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Hello.

I feel a little sheepish even writing this. It’s been so long. Too long. My last post was on November 24th. Two days before my birthday. Over four months ago. It’s gone so fast.

I’ve been in a state of constant activity (I was going to write “I feel like I’ve been…”) for the last several months—mentally and physically, happily and miserably—and I’m just now finding the time to wind down.

A lot has happened. The biggest news is that after eight years we’re leaving New York City. In fact, we’ve one foot out the door already.

In December Katy was offered (and accepted) a job in San Francisco. This on the eve of my own self-imposed New Year’s Day deadline for leaving my own job. We both wanted a change (job-wise) and some of those little inconveniences that make New York City what it is were starting wear just a wee bit. (I am writing this after midnight on a Monday. Outside my window there is, literally, a man with a jackhammer. There is also a backhoe–in reverse… beep.. .beep… beep–a Zamboni-looking vehicle that spits tar, and something I can only describe as a “stomping machine.” They are paving the street. Right now. Tonight.) We’ve talking about going out there for years but the conversation always ended “in another year or two.” This time, though, there were catalysts. There were collective wills. There were offers of paid relocation expenses.

It’s all about timing. Kismet.

Katy started her job at the beginning of April and I’m in the process of “transitioning out” of mine. I’m still spending the majority of my time in New York but the plan is for this situation to reverse by the summer. In the meantime I’m getting a lot of frequent flier miles.

Our New York apartment is almost completely empty. No books, no bed (futon), and a few uncomfortable chairs but I’m not complaining. I kind of like it. Very minimal and more like home than a hotel.

The San Francisco place is also empty, but so much room! Eight years in a studio. Eight years we lived in one room together. The new place has two bedrooms, a huge kitchen, a walk-in closet, and a view of San Francisco from the living room window. Of course the living room contains nothing but an unplugged television and two lawn chairs–the folding canvas type with cup holder and leg rest. Nice. However, there is space! There is potential! There are multiple rooms!

—- time passes—

It’s now almost two weeks since I started this post. Today I’m sitting in our San Francisco apartment looking out the office window at gorgeous view of the downtown in the distance. I’m working remotely from here all the week, (The transition has begun!) but I’ll be back in NYC on Sunday.

The apartment is less empty now. We have a couch! We have chairs! We have a wireless network! It’s starting to feel like home.

Now that I have broken the silence, you can expect more from peebo.

posted by peebo on Wednesday, April 13th, 2005 at 2:49 pm
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