We’re moving to Boston.
We’ve known for a few months that my husband’s job (he is a contracted employee with the Department of Defense) would be eliminated in March of 2013. That has caused us to seek new employment, of course. And we found it… in Boston! Perhaps that’s one reason I stalled on the blog? I don’t function very well under a feeling of unrest.
Can I say how much it pains me to be packing up my house and getting it ready to sell? Can we remember that I just built a big, awesome bed for the girls? Custom designed and hand-built for that specific room? Can we remember that every single room in this house has ANGIE written all over it? We can say that. (I don’t actually write my name on the walls. But if ever there was a house that “spoke” about it’s owner, it would be mine. That’s what my buddies say. My buddies are always right. I’m going to miss them.)
I’ve cried it out. But I definitely haven’t written it out. I haven’t been blogging for a very long time. I’m so sorry. I’ve been actually DOING things, instead of writing about how I am going to procrastinate the doing of things. It’s weird. :-) I have so much to catch you up on. I’ve built boxes, painted walls, installed ceilings, painted bricks, etc, etc. We’ll get there.
I’m making no promises of consistent blogging right now. But I wanted to say “Hi! I’m alive!”
FYI: we can all look forward to us buying a small, old home in the Boston Area. That means lots of projects. That means starting over on a clean (dirty and old, probably) slate. Yay! (I’m trying to be excited!)
Tell me I’ll love Boston? Tell me I’ll make another home speak my language again? Tell me I’ll survive the process of cleaning up, staging, and selling my house? Tell me to stop eating Halloween Candy.
Hi! Are you still there?
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Welcome back!!! Glad to hear things are well and there are new adventures to come. Boston is great!! You’ll LOVE it! And, with that new to you home there’ll be TONS of projects! Good luck with the move!!
My hubs served his mission in Boston. He wants to move back. He loves it there, so I’m sure you will too! Good luck with everything! Can I help? I’ll bring dinner, help you pack, whatever you need! ;)
We are in the same boat as you are! We found a week ago that we are moving to a city & state that we have never been to. (Charlotte, North Carolina) and we have exactly 13 more days to get there in enough time for my hubs job. All of this equals a frightening amount of stress!! I don’t even know where to start packing…again. Don’t get me wrong, we are super excited!!! We are just also super stressed. Money, packing, driving all the way from TX to NC…with three kids…I’m sure you are catching my drift by now.
Any hoo, I wish you guys the best of luck! I promise you will like Boston, you will make it your new home, and yes…you will have a ton of stuff to build. haha. :D
HI ANGIE!! I’m so glad to hear your voice again! Youknow, Boston was always my “dream city”? I only ever got to visit, but I loved it. And I’m so envious of your getting to find/buy/fix-up/personalize an old house with charm and history! It’s gotta be super stressful and hard to bear up with right now, but I know you’re not going alone…your Father has good things in store for you. So glad to hear from you again!
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There are some great neighborhoods and gorgeous old houses in Boston. I was born and raised there, but live in NH now. Do you know what part of Boston you’ll be in? Like NYC, it kind of has “boroughs” that have very different vibes. You will love the Fall in Boston, I promise.
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Angie:
You will love Boston!!! My son goes to college north of Boston and there are so many cool towns — everywhere. If you know what part of Boston he will be working in, I can guide you. I love the North shore, I’ve been to Plymouth, Cape Cod (almost every town) and every town on the North shore…my favs are Ipswitch and Rockport. You will love it it. Trust me. (I don’t know if you remember me, but I met you over a year ago –maybe more — at a blogger’s brunch.) Anyway, reach outré, I can help.
I will miss you!!!! But we will always have “10%” and these little old blogs to keep in touch. Best wishes with the move!
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I live in southern Maine and frequent Boston for big city trips. Boston is the bombdiggity. So much cool history. Old, beautiful houses. Great shopping, Fenway park, the ocean, and cheap lobster. It was cheaper than beef this summer. For real. Any area that can produce Ben and Matt has to be good, right?
I’ve never been to Boston, but I’ve got a friend that lives there, and she sent me a house listing that they were considering and I can tell you one thing: $$$$$$$. Any city that everyone loves is gonna be priced accordingly (I’m looking at you, San Diego). GOOD LUCK!
Angie, it’s great to hear from you again! VA will miss you! Good luck in Boston and please keep us informed of your adventure!
My family and I moved from Maryland to Providence, RI 4 months ago. We love New England! We’ve been into Boston several times and are so excited to have such an awesome city within an hour of us. It is a hard transition, but I’m sure you’ll do great and make the best of it. Good luck and enjoy Boston!
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Awe man I know that can’t be easy! You are doing very well I would be a hot mess, I don’t do well with change! Wishing you all the best and I cannot wait to see where this adventure takes you!
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You’re going to do awesome in Boston, and now we’re only going to be 2.5 hours away from each other. :D :) ;)
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Congratulations on the new job…Condolences on leaving your “Coture” home. Bless your little heart! You worked so hard on it, I hope you find a buyer who loves it as much as you do! Don’t quit blogging – we miss you! How about we make a deal – you can only eat Halloween candy WHILE you are blogging, deal?!! :) Best of luck to the Archibald family as ya’ll begin this next adventure!!
You’ll LOVE Boston, and you’ll love putting your personal stamp on every room in your new house. Change is always scary, though. My husband’s in the same line of work as yours, so we’ve got our fingers crossed these days. Who knows, maybe we’ll be neighbors before too long!
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I know nothing of Boston.
But I know I am glad to hear you are alive! I missed your blogginess.
Good luck! Can’t wait for you to be back even more!
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Boston is awesome!!! I live in Vermont and its beautiful around here. Boston offers a lot! the kids will love the aquarium and you will love the shopping and the city! You can do this you are awesome Angie!
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