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Oh, that is it.
By briantologist | May 7, 2006
All right, Internets. ELB and I are moving to Chicago, and there’s not a damn thing you can do to change our minds.
Go ahead, tell us it’s more expensive to live there. Tell us it gets cold there during winter. Tell us we don’t know anybody there. And I’ll tell you you’re a LIAR! A LYING LIAR WHO TELLS LIES!
Okay, not about the first two things. Those things are true. Also true is the fact that with every breath I draw after E and I made this decision, I am breaking my mother’s heart just a little bit more, so that by the end of the day it is reduced to a mushy paste, only to be reconstituted again the following morning so the entire process can be repeated. Their first and only grandchild will now live a twelve-hour drive away, and that grandchild will be supporting his senile father before said father lives down this guilt.
But we are moving anyway. Because of many things. E’s new job could not possibly be any cooler, for one; Chicago is awesome times six, for another; I will never challenge myself while living in Tulsa, for yet another. This is an important fact I’ve come to realize about myself: Once I know what I can get away with, in terms of the way I go about living, it is almost entirely unlikely that I will perform above that level. And we live comfortably, even well, in Tulsa, and this would be great if I were better at operating outside my comfort zone when not forced to. And I am not better, or even good, at doing so.
Blah de-blah blah blah, so yes, we’re totally fucking stoked about moving, and going out of our minds about selling our house in three weeks. We’ve got an apartment lined up in the Chi, a beauty from the looks of it, so that just leaves this minor financial obligation here to unburden ourselves of. And y’know, the packing, and the moving, and the whatnot.
So, in closing, if you or anyone you know are interested in a fantastically located, reasonably priced, positively charming craftsman bungalow in lovely Midtown Tulsa, do not hesitate to call me, e-mail me, or bang on my bedroom window until I wake up. Major appliances (practically new!) are included in the asking price.
Seriously, please buy our house.
Topics: Exciting, Possibly, Misc. | 41 Comments »
May 7th, 2006 at 4:21 pm
I know everyone in Tulsa will miss you tremendously but we’re excited to have an addition to our group of former Tulsans!
May 7th, 2006 at 4:23 pm
Wow! Congrats! Suddenly everyone is moving to Chicago!
But, most importantly, what about the kitties!?! How do they feel about the move?
May 7th, 2006 at 4:24 pm
Woohoo! I love Oklahoma, but leaving changed my life. Also, you know how they say Chicago is really windy? So not true. Oklahoma is waaaay windier. But anyway, good luck!
May 7th, 2006 at 4:45 pm
You need to go to second city, and eat at the frontera grill, for starters.
also, brian, this is for you.
http://cosmological-constant.blogspot.com/2006/04/half-battle.html
May 7th, 2006 at 5:09 pm
I think the argument “but you don’t know anyone there” is really funny. That’s part of the charm. Now you can really burst through your crusty Oklahoma identity & form your own life. I’m elated for you!
It’s also brave & honorable to go for a job outside of the state & GET THE JOB! Chicago is lucky to have such a family move to their township!
May 7th, 2006 at 5:40 pm
Dude and dudet, I am very excited about your decision for completely selfish reasons… It gives me another bullet to help guilt the wife into letting us move there. Thanks and you three will do great there. Chicago is an amazing city to be in for three or four days. I can only imagine what it would be like to live there.
May 7th, 2006 at 6:16 pm
Many congratulations to you both!
May 7th, 2006 at 7:30 pm
Wow, what fabulous news. And a new job for ELB to boot!
I hope Chicago is ready for your greatness.
May 7th, 2006 at 7:33 pm
Welcome to the neighborhood. It’s a great town. In spite of the winters, I think you’ll love it here. It’s nice to have a very funny talented family moving to our fair city. Congrats.
Matt
May 7th, 2006 at 8:56 pm
Nice work Bryneunit. Chicaaaago!
May 7th, 2006 at 9:51 pm
congrats! And don’t worry, Chicago is called “the windy city” because it used to be a big politicians’ town and it was called that because politians blow a lot of air with all their jabbering lies, and with all the air been blown about it got that nickname! Hee! Etimology is fun!
May 7th, 2006 at 10:44 pm
I’m so excited for you! If you don’t initiate change in the hopes of somthing cooler, better, and more stimulating then you end up with GWB as the goddamned president AGAIN. You will LOVE Chicago. And Chicago will love you.
May 8th, 2006 at 12:22 am
You’ll love it there. It’s an amazing, fun and friendly city. Midwesterners rock.
Good luck.
May 8th, 2006 at 7:20 am
Congratulations on the new job and the move! Chicago is gorgeous.
When is it appropriate to start recommending pizza places? Now, is now good? Go eat here: http://www.loumalnatis.com/ We have had this pizza shipped to Boston, that’s how good it is.
May 8th, 2006 at 7:56 am
Congratulations to you all. What a loss for Tulsa. The weather will never be the same. But you guys will rock Chicago, and there are tons of people there you know. Good luck with everything.
May 8th, 2006 at 8:37 am
You guys are going to make Chicago so much cooler! I’m not technically in Chicago (suburbanite), but I know you guys will will love it!
May 8th, 2006 at 8:50 am
Hi guys! If you remember, I am the Chicago attorney who responded to the posts about Erin’s problem with her job. I moved here from Missouri and have loved every minute of it! You will love it too, I just know it!
If you need any advice or any help at all, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kristin
May 8th, 2006 at 9:39 am
Hooray!
When James and I visit my parents, we fly into Chicago first to visit friends! This is great! I might get to real-time meet your splendid asses!
