Almost

It has been a minute since I had the head space to write down my thoughts. The sad thing is there was something really funny I meant to jot down so I could put it here, but it is lost in the hectic of the past days.

I am happy to report that I did sign a lease for an apartment. Next week I get the keys and so I am one step closer to not having a to-do list. The town is South of Frankfurt and I can commute via train to work, once that becomes necessary.

It was an anxious search, as so many factors needed to be just right and the first few were just not right at all. Anyhow, one more thing done. What will I do once the list is complete? I am not sure, lol.

I have been creating more lists, things one need at minimum to move in, trying to remember the Minimalist and to hold off on things that can wait. Somehow having a bath mat when you step out of the shower feels quite essential to me!

Starting fresh is great in one sense, you get to pick items, it is also stressful when long delivery times interfere and when you still want to mind a budget. Also longing for some type of mundane routine....

Today though I decided to take a break from decision making and looking at home "thingy's". Instead I took the dogs for a walk through a near by forest. It was beautiful weather with a slight overcast and we spend a good time walking.

Rags is getting better at not barking at bicycles, there are soooo many out here, but on the ride home he could not help himself in the car. It was a whole group passing us, or we passing them, that used the bicycle lane in the town we drove through. He barked, then squeaked when told to "leave it", he did try hard all day, but then the excitement got the better of him. Smile!

Emma is still spending time with my brother and his wife and that is a lot more fun than than chasing down items needed to move in. She will hopefully join me next week for moving in procedures.

I do miss you guys! With all this living in rental places and having lots and lots of errands to do, even when some are fun there is no real down time for the brain. Mia is having trouble adjusting too (which leads to consistent barking when I leave her and Rags to do things). I am longing for calmer days, for catching up and some mundane routine too.

Hopefully once the dust settles I get to chit chat at times with you all and one never knows when paths will cross again.