Saturday, December 5, 2015

The girl who moves again




After 2.5 years in Chicago, I am moving back to Austin. It has been a whirlwind November. And, as I enjoy my morning coffee, I will list a snapshot of all that I accomplished these past few weeks.

  • I got a job offer!
  • I told my boss. Negotiations ensued...
  • I accepted a new job as a talent acquisition partner with Harte Hanks
  • I gave my two weeks to Morningstar 
  • I got pre-qualified for a home loan. So I know about how much monthly payments would be and potentially how much I want in savings for a downpayment. $$$
  • I arranged short term Austin housing in the form of my super generous friend, Chad and his pup, Tyrion.
  • I finally found a subletter! And, made a new friend in the process. Jenna from Denver agreed to buy all my furniture  (quite a steal!) And carry out the remainder of my lease.
  • I visited Kansas City for Katie and Dave's wedding weekend. Fulfilled my role as a bridesmaid.
  • I bought a car! 2015 Honda Civic EX.
  • I drove 8 hours and roughly 500 miles from KC to Chicago.
  • I packed up all my personal affects, giving away A LOT of great stuff to my Chicago friends.
  • I said farewell to a limited number of Chicagoans. Thank you for hanging with me these past few years.
  • I celebrated my 5.5 years at Morningstar with champagne, Specialty's cookies, Latinicity, Starfruit, and lots of kind emails, hugs, and well wishes. Good luck to all.
  • I loaded up my new car, Chance, and took 7 boxes to the post office. Sure hope they make it to Chad's house next week...
  • I finalized the sublet paperwork with Jenna and other administrative moving items.
  • I packed up Chance and hit the road!
  • I drove 8 hours and another 500ish miles from Chicago to KC to celebrate Thanksgiving and my 10 year high school reunion.
  • I drove another 13.5 hours through horrific Dallas traffic and finally made it back to Austin!

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