Going Through Life Changes as a Family

Hi everyone!

Recently, I was accepted into San Francisco State University! When I applied, I didn't really expect to get in and wasn't really hoping for it, I just wanted to see if it was an option. But when that acceptance letter came in the mail, my heart JUMPED. I went racing to my parents' to tell them the news and Kenny and I seriously began to consider moving to San Francisco where I could continue my education.

Unfortunately, when it comes to life changing decisions, they are definitely more difficult to make when you have your own family to think of. I can't just up and leave to San Francisco and expect my husband and my daughter to happily go along with it. Kenny and I had to sit down and have a serious conversation about it. We dropped Dakota off at his mom's for the night and went to a little coffee shop (The Living Room), and talked. We weighed out all of our options, and it just felt great to be able to have a one on one conversation with my husband about our future as a family.

Ultimately, we decided that San Francisco is too expensive for us. Our life style would completely change. Dakota would be home with daddy all day, we would probably have to live in a much smaller space, and we would not be able to spend as much as we are used to each month. Yes, going to school there would be AMAZING, but I have my family to think of and they are the most important to me.

But, during our conversation, Kenny and I discussed other options. We know San Diego is not the place for us and we have been dreaming of living elsewhere just to get away and see what else the world has to offer. We want something that is more affordable, where we can explore and gain new experiences with our daughter. Kenny and I were born and raised here in San Diego, so we just don't want to feel that we are "stuck" here. Our whole family is here, which is nice and we love them so much, but I don't want regrets. I feel if we do not take the opportunity to get away now while Dakota is still so young, we won't ever do it. And since Dakota is still young, we can ALWAYS come back before she starts school and makes friends that she won't want to leave.

Anyway, we are still weighing out options and need to talk to our families before we make any set plans, but I'm excited that Kenny and I are on the same page. We are excited to really be on our own and to gain new experiences. Life should be about getting out of your comfort zone and I've NEVER done it. I want to FEEL what it is like to put myself out there, and not hold back because of fear of the unknown. This is my life and I want to really experience it as fully as I can.

What do you guys think? We're pretty set on our decision, but I would love some tips and advice on any areas that we should consider, or whether or not San Francisco still could be a possibility for us.

Thanks everyone!
Ramey