Obviously I'm aware that my blog has been very very silent lately...the truth is, it's hard to keep blogging when there are bigger things in my life happening.

(Not sure who this photo belongs to, but found it on Pinterest and it linked to here.)

The latest: I'm moving to San Francisco! I am beyond excited to be back on the best coast, and will be moving at the end of this month. (Literally on Halloween.) New York has been an adventure, but I think it's time for me to say au revoir and move on to a new chapter in my life. Being in California for my grandma's 90th birthday at the end of September reminded me of all the family I have in the Bay, and and of how much I've missed everyone. Plus, every time I go back I always wonder why I don't live there! I'm also just ready for a lifestyle change - I need a slower pace and more relaxed lifestyle, but I still want enough culture and things going on to keep me occupied. I haven't lived in San Francisco since I left when I was 7, and I can't wait to be back in familiar yet unfamiliar surroundings.

The night I bought my one way ticket, I literally couldn't sleep because I was so excited (and of course started a mental list of everything I have to do before I move...ack)! 

In the meantime, I've been thinking about what direction I'd like to take the blog in, and I'm excited to begin again as soon as I've gotten my job (and thereafter, living arrangements) worked out. Once I'm settled in I'll be back to blogging regularly, but I do hope to post every once in a while as I move! (BTW, any tips on moving from one coast to the other are welcome! As are job leads... :) )

Until then, I'm still active on Instagram (@jessicashia), so be sure to follow me there.

On to the next!