Sometimes life changes faster than you expect. Sometimes it’s a bad thing, sometimes it’s really, really good. We’re kicking off 2008 with a bang here at Zarzuela Knits– we’re moving to Northern NJ!!
That’s right friends. There was talk of a promotion for HWJF in Dec. but we didn’t really think much might come of it. Well, not too long ago the offer was made and we started seriously considering things. Then the salary increase was nailed down. Good offer. Then it was a matter of our current apartment lease not being up until the end of May. Would the company buy us out and could we find something we could afford in the new area? Friday we found *the* most amazing rental. And yesterday, we got the official word from the company– they will, in fact, be paying all our moving expenses! The lease on the new place will be signed today. And we start moving on, wait for it, SATURDAY!
Told you it was fast.
While I’m definitely sad that I will be leaving some friends behind, I’m very happy to know that there will be other friends close by in the new area (and dudes, once we get settled, there is totally going to be a spinning/knitting party at my place! I’ve got the room now and then some!). Other perks? My commute cost is cut in half and my commute time is significantly reduced. We’ll be 1 mile from the train station. We have the entire first floor and basement of a HOUSE for just slightly more then we’re paying for now. And people, this is the killer, there’s a second kitchen in the basement!! Can you say DYE STUDIO?!?! We also have access to a full yard, plenty of driveway parking, storage space… I could go on and on. Needless to say, we are *really* excited.
All of this is a long way around to saying that after the couple of blog posts I already have in the works for this week, there may be a bit of radio silence around these parts. I have no idea how long it will take to get the Internet (much less anything else) hooked up in the new place with us moving this quick, but I’ll be sure to be back asap. For now, I’ve got boxes to pack!!
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Sounds terrific for you guys. Good luck with the move!
Wow, that’s incredible!! Congratulations to HWJF, on the promotion. The new place sounds amazing. Where in Northern NJ, out of curiosity?
Congrats to HWJF and woohoo for the shorter commute! I wish I lived closer cuz i’d give you moving boxes…lots and lots of moving boxes!
SO JEALOUS about the dye kitchen, but I really am happy for you both from the bottom of my heart! You deserved a good break, now, I bet you’re next. Better job on the horizon?
Wow, that all sounds so terrific! I’m glad to hear it all seems to be working out so well for you. The new place sounds fabulous. Good luck with all the packing.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! It’s always great when things come together like that! I remember when I moved and found an AMAZING APT with GREAT RENT that I was nervous as hell about someone taking over my lease. Congrats!
Congrats! How exciting!!! I can’t wait to see the new pad and all the dying you will do, and spinning and … I can go on and on, but I’m sure you got the idea
mazel tov! Yay!!
Wow! That’s some exciting news — congrats!
The very thought of moving on such short notice makes me twitch, but I’m sure you’ll handle it far more admirably than I would.
Congratulations!!!! That’s wonderful! Kudos to your sweetie. I hope everything goes smooth as silk with the move.
Wow! That IS quick. Good luck with the move and congratulations to HWJF on the job and the great house find. It sounds like it’s probably an older house with tons of personality. You’ll have to post pictures after you get settled.
Congrats! That is so exciting!!!! Lots of big changes, but they all sound wonderful!
Congratulations and good luck with the move! See you at SnB soon!!
Yay, I’m so excited for you! And it was nice to accidentally run into you last night so I could hear all about it
Wow, that is a fast move! Congratulations, it all sounds wonderful for both of you. I hope the move itself goes smoothly for you.
How exciting! New surroundings are always fun. Happy packing and hope you get back to the blog routine sooner rather than later.
Oooh! congratulations! Moving, despite being an enormous p.i.t.a., is also a wonderful way to start fresh. and it sounds like you have a lot to look forward to!
Woohoo! I am so excited to have you moving to the area! Risa mentioned your possible move to me last week but I didn’t say anything for fear of jinxing the whole thing. So, what town? I hope it’s close to MY so you can start coming to SnB. A dye kitchen! Wow!
Wow! Congrats! You’ve got me so excited reading your post, I’m ready to go on an apartment hunt myself!
Congrats so glad this worked out so well!!
Congratulations!!!
Wow – sounds exciting for you! Congrats!
That’s great news! And, yes, where are you going to be???
That is wonderful! Congratulations all the way around!
Congratulations to you both! I hope the move goes smoothly and you are back knitting and blogging soon.
That’s great news Jessica, congrats to you and the hubster!
Congrats on the good kind of change. Good luck with the move.
Awesome! Now you’re even closer…and slowly…being pulled…back…to Connecticut…
hee hee
welcome to the neighborhood! it is very exciting! I’m sure I’ll be seeing you on the train
Wow, that’s big news! Congratulations! I’ll miss seeing you in central jersey, but I can catch up with you in NYC when I’m next there. I’ll keep an eye out for there to be lots of dying going on one day!
Congrats, how exciting to have more room, a floor in a house, a closer commute, yeah!! Are you going to be anywhere near Boigen county? My in-laws live in Oradell and we go there (what feels like) constantly!:) I can recommend the Skein Attraction in Teaneck to you, it’s amazing. Good luck with your move!
Congratulations. How exciting! Have good move:)
That’s so exciting!
OMG congratulations! I am way behind on reading blogs aren’t I? I wish you both all the best of luck and at least we can keep in touch through the web! You will be missed at SnB!
Congrats on all accounts. Good luck with the move and hope to see you back online soon.
Congratulations! It sounds like you won’t be very far away. I hope your move is stress-free!