Sabu Moves To the Twin Cities Alone*

[snurri]

So, my news is simply this: I'm moving back to St. Paul. Like, in a week. For some reason I tend to play these things very close to the vest, but now the truck is reserved, the boxes are . . . here, and the lease is signed and all that.

Chicago has been pretty good to me, overall. But I have to say that it's never quite felt like home. And there's the money aspect. As Gavin once said about living in a big hip city without having lots of money, "You're missing something cool every night." Yeah. An illustrative point on the economics of St. Paul vs. Chicago; the place I'll be moving into is $40 cheaper per month, and has one bedroom more (for a total of one). And it's in a great neighborhood with lots of stuff in walking distance, and public transit, and a three-mile bike ride to my folks' place. Which brings us to the second big reason for the move, which is family; most of them are in the Twin Cities or at least nearby, and I'm at a point where I'd like to be able to see them more.

Things I will miss about Chicago? Friends. My writing group, the Semi-Omniscients; great people all around, who've really pushed me to write better. The Art Institute. The trains, although that's more for the way they were a year or so ago than the way they are now. The Lakeshore Path. The Hideout; actually, the music scene in general. If I weren't so stuffed-in-the-head I could perhaps think of more things.

I'll be crashing with my folks for a month until my lease kicks in; I'll post the addresses as they change. My phone will hopefully stay the same. Now I am off to kill this cold.

*Apologies for the bad John Prine reference.

Comments

[mrissa.livejournal.com]

Ah! That makes the e-mail I got from buymeaclue this morning more sensible. Let me/us know if you need help with anything move-related or want to go to a Twins game or whatever.

[snurri.livejournal.com]

I am up for a Twins game just about ANY time. The move will probably be fairly straightforward, but I will keep you in mind, and thanks for the offer!

Whereabouts are you all located? The place I'm going to be moving into is on Cathedral Hill.

[haddayr.livejournal.com]

We have a train. And an Art Institute.

But more importantly, we have MEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

Woohooooo more Davey goodness!

[snurri.livejournal.com]

Yeah, but the train doesn't run near "my" neighborhood. And the Art Institute isn't quite as good as Chicago's, I have to say.

But yes! I look forward to much hangoutage!

[haddayr.livejournal.com]

Oh. Also? I resind my offer to help with boxes.

I keep forgetting I have a broken foot. I am still in denial, which they tell me ain't just a river in Egypt.

[snurri.livejournal.com]

Ouch. No, you must take care of yourself. Don't worry about it.

[scarypudding.livejournal.com]

I think you should get yourself a folding director's chair and "supervise" the move.

[czakbar.livejournal.com]

Good luck and have fun getting reacquainted with home!

[snurri.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Chris!

[bondgwendabond.livejournal.com]

Yay on you. I love the cities and they are definitely economical for the size. And there's a pretty good music scene there, too, is my memory. :)

[snurri.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it'll be good to be home. And there are some good clubs there, it's true!

[secritcrush.livejournal.com]

Congrats - sounds like a great move.

[snurri.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I think it will be, yes.

[tacithydra.livejournal.com]

Yay! I'll be sad to see you go, mister, but I'm glad you're going to a homey place, with good family.

And check out all the people who will be happy to see you!

I hope the move goes smoothly, and that you kick the cold soon.

[snurri.livejournal.com]

I'm sort of sad to go, as well, but I think overall the pros far outweigh the cons.

What about you? Do you have a move impending?

[jonhansen.livejournal.com]

How dare you move even farther away from me.

I kid, I kid. Didja get a job?

[snurri.livejournal.com]

Heh. We'll get face-to-face one of these days!

No job yet; I'm waiting to start my search until after I turn in the book. With the money from that I'll be good until June or so. (Longer, actually, but I think it's unwise to delay looking for too long.)

[kameron-hurley.livejournal.com]

Much luck with the move!

Yeah, Chicago's frickin' great, but not cheap....

[snurri.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Hope your situation stabilizes soon as well.

[jennreese.livejournal.com]

Wow! Congrats on such a big decision and a big move! Hope it all goes smoothly for you. I can't help but notice that you're not actually moving to LA. Oversight, perhaps??

:-D

[snurri.livejournal.com]

Ha! No, no LA for me. Winter and I are old nemeses, but I think it'd be too much of a shock not to have it every year . . .

[jenfu.livejournal.com]

I guess this means no coffees when I am in the Chicago. Sad! But the move - happy! Congratulations.

[snurri.livejournal.com]

Ah, yes; I was going to write back and say as much. Bummer! But now you have to come to the Twin Cities!

[gregvaneekhout.livejournal.com]

Maybe it's the Emma Bull thing talking, but those Twin Cities sound awfully nice. May the move go smoothly.

[snurri.livejournal.com]

They are nice. And thanks!

[justinhowe.livejournal.com]

Good Luck!

[snurri.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[barthanderson.livejournal.com]

Move to Minneapolis! Haddayr and me need babysitters!

[snurri.livejournal.com]

Heh. I'm not far away. What do you pay? :-P

[timakers.livejournal.com]

Well, goddamn, son. I'll miss ye, and yer wiley ways. Keep in touch.

[snurri.livejournal.com]

Ditto, sir, and I shall. Finish that novel!

[o-kiki.livejournal.com]

Congrats on the move, sounds like it's just the ticket. Guess I can't call you with last-minute invites to shows in the future. Ah, well. Best of luck to you!

[snurri.livejournal.com]

I'll be back for the book tour, at the very least. Hope to see you then!