Big News!
Sometimes, you do get what you wish for!
We are finally moving out of Michigan. AND - I get to quit my day job!!!
For the longest time, I wished that my DH and I would move out of Michigan. We've lived here 18 years - and I honestly can't remember ever really liking it. My main bitch is the weather. Too cold in the winter! and the cold and snow last too long. In my opinion it should be warming up by March. But here in Michigan, we've had years where you still need a coat and gloves in May andeven June. YUK.
My second bitch about this state is the road conditions. They should call this the Pot Hole State. People drive like idiots here - too fast, right on your ass, darting in front of you - all at 85 mph. I like to drive fast, I admit it. But, I also like to keep distance between me and anyone else on the road. The statewide joke is: "Michigan has two seasons, winter and construction." They spread salt in liberal amounts to counter the ice and snow we get. This in turn rots the asphalt right out from under your tires. Once the spring thaw hits us, they set up the ubiquitous orange barrels and throw more asphalt into the holes. Makes for a lovely patch-work quilt effect - and a bumpy ride. Michigan also allows heavier loads in semi-trucks, and this also contributes to the astronomical number of pot holes. In 8 years I've had 3 tire blow-outs due to pot holes. Thank God for cell phones.
So, the last day I will be considered and "employee" is Sept. 9, 2005. I can't wait to quit my dayjob! This is a wonderful opportunity for me, and I fully plan on dive into my writing fulltime. I have so many books planned to release in 2006: Family Jewels, Shadow Fire, Rogan's Quest, and Heaven's Warrior.
We haven't decided where we'll be moving to yet. Most likely it will be Tennessee - because the climate is right (mild winter, long summer) and the state doesn't have an income tax! Woohoo! We've found some wonderful 50-100+ parcels of land to build on, all within our price range. I'm just not sure when that will happen, since we haven't sold our house in Michigan.
Right now, I am a very lucky girl. And I LOVE IT!
We are finally moving out of Michigan. AND - I get to quit my day job!!!
For the longest time, I wished that my DH and I would move out of Michigan. We've lived here 18 years - and I honestly can't remember ever really liking it. My main bitch is the weather. Too cold in the winter! and the cold and snow last too long. In my opinion it should be warming up by March. But here in Michigan, we've had years where you still need a coat and gloves in May and
My second bitch about this state is the road conditions. They should call this the Pot Hole State. People drive like idiots here - too fast, right on your ass, darting in front of you - all at 85 mph. I like to drive fast, I admit it. But, I also like to keep distance between me and anyone else on the road. The statewide joke is: "Michigan has two seasons, winter and construction." They spread salt in liberal amounts to counter the ice and snow we get. This in turn rots the asphalt right out from under your tires. Once the spring thaw hits us, they set up the ubiquitous orange barrels and throw more asphalt into the holes. Makes for a lovely patch-work quilt effect - and a bumpy ride. Michigan also allows heavier loads in semi-trucks, and this also contributes to the astronomical number of pot holes. In 8 years I've had 3 tire blow-outs due to pot holes. Thank God for cell phones.
So, the last day I will be considered and "employee" is Sept. 9, 2005. I can't wait to quit my dayjob! This is a wonderful opportunity for me, and I fully plan on dive into my writing fulltime. I have so many books planned to release in 2006: Family Jewels, Shadow Fire, Rogan's Quest, and Heaven's Warrior.
We haven't decided where we'll be moving to yet. Most likely it will be Tennessee - because the climate is right (mild winter, long summer) and the state doesn't have an income tax! Woohoo! We've found some wonderful 50-100+ parcels of land to build on, all within our price range. I'm just not sure when that will happen, since we haven't sold our house in Michigan.
Right now, I am a very lucky girl. And I LOVE IT!
posted by ~Sable @ 12:16 PM
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