I like travelling:)

So it is confirmed. By a stroke of genius we are going to California in late August. On Monday, during my interview, the school told me they wouldn't have an answer for 4 - 6 weeks, there was an excess of applicants and I may have to go onto a waiting list in hopes some accepted students would decide not to go. The anticipation left a knot the size of the Titanic, with the heaviness to boot. I dreaded having to wait. What am I going to do with all my junk!!!! We are moving out of our house in less than 3 weeks!!! If we are going to Cali we will sell almost everything, if we are staying local we keep it. Here's where the story takes a God spin.

On Wednesday (2 days after my interview) one of our sub-contractors, who I have known for about 7 years (he's a good friend), showed up for some work. I mentioned the school and how I had to wait for my answer. He proceeds to tell me he worked at the church/school for about 3 years (shocker for me). He then proceeds to ask me if I REALLY want to go, and if I do I can start packing my bags. I heartily reply, YES! He assures me some phone calls will ensue. 4 hours later I receive notification I am accepted! 4 weeks to 4 hours. I like it when things change that dramatically. The timing couldn't be better, we are holding a moving sale as I write.

I am at my comfortable desk while my poor wife is selling off all our furnishings and wares. No, she is not some beaten submissive housewife who hangs on my every word. We have been up past midnight for the past three nights preparing for this chaos. But, I have a paying job that requires me to show up, everyday, on time, with a smile... and a headache;) Plus, I stopped drinking coffee again because I was crashing to hard. So, the adventure begins!

Since Cali will be our new temporary home, we have determined to bring only what will fit into our minivan. That'll be interesting. I've insisted we get rid of our crotchity cat... Jessica refuses. Bella hates cars and we are going to stick her in one for 6-7 days... won't that be pleasant. Everything else is on the auction block. I guess life isn't really about "things" anyway... but they sure make it a little sweeter. Goodbye things.

Emotionally speaking, I am on a high and I dare not conclude it will last... but it sure has felt good for the past day and a half. It feels good not waking up anxious, not feeling aimless, not feeling useless. I want it to last forever!!!!

Let's see what happens next...