Today is a bittersweet day…we’re moving into a new home!
Just over a year ago, Eric and I decided that we wanted to move because his commute just got to be too much for him. He spent 3.5 hours every day commuting to and from Toronto and it was making him miserable. He looked for other jobs nearby, but wasn’t able to find anything close. As much as we loved that house, a house isn’t a home if you are never home to enjoy it. We leave this house with so many amazing memories and a bit of sadness, but I know that this change will make a positive difference for us both. You know what they say, life’s a daring adventure or nothing! Bring it on!
Our house was on the market since last fall and it was a long, loooong wait to sell. I won’t even get into how many times I had to drop everything in the kitchen and leave with 15 minutes notice for a house showing. It was a tough 6 months and it was even more difficult not talking about it on the blog! When we finally sold, it was one of the happiest days because it meant that we could finally proceed with our life.
We decided to rent for a while until we decide where we want to eventually settle down..it’s still very much up in the air. We looked at rentals in Toronto and Oakville and eventually found a place that is perfect for us in Oakville. Remember when we worked the Oakville Organic Farmer’s Market a couple summers ago? We always said we’d love to live here someday, we just didn’t know how soon that would turn out to be. Life works in mysterious ways!
I have lots of unpacking and cleaning to do, but not a crazy amount because we donated more than half of our possessions to fit in the new place. Don’t be fooled by the huge moving truck; we’ve been storing about half a truck’s worth of Steve and Joanne’s furniture in our basement for the past couple years. Guess where that is going? To brother Dave’s! haha. It’s the circle of life. Thankfully, we’ve had about 10 friends/family helping us move…so it’s going super fast!! What would we do without our family and friends?
Much more to come about all of this, but I better get back to work! Thanks for putting up with my rather sporadic blogging schedule for the past while. :)
Sketchie is either super excited or super ticked off…the jury is still out…
Yes, he loves his front claws. ;)
However you are spending your St Patrick’s Day, have a great one! We hope to end our day at the pub with a different kind of jig…although the beer is calling my name from the fridge already. Lots to celebrate!
Wow! Didn’t see that coming. Can’t wait to hear more! I know how hard it is to move–I moved for the second time in 6 months right before Christmas and it’s very stressful, but exciting!
Wow, 3.5 hours every day is a crazy commute. I’m glad you guys were able to sell your house and find a place closer to work. Moving is so stressful (and I don’t even own, I rent!) – definitely time to kick back and have a beer. :)
Oh wow! I’m sure you guys made the right decision, I can’t imagine spending that much time commuting! That was a gorgeous home and you two put so much work into it. Bittersweet indeed.
Moving is one of the most stressful events in a person’s life but it can also be so exciting with all the new possibilities! Good luck with the move and the unpacking.
Angela, what a big and exciting announcement. Now you will get to see Eric more, and he will be happier. I know you will make your new place delightful. Lots of love to you both and to darling Sketchie.
Wow I hope everything goes well during your transition!
Wow, that is big news! Congratulations on your new home! Oakville is a very nice city, and now you can visit Organic Garage any time you want! :)
I’m sipping some of your homemade Bailey’s right now…mmmmmmm
Bittersweet indeed! Your house was so beautiful and you two worked so hard on it!!
I wish you the best in your new place! Happy St. Patty’s Day!!
Moving is so exciting!! Hope you love your new place :)
Well, the day finally arrived Looks like you had lots of help to get you out of the old and into the new.
I’m sure you will love (really love) living in the Oakville area. They have the nicest down town area of any city of town I have ever seen.
Enjoy your time there.
MIL
thanks mom! Cant wait for you to come visit :)
Exciting stuff! Congratulations!
xo
cortnie
Congrats, Angela! Welcome to Oakville. Hey, if you need a running buddy, you can find me huffing and puffing on Lakeshore. :)
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I love the Whole Foods in oakville! Its the closest one to me in the US….So looks like I will be visiting your neighborhood next time I come up!! Exciting!!!
Hope everything goes well with the move!
Best of luck with the move lady!! I’m happy for you all as I know first-hand how hard long commutes can be.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Wow that must have been difficult to keep under wraps! I have moved a LOT in my life so know how stressful it can be. Hope that you can settle down quickly and start exploring your new area. I always have fond memories of the places I’ve lived, but always know that wherever I go I will make new ones as well. Life is a fabulous journey :)
Wow! I’m shocked to read that you and Eric are moving…didn’t you just renovate your home and put a beautiful deck out on the back? I saw the progress pictures along the way…I read your blog daily and love your style of writing and of course your recipes, our life and health have never been better due to most of your recipes and all of the other blogs that you have recommended or mentioned. No more home in the country? I wish you luck and patience at this most stressful time…go for a run to clear your head when you need to :)
Congrats on your move! Hope you get settled in soon! Commuting is such a pain, I thought 1.5 hours was bad, wow.
Oh my gosh! And you guys have done so much work on the house! I’m sure this new chapter will be super exciting though!
And, I love moving because it causes me to purge things! Haha. Of course, the stuff always builds back up in the new place but oh well!
Wow, this is big news! You’ve been juggling a lot! I can’t imagine having to drop everything in the middle of cooking and leave your house :( Good job for getting through that! And I’m so impressed that you donated half of your things – that would be really difficult to do. Hope everything goes smoothly and that you get settled in soon – cleaning and unpacking is not too fun :/ PS Love your title – so clever!
Good luck with the move and the unpacking. Give your cat some extra love. Change can be hard for them!