life keeps on happening

[deird1]

My life is currently busy and uninteresting, all at once.

Uninteresting because we've hit the dead period in between finding out about Germany and actually going to Germany. Busy because... well, we're going to Germany.

We are fixing the house like mad, so it'll still be standing when we get back. This involves:
- painting walls
- oiling the deck
- planting a lemon tree
- repotting my tiny parsley plants and hoping they survive
- pruning everything in sight
- clearing gutters

We are preparing our house for our housesitters. This mainly involves writing big lists of explanations on everything they should/shouldn't do to our stuff.

We are mentally packing, in preparation for the actual packing. Our packing categories include:
- clothes
- toiletries
- stuff for the husband's work
- stuff for my work
- stuff to stop me going totally insane (dvds, wool, books, soft toys, instruments)
- touristy stuff

We are hugging the cat at every opportunity, because he's my boy and I'm going to MISS him.

We are practicing language stuff as hard as we can, such as:
- German, since we'll be in Germany
- French, since we're definitely checking it out a few times
- Latin, because I'm not giving up on it now, dammit

We are simultaneously trying to catch up with everyone we know before we leave them for a year, and having to ignore most of the people we know because we're busy getting ready to leave for a year.

We are doing scads of paperwork. (Seriously, moving overseas comes with way too many forms.)

We are still trying to carry on with our normal lives, since they haven't actually stopped yet.


*is nervous, exhausted, and thrilled, all at the same time*

Comments

[gillo]

You need to plan to come to WriterconUK as part of this Great Adventure. Just sayin'

[deird1]

I so should. :)

When's the next one?

[gillo]

The weekend of August 12th, in Coventry, which is easy to get to by road and rail. It would be fabulous to see you there!

Here's the LJ page.

[velvetwhip]

I am so excited for you!!!!


Gabrielle

[deird1]

I'm excited for me too!!!

[angearia]

Phew! Best of luck, hon. I'm looking forward to hearing stories of your adventures abroad.

[deird1]

Thanks! I'm sure there will be many.

[a2zmom]

The days leading up to the move sounds like they are going to be pretty hectic. But so worth it, once you're there.

[deird1]

I hope so. :)

[shehasathree]

Whew!

[deird1]

*flops down on couch*

[petzipellepingo]

You should be nervous, exhausted and thrilled - not to mention very, very busy. Good luck.

[slaymesoftly]

So much to do, so much to think about! But what wonderful opportunity. ;)