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Megan Moves to Minnesota

Wednesday, June 26, 2013


I'm visiting Rob in Minneapolis this weekend, which will be the last time I visit before I live there.

It's hard to believe that almost half a year ago, Rob booked a one-way ticket to take advantage of a great opportunity and that, for the past five months or so, we've been separated by airports and layovers. And it's even harder to believe that it was a year ago that he packed up and moved to DC, and I made the decision to stay put and see where his first project would be located.

Minnesota was never something we planned on, but it happened, and in the long run, it's going to be so, so good. I am thankful for this year of distance--it gave me the opportunity to land a great job, make some amazing friends, and become more independent than I ever thought I could be.

There is a lot of joy and excitement in this move of mine, but that does not mean that the transition will take place without some sadness or a few growing pains. I've never lived much more than a two-hour drive from my family and most of my friends. And then there's Rocky. The past year that I have spent at home with that dog has been such a gift.

In January, a vet diagnosed him with kidney failure and gave us a grim three to six month life expectancy. Now, six months later, he's no different. He runs, plays fetch, swims in the lake, and makes me laugh every day. Sometimes he has trouble getting up after a nap, but he's 14 years old; and although I tried, there's no use putting my life on hold to maybe watch him die. I think he'll be around for plenty of visits to come, and I have to stop making decisions (or, rather, refusing to make decisions) based on fear, which is something I have become very good at so far in my adult life.

So here it is! I turned in a formal letter of resignation at work yesterday. I'm hitting the road with my mom and my brother at the end of July and should be moving in (and seeing The Postal Service play live!) by August 2.

Minnesota will be my--finally, our--home for at least the next year. I am excited and scared and so incredibly happy. It's bittersweet, to pick up and leave everything you know to be with the love of your life every day. To be in Virginia with your family, and say "Minnesota!" without any knowledge of what comes after that. But I have faith in so many things, and there's room in my life for a new adventure.


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32 comments:

  1. Way cute post. Excited for you for what's ahead! I'm anticipating a big move at the end of July too!

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  2. You'll have a great time in Minnesota because you'll get to be with Rob! I'm really excited for you. I know how it feels to not want to be away from home for an extended period of time because of an aging dog. I don't have to worry anymore.. but life will go on whether you're there or not. It'll be hard either way.
    Anyway, hooray! I hope this move treats you well.

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  3. Congratulations on the move! This will be a great thing for you both, as you'll rely on each other like never before! My husband and I did pretty much this same thing about a month ago (although you guys have been apart and he is already settled there)... but the living so far away from family and friends thing I can truly relate to! I too had never been farther than 2 hours from home for any extensive length of time. It's hard every once in a while, but you'll have each other, and you guys will love it!

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  4. Cute post! Excited for you and what's ahead. I'm also anticipating a big move in July. Eek! :)

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  5. I'm so sorry about Rocky - it's going to be unbearably hard to not be there for him. But it will be glorious to be with Rob! What a future you're starting together :)

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  7. you will learn to love Minnesota quickly! though the weather is sometimes hard.. the people are so sweet and Minneapolis/st. Paul are two really great cities. congrats to you! living in Minnesota is pretty dang fun. :) welcome!

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  8. I'm so happy for you both - it will absolutely be an adventure!! I google mapped it and you will, in fact, be farther - twice as far, to be exact. But we only saw each other once this year so I think we'll do much better.

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  9. I have 3 words for you. Mall of America. ;)

    Best of luck on your move!! It's going to be such a fun experience getting to know a new place and creating more memories with the one you love! :)

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  10. Congratulations! So so exciting. Sure it can definitely be scary, but I have a feeling that you will never ever regret it. I moved from Indiana (where my family lived) to South Carolina for my husband for 5 years and now Missouri. If I had my choice, we would be living in Indiana, but it's just not an option. It can be hard. Some days extremely hard. But I have never once regretted it, and I would make the same choice again without thinking. Good luck with the move!

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    1. I moved from IN to SC, too :)

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    2. I moved from IN to SC, too :)

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    3. @melindarose...so cool! I went from Indy to Clemson. I see you're in Charleston. Such a fun place.

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  11. WAHOOO!!! So excited for you guys!!

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  12. Life goes on...that's how it should be. You are going to be great, Freckles!

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  13. What a great adventure you two will have! Good luck with your big move!

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  14. Yeah Minneapolis! I moved from the east coast years ago and can't imagine living in a better place. Art! Food! Bikes! Rivers! Lakes! Yeah, sure, the winters are sort of chilly, but nothing an excellent pair of long wool undies can't take care of.

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  15. So stoked for you, my friend. So many bright, beautiful things in your future - you go, girl!

    And I have so much compassion towards the Rocky thing, because of Daisy - I am SO glad you got to spend so much time with him and love on him, that makes me all teary-eyed. I hope the rest of his sweet life is comfortable and peaceful, and that you still have lots of moments left with him. Give him a squeeze for me!

    xoxo.

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  16. Yay, I'm so happy for you to be reunited with your man! If you can do a year apart then I know I can handle another 3 or so months too! I think about moving to another state and it's terrifying but I can't wait to someday make the move myself. Good luck in Minnesota, I'm a Vikings fan so we can still be friends =)

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  17. Congratulations and welcome to the Midwest. I hope you really, really like it!

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  18. You know that from New York to Texas, I know just how you feel. I am so excited for you two to finally be together and I know that love is totally worth it. This year of living out there alone together is going to be so wonderful and so good for you guys! Plus, MARRIAGE!

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  19. Ahh Congrats Megan!!! That's such exciting news! I'm so happy you guys will be together again!

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  20. Congrats Megan! I think you made a great decision and I know it will be such a great adventure to share with Rob. I'm so excited for you! And you get to see the postal service which is such an incredibly amazing show, so that just sweetens the deal :) Can't wait to hear more as you move and start a new adventure!

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  21. That's so exciting! Congrats! And all sorts of love for Rocky <3

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  22. I'm so glad I was looking through your posts and saw this one!
    (I'm behind on reading my favorite blogs!)

    As many people have said already, Minnesota is a hidden gem. There's so much to do, to see, places to get away when you need. I know I'm bias, but I really do hope you grow to love it!

    Welcome to the land of 10,000(+) lakes!

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  24. Minnesota, Minneapolis especially, is such a great area to live! It's so inspiring and creative. I'm sure you'll love it there. The whole state is amazing. If you ever need a quick weekend getaway in the Spring/Summer/Early Fall, northern Minnesota is amazing! Congrats and good luck with the move!

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  25. Minnesota, Minneapolis especially, is such a great area to live! It's so inspiring and creative. I'm sure you'll love it there. The whole state is amazing. If you ever need a quick weekend getaway in the Spring/Summer/Early Fall, northern Minnesota is amazing! Congrats and good luck with the move!

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  26. Oh my gosh- I can say the exact same thing about being from Virginia and never having lived more than a few hours from my family, so I can imagine that this move is a little scary, but at the same time, SO EXCITING! Can't wait to hear about your new adventures in your new location!

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  27. Congrats Megan! How exciting! I know that it will be an amazing experience building your new life together in the same city.

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  28. YAY for Minnesota!!! I love living here!!! SO EXCITING.

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  29. how exciting! I bet you're going to love it:)

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