Sunday, 6 November 2011
Two more sleeps...
Repacked my bags today, trying to get the most squeezed in possible! What to take, what to leave? An emotional week with lots of goodbyes. We leave lots of beautiful people behind, and there will be lots that we miss. Nonetheless, everything has been falling into place, our house nearly finished being fixed, we've found someone to manage our property, Laney has found a loving family and Ronica a new job in Camps Bay. Relocating is not for the faint-hearted I have discovered... need nerves of steel. Nonetheless I remain resolute that this is going to be a positive and enriching experience for all of us. The girls have new back packs ready for some adventuring, and can't wait to see their Dad. So two more sleeps before we get on the plane, hope we get through customs without appearing on an episode of Border Security! Classic chirp of the week goes to Christina: "Having kids is tough, but having kids is also a good thing because when your husband is away you have someone to talk to. Otherwise you would be saying 'what to do, what to do!' "
Update
So it's been three weeks since I arrived in Sydney. Time surely does run by. I arrived on Friday 14 October and started work on Monday 17 October. Ever since then it's been a mad rush with trying to settle into a new job and to pave the way for Cathy and the kids to arrive. Don't let anybody tell you that a move like this is easy as it comes with an emotional price tag.
The positive is that life here is not too dissimilar to back home adn the weather is a good match as well. I am so excited to be counting the days before my beloved family get here, and so relieved that Quantas got their A into G and resumed business. On Wewdnesday evening, we will be re-united as a family and Cathy and the kids will have their first view of Sydney. I have booked us into a nice hotel which overlooks the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, and which is only three minutes walk to my office. We will stay there until next Saturday and then we will move into longer term accommodation in Mosman. I am so grateful to my friend, Kathryn, and her family, who have let me crash at their spot since arriving in Sydney. It has been a great experience staying with them and listening to their advice as recent imports.
Soon Cathy will put the stress of uprooting the family behind her and hop on a plane. Saying goodbye to friends and family is really difficult and we both hope that we have visitors in Sydney sooner rather than later.
The positive is that life here is not too dissimilar to back home adn the weather is a good match as well. I am so excited to be counting the days before my beloved family get here, and so relieved that Quantas got their A into G and resumed business. On Wewdnesday evening, we will be re-united as a family and Cathy and the kids will have their first view of Sydney. I have booked us into a nice hotel which overlooks the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, and which is only three minutes walk to my office. We will stay there until next Saturday and then we will move into longer term accommodation in Mosman. I am so grateful to my friend, Kathryn, and her family, who have let me crash at their spot since arriving in Sydney. It has been a great experience staying with them and listening to their advice as recent imports.
Soon Cathy will put the stress of uprooting the family behind her and hop on a plane. Saying goodbye to friends and family is really difficult and we both hope that we have visitors in Sydney sooner rather than later.
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