Moving

Nora and Jessica
Originally uploaded by jegoffin.

My best friend Jessica is moving to Seattle in a few months. We've known for some time that she would be doing this. In fact, I counseled her to move. All of the reasons for her to move are very good ones, the thing is--I'm really going to miss her. Thinking back, I have often advised my friends to move, especially when they are stuck in a rut. I think it is because I really like moving. Finding a new place to live is exciting. I even like packing and unpacking. Call me crazy, but I really should have married somone who's work involved moving. But, I am sure that if I had to move every few years I would soon grow tired of making new friends and setting up house. Especially now with kids, it makes sense to stay put. Essentially, we are not moving in the near future.
As tempting as Portland is with its appeal of homeownership and complete independence. We haven't been appreciating what we have here. Beautiful weather almost year-round, free babysitting just 200 yards away, a beautiful brand new house, and friends. Nora has friends here as to I and Alec. Our work situations couldn't be more ideal. I am working from home, part-time and Alec is about to start an incredible work situation. So, eventhough I am getting the three-year itch to move again, I'm putting down roots.
I'll have to live vicariously through Jessica: hiring a U-Haul, packing, selling stuff, planning it all--except at the end of it all I will just be left behind, missing my buddy.