While I'm sure many of you have heard either directly or via rumor, it is true that Mark and I are moving to Blacksburg, Virginia! Mark has accepted a post doc research position at Virginia Tech and at the end of the semester we'll be moving from Los Angeles all the way to Blacksburg, Virginia. Here's some answers to the most common questions I've been getting.
When are you moving?
We leave May 6th. We're road tripping with Steph and Julia and we can't wait! Yes, you can expect lots of posts/pictures about that adventure.
Is it a permanent move?
Nope. We'll likely be there more than one year but less than three years. Then who knows??? Life's an adventure. Roll with it. I threw the five year plan out the window five years ago.
Isn't Virginia... far?
Uh, yeah. It's about 2500 miles from Los Angeles and a three hour time difference. But we're still going to be just a phone call, video chat, IM, email, text, and a flight away. Just a longer and more expensive flight.
Are you going to go visit first?
Yep! In a few weeks Mark and I are flying out to find a place to live, meet the new lab, explore the town, etc.
Is Kristen going to teach?
Heck no. Forget about it. There's only so much subbing a person can take. I'm out. The end. Quilting sounds fun though.
Is Mark going to teach?
No. Mark's new position is a research position designed for people who have recently completed their Ph.D. He'll be working on research only for this job.
Far? No, near!
ReplyDeleteAnd you're going to start an arts and crafts business with me, as we write a bestselling novel on being unable to get a job.
*grin*
I agree with Kelly! Take up writing full time! You are fantastic at it!
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