I’ve been keeping something from you. But now that my employer is in the know about next year, I can officially share that Matt and I will be migrating across the country to the Lone Star state….
Don’t ya love how they make it look like Dallas is on the water:)
We’re moving to Dallas, TX this summer!! Whew. Feels good to share. I’m obviously very excited, but I will have to admit that it took me a minute to swallow. You see, Matt had an awesome job offer in Charlotte, NC. Since I went to college near Charlotte and really love my home state, I could always see myself settling there. And maybe I still will. But, Matt got another offer at the last minute, and since it was essentially his dream job, we switched gears. I mourned Charlotte, the east coast, and being close to my family, but now I’m absolutely pumped for this new adventure. I’ve secretly always wanted to move west, and in my opinion, the hotter the better:) One of my very best friends lives in Dallas and I had the chance to visit her back in November, just a few weeks before Matt got the offer. It was so much fun! The added bonus is that quite a few friends from Matt’s graduate program are moving as well. We are heading there tomorrow to figure out housing!
I’m excited to experience a new area of the country, live in a big city again, be close to good friends, and eat Tex-mex all.the.time.
They say everything’s bigger in Texas. I’m ready to dream big.
Isabel
April 2, 2013 at 11:42 pmCongrats Laura-that is so exciting! Will you be looking for a school job in Dallas?
Laura
April 7, 2013 at 11:38 amI’m hoping to stay in the schools, but who knows! I’m going to be pretty open with my job search…
Connie
April 2, 2013 at 11:48 pmKERF reader living in Fort Worth. What part of town will he be working in? I am a lifelong resident of the metroplex and can help you with cool things! Let me know
Laura
April 7, 2013 at 11:37 amThanks! I’m not exactly sure because there are a few offices…maybe downtown?
Alexandra @ Loving the Good Life
April 3, 2013 at 1:14 amCongratulations! I wish you all the best in this new adventure!
Laura
April 7, 2013 at 11:37 amThanks!
Paige
April 3, 2013 at 8:41 amSO exciting! I grew up in Dallas and lived there last year…it’s so much fun as an adult! I’m pretty jealous you’re headed there 🙂 Can’t wait to read about all your Dallas adventures!
Lindsay
April 3, 2013 at 9:58 amCongrats to you both! I can’t wait to hear all about Dallas through your blogging 🙂
Lindsay
April 3, 2013 at 10:15 amSo exciting! It will be a big change, but nows the time in life to enjoy it!
Mom
April 3, 2013 at 11:16 amNow I know why Dad and I have loved the TV show Dallas all these years–we had a child who would move there someday. Looking forward to visiting! Congrats to Matt on the job!
Sonia
April 3, 2013 at 11:23 amCongratulations!!! I’m a long time lurker on your (and Kath’s!) blog (: I’m also from the Dallas area– a suburb in North Dallas called Plano. I’m so excited to start reading about your Texas adventures and maybe I’ll recognize some of the places you visit! I don’t currently live in Dallas though my parents do.
Laura
April 7, 2013 at 11:36 amThanks! Friends of ours are moving to Plano!
Pamela
April 3, 2013 at 1:29 pmCongrats! My brother-in-law and his wife also live outside of Dallas, and they absolutely love it (I think they’re the same age as you guys).
Alison
April 4, 2013 at 7:12 pmMy husband and I moved from our Indiana home to Houston, TX almost 3 years ago and we have loved every bit of living in the Lone Star State! We moved for jobs as well and also have a ton of college friends who ended up down here. It’s hard being away from family sometimes, but also nice to “strike out on our own” and begin our careers in such a big exciting city. We got married about 6 months after we had moved down here so planning the wedding from a distance was interesting, but it all worked out 🙂 Best of luck to both of you! Welcome to Texas!!
ps- and yes- for someone who loves working out in the outdoors, TX is wonderful for year round sports! It does get hot, but I don’t mind it so much 😉
Laura
April 7, 2013 at 11:36 amI’m hoping I don’t mind the heat either!! Glad you love it!
Susan
April 5, 2013 at 4:51 amMove to uptown! Email if you want recommendations for housing, restaurants, etc!
Laura
April 7, 2013 at 11:35 amWe are! I LOVE the area and can’t wait to try all the restaurants. We ate at Mi Cocina, Eatzi’s, Village Burger Bar, Breadwinners, and loved them all!!!
Cacmuffin
April 5, 2013 at 3:19 pmOhhh my goodness congrats!!! So excited for you two!!!! I love everything about Texas I hope you will too!!!!
Laura
April 7, 2013 at 11:33 amThanks! I already love the vibe!
Laura @ The Bright Side
April 11, 2013 at 4:38 pmWonderful news! Welcome to my home state. I would love to move back to Texas one day, but for now I’m busy exploring other states. I hope you get to see more of the Lone Star state now that you’ll be living there. Explore the Hill Country, old dance halls, Texas BBQ, and some wonderful people.
Best of luck to you and Matt!
🙂
Kristen D
August 16, 2013 at 7:26 pmBeen a long-time reader of KERF and just came across your blog… scrolled back once I saw you were in Dallas. I live in Dallas and would love to meet you! 🙂
Laura
August 18, 2013 at 6:26 pmSend me an email and we can grab a drink or coffee some time!!