Trading two bridges for three, plus a couple of tunnels, too

So the cat is out of the bag. I'm moving to New York.

There, I said it. Despite how much of a surprise it was to many tonight and the past few days, it's still pretty raw and new to me as well. And my deepest apologies to those I have not had a chance to tell in person. In the past two weeks, I've gone from die-hard SF resident to finding a new home in NYC and looking for a puppy to bring along for the adventure. Perhaps I'm having a mid-life crisis. Or maybe it's my destiny. I don't know which, but I guess it doesn't really matter.

A part of me has been changed forever by San Francisco. I have found amazing friendships; laughed and cried; loved and lost. But now, it's time to move on. I don't suppose I'll ever know if this is the best decision, but I know that the decision is right for right now.

I've been wearing this Maya Brenner necklace for a while -- it's called "bi-coastal" -- but tonight it felt much more appropriate and bittersweet than ever before. Every time I touch it, I will think of you, San Francisco; of all of my friends who have made this place become home for me, and who made it so much more difficult to summon up the courage to leave. I am forever indebted to your love, generosity, and kindness. I'll remember our times together, good and bad, and treasure them forever.

And so, a new adventure begin in about 40 days...stay tuned.