California!

Well, after about four months of telling people "San Francisco or Boston," the stars aligned and  we've moved to California!  It feels good to have the decision made, and to be on the West Coast, but we remain in a holding pattern at a Residence Inn (corporate housing) until we find a place of our own in San Francisco. 

Yesterday we did some exploring of a few neighborhoods we're looking at and we checked out a few open apartments.  We found an awesome flat, and I fell in love, but of course it's a bit over our max.  We applied but had to offer less than the asking price, so I'm sure that we'll be passed.  It's too bad because it's such a cool place, but it was only the second apt we looked at and I'm certain we'll find something we like!  

Yeti's first lunch out 'n about in San Francisco

After a lot of walking around town, we drove through Golden Gate Park and ended up at Ocean Beach.  Devin and I have been so excited to see Yeti's reaction to the ocean and he didn't disappoint.  (He's been to the coast in Washington and Alaska, but never in California.)  He dug in the sand, chased some seagulls, dug in the sand, chased more seagulls, and dug in more sand.  (Oh, and sorry about the wind in the video, I don't know how to get rid of it and I realize it's annoying.)  

Yeti on the beach a video by EmilyJWC on Flickr.

We didn't let him off leash for too long because we aren't familiar with dog/beach rules yet.  Once we get the when and where down we plan to take full advantage of such amazing "dog parks."  One of the best things about this area: it's incredibly dog friendly! 

  

Devin starts work at Stryker on Monday and I am waiting on an offer from Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (where I'll learn when I go in for RN orientation.)  In the meantime, I'll be apartment hunting, hanging out at the DMV, exploring with Yeti, and trying to smooth out our adjustment to this new reality.

That's it for now!  I just wanted to say hello and get back on the blog!

The End!