All those promises to blog more often, and every single time, I peter out like a rally for narcoleptic rights.
But this time?
I had an excuse.
I up and moved to Boston.
BOSTON.
IN THE UNITED STATES.
OF AMERICA.
THE EASTERN PART.
HOLY COW!
Right now, I’m sitting on the sofa next to Gradon, watching the Celtics trail slightly in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and eating a green popsicle in their honor (NOTE: I LEFT OUT THE “U”)
It’s LOVELY to be here, spending more time with him. I cannot say just how lovely it really is.
Also lovely?
My job at Sametz Blackstone Associates, a brand-focused communications consultancy in the South End of Boston. My official title is “Business Development Associate”, which means I help spread the word about what we do at Sametz — and why we do it — so more organizations and companies can communicate more effectively about who they are and what they do to the people who matter most to them.
I also do lots of social media and content stuff, including contributing to the company blog.
Also? I sit in my office on the fourth floor and gaze at a certain bakery that’s a block away, trying not to gain some sort of osmotic weight by close proximity to pounds and pounds and pounds of butter.
And as if that weren’t enough, I also contribute on Fridays to my beloved’s design blog.
The rest I’ll have to tell you in point form:
I miss my mom and dad, who were unbelievably supportive of me in the months leading up to my move, when I was waiting on a work visa, and cooking elaborate dinners to work off my tension. I will always be thankful for the time I got to spend in their home, enjoying their hospitality, and just, well… hanging out. They are the loveliest people on the whole planet.
My feet are like un-pedicured hooves. Cobblestones are MEAN. These are MEAN STREETS. I have SCORCESE FEET.
I had to give up my iPhone because AT&T wouldn’t transfer it over, and I can’t open up a new account with them until I have like, 45 states tattooed on my body. Okay, it’s not that bad… but WOE TO THE COMPANY WHO STANDS BETWEEN ME AND MY APPS.
I have a Droid phone now. I always felt my first Droid should be R2D2, but you take what you can get.
I think I need more clothes. Boston? Stylin’ town. Well, most of it.
I’m looking forward to seeing more of the city around me as time goes on, but for now, I do workin’, commutin’ (just a bit, but with Boston’s bizarrely antique transit system, everything is a commute), and hangin’ with Gradon and his boys on the weekends.
And that?
IS AWESOME.
That IS awesome!
Welcome to beantown, best of luck in your new chapter, it sounds like it is off to a great start!
And we East Coast folks are so happy you are here :)
I was wonderin’ where you had got to!
Delurking to say that is fanTAStic news! Best of luck to you and Gradon on this latest chapter of your adventure together!
Welcome to America, Meg! Not that you haven’t been here before, but… well, you know what I mean. Welcome!
Who’d a’thunk you’d be the one to end up livin’ in the States?
Welcome to town! Maybe I’ll see you around sometime. :)
Way to go Meg! We have received a gem (which, of course, is Meg spelled backwards). They can take the ‘u’ out of honor but they can’t take the honour out of you. I’m sorry, I’m on a roll…speaking of butter. Now you’ll get a chance to see what kind of coffee is Bruin. Oh brother, I need to stop now!
Congrats on the big move, I hope it’s more than you imagined it could be.
So excited for you and Gradon. Ya’ll are my most favorite twitter couple :-) Hope to get to meet you in person soon! Maybe at Flour? :-)
Holy cow! Awesome!
Hurray :-)
Yay! So happy for you guys to be in the same place. And congrats on the job! It DOES sound awesome!
Awww yeahhhh you’re finally there with your man! Vancouver’s loss is Boston’s gain, I’m so glad you’re happy.
Congratulations!
Congrats Meggle! I’m glad you finally made it to the promise land ;0). I’m so happy for you and Gradon – the new job sounds awesome!
But we’re going to miss you! Vancity just won’t be the same without you. love t.
Congrats and welcome to bean town!
Hi Meg!
Lovely to hear from you, and what a great reason to have a blogging pause!
How wonderful! Moving in with your Lovely Other is so goood for the soul, somehow. Well done. Have a beautiful time :)
Love (Tangerine) Meg
*sniff* *sniff* no I’m not smelling a scratch and smell sticker, I’m weeping over losing you to Boston. Okay enough melodrama! I’m so pleased for you and your life, happy you at a job you sound like you love, spending time with Gradon and living your life because that’s what it’s about. No matter where we go, how we travel, as long as you keep blogging here we will always have Paris!