Repatriation

When we first moved to Shanghai in August of 2012, everyone asked us, "when will you come back?" We honestly never really knew. When we came over here, we didn't know what we wanted for our future. Like many young adults who come to Asia to teach, it was just a cool thing to do; it allowed us to see the world, and put off settling down. And since we graduated from university there's mighty slim pickings in the US job market for communication and music degrees.

So when are you moving back to the States? The answer we gave usually depended our mood. It's easy reflect on all the good things, conveniences, and the fact that our life in Shanghai is awesomely nontraditional. I could live here for another ten years! Then there's a bad day: when the smog is off the charts unhealthy and you just barely miss getting hit by a motorbike. Nope.

The time has come. I finally have an answer for you.

When will we come back? 

February 13th, 2016. the day of repatriation.

Here's the scoop: My three lovely gentlemen and I will be relocated to Naples, Florida (Sorry, St. Louis!). Josh got a new job, while Danny, Benji, and I will start our training to be professional surfers and alligator wranglers.

The airline tickets have been purchased. We are coming for you, America!