I wanted to document some of the last-minute activities surrounding our move, but of course there was no time for it. Instead, I will offer some reflections on the experience: 1. Go with the flow. One of the best things I did was to just let go of my expectations and just go with the … Continue reading Post-Move Reflections
We are two weeks away from our flight to Germany. The move feels very real at this point! Thankfully, most of our plans are settled now. We have chosen a moving company and helped our landlord find new renters for our current home. We have also planned to take a little vacation when we arrive … Continue reading Moving Plans: Two Weeks
Time seems to be flying by, and my to-do list is only getting longer. Here is what’s on my mind: 1. Arrival: We have set our arrival date and bought our plane tickets. Thank goodness for that! We are wishing now that we could push back the date, but in reality having a set date … Continue reading Moving Plans: One Month
We are six weeks away from our moving date, and I am starting to organize our time between now and then. We have started learning German (with Mango Languages and Teach Yourself), and I wish that were all I had to do! The two biggest things on the to-do list: Settling on the exact departure … Continue reading Moving Plans: 6 Weeks
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