Too many goodbyes
I’m feeling sad. So many goodbyes, although I’m grateful that many of them are really au revoirs. Up till now I’ve mostly felt excitement about the move, but as we get closer and closer to the big day I’m becoming more and more aware of what I’m leaving behind. Each day brings another ‘last time’ for something, and usually some sort of goodbye to someone. Yesterday my hairdresser hugged me after my last appointment with her – I have to say that that’s a first 🙂 Yesterday evening we went for a last meal in the restaurant where we had our wedding reception, and they gave us double portions of everything (I’m still feeling stuffed) and big hugs as we left. Everyone has been so lovely, and it’s brought home to me how many wonderful people there are in my life.
I’m excited – very excited – about moving, but for the moment I just have to let the sadness of what’s being left behind percolate through. I want to get on with it now; I’m tired of goodbyes. And although I’ve been loving the social whirlwind of trying to see everyone before I go, I badly need a few days spent quietly, on my own.
It will probably be a week or so before I’m back here; I’m taking a little break to do some packing, and I don’t know exactly when I’ll get hooked up to the internet again after the move. They’ve promised the day after, but you know how these things go……..wait for me, won’t you?
January 28, 2012 @ 9:44 am
All the best for the move Gilly. Packing is a real trial I always find, although occasionally, something turns up that I’d forgotten I’d got. Then there’s finding a new home for everything. Big sigh of relief and a bottle of champagne on order for the first night in your new home, I hope.
Looking forward to more blog posts when you’ve settled.
Catherine x
January 28, 2012 @ 9:52 am
Thanks, Catherine; not counting on the sigh of relief, but the champagne bottle will definitely be there!
January 28, 2012 @ 4:07 pm
Hi Gilly,
Just want to wish you good luck with your move. Our family has moved a lot for my husband’s job w/ the USFS, so I know all the emotions that go along with moving. It’s always hard to leave favorite places and good friends…… But, then there is the excitement of so many new possibilities and experiences ahead.
I hope that the new possibilities are wonderful! Looking forward to seeing photos of your next stage in life.
Anna
January 28, 2012 @ 5:49 pm
Thanks, Anna; I’m sure I’ll be taking loads of pictures once we get sorted out a bit and I get a chance to explore.
January 30, 2012 @ 10:21 am
Hope the move goes well … none of us like change but there is a fabulous future ahead I’m sure.
Best
Dave
February 1, 2012 @ 2:37 pm
Oh this photo totally matches the mood you convey in writing. I love the low POV.
February 1, 2012 @ 7:45 pm
All the best with the move, Gilly.
Hugs.
x
February 2, 2012 @ 5:32 pm
Hope all is going well with the move Gilly! It will be great to have you back.
February 10, 2012 @ 1:10 pm
Many – rather belated – thanks to you all for your good wishes,