Let the Great Experiment Begin!
11 Jan 2012 Comments Off
The time has come once more for this nomad to move along, this time from snowy cold to the greener pastures of California. The move is planned for next month, when we’ll say farewell to Montreal and embark on the next phase of our lives in sunny Davis.
As I pack up our treasures, I’ve been rediscovering items that were never unpacked when we arrived. We’ve been cleaning out closets and drawers, selling and giving away as much as we can. It’s refreshing to discover that we actually have so few possessions that we will only require the “2 bedroom apartment” sized container on the moving truck. There’s nothing like a fresh start.
I can’t wait to start enjoying the fresh fruit and veg, the warm climate, the friendly and relaxed nature of the west. Best of all, as long as the visa paperwork goes through, I get to keep my job! In my mind, I’m already there – I just don’t have a house yet.
