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And about three hours north we go!

Last year, at this time, we found out we would be moving from Maryland to San Diego. And today Paul got a call that his first choice for his GMO tour is available.

And so : next we will be living in Ventura, California.

A bit of background : Paul is a doctor for the US Navy. He went to med school in Maryland and then we came out to San Diego for his internship. He is hoping to do a residency in Radiology but will be completing a two year stint as a General Medical Officer first. The unit he will be with is part of the Seabees who are stationed at Port Hueneme near Ventura.

He also found out today that the unit he will be with preparing to deploy soon. Paul will complete a bit of stateside training as soon as his internship is over in July then will join them overseas to complete the rest of their deployment out of a Navy base in Japan. We were hoping he would deploy as soon as possible so we could be back together & enjoy the more predictable schedule that comes with a GMO station. It looks right now that he will be back around October or November.

As of now, we are planning to keep our current apartment in San Diego until he is back home. It makes the most sense seeing as we won't have any time to apartment search together or move our stuff before he leaves. Plus, I love being super close to the airport – I plan on doing a lot of traveling myself while he is gone. And of course I'll be blogging and business growing …

Bottom line : He's excited! I'm excited! We're moving someplace new! We get to stay in California! (Have you seen the Ventura website?!) Paul will be home for next Christmas!

All is good.

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  1. sarah Avatar
    sarah

    Ah, Port Hueneme – my parents are from Camarillo, which is right near there. At least one of them worked at the base back in the 70s.
    I’ve been there a few times – really nice! 🙂

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  2. elsiecake Avatar
    elsiecake

    congrats!! so exciting for you two. 🙂

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  3. france Avatar
    france

    Ventura is lovely. And there is a great outlet not too far from there if I remember correctly. Although my husband isn’t in the military he travels quite a bit as well and when he hits the road…so do I. It’s a great arrangement…best of luck to you both!

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  4. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    yay! happy to hear it! we havent been there yet. so excited to go look around!

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  5. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    What an exciting move!! I’ve spent many weekends in Ventura, it’s very nice! Its a little chillier than sunny San Diego, but still California. Hope you have a nice Christmas, Elise!

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  6. Kal Barteski Avatar
    Kal Barteski

    Sounds good Elise!!
    It’s unfolding perfectly!

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  7. Linda Woods Avatar
    Linda Woods

    My neck of the woods! Congrats! In addition to the beautiful beaches, Ventura has a great farmers market, really good shopping, a lots of yummy restaurants. I even know a little tiny place to get great donuts 🙂 I’ll tell you where to go!

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  8. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    oh my gosh – Ill be in touch for sure when it gets closer. Well want advice on where to house/apartment hunt too. Thank you!!

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  9. amy t schubert Avatar
    amy t schubert

    Elise! Ventura is fantastic!
    I live not that far away (Encino) if you want to meet up any time!
    I’ll show you the best beach in Malibu 🙂

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  10. Theresa Avatar
    Theresa

    That is so close to me!! 🙂 if you ever visit Santa Barbara let me know and we can get together.

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  11. Kimwhitten.blogspot.com Avatar
    Kimwhitten.blogspot.com

    How exciting for you guys!
    Sounds like a wonderful spot.

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  12. Giuseppina Avatar
    Giuseppina

    holy moly! you’ll be in my neck of the woods again! i’m in simi and my best friend lives in ventura! i SO want to meet up with you again (if that isn’t too weird). remember shopping at that scrapbook store in burbank years ago?? 🙂

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  13. desiree Avatar
    desiree

    Congrats 🙂

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  14. Alison Avatar
    Alison

    congrats elise!! awesome news!!

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  15. sandra Avatar
    sandra

    awesome!
    i am living vicariously through you 🙂

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  16. Gabi Avatar
    Gabi

    How exciting! Congrats!

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  17. Dani Avatar
    Dani

    Oh boy! Gotta love that! We’re PCSing soon too… at least you don’t have far to travel!

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  18. ashley maureen Avatar
    ashley maureen

    how exciting to know what’s ahead– and it is a plan that works for you!
    i know you’ll enjoy this christmas, and even more knowing now that paul will be home for next christmas!

