And the third one is the charm...

[geminigirl]

Not too long ago, I made a reference to something that I'm wasn't allowed to talk about yet that had nothing to do with having a baby.

Now I'm allowed to talk about it.

The company that zedrikcayne works for, Hypnotix, Inc is being absorbed/bought by EA (Electronic Arts.)

We've known this was in the works for quite a while now...about eight months or so. We originally heard that this would happen in February, then "some time between May and August." Well, we're between May and August.

This means we're going to be moving, yet again...this time, to Orlando, Florida. There are advantages and disadvantages to it. I'm not thrilled with the idea of pulling up stakes yet again, and trying to set down roots somewhere else, where I know no one. Then again, the cost of living is significantly less, and it means things like probably being able to stay home with children if/when we're lucky enough to have them. It means that I can probably go back to school. It means a lot of things like leaving friends and family behind.

This is why I didn't work harder to find a job in my field while I was here...because I expected to be leaving and didn't think it fair to make committments to an agency or clients.

It's a good time to start a new journey...we're getting married and setting off on our own journey in a different place.

Comments

[xxladyjxx.livejournal.com]

How totally exciting!

[posthaste.livejournal.com]

WOW. Congratulations...I think, right? :)

How exciting. And a good reason for us to visit Florida :)

[geminigirl]

Absolutely. Get away from winter.

[roosterbear.livejournal.com]

And the fares to Florida are cheaper (except for winter break, when everything is costly) than those to Texas. Sorry, mikkigoat!

(she's in Houston now and like never updates

I'm thinking you could have a much bigger impact in Orlando than NJ. But the selfish part of me is sad that you'll be more than a drive away.

[sweet-tea79.livejournal.com]

Wow! I have tons of family (5 generations worth) in the Orlando/Winter Park area. It's quite hot there, the bugs are ginormous, but the flowers are spectacular. I'm there about twice a year, and would love the opportunity to escape from my crazed relatives, I mean, get some coffee, if you wouldn't mind.

[geminigirl]

Coffee works. I'm sure more definite plans will appear here as they shape p.

[lovingboth]

I hope it goes well, but EA don't have a very good reputation as employers.

[geminigirl]

Yep. We both know that. OTOH, what I've heard about EA doesn't really seem too far off from the current employer, or other video game companies that Cayne's worked at.

[slfisher.livejournal.com]

congratulations!

[deza.livejournal.com]

I'd be happy to pass your name on to some of my Florida LJ friends, if you want.

I hope this experience is a good one for both of you.

[geminigirl]

That would be really great of you...thanks.

[geminigirl]

Thanks. I'm sure I'll rely on you for information when we know more about what's going on.

[entirelysonja.livejournal.com]

It's a good time to start a new journey...we're getting married and setting off on our own journey in a different place.

I agree with you -- I think moving to a new place can provide a really good start for a marriage, because you need to rely on each other and really focus on building a new life together.

Anyway, I'm glad this is finally out in the open so you can actually start planning!

[holliehoxenfree.livejournal.com]

I wish you both well on this move. I know squat about working for a video game company but what I've heard is that its a tough market. In complete geekitude, I must confess that I own Outlaw Volleyball and its a blast.

[geminigirl]

Cayne says "There's a remix version coming out real soon now for the PS2."

He says it will have networking play, which wasn't in the original version.

[holliehoxenfree.livejournal.com]

Thanks hon and to Cayne "Thanks for the info and we'll check it out cuz well, we're video game freaks. However, I'd have to tear myself away from WoW long enough to even notice other games!" :) yes, i'm a geek with MMO and well, lots of guys to play with too. fun fun!

[palliddreamer.livejournal.com]

Wow! that will be a big change, but the weather is certainly nicer there. I hope you find some place great.

I'd love to come out Sunday, but since I just moved, I'm not too far away. Sadness.

[raynaarwyn.livejournal.com]

Hi there, found you through a friend of a friend....I live in Sanford about 15 minutes from downtown Orlando. If there is anything you'd like to know about the area let me know. If you know exactly where in Orlando the job will be, you may be able to look in surrounding areas. It can be a little expernsive here.

Need any help drop me a note email is in my info.

PS are you on the wombabes community?

[geminigirl]

Not a wombabe...probably should be. But I know a lot of them.

And thanks. As we have more details, I'm sure I'll rely on people for information.

Much appreciated.

[raynaarwyn.livejournal.com]

You're welcome...anytime. :-)

[ruralrob.livejournal.com]

Orlando, Florida sounds good to me. Hope you like it!

[wait.livejournal.com]

:D

[melebeth]

Congratulations! When are you guys going to be moving? Now that I know, I can plan time to clean out the house and put it on the market.

[geminigirl]

Not 100% certain. You'll be the first to know after my parents and Cayne's parents, I think.

(We'll let you know too, when I re-read the offer, about compensation available to landlords for breaking leases.)

[cmariewt.livejournal.com]

Wow, it actually sounds exciting! I wish you the best of luck with it. I confuse you with another one of my lj friends who is pregnant. I was thinking "damn she is brave to be moving when she is six months pregnant". Duh Christina. Duh.

[minikin.livejournal.com]

Damn. There's no way you'll be there by the time we are on our summer vacation, I suppose... (june, that is. Around the 22nd or 25th or something).

[geminigirl]

Not likely, though we may be there hunting for a place to live. We're still waiting for a definite day.

[minikin.livejournal.com]

well, in that case, when i'm at a computer and have our train schedule in front of me, I'll post a comment letting you know when we're going to be in Orlando. Twould be cool to meet. :)

[minikin.livejournal.com]

We're going to be in Orlando from the morning of the 22nd through the morning of the 26th. If you decide to drop into town for domicile hunting, please let me know, so we can get together. I'd love to meet you, and see Cayne again.

my cell phone number is 859-338-9245 if you wanna give me a call.

[geminigirl]

That will likely overlap some part of when we're there; I'm trying to arrange it so that it includes the weekend of 6/25 and 6/26. I'll keep you posted on the plans.

[minikin.livejournal.com]

That would be great. I can check email/LJ daily while I'm in San Antonio.