Molly wrote a fabulous post that should tide you over. You can read it here.
Sunday night, I went to my parents’ house, made gumbo with my dad, hung out with my sister, and stayed up until 2am talking to my mom. Then, my mom and I went shopping on Monday. It was a wonderful long weekend.
If you read my blog Friday, you also know that Thursday was my last day at my job with the newspaper. I am sad to be leaving such a great job working with such awesome people. But wait. Didn’t I just start that job in February? What am I even doing with my life?
Moving. Again. That’s what I’m doing with my life.
Long story short, Michael graduates with his master’s in less than 2 weeks (May 12th, baby!). In light of his upcoming graduation, he was recently offered a position he (we) could not refuse: Teaching and getting his PhD (paid for, mind you) for/from a university in Louisiana. So we said yes. We began to make plans to move this summer. And by “this summer,” I mean by June 1st.
Yeah, it’s sneaking up on us.
We will not be selling our house; it was always the plan to keep this house as an investment property and rent it to college students. It’s just happening several years earlier than we had anticipated, and we’re okay with that. Plus, we’ve already found renters. We have also found a house to rent in Louisiana, and I cannot stress enough how perfect it seems to be. I’ve been accepted into the graduate program at the same school where Michael will be teaching/getting his PhD, so I will be able to transfer the 12 graduate hours I have and, essentially, pick up where I left off with my master’s. I’ll keep my job with the media company and the freelance clients I have, which will work out very well.
So far, all the right doors are opening at the right times. While I am a little overwhelmed at the thought of living in a state that is not Texas (!!!), I know I will still be LfT in Louisiana (LfTiL?). I am looking forward to this next chapter of our lives and the adventure ahead of us. It will be completely different from now, which appeals to me and terrifies me all at the same time.
I’ll be writing more about the situation and moving process in the next few weeks, and before you know it, I will be blogging from a different state. I know it’s only one over, but it will definitely take some getting used to. At least I will have unlimited access to gumbo and shrimp po’ boys.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, it’s time to pull out my PhD in packing/moving. And sign up for a gym membership to make up for all the Cajun food you know I’ll be eating.
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Katie says:
Wow! You have been busy! That’s so great that everything is working out so well for the move. Hopefully it continues to go good. Sending you good thoughts :)
Cio says:
Po boys for everyone!!! Can’t wait to come visit! ;)
So excited/proud of you both! I pray blessings on your next adventure. Love you Lola!
Carly says:
How exciting!
KT says:
Wow moving again! Sounds like a great opportunity for the both of you! Congrats!
Marlena says:
Reading this on the blog makes it really real. SO SO SO SO excited for you girlfriend!!!! Michael too. (Almost) Dr. Michael is going to rock the faces off those college kids!
Chrissy (The New Me) says:
Congratulations! This sounds like a great opportunity for your family, and I’m so glad to see good things happening to good people. What an adventure!
Jill says:
Congratulations to you both on this exciting opportunity! :)
Valerie says:
What great/exciting news! I’ve been reading your blog for a while now and this sounds like such a great opportunity for you guys! You shall henceforth be known as LeftyLou! (until you come back to Tejas)
skye @ neathering our fest says:
OOH I just have to ask where in Louisiana! :) I am a Texas girl currently living in LA and thought you might need a friend once you get here! :)
Jen says:
How exciting! Have fun!
Erin @ The Speckled Palate says:
WOOHOO! Hurry up and get here so we can play!
Erin @ The Speckled Palate says:
Also, I have a few places I want to show you in your new town!
Meg says:
Holy crap! That was big news! Congrats!
Katherine Price says:
You know that emoji with the tears streaming down its face? THATS ME WHEN I THINK ABOUT YOU MOVING.
Tabaitha says:
So exciting! Blessings are flowing your way! Praying for a smooth transition and move!
Miemo says:
Good luck on your move! You can still be LfT in LOUISIANA. GEAUX Tigers! I know you didn’t specify what school, but as someone who’s family is originally from Louisiana, but now living in the DC area I am happy for you to be living in my homestate! I look forward to reading about what you think! Good luck again!
San says:
wow, so many changes… but I am really, really happy for you guys! :) What a great opportunity!
C. Hayes says:
congrats to you and your hubby!