I’d planned to do a big post next week with a long list of reasons why I’ve decided to do this radical thing. Too much work, so here’s a short post now.
Every once in awhile, I’m motivated to take a risk, and the urge usually centers around my age. The older you become, the more you realize you have less time to pursue your dreams or reach that goal or do the hard thing you’ve been avoiding. For me, getting older has meant less lip service and more action. Time’s running out!
Well, it’s time to take another plunge, to give up one thing in order to gain another. Readers, I’ve decided to…
…leave DC and move to Southern California! Earthquakes and wildfires, here I come…
My sister and niece have been out there for a couple of years, and every time I visit, I don’t want to leave. Despite the California trash-talking you’ve read on this blog…I like the place, at least the area where my sister lives. I like the hills and the weather. And it’s impossible to be depressed with all that bright sunlight. I’ve lived on the east coast all my life, so this will take some getting use to. (No snow?)
I’m leaving a city where I’ve spent almost 10 years. I was drawn to this political place, and working on Capitol Hill was a dream fulfilled. I’ll miss living in the city and not having to drive to a store to pick up cream for my coffee or to run errands. I’ll miss the friends I’ve made here.
I need this move to inject some spontaneity and novelty into my life. Can’t wait. 
I’ve already got the church lined up, but I’m open to suggestions on must-visit sites, and venues where I can meet and hang out with other Christians and have fun.
I’ll write more later. I have to finish packing. Rest easy this weekend, everybody.
