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I’m selling all my stuff and moving to Germany

By jennine ⋅ February 2, 2008 ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ Post a comment

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It’s true. I bought the ticket, turned in my notice at work. I’ll be leaving in March…

Going to Europe for love, and for love of adventure. You know, I thought I’d never fall in love again, nor would I ever leave San Francisco… It goes to show how vivid my imagination is. But everything seems to be falling in place, it’s time… and I feel real good about the move. My boyfriend is German, and needs to go back home to finish his degree. We talked about it a lot, and decided we didn’t want to be apart. He has a lovely place to live… and I have lived abroad before, I went to college in London, so I won’t be far away from my friends. And I know I can always come back.

Anyway, I’ll be selling a good chunk of my stuff on eBay and Etsy… right now I’m sorting all the stuff I think I can part with. Marc Jacob shoes, I harldy wear… a blue sparkly shirt.. etc.

So check back in tomorrow, I’ll have more details. I mean, if you’re interested in buying any of my clothes.

:)

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75 comments for “I’m selling all my stuff and moving to Germany”

  1. You’re warmly welcome to the west side of the pond!

    Posted by Henrik B | February 2, 2008, 12:41 pm

  2. i think that’s so rad; i dream about doing something like that

    Posted by lyanne | February 2, 2008, 12:58 pm

  3. WOW!
    Best of luck, I’ve never commented here before but I visit you blog at least twice a day.

    Well done for having the bravery to make this change - it’s the decision making that’s the hardest part, I truly think you’re wonderful and your style will travel wherever you go.
    I hope you will also sell internationally, I covet your wardrobe on a daily basis…

    Posted by edelb | February 2, 2008, 1:00 pm

  4. wow! big news! congratulations on this new adventure. i hope you’ll continue sharing fashion-y goodness. perhaps with a german bent? best wishes on your move.

    Posted by mai | February 2, 2008, 1:07 pm

  5. Wow! That’s so amazing, and it seems so quick (although it’s probably just perspective, eh? It seemed like not so long ago we even “met” the boyfriend).

    Needless to say, best of luck! It’ll be a wonderful change for you, and I will be excited to see the influences Germany has on the Coveted.

    Posted by Ashe Mischief | February 2, 2008, 1:10 pm

  6. OMG!!!!!!!!!!

    Posted by WendyB | February 2, 2008, 1:24 pm

  7. Wow, good for you!
    Sounds like a wonderful adventure; hope you’ll keep blogging about it.

    Posted by Iheartfashion | February 2, 2008, 1:26 pm

  8. This is a brave and clever step. I truly believe, the good things in life come when one take risks.

    Best of luck.

    Posted by Allure | February 2, 2008, 2:00 pm

  9. wow now this came rather unexpected but since you feel good and eager about it i suppose it’s the way to go and i’m happily awaiting u here! where do you exactly move to? if u don’t mind telling me? maybe it’s not so far from me heehee

    Posted by the_kitten | February 2, 2008, 2:14 pm

  10. wow:)

    your are welcome in germany:) i´m from austria…so we are country neighboors then.

    take care.

    Posted by sirdorian | February 2, 2008, 2:17 pm

  11. !!! have fun in germany!
    also, please tell me your ebay username so i can bid on some of your things!

    Posted by alice | February 2, 2008, 2:47 pm

  12. aww, Gone to see about a boy.

    Posted by punky | February 2, 2008, 3:50 pm

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    Posted by Jen | February 2, 2008, 4:14 pm

  14. Congratulations and good adventure to you for taking the plunge!

    Posted by Donna Vitan | February 2, 2008, 4:14 pm

  15. Wow, that’s awesome! I dream of living in Germany [Berlin in particular] one day…

    Posted by valuska | February 2, 2008, 7:47 pm

  16. Congrats!!!!

    Good luck with your adventures, I can’t wait to read all about them (and to see what I can obsessively bid on from your closet on ebay)!

    Posted by Katie | February 2, 2008, 8:38 pm

  17. oh my goodness, that is so exciting! congratulations and best of luck. i can’t wait to read about your life abroad, please do continue to blog.

