Friday, July 06, 2007

2 and a bit weeks to go: AAGH!

Is it true that everybody feels terrified - even to the point of wondering if they've made the wrong decision - before major life upheavals?
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Louise said...

It is true- it is totally true.

When I moved to Nepal I threw up every day for a week before I left, prompting my flat-mate to leave a home pregnancy test on the bathroom counter for me. Turns out I was just nervous.

Don't worry, there will come a time when this will seem silly and you will realise that you are feeling totally comfortable with your decision.

(And on the off-chance that this doesn't happen, it's not like you are renouncing your aussie citizenship... you can always come back.)

Take a swig of Mylanta to settle those nerves and the burning reflux that tends to accompany them (go on, straight out of the bottle like a true rebel) and settle in for the adventure.

If all else fails, you are sure to get some pure gold material outta this, and giving your kids a chance to experience a new country for more than just a quick holiday is pretty awesome.

2:03 pm
Girl Clumsy said...

IT'S ALL GOING TO GO WRONG!!!!

Gosh, I've really been inhabited by Loki today. What mischief-making is this? I think it's because I'm going on holidays tomorrow so I'm feeling zesty.

It's totally NOT wrong to feel the way you're feeling - I liken it to sky-diving or something equally as challenging/risky/rewarding. (Not that I've ever sky-dived, but I have given up a job to travel, so you know, kind of similar).

As Louise says, you will have a blast, learn lots and adjust to a different way of life. And of course, you'll enjoy yourself.

And really, you've had two children. That's a life experience I don't know if I could ever even handle. So as far as upheavals go, I would imagine you're fairly well qualified on that front!

Now let's all join hands for a positive energy circle!

Cheers, Natalie.

3:56 pm

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