Beginning again

So I am going to try blogging again. I've gotten worse and worse about journaling, and if I don't have some outlet for writing down my thoughts, I can feel my head begin to implode. So, I'm releasing my ramblings to the world, since I spend so much of my time online anyway, maybe this will work. I actually have interesting stuff to write about, I'm moving to London! Lulu (can I just say I love my job?) is sending me for a year-long, possibly longer, assignment to work in our office there. I am obviously quite excited about it!

I just returned from my first preview trip, and it was a bit overwhelming. Thinking of all I have to do this time to get ready to move is sobering - especially when I look back to the South Africa move. That was hard enough, and now I have a house and more "stuff" to add to the equation. However, the chance to live in an awesome city like London is more than worth the hassle of taking care of all the details. First thing to worry about is getting a roommate for my brother, the plan is for him to stay in the house and rent from me while I'm gone.

I think the biggest thing I am realizing is what this step in life means - I was on the verge of doing the unthinkable for me: settling down. I have a house, a good job, my family nearby, some local friends...it would be so easy to stay here and be comfortable for quite a while. But if I stay comfortable too long, I'll just be delaying the inevitable curiosity that always creeps up - what else is out there? What am I really supposed to be doing with my life?

I'm planning to go to South Africa this year. Hopefully in June or July. My soul needs its breath of African air, that inexplicable refreshing that happens the moment I step off the plane in Durban.

I'm killing time while I wait for the termite guy to come inspect my house and set up regular treatments. Just one of the many little things I have to take care of over the next few weeks!