Piglets Head West

April 24th, 2009 @ 5:43 pm by Mrs. Piglet

Happy Friday! Wedding planning is on pause as of late. Mr Piglet and I decided to take a road trip… across the country… to LA… forever. Yup, we arrived this past Monday after 4 days overloaded with quality 1-on-1 time with the Mister.

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I’ve left my job, where I’ve been employed since college, in pursuit of something completely different. One that involves working with the Mr, and I’m (pardon my french) scared sh!#less. While I am stoked to immerse myself in a totally new industry, I have my reservations about how working together will impact our relationship. Compounded with all the other changes such as living with a boy, leaving the family nest, and being in completely different surroundings is overwhelming, to say the least.

I’ve already felt a bit homesick after my first Skype session with my sister. Growing up as military brats, we traveled quite a bit up until high school. Moving from Nebraska, to Texas, to California, to Guam, to ultimately Virginia… well there’s a certain culture shock at each of these places. Although some of my friends would disagree, I’m shy and such the introvert. I cling to my sister, so naturally, she’s my besterist friend. It’s odd not seeing her daily. Miss you JEN! xoxoxox

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But thank god for my dear friend, Jean, and my new roomie until the wedding. She moved out here in February. A familiar face is always nice! Veryyy nice!

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But it’s time to buckle down, and get my learn on again. I was too comfortable before. This girl has some growing up to do!

What significant changes before/after marriage concerned you most?

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21 Responses to “Piglets Head West”

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tea (message) 2,637 posts, Sugar bee

oooh good luck with the new job prospect and welcome back to california!

4/24/09 @ 5:49 pm (reply)

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Miss Joey (message) 829 posts, Busy bee

We haven’t had a big change as much as we have the house project. Welcome to the west!

4/24/09 @ 5:52 pm (reply)

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Miss Glitter (message) 880 posts, Busy bee

YAYYYYY!! You’re here!! Now we can play together! Welcome to L.A. Have you had your first incident of road rage yet? (jk…sorta)

4/24/09 @ 5:58 pm (reply)

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Miss Peep Toe (message) 1,636 posts, Bumble bee

So excited for you!! We’ll be moving right after the wedding- but only a few miles!! Congrats!! And yes, welcome back to CA!!

4/24/09 @ 5:59 pm (reply)

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mdarrah (message) 1,006 posts, Bumble bee

We did the EXACT same thing!! Our wedding was at the beginning of April and 3 months prior, we made the cross country move from Florida to LA!!

4/24/09 @ 6:34 pm (reply)

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WorstTwinEver15 (message) 760 posts, Busy bee

Oh wow, that’s a big change! I am hoping we move to Denver in the next year. Not a HUGE change, considering we live in Missouri, but we both want to live in Denver and start our lives there.

We’ll see how that one goes!

4/24/09 @ 6:38 pm (reply)

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jesstagirl (message) 486 posts, Helper bee

As a sidenote…is that third picture in Albuquerque, New Mexico in front of Sandia Casino?! I’m moving three months before our wedding from New Mexico to Georgia. Woohoo!

4/24/09 @ 6:43 pm (reply)

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Miss Piglet (message) 629 posts, Busy bee

@Miss Glitter: My confidence is shot being unfamiliar with the area! I need to get used to this lane sharing thing… I feel like cher on clueless when she goes on the highway… oh the horror!

4/24/09 @ 6:44 pm (reply)

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Miss Duckling (message) 1,349 posts, Bumble bee

So many changes! But I’m glad you are out here, because now we need to do a meet-up and celebrate!

4/24/09 @ 6:45 pm (reply)

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Miss E from NYC (message) 69 posts, Worker bee

Good luck with working with the mister!

4/24/09 @ 8:38 pm (reply)

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Miss Quiche (message) 2,184 posts, Buzzing bee

I am very happy for both of you - congrats on the move & good luck with the transition! You guys will power through together, I am sure! No new changes around here before the wedding…

4/24/09 @ 8:41 pm (reply)

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Miss Bruschetta (message) 5,553 posts, Bee Keeper

Congrats on the move! Looking forward to hearing more about the Piglets getting settled on the West coast!

4/24/09 @ 9:25 pm (reply)

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alieliza (message) 112 posts, Blushing bee

We plan to move shortly (up until a year after) our wedding. We are currently planning to go from New York to CA! Im very apprehensive about leaving my family, but so excited about a new possibility!

4/24/09 @ 10:04 pm (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 4,094 posts, Honey bee

I’m moving across the country (and away from my family for the first time) as well and have lots of apprehension!

I hope you post about your transition and adjustments so I can prepare a little better!

Hope the new job and new surroundings suit you!

4/24/09 @ 11:45 pm (reply)

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Miss Labrador (message) 1,325 posts, Bumble bee

I love the second picture. Reminds me of the Oregon Trail game! Good luck with the big move and all the changes! I know it’ll all work out. Btw, I’m a military brat as well!

4/25/09 @ 1:19 am (reply)

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darilinda (message) 138 posts, Blushing bee

I don’t have HUGE changes, just switching schools where I’m currently teaching (HOPEFULLY, because I can’t take it anymore), moving into a new apartment with the Mr. before the wedding and then, well, planning the wedding. This will take place within a month of each other. Changes piled on changes.

Ms. Piglet, just remember to keep your sanity through it all. Life’s full of lessons and the lessons that lie ahead can be exciting and scary, but just learn from them is all. I wish you all the best!

4/25/09 @ 8:57 am (reply)

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