After a couple of frustrating weeks filled with ups and downs, I am pleased to report that we’re finally starting to gain some traction here in DC.
Of particular note:
- We signed a lease in Crystal City (in Virginia) and move in during mid-to-late July.
- Grandma Janet is coming out for 3 days of non-stop decorating (it is rumored that wall stenciling may be involved).
- All 9,000 pounds of our stuff is scheduled for delivery. Â First comes the stuff from storage that we haven’t seen since we joined the foreign service 5+ years ago. Â Then the following day we’ll get all the stuff we sent from Lima. Â Don’t ask me where we’re going to fit 9,000 pounds of stuff in a 2 BR apartment. Â Looks like more downsizing will be in order.
- Nick started his job on Monday and is spending a lot of time with his mistress, the blackberry.
- Nia miraculously got offered a slot to a well-known preschool called the Children’s International School which is attended by lots of other foreign service kids. Â We weren’t planning to start until September but you don’t pass up an opportunity like this in DC.
- I will be jumping into full-time work from home, splitting my time between my life coaching business and my work with Lake Area Discovery Center as Director of Marketing. Â I am way jazzed to immerse myself in this work that I’m so passionate about.
See! Â Isn’t that a lot to celebrate?! Â There’s nothing I love more than getting settled in. Â More updates coming soon.
Yay!
It sounds like you have a whole lotta awesome going on right now! Your energy level and joy that come through in your post is inspiring!
It’s such a relief to have things coming together!
Good to hear!