twistedloopsEnd of an Era
There has been a lot going on behind the scenes here at TwistedLoops. One of those things can finally be revealed.
For those who don’t know, Jim and I have been planning to leave the Chicago area and move to Oregon. In early February, I hadn’t even begun the official big job search, but I did occasional checking of Oregon job postings. I saw a posting that was a great fit on paper. Not only that, but it was right where we wanted to be geographically. It seemed like such a great possibility that I decided to take a chance. I updated my resume and applied for the job. Since I wasn’t really job searching, I didn’t think much else about the job after that.
Fast forward a few weeks into mid-February, right around the time that my blogging dropped off. I got a phone call about the job; they wanted a phone interview. I did the phone interview. I never am really sure how interviews go; I always leave them with some concern about my response. A few days later they called and asked me to come to Oregon for an in-person interview. The next week was a whirlwind of shopping for a new suit and shoes. I flew out to Oregon (the trip where the Ringwood socks started) and had an interview just before St. Patrick’s Day. Last week, they called and made me an offer.
On Monday, I gave notice at the company that I’ve worked at for almost a decade. I start the new job in Oregon on April 21st. Two weeks of wrap-up at my old job and then nine days to get to Oregon (2200+ miles) with all my stuff. I need to find a place to live, and important things like figuring out what yarn to pack to take with me and what to leave in Illinois for now (Kelly insists that I need at least 56 skeins of sock yarn to survive until the end of May). With such a crazy schedule ahead of me, I doubt that there will be much knitting or blogging. But, once I get settled in Oregon, I’ll be living alone for a while, which will leave plenty of time for knitting and blogging. Plus, there are new knitting groups to meet, tons of yarns stores to explore (including an in-town LYS!), and the new to me fiber festivals, like Black Sheep Gathering.
It is the end of an era…and the beginning of a new one.
Sniff…You’re leaving us? Double sniff.
Feel free to store some of your yarn w/ me. Call it a consolation gift if you’d like.
Congratulations!!
Wait, this isn’t an April fool’s joke, right?
How exciting for you…. but…You really will be missed!
Again, Erica, my very best wishes to you. I admire your boldness and desire to pursue a new path. May the world of academia be an exciting one for you. Being around people who love to learn is always stimulating, and you are one of those people. Good on you for following your imagination! I’ve enjoyed spending time with you, and we can always keep in touch.
I agree with Kelly about the sock yarn
Going to miss you though :~(
congrats on the move! Sounds like you will be very busy, but will be fun, too
Good for you Erica. I wish you and your husband all the best. I am glad that I have had chance to know you even if it was only for a short time.
Take care and best wishes : )
Hey Erica,
Thought I would check in and say hello! My Invite finally arrived for Ravelery so slowly but surely I’ll get it put together. Been strapped with a class 2 nights a week.
Sorry I missed saying goodbye. LC K2tog will not be the same without you. Best of luck in your new endeavors!
Lara
atomgirl in Ravelry