not so north now

So, I got a new job. I thought about starting a new blog since I feel like moving south defeats my blog title. But, I don't want to lose any more ties to this old place than I need to so I'm keeping the old blog and going from here. I'm bad at that anyway. I always want a clean slate, a new piece of paper, a new day, a do-over. And, now I got what I've been wishing for and suddenly I feel like the old wasn't so bad. Don't get me wrong, I am super appreciative of my opportunity, especially in this economic warzone we're all going through right now. Not everyone gets a true stab at their dream and I'm excited to take full advantage of this chance. But... I'm obviously a homebody. I've never been big into traveling. My dreams have all revolved around family, friends, and home. Three hours isn't all that much in the scheme of things, I'm told. But, it feels like the biggest sacrifice I could have made. I miss being able to go see my mom and dad in an hour or two. I miss my friends walking into my house unannounced or coming home to them already being there. I miss my old watering hole, discovering it last spring was not enough QT, even though we definitely logged some good hours there in just a few short months. I miss the smell of salt in the air and the sound of seagulls. I miss Mount Rainier, even though you only get to see it through the clouds every month or so. And never in the winter. I think the dark days and holidays away from home are probably getting to me a bit. But, I guess it's all a part of being a creature in this world. Gotta take the bad with the good. And there is a lot of good. I've just been a giant grump this past week so I am tending to focus a bit more on the former.

Anyway, I have a watering hole to visit before heading back home? tomorrow. I do love Seattle still.