Two Weeks Notice

Eight and a half months ago we packed up all of our belongings and came to Sacramento. Fresh back from Japan, we set out to try something new and see if a change of environment could possibly be what we were looking for. It may be that the difference between Japan and Rowland Heights was not enough to make us feel like we were back home, or perhaps it was just us wanting to continue in our travels and reconnect with family members in Northern California.

Full of hope and anticipation we made our way up north. Soon after, we discovered how much we liked living in a city where everything was within walking distance--work, restaurants, bars, and loads of coffee shops. We met some really great people and enjoyed our times with family. Weekend trips here and there and exploring Midtown and the surrounding areas always kept us busy. But somewhere along the way, whether it be the cold and rainy winter season or the hellish heat of the summer, we lost our way in Sacramento. We love the area and love our friends and family, but it wasn't until our most recent trip to Southern California that things just clicked for us: we don't belong in Sacramento.

A fork in the road has presented itself once again and we have decided to take a new path. At the end of the month we'll be on our way back to Southern California to start something new again. We put a lot of careful thought and consideration into this; leaving Sacramento was not an easy choice but we feel like it is the right decision for us right now. We're sorry to say good-bye to the convenience of being close to family members and the good friends we have made but it wouldn't be right for us to stay here for the wrong reasons. We need to go where we are driven. Home is where the heart is and right now our hearts are elsewhere. Sacramento is a great city and there is so much that we love about it. We will miss our family and our friends dearly. We are sorry to go so soon but at the same time we very much look forward to something new.

Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be busy packing and making arrangements for the trip down south. But we’ll be sure to make the most of our time left in Sactown, spending as much time as we can with friends and family and maybe even have some last-minute adventures. There will be plenty of time to reflect and enjoy our last two weeks in Northern California. For now, I will leave it at this.