Finders, it’s official: I’m moving. Again. I don’t mean across town, I mean to a different country. Exactly where is not important. For now, it’s enough simply to divulge the drama of the impending déménagement—that’s French for repeatedly doing things that might lead to complete physical and mental collapse.
In case I’m misunderstood, I’m in favour of further adventure; I just want the magical version of it, where someone waves a wand or wiggles a nose and it all comes into place while I’ve been off having a full body massage.
To say this decision was not arrived at lightly would be the very definition of understatement. Rusty and I discussed and debated like never before and, like always, reached a consensus. We know how to do this by now. We celebrated 11 years together Monday past, and I was quick to point out that 132 months had passed and we’d managed to avoid killing each other, a major triumph in my view. We’ll see over the coming weeks whether I spoke too soon.
Our departure is set for the end of April, and I couldn’t type the To Do List without risking a major finger cramp. The first hurdle has been cleared: we found someone to take over our apartment, a fashionable, young Swiss couple. They were the very first people through the door, so I just know it’s a sign of how smooth this transition will be. Cue laughter from god.
We’ve moving past the grief of leaving Switzerland into the excitement about this next stage, which might find me doing something I’ve never done before, something I always said I would never do: move to a place I’ve never visited. We’d been to Semur-en-Auxois on vacation before taking the plunge; Vevey, same thing. This time, sight unseen may be the theme du jour.
If this entirely foreign place does indeed become the next stop, I will scan Google Maps and satellite images to choose my new neighbourhood. I will rent a place to live using only the internet and the eyes of a kind friend. I will rely on email and Twitter and Skype to forge connections. And, naturally, I will consume copious amounts of wine and chocolate to prevent the rapid descent into madness.
More packing, more paper working and more wracking of nerves. Anyway, it is what it is and it’s all part of the greater journey. There will be heartache, there will be frustration, there will be blood if that airline loses my luggage again. But there will also be the exhilaration of exploration and there will be joy, wherever I lay my hat.
And so, we roll, not worrying about the things that might have been. If ever there was a song to add to the soundtrack of my life, well, sing it my fine Swiss sister…
Wow. I can’t wait to see where are you going. You are unbeliveble.
Finding me in…..
Watch this space – although the blog header is getting a bit crowded. Look forward to hearing more.
P.S.I saw Tina Turner live in St.John’s a long time ago at Memorial Stadium which I understand is no more. Unlike Tina.
My money’s on Lichtenstein, Sicily, or the Isle of Mann.
Enjoy your new adventure—I’m sure we will!
Austrailia is nice, New Zealand is nicer. You could try one of these. Best of luck where ever you end up xx
Every great adventure needs a theme song. This one is perfect! Smooth sailing on that river.
ah zut alors…
You’re moving back to Newfoundland and going to revamp the health care system!
So when do we find out where you’re moving too and why?
Are you moving to Marrakech just so you can have Jean-Claude for a neighbor again? Good choice.
I’m DYING of curiosity here. But I don’t think you should come right out and tell us where you’re headed. Just drop a couple hints each week and make us guess. Could be very entertaining. And clearly you’ll have nothing else to do than entertain us over the next few weeks…
Good luck. Am sure will enjoy reading of your adventures whereever you land.
A bit of advice.
Do not move to Syria.
I agree with Sherry —- thank you for entertaining us! I’m absolutely enjoying your adventure from my sofa. Can’t wait to see/hear where you’re going, though I’m guessing you’ll be very sad to leave behind the neighbor’s cat, Barack Obama. ;-)
‘Finding’ used to be like reading a travelogue/glimpse of life/funny memoir. Now you’ve turned it into a mystery! That’s fine, I’m good with lots of genres. Obviously you are. Wherever you are going, please take us along for the ride.
Wow, loving this adventure!! Where or where will you be going? Instanbul? London? Sydney (Cape Breton lol)?? Where where ?? :-)
Congrats on your Anniversary! Wishing you many, many more years with as much adventure and joy as you can handle! Thank you for Tina, such an amazing fire cracker!
I look forward to eventually hearing all your life choice details and again you inspire me to shake up things in my own life.
If it’s Jamaica I’ll go halfers on a house with ya.
And sincere congratulations to you and Neil on your anniversary….you will have so many interesting memories to discuss when you celebrate your fiftieth.
Can’t wait to hear about your next adventure. Your situation proves that all the planning in the world can’t make something work if circumstances conspire against you. The ability and willingness to be flexible on destination means there is much more out there that will work for you.
Bonne chance on the move. Can’t wait to find out where we’re going next. Don’t leave us on edge for too long.
Wishing you and your hubby all the best…I can’t wait to hear where you will be moving…love your blog…you make me smile all the time…all the best!
Wow, you two are fearless, and you sure know how to pique our curiosity! Good luck over the next while. Hope things go smoothly.
Enjoy your journey. Planning is always half the fun. If you make it to Pisa, take the train to Monterosso al Mare in Cinque Terra- sort of like outport Newfoundland on the Italian Riviera:lovely, friendly people and fabulous food. Bonne chance. Love your blog.
Jesus fu***** Christ, where are you moving, Japan, Argentina, Russia? where, we can’t wait anylonger…
Bisous gorgeous canon!
Exciting! Moving is cathartic (and sometimes scary) but I’m confident you’ll navigate it with grace and fill us in on along the way. Good luck!
Looks like the tease is on, bring it on….
Happy Anniversary! and Bon Voyage! One bottle of champagne for both events. Looking forward to your next locale, and I hope it treats you nicely.
Keep this up and you’re going to run out of room on your header! Bonne chance!
SERIOUSLY?! Again! How long are you going to leave us guessing?
Good luck gal! I don’t envy you but hell, when you gotta move on.. Xcat