home is where the heart is

Interviews came and went, including two top notch companies. They showed interest, gave us a glimpse of our future and that included Dallas, TX. I actually got excited about the idea of moving back to my home state and got into job hunting there. Plus free tuition? Yes please! Unfortunately, things fell through when they learned that Sean had to complete one last co-op/internship before getting his degree. Apparently they would not overlook it, but they said try again next year. Instead, one of them offered a 6 months internship outside of Boston, the other offered a 9-12 months internship in California.

He was left with one company. It's not as amazing, but it was for a full time position plus they were willing to waive the co-op. He went for an on-site interview, got a tour, and everything. Once he heard back, they decided to offer him a 3 months co-op then re-consider him for a full time job, instead of offering him the full time job right off the bat. So he chose the best thing for him. He chose California. And I don't blame him. I would have done the same thing (plus it pays really well).

With that said, in two months, we're both moving nearly three thousand miles across the country. Personally, I was pretty torn about this decision. I had told him long before his options were laid out before him that I was not open about California. Maybe part of me was just saying that to get him to lean toward his other options. I really don't know. Other people have asked me how I felt about moving, and I just shrug and say it's okay. When it is just Sean and I talking about it, I feel okay. We're both ready to move forward but together. I can easily transfer to another store and keep working. I can start fresh and job hunt for something in my field in the meantime. I can look into taking classes or even grad school. I know that with him by my side, and mine by his, we're gonna be okay.

Another blogger could not have said this any better that I could have. And the best part? She said this the day after our future for the next year was set.

"I realized for the millionth time how happy I am that this is the man I live with, and am basically moving across the state country with. It makes everything seem a little less scary, to know that no matter what else changes, we won’t."