They say a Change is Good...
...well, we're in for some big changes over the next couple of months.
Over the past few years I've grown increasingly homesick, as regular readers of my blog will have no doubt realised. I feel I've missed out on so much; and this realisation hit me smack in the face when my Dad had his heart attack. Since then we've been planning to move closer to home. Now, as of 4th September 2006, that's where I'll be!
I've got a new job, as the PA to a defence lawyer who is based in Elgin. The job sounds excellent, although I'm sure I'm going to have my work cut out for me, it's good money and best of all it's close to home.
So - I move up the weekend of the 2nd/3rd September. My parents have been generous enough to offer me a bed until we can get our own flat/home sorted out. Thanks Mum and Dad! I know it's going to be strange living at home after 10 years of independence - but I'll try not to drive you nuts! Promise!
Mike will join me up north in early October, once the lease of our current flat expires. I don't relish the thought of being away from Mike for 4-5weeks. He's my rock - the person who keeps me sane... but I know it'll all be worth it when we're settled in our own place, in new jobs and close enough to family to be able to meet for lunch, go out for beers or have dinner whenever we feel like it. I'm going to be able to babysit for my little nephew Will and watch him as he changes and grows day by day. I get to be 'Flaky Auntie Rachel'!
I won't pretend that I'm not scared out of my wits mind you. It's a big change. I'll be leaving a lot of friends and family down here - and a lot of memories. I'll continue to work with Scottish Paranormal - that won't change thanks to the wonder of internet! And I'll be traveling down to visit with friends and family as often as I can.
Exciting - but very scary times!!
Over the past few years I've grown increasingly homesick, as regular readers of my blog will have no doubt realised. I feel I've missed out on so much; and this realisation hit me smack in the face when my Dad had his heart attack. Since then we've been planning to move closer to home. Now, as of 4th September 2006, that's where I'll be!
I've got a new job, as the PA to a defence lawyer who is based in Elgin. The job sounds excellent, although I'm sure I'm going to have my work cut out for me, it's good money and best of all it's close to home.
So - I move up the weekend of the 2nd/3rd September. My parents have been generous enough to offer me a bed until we can get our own flat/home sorted out. Thanks Mum and Dad! I know it's going to be strange living at home after 10 years of independence - but I'll try not to drive you nuts! Promise!
Mike will join me up north in early October, once the lease of our current flat expires. I don't relish the thought of being away from Mike for 4-5weeks. He's my rock - the person who keeps me sane... but I know it'll all be worth it when we're settled in our own place, in new jobs and close enough to family to be able to meet for lunch, go out for beers or have dinner whenever we feel like it. I'm going to be able to babysit for my little nephew Will and watch him as he changes and grows day by day. I get to be 'Flaky Auntie Rachel'!
I won't pretend that I'm not scared out of my wits mind you. It's a big change. I'll be leaving a lot of friends and family down here - and a lot of memories. I'll continue to work with Scottish Paranormal - that won't change thanks to the wonder of internet! And I'll be traveling down to visit with friends and family as often as I can.
Exciting - but very scary times!!
posted by Rachel at 2:22 AM
4 Comments:
Great news Rachel, the job sounds fab and I'm sure the accomadation thing will work out, what lovely words your friend has written, friendship like this is very special when really distance has no bearing that friendship can remain firm,
all the best to you,
Helen.
Thanks Helen - what you've said is totally true!
Fee - I love you too honey. And no amount of mileage is going to change that.
It's strange to think we've only known each other a relatively short amount of time; I know exactly how you feel, it's like we've known each other our whole lives. We're two peas in a pod you and me - meant to meet, meant to be friends, and meant to stay friends for the rest of our lives.
Remember this - no matter how far away I am you'll always be my best friend. One of the most honest, trustworthy, special and caring people I've ever met. I'm lucky to have you in my life - and I aim to keep you in my life... no matter what!
Don't worry Rach - we'll be ok as long as you stay in your room out of the way!!! LOL!!!
It will be so good to have you back at home as long as we help you get a place to move into as quick as we can!!!
It will be good though to be able to spend time with you again and be able to meet up for a coffee during the day, go for walks down the beach and just hang out with you.
Welcome home.
Thanks Dad - I'm sure we'll cope eh?
Besides, I'm not an obnoxious teenager anymore...I'm an obnoxious adult now! ;o)
But in all seriousness I can't wait to get settled and get to know my family again. I'm sure me and Mike will be very happy in our new home.
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