I was 27 when we left England for California. The plan had been to stay for a year or two but it’s now been a little over 23 years, so you could say we fell in love with the Golden State.
As I write this, I’m sitting in my garden while the packers box up all our possessions ready to ship to England. I am filled with emotions I don’t recall having 23 years ago. At 27 all I thought about was the great adventure ahead of me. At 51, even though I know there are even more adventures ahead, I am acutely aware of what I am leaving behind and my heart is breaking just a little bit. I think the bit that breaks off should stay here and maybe I’ll come back for it one day.
Oh my gosh. I feel like I missed something. I’m sure you thought through the reasons to leave vs stay and chose the best thing for yourself. I wish you all the best.
Please stay in touch and keep updating your wonderful blog. I have so enjoyed it!
Lisa Boyer
Relocating to the UK prior to starting our sailing adventure was always the plan so we are on track and excited for the next chapter. Thanks for following my blog, I’m glad you’re enjoying it.
How exciting and still a little bittersweet. Looking forward to hearing as your adventure continues.
Thanks again for coming to our party last week Jack and for the thoughtful book and note. It really is very bittersweet but we are taking so many happy memories of our time in California with us.
So many warm memories. I couldn’t be more thankful that our paths crossed and we were able to enjoy food, laughs, travel and best of all friendship. Big hugs to you both and look forward to visiting you on foreign land and sea.
Thanks Diane. What great times we have shared and you know there are more to come!
I feel that you are a version of my future self. I can’t imagine never living in England again, but the decision to leave San Francisco will be extremely difficult. Thanks for sharing this .