Even though Washington has and will always be home, it feels weird to be back. It hasn’t quite hit me that I won’t be leaving in a week or so to head back to Nevada. It strangely feels like I’m here temporarily. Maybe that’s due to not having all my stuff here. Maybe that’s due to not having a job. Maybe that’s due to the fact that I miss Nevada terribly. But once all the kinks and wrinkles get ironed out, I probably will feel differently. Moving up to Seattle though in the spring/summer is awesome though because the weather is pretty. Sunny and ‘warm’ (relative comparing to Nevada) which is nice.
But I will be honest. It feels great to be back with my friends. I can strengthen relationships and reconnect with those I’ve lost touch with since I moved. With some it feels like no time has passed at all. With others, it will take a bit longer. And that’s okay. I know, I know….in an earlier post I mentioned that I wasn’t coming home for my family and friends, and that I was looking at building my tribe with the resident significant others….and I still am. I’m actually excited for the resident and spouse/significant other meet ‘n greet in June. But while I’m waiting for that time, it has been lovely to see my family and old friends.
We’ve been in Seattle for about two weeks now…so far we still feel pretty confident that we will head back to Nevada after residency. Everything is more expensive here – food, gas, alcohol, etc. The difference in cost of living is insane and trying to get anywhere (especially during rush hour or on the weekends) is asking for a migraine. We’ll still give Washington it’s chance and stay put, for now.
Are you moving? Starting residency? Starting medical school? I would love to hear your thoughts on starting over and moving. Leave a comment below!
Xoxo
Navigating Life as a Doctor's Wife 