    Posted by danielle | February 2, 2008, 9:42 pm

  18. are you really leaving? I’m happy for you . for such a change, I hope you keep blogging from abroad.

    Posted by naik fur | February 2, 2008, 9:45 pm

  19. ser gut.

    Posted by meli | February 2, 2008, 11:22 pm

  20. we should meet for coffee before the move dear lady. bikes+coffee, heels mandatory. ha haa

    Posted by meli | February 2, 2008, 11:23 pm

  21. Congratulations. I hope you are happy, and that you find tons of new stuff to replace what you sell!

    Posted by enc | February 2, 2008, 11:56 pm

  22. WOW! Good on you, what a great move, i LOVE germany, great style, great food and great atmosphere. I hope we’ll be getting lots more of your lovely posts from Germany :)

    Posted by Rachel | February 3, 2008, 12:37 am

  23. Good luck!
    A warm welcome to Europe :-)

    Posted by alicepleasance | February 3, 2008, 2:05 am

  24. I’m with Wendy B. Wow!!!!!
    You’re so adventurous. I hope you continue blogging from Germany.

    Posted by Sandra | February 3, 2008, 2:06 am

  25. Wow, congrats!

    Are you selling clothes and shoes?

    I am moving in May and trying to figure out how much I need to downgrade and it’s nervewracking…

    Posted by Shallom | February 3, 2008, 2:08 am

  26. Confratulation for such big and exciting change, I wish I could have same adventure spirit as you and go and live where I want to instead of spending only a few months a year where my boyfriend lives :/

    Posted by Anya | February 3, 2008, 3:44 am

  27. WoW! Well, I did it the other way around (London-NYC), and it was the best thing I ever did. *And I got a blog out of it!) I think it’s a brillant plan. You go girl LLG xx

    Posted by libertygirl | February 3, 2008, 4:44 am

  28. OMG, seriously? I thought you were joking in the e-mail. Oh, wow! You are so brave! I’m sure you will have a great life experience! If I’ll study for my master degree in Germany than we’ll surely meet! That’s amazing. Congrats for the move!

    Posted by diana | February 3, 2008, 5:49 am

  29. that is so amazing! i’m sure it will be an exciting adventure…..can’t wait to hear more!! xo

    Posted by joanna goddard | February 3, 2008, 7:34 am

  30. WOW!! congratulations that is so amazing. you’re going to have so much fun in germany.

    Posted by thealchemist | February 3, 2008, 8:25 am

  31. Hey girl, so you’re really going to do it! Best wishes (I’m very proud of you) and count on a visit from us!

    Posted by AuntieC | February 3, 2008, 8:56 am

  32. That’s amazing!!!
    I’m sure you’ll have lots of fun in Europe! i’m from Belgium and I can tell you that Germany is a great country!
    One day when I’m graduated and I have money enough I’m moving to France!!

    Good luck!!!

    Posted by Imelda | February 3, 2008, 9:02 am

  33. OMG. SOOOO EXCITING! J- this is such fantastic news- for you, for Rocky, for The Coveted, and for Coveted readers who will be psyched to hear your musings from Germany!

    Posted by c in c | February 3, 2008, 9:22 am

  34. Big congrats!!! That’s so cool. A new adventure. There’s nothing like a breath of fresh air every now and then to kick things up a notch and help you see things in a new light!

    Posted by rorosto | February 3, 2008, 10:03 am

  35. Congrats. That is a huge decision and a very exciting one. you will be surely seeing some great styles, not only Germany but all of Europe. Since it is only a hop and a skip to any other fabulously stylish European country. I cant wait to keep checking in while you are abroad. I am sure it will be and amazing experience. good luck. Caio!. La Reina

    Posted by la reina Hillseth | February 3, 2008, 10:06 am

  36. Welcome to Europe!

    Posted by indie | February 3, 2008, 10:06 am

  37. Oh my goodness… THANK YOU for all your delightful comments and support. Really, I’s super excited, and its such a delight to share this news with you!

    I will certainly continue blogging.. and the move was kind of the point, so The Coveted would have more to grow on.
    :)

    Posted by jennine | February 3, 2008, 11:35 am

  38. good luck! i hope the transition is smooth and that all goes well. should be new and exciting!
    ~
    odessa

    Posted by odessa chen | February 3, 2008, 1:44 pm

  39. congratulations!

