Short and Crazy

Well, in a just a short while I'll be heading for the home country, and wow, am I ready to go! I've got 8 large suitcases currently in my living/dining area in various stages of being filled.

Traveling this time of year one always stops and thinks about two things: security and weather. With the whole 'security' thing, you can give it a passing thought and be aware, but really....what can one person do to protect themselves and their family? There are just some things where we have to believe/know that a higher power is in charge. I think it's ok to be aware, but I believe it is too easy to create a false fear and cause panic. People - keep it sane and real.

Now, in thinking about weather. Wow again, has the weather been crazy! A friend in Europe sent photos of snow where she lives - crazy. Load of snow everywhere! My munchkins are actually hoping for snow so deep that they can dig tunnels in and out of our family's cellar/basement/lower level. We'll see if they get their wish!

And...I'm so excited. Once we return from the home country, the search will begin for a bigger place for us to live and a dog. I don't know which I'm more excited about! I've contacted a local doggie shelter/orphanage type place, and we've got a doggie or two in mind from the photos and descriptions.

Happy winter and safe travels to all!

Peace.

I can see clearly now

"I can see clearly now the rain is gone." Well, in my case it's the uncertainty is gone. Being an ex-pat, you live contract to contract. Sometimes, signing the next contract is simply a formality. Other times, there's uncertainty. Is the company going to send us home? Is the company going to send us some place else? The longest I've lived anywhere since finishing University is four years. We've bounced around a good bit. I'm sick of moving. With our new family home base built, all the junk in that house hopefully will never have to be moved again.

Knowing I'm not pulling up stakes any time soon is very freeing. I am now free to pursue my volunteer interests even further - maybe take on a greater leadership role. I just need to see where I'm being led. But, at least I know I'm being led to get a bigger space to live in here and....I'm so going to get a dog.

As I go back and read the first posts I made to this blog, things have changed so much here for me. This place may never be home for me, but at least I know I'm ok with staying put here for a while.

Getting out of bed in the morning can be a dangerous business; you never know where your feet will really take you.

Peace.