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  19. Ann-Marie Avatar
    Ann-Marie

    How fun!!!
    I grew up in Ventura County (Simi Valley) and spent much of my childhood at the beaches. It’s actually a VERY cute town. Old buildings with new establishments. 45 minutes from Santa Barbara. Huge pier with places to sit and take in the ocean views. Only an hour from LA. 2 hours from SLO. What an amazing to gift to be able to experience different locations every few years!
    Best of luck to you both!

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  20. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    Yes, I totally remember. 🙂

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  21. Adrith Avatar
    Adrith

    Welcome to the military lifestyle of many, many moves!

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  22. meghebert@gmail.com Avatar
    meghebert@gmail.com

    Ventura is beautiful! Good luck.

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  23. Jennifer Avatar
    Jennifer

    I’m thrilled for you! I grew up in Ventura County and now live back there in Moorpark. I love, love Ventura. My aunt and uncle still live there and was just there last weekend. It is a great, artsy, “little” town!

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  24. Jennifer Avatar
    Jennifer

    and now when you have events or are at craft fairs, I can visit and be your set up/tear down helper if Paul can’t!

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  25. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    🙂 thank you!!

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  26. goshery Avatar
    goshery

    I wish I could join in on all of the fun but I’m in Minnesota . . . I’m still happy and excited for you!
    Merry Christmas!

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  27. jessica o'brien Avatar
    jessica o’brien

    yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaah!!! happy for you guys to be able to stay in CA + close to your family!
    my dad’s side of the family is from ventura county in camarillo + i know the area from my days at ucsb as well. aaaand you’re just a short hop away from l.a. so you can come visit for paper stores + flea markets! 😉
    so happy for you guys! best wishes for a wonderful few final months in san diego + move to ventura! xo

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  28. Johanna Avatar
    Johanna

    Oh, this is exciting! Alles Gute, all the best for both of you. You seem like such nice people. 🙂

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  29. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    Oh I will for sure. Still need you to take me to the rosebowl flea!!

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  30. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    How fun! I grew up just 20 minutes from there in Thousand Oaks, and am super-excited to be heading back for the holidays! Will be wine-tasting in Ojai for my 30th birthday with my family and visiting my friend who works at a farm in Ventura and having a pick-your-dinner dinner! You will love Ventura; great vibe, funky shops, lovely people. Yay!

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  31. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    you are so strong! what an inspiration!

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  32. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    happy news! west coast IS the best coast, so it’s good you’re staying here 🙂
    my dad grew up in ventura/oxnard area. amazing fruit stands (and i’m sure farmers markets these days).

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  33. shivani Avatar
    shivani

    hey elise! congrats to you two! i am a radiology resident myself in second year – excellent choice =) very challenging but exciting and satisfying! best of luck xo

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  34. lacy Avatar
    lacy

    you will love Ventura! It’s so beautiful and so close to Santa Barbara which is always inspiring!

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  35. Gretchen Avatar
    Gretchen

    I live in Ventura! There’s a cool little art scene, they have an event each month called First Friday where they open all the studios downtown and the retailers also feature local artists work…there’s also a brand new live/work artist loft project downtown too. You’ll love it, happy to share the beta with you 🙂

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  36. Alysia Avatar
    Alysia

    how exciting! i grew up near ventura & LOVE it. i think you’ll really like it. funny how i moved from ventura area down to san diego & now you’re going to do the exact opposite. good luck!

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  37. mrs x. Avatar
    mrs x.

    just commenting … several days late. so excited to hear you will be going to ventura. great little city! my family and i just moved to north carolina from thousand oaks. let me share a couple of my favorite places with you: great, great scrapbook store in westlake village called “treasured memories” — one of the few sb stores still in existence!; i’m sure you know of zinnia in south pasadena — ahhh i miss that store so much!; great french cafe owned by some very nice frenchies called chocolatine in thousand oaks, as well as amazing french food also in t.o. called cafe provencal; and if you need a great haircut, go to tangerenz (pronounced “tangerines”) studio in ventura and tell gavin (cutie-pie owner) that mia said hello! have fun there! it’s a great place.

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  38. Kelly Avatar
    Kelly

    I love Ventura. I grew up in Camarillo and my parents still live there. I am currently in Simi Valley. It doesn’t get much better than Ventura. very lucky 🙂 My parents friends own an art store called Ventura Creates.

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