EDITOR’S NOTE: The meeting went pretty well Monday. I am remaining hopeful that everything gets worked out.
I’ve been trying to think of a funny or witty way to write this entry but I can’t. So, I’ll just say it.
Initially, my heart was set on moving to the Bay Area. I never really could picture myself living in Southern California. I’m not a fan of LA in general (or the Lakers), but have always enjoyed my visits there. San Francisco and the Bay Area seem like they would be much more in line with my personality.
But, when Tony called me about the job everything changed. My plan was just to sell the house and move out to San Francisco, job or not. The worst real estate market of our lifetimes set in and selling the house has been much tougher than I originally anticipated. With a job, I could still move out west even if the house wasn’t sold. Worst case, I could rent it out.
With the state of the current economy, it would be really foolish to move west without a job. The job opportunity Tony and I have been talking about has been very exciting to me. It is in a field I have experience in and always been interested in. Another very attractive part of the job offer was the fact that I would be working in Santa Monica. Whenever I have visited Southern California, Santa Monica has always been my favorite part. I could definitely see myself living and working there.
Also, I think the transition of living on the West Coast would be much easier with all of the family I have in Southern California. I don’t have any family in Northern California at all. It would mean a whole lot to me to develop relationships with some of the people on my ex-father’s side of the family. Plus, Las Vegas is only 3.5 hours away by car.
San Francisco will always be there. The best part about all of this is the uncertainty. I could be back here in Boston in 6 months, love LA and stay forever, or eventually end up in the Bay Area. Who knows where any of this will lead?
I’m really burnt out on talking and thinking about California, so I’m going to change it up. My next entry will be Golden State free.
Promise.
You forgot the best thing about Santa Monica…. The Regal Beagle.
Comment by From, L. Brewsko — January 28, 2010 @ 8:27 am
LA sucks, dude. Why stack the deck against yourself?
Comment by Ev — January 28, 2010 @ 5:09 pm
It’s where the job is, bro. I don’t think Becky would appreciate me on the couch for 4 months. Don’t worry, I will be up quite often.
Comment by Mike — January 28, 2010 @ 7:16 pm
Dude! If I had my credential by now, I’d totally rent out the house. I have two other people with me who would love to settle in Boston.
I like Santa Monica. It’s close to where I go to work / school. Driving up to the Bay Area is a piece of cake. If you can do Vegas, you can drive up there every now and then. You do seem more of a Bay Area type than a LA type, but it sounds like you got an awesome opp – get it while it’s fresh!
Good luck!
And if you’re in SoCal, you can join us for our monthly trips to the ESPN sports zone at Downtown Disney. I get like 20% off food.
Comment by E. G. — February 1, 2010 @ 2:44 pm