So, the time is fast approaching when I will graduate from law school and have to actually, you know, get one of those job things. Actually, we are really excited. Between Jenny and I we will have 13 years of college education and it will be nice to transition to a new stage in life. (Don't tell Jenny, but I have been looking into an LLM in taxation behind her back--but not right now.) We are trying to figure out what we want to do for the rest of our lives, and where we want to do it.
Two years ago we thought that we were going to move away when we accepted a spot at Notre Dame Law School. We were both very excited about the school itself and about the opportunity to see and do something different. However, when I got admitted to BYU, we both felt like we needed to stay here. It turned out to be a very good decision-- we love the law school, we love being close to our families and it was very good for us to be close by when my Dad had his cancer surgery in October of 2006. We love being able to see our families often, to be there for Sunday dinners and for birthday parties. We love that Ian knows his grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. It's just that some days we wonder what it would be like to be somewhere else-- more specifically, what we would be like under a different set of circumstances.
Right now we are not sure what will happen. I have a job as a summer associate with a firm called Jones Vargas in Las Vegas-- we are really excited for this job. The firm has been enthusiastic about having me come, could not have been nicer when I visited them-- and the summer job has the potential to turn into something long-term. Frankly, I think that we would really like it in Vegas. There are a lot of benefits that I can think of, not the least of which is the employment opportunity. (Yes, we know it gets hot there. News flash: it was over 100 degrees at our apartment in Provo several times last summer.)
Anyway, I guess I have been thinking about that line from Sweet Home Alabama-- the one where Jake tells Melanie, "You can have roots and wings." We'd love to hear from some of you who have taken the leap out of the nest-- the things that you enjoy, the things that you regret. We haven't figured everything out yet, but it has been on my mind a lot lately. I put up a poll that you are welcome to answer-- we'd like to know what people think. If we are not in Las Vegas or Salt Lake (the two most likely options), we have given some thought to most of the other cities you see listed. If you have a better idea, write it in.
P.S. Thanks to those of you who comment on our site. It is really fun to hear from our friends, especially those who are often in our thoughts, though rarely in our home.
6 comments:
It's always fun to get a change in scenery. I think it's important to get away from family for at least a few years. It helps you appreciate them even more if/when you move back close to home.
we have absolutely loved getting away and being on our own. Especially since we did it right after we got married. It taught us to be independent of our families and to rely solely on one another. We are having a hard time imagining going back to Utah because we love being in MI so much (minus the winters!). I highly recommend it. Then everyone is way excited to see you when you come home and you get way spoiled!!!!!
What?! I see that Portland is NOT on your poll list, so therefore I am not voting because you don't have the best option listed. By the way, I guess you could consider us ones who have "left the nest"---we couldn't love it more! It is great to find "your own" place as a family and explore new territory!
Hmmm, I vote that both ways are good. When we graduated we moved to Texas (hundereds of miles away from anything and anyone I knew) but 20 minutes away from about 85% of Blake's family.
I wouldn't trade being close to family though for anything. I'm glad we live so close to much of Blake's family and that McKenna can play with her cousins. I would kill to live closer to any of my family.
I'd have to agree with dodge party - moving away right after we got married was the best thing for us. We had to learn to rely on each other and work everything out because there was no where that either of us could "escape" to. It was hard for the first year (we were in San Antonio for 4 months and then Enid for the next 3 years) because I hadn't made new friends yet and when I talked to those who were still in Utah, I was extremely jealous of the things that they still did together. However, now that I've established myself and been here awhile, I love the new friends and the opportunity to really figure out who I am. And, it is great to go back, because everyone is excited to see you, you do get spoiled, and the time is that much sweeter because you know it won't last. Having said all that, now we get to move to Phoenix and start all over again! (Hence my vote - it seems like Phoenix is a great place for new beginnings and its a 45 minute direct flight back to SLC.)
Thanks to those of you who left your comments and who left your opinion on our poll. The majority of those polled said that we should settle in the Salt Lake area, with Houston coming in second and Las Vegas and London tied for third. Just thought you might be interested!
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