And the homesickness begins...

Well, not homesick yet, but definitely sad to be leaving.

Yes Mom, I cried in the car when I left.

I'll probably dehydrate myself with all of the crying this week. Time is ticking by so rapidly now that I am overwhelmed with all of the visiting I still want to do. I'm slowly realizing that I just can't fit everyone in. And when I do see someone for the last time, it's hard to wrap my brain around that. Close friends I know I will hopefully see when I visit, but who knows when that will be....

Plans for New Years have been tough too. I want to do something with EVERYONE, but not everyone is friends with each other or can agree on what to do. In the end, I am choosing a quiet home party with a few friends and for those that I don't see tomorrow night I hope to see them during the remaining days and evenings I have left.

I am also not looking forward to the inevitable homesickness when I actually get to Halifax. The dog and the cat are not going to be thrilled with the extra cuddling I'm going to need. Did I mention that DBF and I only get 2 days together before he has to set off on his first sail on his new ship? Yup, that's right. New city, living in a hotel, and he has to leave right away. Booooo!

It's an exciting adventure for sure, but the lead up is not too terribly wonderful. I do not recommend embarking on a life-changing move at this time of the year. If we have the choice next time, we will certainly try to do it during a less emotional time of year!