    Posted by Kayla | February 3, 2008, 2:03 pm

  40. I’m so happy for you! I’m sure it will be a great move for you. Adventure is always good! And I’m sure we will continue to hear from you… at least I hops so!

    Much Luv and Good Wishes,
    Poochie

    Posted by Poochie | February 3, 2008, 2:38 pm

  41. This is fantastic, Jennine! I am thrilled and excited for you (and somewhat envious too lol….my feet have been itching for a while now!)
    you will have a great adventure, lucky girl
    i am looking forward to The Coveted a la German perspective!

    may all go well with the move and the sale of your glorious wardrobe :)

    Posted by lulubrownskin | February 3, 2008, 6:52 pm

  42. that sounds like when I packed up and moved to australia, I gave my notice and bought a plane ticket and off I was. now here I am back home a year and half later :)

    Posted by Jen | February 3, 2008, 7:13 pm

  43. That is so exciting! Three cheers for love and europe! Will you be in Berlin?

    Posted by Patti | February 3, 2008, 7:59 pm

  44. oh i wish… i’ll be in frankfurt until rocky finishes his degree… but after then? who knows?

    Posted by jennine | February 3, 2008, 8:27 pm

  45. happy happy happy for you JT! i know he must be special, he has cool jackets …i know that much is true.. i want to talk with you before you go, although this will be a pretty crazy time for you! please email me with your number, i have lost it. xxoo and congrats!

    Posted by Jeana in Miami | February 3, 2008, 8:58 pm

  46. All the best in Germany, sweetness! I admire your courage to uproot and leave and plunge into the unknown for love and for everything new. How wonderful! I am looking forward to reading about your escapade to Europe…and also snagging a couple of your shoes, if the price is right!

    Posted by Iconoclastic | February 3, 2008, 11:59 pm

  47. My English is very bad … But if you want, and if you are not far from Paris we could meet and have a coffee french: o). I am looking for a corresponding English or American learn to speak English so if you want to meet a new friend in France, make me sign o)

    Mpi

    Posted by Marie-Pierre | February 4, 2008, 12:11 am

  48. Hello Jennine!
    Frankfurt is not so far away from cologne where I live. (One hour with the high speed train) Maybe there will be a chance we can meet one day? That would be exciting….

    success with moving!

    Posted by Fenke | February 4, 2008, 2:04 am

  49. Oh my! This will be perfect for our not-yet-planned-but-been-in-mind-for-ages first fashionblogger meeting in germany! frankfurt is… fine. Not far from Mahret, although she’ll move to berlin soon ;)

    Frankfurt is very “business”, lot of white collars - but good for shopping and certainly a good starting point for travels all around europe, since it’s almost central and has a huge trainstation and the biggest airport

    you’ll have fun there! will you start learn Deutsch?

    Posted by Mary | February 4, 2008, 2:38 am

  50. Oh Jen! This is amazing! I´ll see if there´s something for me… :-) We will near now! ;-) you let us know if you are coming to barcelona…All the best!!!

    Posted by Mer | February 4, 2008, 3:29 am

  51. Welcome to Europe!

    Posted by Celia M. | February 4, 2008, 4:43 am

  52. All the more closer to London… Lady C, we must meet soon!

    Posted by susie_bubble | February 4, 2008, 8:31 am

  53. Good luck to you! It sounds deliciously romantic…and wow…it will quite a new adventure for your blog as well.

    Posted by Ginger | February 4, 2008, 10:29 am

  54. Oh my gosh! I’m so excited! This is just amazing… Mary, yes, I’m planning on learning Deutsch, although, I keep calling my class the shpraklekoors (which drives rocky crazy). And I’d LOVE to do a bloggers get together in Berlin… Fenke, It would so great to meet you!

    I’m not leaving Europe w/o going to both Spain & France

    And Susie, you bet… you know I have a great fondness for London, and I’m certainly going to be there.

    (I’m sooooo excited!)

