Friday
Nov062009
The Big News!
Friday, November 6, 2009 at 9:26AM
Not sure how many people who read my blog also follow me on Twitter but if you don't, I have a few big things to let you know:
I got married! Yep, that's right. My wife, Magdalena, and I got married on October 16th, 2009. We had a relatively small wedding (under 120 people) in Drexel Hill, PA. It was amazing to say the least and we were so thankful to share it with so many of our loved ones and closest friends.
Even better than the wedding was the day after. Magda and I have been together almost 5 years and now it's official. Shared health care, lower taxes and two rings on her finger and one on mine (that's weird).
We took a vacation! Now that's weird. I hadn't taken a real vacation (no work at all) in over 5 years. We took a minimoon (short honeymoon) and drove around Canada. We saw Niagara, Niagara on the Lake, Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City (we even stopped in to Providence, RI on the drive back). It was our first trip as a married couple and it was awesome.
We're moving to The Big Apple (NYC)! That's right. Philadelphia has been my home for the last 6 years (since I went to Drexel University) and I absolutely love it here (WE absolutely love it here). But right now is the right time to make a move. More details will follow this post about what we'll be doing in New York but one this is very clear right now, we are sad to leave Philly.
I know it's only a couple hour drive to Philly from NYC but it won't be like it is today. There wan't be "early morning" walks to IndyHall. There won't be quick nightcaps at National Mechanics or The Dark Horse Pub. There won't be crazy evenings on my awesome roof deck (BTW, the apartment is available) with some of the coolest people around town. I'll most definitely miss all of the above and more.
Magda and I will be close by. We want everyone to come and visit us up in NYC (got any ideas of where we could live, let me know) and we'll be sure to come back down to Philadelphia every chance we get. We're totally stoked for the move and everything new but we're also very sad about the move and everything that's staying here in Philly. We'll obviously still have our cats but they aren't too great at conversing -- Not like all of you.
As I said above... There will be more information coming soon but for now I just want to say that I love Philly. Everything from the Phillies, the Eagles, the IndyHallers, the crazy tech circles to the bums that yell at me on South Street in the middle of the night. I love everything about it. And if anyone who's reading this is contemplating a Philadelphia move, I say GO FOR IT. You won't regret it.
I got married! Yep, that's right. My wife, Magdalena, and I got married on October 16th, 2009. We had a relatively small wedding (under 120 people) in Drexel Hill, PA. It was amazing to say the least and we were so thankful to share it with so many of our loved ones and closest friends.Even better than the wedding was the day after. Magda and I have been together almost 5 years and now it's official. Shared health care, lower taxes and two rings on her finger and one on mine (that's weird).
We took a vacation! Now that's weird. I hadn't taken a real vacation (no work at all) in over 5 years. We took a minimoon (short honeymoon) and drove around Canada. We saw Niagara, Niagara on the Lake, Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City (we even stopped in to Providence, RI on the drive back). It was our first trip as a married couple and it was awesome.
We're moving to The Big Apple (NYC)! That's right. Philadelphia has been my home for the last 6 years (since I went to Drexel University) and I absolutely love it here (WE absolutely love it here). But right now is the right time to make a move. More details will follow this post about what we'll be doing in New York but one this is very clear right now, we are sad to leave Philly.
I know it's only a couple hour drive to Philly from NYC but it won't be like it is today. There wan't be "early morning" walks to IndyHall. There won't be quick nightcaps at National Mechanics or The Dark Horse Pub. There won't be crazy evenings on my awesome roof deck (BTW, the apartment is available) with some of the coolest people around town. I'll most definitely miss all of the above and more.
Magda and I will be close by. We want everyone to come and visit us up in NYC (got any ideas of where we could live, let me know) and we'll be sure to come back down to Philadelphia every chance we get. We're totally stoked for the move and everything new but we're also very sad about the move and everything that's staying here in Philly. We'll obviously still have our cats but they aren't too great at conversing -- Not like all of you.
As I said above... There will be more information coming soon but for now I just want to say that I love Philly. Everything from the Phillies, the Eagles, the IndyHallers, the crazy tech circles to the bums that yell at me on South Street in the middle of the night. I love everything about it. And if anyone who's reading this is contemplating a Philadelphia move, I say GO FOR IT. You won't regret it.
Reader Comments (4)
Jesse, exciting news on all fronts! NYC is a great town (despite the Yankees). One of the best things about it is it's so close to Philly, so it's not a big deal to keep connected. Congrats!
---Jonny
I am going to miss both of you sooooo much! But I'm also super excited for the new adventures you & Magda are embarking on. Love you both tons and Wishing you the very best possible!
Sounds like an exciting several weeks you two have had! I haven't had the opportunity to hang with the two of you much, but you'll be missed here in Philly. Wishing the best to both of you up in NYC!
Best of luck to you and Magdalena on the big move to NYC and nice to have spent some time with you on the boat last year.