Moving anywhere has its ups and downs. A few months ago, I moved five minutes down the street, and that was stressful. That time, I had a dozen of my closest friends band together and laboriously move me into a new apartment.
Those were the good ole days.
Over the course of the past couple of days, it has really started to sink in that I'm moving to the other side of the country. Of course I'm excited for the new experiences and new opportunities, but I'm also scared to be so far away from all of the people who love me and whom I love!
A little over a week ago, I had managed to solidify myself a room in a trailer with a seemingly lovely lesbian couple, their puppy, two cats and another guy. It didn't seem like the most ideal situation, but at least it was a place to lay my head upon arrival. I knew it wasn't a forever home, but it would have been tolerable at least for a little while.
After a brief phone conversation, I sent them a $300 deposit to hold the place.
Yesterday, one of the girls called me to tell me that they had been evicted, and they had already spent my money. They said they'd send me it back when they got paid on the 26th. I'm hoping that they do.
I know it's better to find out now, and I know it's probably for the best, but it was discouraging to add another item to my ever-growing to-do list - especially one that had already been checked off.
In 23 short days, I shall meet my little silver Toyota Yaris in Edmonton, AB, as we set off over the mountains on my new adventure!
I'll keep you posted :).
Thanks for listening to my rant!!!!
Following dreams are exciting and scary all at the same time - but they sure make life interesting! Enjoy your dream Kate ... and even though far away - your loved ones are but a click or call away. Coming home to visit simply becomes ever so much more precious.And never fear ... family loves to come visit!!! ;-) XOXO
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