Moving Again
Ok, here's the story. We really love Cedar City, and have been here less than two years. It's a great place. The only complaint I had was the lack of graduate programs in my field, when I wanted to get an advanced degree so that I can have an actual career. And last summer I was able to start on a master's degree with the University of Phoenix, and that has been working out quite well. The only problem there is the huge debt building up because their tuition is so high, but even so, it is nice having a small class and staying with the same group throughout the program, and having one class at a time and online participation really work well for me.
So, when Mark has had the opportunity to go up for promotions throughout the last year we kept deciding not to do it. We didn't want to leave where we are. Administration finally got to him though, and it made sense to go for it. So now we will be relocating to Salt Lake City.
It has potential to be a good thing. We will be closer to family, on both sides. There are more possibilities and options for education, and probably jobs, for me. (It seems tragic to be leaving my job right now though, as there was the potential to move up to a contract position - it would be so nice to have a career type job for once). There are general advantages to the city such as better and more complete libraries, and museums, and the zoo, and even public transportation. (I think that public transportation should be expanded to serve the rural areas also - they could put in high speed trains. Let the Japanese build it since they have the talent and would probably like to have easy access to ski resorts and hiking/parks anyway). I am also looking forward to being able to participate in guilds that I have associated with from a distance, such as the Musicians Guild of Loch Salaan, and the Wasatch Woolpack. I don't know how many years I have told these people that some day I would actually show up to events. Now I can. Well, soon.
There are still dilemmas and obstacles. We will miss the friends we have made here (please come and visit!), as well as the beautiful climate, and the spirit and beauty of this place. I hope to be able to come back and visit. In some ways Cedar City will always feel like home. It was here that I took some big steps towards actually living my life after many years of being an empty shell.
Here are some of the things that need to happen so that we can make the transition:
- Sell the house. Anyone interested in 2.5 acres in Cedar City? It's a great neighborhood!
- Find a house near Salt Lake. Not too near, and not too far. Land and animal rights would be a big plus. If you know of anything, please tell me about it. We do need to sell this house first though.
- Reduce the herds. We may sell most or all of the breeding stock and only keep a few pets. Interested?
- Transitioning might not be easy, especially if there are timing issues with buying and selling houses. How do you do that with animals? Even the cats and dogs. Does anyone know of corrals or places for rent near Salt Lake? Quality yet not too expensive, preferably.
- I need to find a job too. If you happen to know of openings for a counseling graduate student, preferably in a relevant setting, I would be grateful for any tips.
Mark starts working in Salt Lake at least three days per week starting next week, so he will need to find a place to stay and drive back and forth until we can get moved. We will start packing and send boxes up with him to put in storage so there will be less to move. It would sure be nice if we can get it all done and settled by early August, or at least before school starts for the kids. Then we can think about other dilemmas such as whether to continue driving down to St. George for my classes or transfer up there. I could even apply to other programs, but by the time I could get started I would be so close to finishing the one I'm in.
posted by Wendy @ 11:29 AM
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