Moving?

Many of you have probably already heard but let me confirm the murmurings... I'm moving. No exclamation point because moving cross-country is terribly annoying. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. So far I've shipped 9 boxes plus one for my bike and don't forget I still have what will fit in my luggage too.

I threw/gave away bucket loads of stuff, pushed two 45 Wall-luggage-carts full of boxes too and from FedEx(thank you Carly for your assistance), cleared out my Manhattan Mini-Storage unit, sold my bed frame and mattress on craigslist, rolled my massive dresser on the aforementioned luggage cart to my sisters apartment, and much more... you get the picture. Thank heavens I'm pretty much done.

Leaving New York City is hard to do. When you go elsewhere and ask for brunch suggestions people name chain restaurants (tsk, tsk!). Your $20 mani/pedi now becomes $40. All those great winter coats and boots you own get shoved to the back of your closet because you actually drive places rather than walk. I will definitely miss the city.

But in case you couldn't tell, I am excited to move. I'll be working in Costa Mesa, California for Volcom. I'm glad I made a good enough impression during my internship that they wanted me back! I'll be living with my best friend Tori (yay!). After a few years of the constant roommate shuffle, it'll be nice to settle in with such a gem :) I'll keep my natural blonde-ness for a bit longer... New York's lack of sunshine was dulling the locks. Best of all Southern California is COMPLETELY different than NYC. You can't even compare the two... beach/broadway? surf bums/guido's?... see, they are just too different. I think I'm lucky, getting a taste of two of the best places the 50 states has to offer. So take care NYC and as my man Jay-Z says "On to the next one..."

xoxo
WDM

Sidenote: California visitors are SOOOO welcome!