    Posted by jennine | February 4, 2008, 10:31 am

  55. What an amazing adventure! Best of luck to you! I’m hoping to be moving to San Francisco by the summer — not half as mighty of a move, but still a meaningful one for me!

    Posted by Jeanne | February 4, 2008, 10:35 am

  56. this is madness! this is amazing! i’m so excited for you, lady! i hope you shall continue on with the coveted…?

    Posted by dreamecho | February 4, 2008, 10:39 am

  57. oops, no need to respond, i see from your earlier response that you ARE going to continue with the coveted…

    i repeat: this is amazing!

    i can’t wait to see where this takes us in style and inspiration.

    Posted by dreamecho | February 4, 2008, 10:42 am

  58. Arggh…That’s awesome! You’re lucky! I want to do something like that someday.

    Oh my! You’re selling your shoes?!?!?! I wish you wore my size. :[ It’s just oh so terribly DEVASTATING to see all of those gorgeous shoes slip past me because my feet are too big. -cries-
    Good luck, darlin’!

    Posted by wickitywackx5 | February 4, 2008, 11:53 am

  59. oh my god/wow: that’s what i like to see - affirmative action! Bonne chance however you say that in german xx

    Posted by Claire | February 4, 2008, 12:51 pm

  60. Congratulations! What an adventure. I do hope you’ll share some information about the process. For instance, how do you plan to handle employment abroad? Thanks!

    Posted by Gina | February 4, 2008, 1:42 pm

  61. Wow! i’m so happy for you! that is so cool and exciting! i’ll miss your presence in the neighbor hood though. i’d love to buy some of your stuff, i’m sure it’s so hard to decide on what to give away or sell etc. too bad i wouldn’t fit any of your shoes, you have amazing taste. you’ll have to keep up the blogging you’re so great at coming up with interesting/ inspiring things.

    Posted by Lily | February 4, 2008, 4:06 pm

  62. Awesome.

    Posted by Thomas | February 4, 2008, 4:17 pm

  63. jennine!
    YES! i am so psyched for you! it’s goingto be an amazing adventure. big hearts.

    Posted by my love for you. | February 4, 2008, 4:57 pm

  64. wow! great news!! goodluck xx

    Posted by run for the hills | February 4, 2008, 5:51 pm

  65. FantAAAASTIC! Don’t stop blogging! We look forward to your posts!

    Posted by pretty kitty | February 4, 2008, 8:15 pm

  66. Wow! What a huge step, sounds like you have a lot of support though. Have fun while you’re there and we hope to hear all about your trip.

    As for your Ebay items, link me up. I will be all over those Tod’s

    Posted by Rachel | February 4, 2008, 11:34 pm

  67. NOTHAPPYWITHTHISNEWS.

    ??????????? ??????????
    O O
    ( )
    ( . . )

    ___ ====__
    ( ‘ ^ ‘ )

    Posted by Mothra | February 4, 2008, 11:40 pm

  68. wow! that’s major!

    Posted by candid cool | February 4, 2008, 11:51 pm

  69. :(

    i’m really going to miss mothra…
    who will bring him dessert?

    Posted by jennine | February 5, 2008, 12:01 am

  70. wow! I wish you all the best for your adventure! Would love to see you on a blogger-meeting in Germany!

    Posted by Sonja | February 5, 2008, 4:01 am

  71. REALLY??? Email me NOW!

    Posted by f&art | February 5, 2008, 8:12 am

  72. I’ll pick you up from the airport ;-)

    Posted by f&art | February 5, 2008, 8:16 am

  73. I’m so excited!!! This is going to be REAL FUN!!!

    Posted by f&art | February 5, 2008, 8:19 am

  74. Holy sh!tballs! I’m so excited for you! And I’ll definitely keep my eye out for ebay auctions.

    Where in Germany, may I ask? I loved it there, despite all of the (largely nonexistent) stereotypes.

    Posted by ambika | February 5, 2008, 12:29 pm

  75. hey, that’s cool! frankfurt isn’t half as bad if you know your way around. there are lots of nice little cafés and markets. and in summer the main river is a great place to hang out and have a picnic.
    if you want some tips or have a coffee, send me an email.

    Posted by Claudia | February 9, 2008, 6:06 am

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