For the first time in my existence, I can actually say that I need a blog to really keep in touch with friends and family. Many of you are already aware that in July I am moving to Fresno, California to try out "living in" with my boyfriend, Dave. Our plan, based on my requirement, is that we live together for at least six months before committing to marriage. To complete the "living" portion of this we found a beautiful house in the community of Yosemite Lakes Park that is what both of us, oddly enough, have always envisioned as our dream home. It is 1800 sq feet with three spacious bedrooms and two full baths, situated on 2.5 stunning acres in the foothills, about 30 miles away from Yosemite Nat'l Park.
This move has been a hard decision for me--but not from a personal standpoint. My worries have included taking Stephen away from my mom (who has been there since literally the moment he was born) and in some instances, what I am leaving behind as far as friends, family, a good job, and other trappings I have grown attached to. However, I stand to gain so much from this move it's unbelievable: A wonderful, generous man who loves me and Stephen, and treats Stephen as if he were his own son, a wonderful extended family composed of Dave's parents and his crazy (but funny!) sister Tina. I also have a large friend base I am starting to expand down there. I feel like this is my life, 2.0--and this version is everything it is supposed to be. Date nights with a great guy, a wonderful, supportive, encouraging family, a beautiful home in which to raise my son and any other children I may have, as well as a person I honestly believe I will fall more and more in love with as time passes. He's not just my boyfriend. I can honestly say he's a BEST friend.
My last weekend at my job will be the weekend of July 25th and the morning of August 1st it's anchors away and my Penske moving truck will be heading me towards California and my new home. Stay posted. I will keep people updated with pictures, contact information, and general tidbits about adjusting to my new life in the sunshine state. I am *so* excited!
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