The Thing That I Haven't Been Talking About
A lot of you out there have blogs. Tell me if you recognize this feeling.
You want to write. You want to update regularly so that people will keep visiting and reading what you have to say and leaving you comments. You also want to write because you know it's how a lot of your friends keep up with your comings and goings.
And normally you do write. You write about the crazy experience you had driving into work the other day, or the rude cashier at Target, or your annoying neighbors. You write about whatever pops into your head at the moment about what's going on in your life.
Then suddenly, what's going on in your life isn't something you can write about. For various reasons you have to keep it quiet for a few months. So the one thing that consumes most of your waking moments, the one thing that colors everything that you do, the one thing you just can't stop thinking about, well, that's the one thing you can't write about.
So suddenly you start writing shorter entries with repetitive titles. And you write fewer entries. Because, dangit, all you want to do is write an entry about this one thing and you can't because it just isn't time yet and you slowly go crazy. Yep, that's where I've been the last couple of months.
No, I'm not pregnant.
I am, however, moving to England.
I'll give that a moment to sink in. Lord knows it's taken me a while to get used to it.
You ready?
When I met Ian, I knew he was only in the US for a limited time. But he still had over a year left out here, and I was just coming off of a not so pleasant break up, and there was no way that things would work out so well that we'd still be together after a year, so why not start dating him, right?
So obviously, the key to finding the perfect mate is just to lower your expectations.
So now here we are, a year later, and Ian is starting to gear up for his move back to the UK. And I've decided not to sit idly by and let him go, so I'm going along. With his blessing, of course.
I've applied for a work visa, I've talked to my accountant (also known as my stepmother) about tax issues and transferring money across continents, I've gotten the cats the required shots and blood tests, I've started sorting through my stuff to figure out what to ship and what to sell, and I'll start looking for jobs as soon as Ian knows exactly where he's going to end up.
It's exciting and a bit scary, and some days I think I might just die from the stress of it all. And then I realize that most of the stress, I'm putting on myself. So I take a deep breath, calm down, and imagine just how great it's going to be to be able to have curry every night of the week if I want, and hop on a train to Paris, and drink fresh Young's, and share all of it with Ian. Sure it's a hassle, sure it's a big change, but it's also an adventure, and it's definitely worth it.
And if you know anyone who wants to buy a lovely condo in Ft. Worth? Be sure to send them my way.
Comments
Well, that is a pretty huge bombshell.
Congratulations are of course in order for both you and MacIan. :)
I can only wish you the best, it's what you deserve and not a fraction less.
Posted by: Kiraa | July 10, 2006 04:22 AM
Oh my God, oh my God! I can't believe it!! For one thing, I didn't know that Ian was British (I guess I missed that part, if you mentioned it in the past). Or that he was only in the U.S. for a limited time. But how exciting is this? Crazy and stressful too I'm sure, but your life is going to change so much in the near future -- and that's always a good thing.
You've always been adventurous and you love to travel, so I can only see this step as working out well for you. I really can't wait to read about all of your upcoming adventures. :)
And of course I can completely relate about not talking about things on your site. I've gone through that myself with certain things over the past few years, and it always turns out that I don't post as much because I'm constantly thinking about what I CAN'T talk about (or at least what I'm not READY to talk about).
So if I haven't said so already...congratulations! This sounds like an awesome and exciting opportunity. :)
Posted by: Zandria | July 10, 2006 11:07 AM
WOW!!! You're moving to England!! Congrats hon! How do the cats feel about it? :) Haven't talked to you in a long time, guess I need to take some time and catch myself on your adventures. :) When do you leave? Maybe we can get together for a beer before you go. I'll make a specieal trip to the metroplex for it :). Let me know.
Posted by: Gini | July 10, 2006 12:03 PM
Congrats! I hope it's everything you want it to be.
Posted by: Fraulein N | July 10, 2006 12:48 PM
Yay! Not that you're moving because that's sad for us Americans. But it sounds like a wonderul opportunity! Celebrate it!
Posted by: Chris | July 10, 2006 01:50 PM
Let me be selfish for just a moment.
NO! He can stay HERE. NO NO NO NO NO NO!
Of course, I never see you as it is, and I haven't been keeping up with the e-mails you send me at this point. I think it's great that you're taking a chance. Just enjoy yourself. I moved back from Connecticut to Pittsburgh after a few months for the Boy (with some other circumstances thrown in), so I do understand. :)
Give a call when you get a chance? I never know when's good to call you. Love!
Posted by: alektra | July 10, 2006 09:55 PM
Ummmmm.... ack!
Congratulations! :)
The food over there is terrible. ;)
Posted by: Bektile | July 11, 2006 10:52 AM
Well, I suppose that means I'll never get a chance to hit on you now!
Seriously, though, congratulations are definitely in order, and I'm actually quite amazed with you. So many people find love and let it go for stupid reasons... you're holding on tightly, and with good cause.
Posted by: Mr. Anonymous | July 11, 2006 06:23 PM
CONGRATS! Too bad we don't get to hang out breifly while I live in Dallas. Even been to downtown fort worth but England..how awesome. I am going to Richmond, VA but we have to get intouch at least by phone here soon.
Posted by: Bjorn | July 11, 2006 07:28 PM
HOLY CRAP! That's FANTASTIC! I'm very excited for you. Hope it all goes well!!!
Posted by: PaintingChef | July 11, 2006 09:26 PM
Congratulations! Can't wait to read all about it.
Posted by: Granola Spice | July 11, 2006 10:23 PM
Oh, Congratulations! How exciting!
I can't wait to read about your move and your new life in the UK!
Yay!
Posted by: Janet | July 12, 2006 12:46 AM
Congratulations! That's so awesome to hear, and good for you for taking the chance. You'll be missed here in the States, but I'm sure we're all looking forward to hearing your stories of life on the other side of the Atlantic.
When do you go?
Posted by: Lee | July 12, 2006 12:18 PM
Sorry for the late arrival to the party, but doesn't it figure that you probably just got everything unpacked from the LAST move!??
Congratulations! It's super-exciting regardless.
Posted by: Broad | July 14, 2006 04:26 PM