May 8th, 2006 at 9:49 am
I love your hosue and would totally buy it if it meant being closer to you guys, but since you’re leaving I’m going to have to pass.
May 8th, 2006 at 9:50 am
Chicago rocks. Chicago is the one place I would move back to in a heartbeat, and I’m jealous. Congrats.
May 8th, 2006 at 10:39 am
So, ELB’s got the hot job. What about you, Big Bri?
May 8th, 2006 at 10:44 am
Chicago is so freakin’ cool… I love that city with a mad passion… The museums and the art and the pizza and the EVERYTHING. You are going to have the best time.
And when people come over to look at your house, turn on every single light, grind a lemon in the garbage disposal and brew a pot of vanilla coffee to make your house smell yummy. Trust the power of the vanilla coffee.
May 8th, 2006 at 11:29 am
I’m pursuing editorial work. Also known as “Watching television with our baby.” Wish me luck.
The kitties seem excited. Trucky keeps muttering something about running whiskey in from Canada. I think he’s been talking to Sal. Plus Gus is totally stoked about going to an “Oprah” taping. And Smudge wants to go hang out on the South Side, though she won’t say why.
May 8th, 2006 at 12:21 pm
YEAH!!!! Chicago welcomes you guys with open arms.
May 8th, 2006 at 1:08 pm
Wow, Chicago just keeps growing cooler and cooler.
May 8th, 2006 at 1:08 pm
RAWK!! I love this plan. And I’m jealous …
May 8th, 2006 at 3:43 pm
Ok I have no idea how I started reading your blog but I have to warn you, There are NO 90210 reruns on cable (comcast) in Chicago! Your enthusiasm for all things 9-0 is probably why I continue to tune back in. Besides my friend Katy and I, I don’t know anyone who loves it as much as me.
I live here and it’s been a torturous couple of years since they stopped playing them on FX. If you go for satellite dish you might be able to get them, but I thought I’d better warn you. Anyway if you’re looking for good restaurants or anything else while you’re settling in feel free to drop me a line!
May 8th, 2006 at 3:48 pm
Okay, is it bad that my first reaction, upon reading this, was “OMGOMG I am SO EXCITED you’re moving TO MY FABULOUS TOWN!” and then kind of realized that I don’t actually know you, so we probably won’t hang out. But, YOU WILL LOVE IT! I love it so much.
May 8th, 2006 at 4:21 pm
Happy for you. Sad for Tulsa. But you go where you’re needed, and Chicago needs to experience the fury of the Byrneunit and the undeniable cuteness of The Bean.
Best of luck and congrats all around. I can’t wait to read all about your adventures!
May 8th, 2006 at 4:47 pm
I see how this works. I just start getting to know you, and you move away. It’s just like in third grade when Billy said he wasn’t my friend any more and asked the teacher if he could change reading groups. Well, not quite that bad, I guess.
Of course, since I’ve only met one of you, and that briefly, I suppose our virtual acquaintanceship won’t change all that much.
Your move will be much like my recent move, but in reverse. I came down here from St. Paul, MN. I can tell you one thing. From a political standpoint, you are making an extremely positive change. Though two fewer open-minded people in Tulsa is bad for us.
I will really miss the Briantological weather reports, too.
May 8th, 2006 at 4:55 pm
while nothing can replace lost years apart from family, the people and experiences you have in a place such as IL will shape you into new (better?) people. you will think differently, see things differently and know people you would never meet in tulsa. this is something too few people realize when one takes on the challenge of turning your life upsidedown and going for it. don’t look back and tell the grams to get frequent flier plans. congratulations!
May 8th, 2006 at 4:56 pm
flyer.
May 8th, 2006 at 5:19 pm
I am stopping with the lurking to say WOOOO! I think you two and the Bean are perfect for Chicago and that you will have a lovely romance together. Congratulations on the decision and please don’t stop blogging because of it.
May 8th, 2006 at 5:52 pm
Many congrats to you both. I was raised in the Chicagoland area, and my family still lives there. Chicago is a wonderful city – I never get tired of visiting. You will *love* it.
May 8th, 2006 at 5:54 pm
Congratulations on what you hope to find as new found glory, and for the rest of us internets; a more midwestern slant on what life should be, or or quite possibly is.
May 9th, 2006 at 7:35 am
I’ve been sitting on this news since ELB texted me in the Enterprise Bus in Atlanta.
Fuck to the yes, y’all. I’m so happy for all of you. When can I come visit and sleep on your floor, covered in a fuzzy pile of kitties? xoxoxo
May 9th, 2006 at 7:55 am
Awesome! Moving rules… Especially when it’s to exciting new places where you will be challenged by new situations all the time. Rock on with your bad selves. I can’t wait to read all about it.
May 9th, 2006 at 11:00 am
I’m going to stop pseudo-lurking too and wish you all the best! I’ve been quietly pulling for you over here in my little corner. Chicago is a fabulous city! Congratulations on your new adventure. :)
May 9th, 2006 at 1:30 pm
just having spent LAST weekend and four days THIS weekend there… i can honestly say, you’re gonna LOVE it. I was actually looking at the hotel ELB stayed in and said to myself…i KNOW someone who roomed under THAT letter RIGHT THERE!!!
May 9th, 2006 at 5:39 pm
yeah for chicago :) sad for tulsa — best wishes for oodles of success!
May 10th, 2006 at 10:18 am
OOOooohhh….will you be here in time for the Gay Games? You know you won’t want to miss it.