Alone time

Okay, this post is a bit of a brain dump. A brain dump at a complex and confusing time so it might be a little more self-indulgent than normal.

This was our first post-work / pre-move week and it’s been a bit of an emotional roller coaster. This was exacerbated by Leigh’s absence (she’s been conferencing and hanging with the lovely friends in Melbourne) – so I’ve been left alone with my thoughts for a few days (dangerous at the best of times) – but it’s all good; I’m almost entirely prepared for this adventure. Almost.

My week has been spent sorting and throwing out, doing things to the house, washing, shopping and hanging out with friends … it’s been busy, but between you and me I’m not sure what I’ve achieved.

And boy … saying goodbye to friends makes the move seem very real and very imminent. It’s only going to get more intense for the next couple of weeks – which is so silly … we’re not going very far and could be back in a year, but saying goodbye is extremely bitter sweet.

I’m now staring down the barrel of another busy week – but this time Leigh will be at my side and that will make it easier (and a lot more fun).

I need to keep reminding myself that this really isn’t a big move … but it sometimes feels massive.