Bidding Berkeley goodbye after watching the 75th anniversary fireworks for GG from the Berkeley Marina was just fine with me :) 

More packing then I thought OBVIOUSLY!  So cal in two days, 200% !

Writing a farewell email to work folks. Safety net off! And now GO! Life is making the most of every moment and living with conviction and commitment even if you sense fear of the unknown. 

Packing mania, so many things to think of and little ones too.. make sure to return the rented out modem, get that freakin deposit, sell the study desk, get rid of spoilt food, the most annoying is the stuff you will need till the last day.. one week to go before so-cal.

Finding a home for my babies is intense.
I think it might even break up our little feline/human famiily for good.

And yet, all I can do is whisper to them that I've begun to etch out this next road I'll be taking and that it might lead to somewhere amazing and that it cannot include them.

I think I'm reminded that ultimately in life sometimes the road that you choose is often paved with intense emotions and feelings and you have to get past those because you will come out the other side that much stronger.

NYC is our road less traveled and we are gonna be so much fucking better off for it ;)

It is final, I will be leaving my SF job on May 25th.  It's getting real, another jump into the unknown. Out of the comfort zone doesn't exactly mean uncomfortable.  I have known that place before and the only thing I will change about the experience this time is that I promise to be more positive, more excited and more committed to my choices.

Yesterday Jaz graduated!! Yea!! We are getting close. Tonight I will begin packing slowly, I know there is time, but it will fly and so the wise thing to do is to take it step by step and make this happen!  

Odd it is that I have begun taking cold showers in my preparation for NYC. Makes no sense whatsoever, however I look at this upcoming experience as an example of getting out of the comfort zone, you know where all the fun stuff happens. There wasn't much fun happening as the cold water hit my skin this morning. I was out of my comfort zone, therefore, I am readying myself .. one cold shower at a time, one day closer, very excited !! 

I have been looking at this blog a lot. I want this time to begin so we can get to writing.  There is a lot in works to get to that place. Feelings of excitement, anxiety, adventure and uncertainty are at play all keeping us moving.  Can't wait!

I am reminded of two great quotes:
"Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead."

AND

"What matters most is how well you walk through the fire."

The beginning is simple; as thoughtless as strapping oneself into the seat. But it is as the ride descends and the wind begins to shout into your ears and throat that the real test commences.
I cannot wait to feel that wind surrounding me. :)

Jaz and Shub
booked their tickets



it has



Begun