This week is flying by....I'm on long service leave for a week before moving to the same company I've always worked for but in Brisbane & Bruce is hanging about for one week in limbo land, living the life as an unemployed hobo before commencing his new position with his new employer next Monday. This week has involved more lovely nights out with friends & family to say good-bye, last minute cleaning the house before we leave it to those who will be minding it whilst we're gone. Organising & packing what to take with us to Brisbane is going quite well also. There's so much to think about for the move....little things like changing the phone number at the council for the dogs registration & getting a new dog tag with changed phone numbers in case she escapes and they need to contact her minders......so much to think about but think we've almost covered it all. Looking forward to Saturday when we make the break & start our new life adventure.
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Friday was both of our last day in our places of employment for the past 20 years. Whilst it feels surreal and almost numbing to leave behind life as we've known it for the past 20 years, it also feels so right. We didn't think either of us would feel so relaxed and calmed about our major life upheaval but it's like it's meant to be and we are riding a huge wave sitting right on top taking in the scenery and smelling the rich aromas coming our way.
We had a send off with our friends on Saturday evening starting with a sunset champagne cruise followed by dinner, drinks & dancing at the Boat Harbour. It was the best night and we were so fortunate to have so many beautiful friends to come along and wish us well. This week will involve some preparation for our move to Brisbane on Saturday prior to commencing our new temporary positions before moving overseas to India later in the year. We are looking forward to tasting city life for the next few months..... The start of our new adventure. It's time to finally reveal our plans for the future..... Some already know what we're about to embark upon but we'll let you all in on our fabulous plans now. For he next two years you'll be treated to an exotic twist into the lives of the Lance's! Not too 'exotic' as such at the beginning when we move to Brisbane where we both take up new positions in our employment status, but for a couple moving from regional QLD, city life will be exciting albeit for only four months before relocating overseas. My job will still be with the same company I have worked for for the past 19 years however I'm going to be working in a completely different department (tossing the needle & my patients away after 19 years), so I'm really looking forward to the diversity & challenge ahead. Bruce however, has gained employment with a European based company different to that of which he is currently employed. Bruce's job is the real reason we're moving to Brisbane initially before packing a suitcase of essentials only and flying to the other side of the world to relish in the culture and lifestyle of a different kind. We will become expatriates in India for at least two years. Some of you will be shocked that we want to move to a land so diverse from our own but we see it as an adventure and an experience not too many are able to absorb themselves in. We feel that we are extremely fortunate to be given this opportunity. Enjoy our trials and triumphs by following us over the coming years. We'll share with you a glimpse of culture, happiness, sadness, colour and passion for life.
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