Team Starnes Takes Scotland

By now many of you have heard that we have decided not to return Stateside after our year in London. Instead, we are continuing our stay in the United Kingdom, and we're heading up north.

That's right people, we're moving to Scotland!

I've held off bringing this up on the blog because we are still figuring out all the details, but since so many of you already know, I figured I might as well just make it public.

James has decided to transition into a new sector within his company, and since that sector has tons of business in the North Sea, that is where we will be making our new home. The duration will depend on the success of the business and James' development, but it's likely that we will be in the Scotland for a few years.

As a family we are anxious and nervous, but mostly excited about the move. Life as we know it will be different, but we've done this once before, and we will surely do it again. This move will be made easier due to the fact that we have family and friends in the area to help us get acclimated—I'm talking about you, Robertses and Duerrs!! Having already moved abroad without any support system, we know the slightest bit of familiarity is crucial to feeling comfortable in a new city.

I am comforted by the fact that London—and all my friends—are just a short flight away, and I am confident that I won't miss a beat.

Our time in London has changed us as individuals, and as a couple, and it will forever hold a special place in my heart as the place that James and I solidified our roles as a husband and wife team. I will always be grateful for the time we've been able to share together figuring out this crazy roller-coaster that we call our life, and I now know London is just the beginning of that ride.

Scotland will be a new adventure. There will surely be some kinks along the way, but learning to navigate those kinks is something that we've been working on for the past 14 months. Things will definitely be different from London, and there will certainly be a learning curve along the way (ie: driving on the other side of the road...???), but like I've said before— The Adventure Has Just Begun.

We love you London, but let's go ahead and cheers to Scotland. xx