Friday, 8 February 2013

Writing lists and looking forward to simpler days

I like to think I’m a fairly organised person and typically don't miss much when organising something. The possibility/probability of leaving the country for a while has had me considering things I’ve never had to before. While we aren’t likely to get full confirmation for maybe another 4-5 weeks yet, we’ve had a lot to consider and research already. Things like home loans, tax, insurance, cancelling bills, the apartment, furniture, cars, plants etc etc etc. It's been quite mentally draining at times to contemplate everything we need to sort out and when the trigger does get pulled there will be heaps for us to do in a short period. And yes numerous lists have been written.

Despite the stress of sorting everything out it’s actually been quite a refreshing experience to be somewhat forced to sell/give away a whole pile of stuff I’ve been hoarding for years. Any new purchases have also gone under much scrutiny as well, if it cannot be taken or it won’t be needed it in Palau then it’s a no. I think at times we all get caught up in 1st world society and you end up with all sorts of stuff you think you think you have to have when you don't at all. I am looking forward to simpler times in Palau. It sort of feels like it's going to be one of those typical beach holidays from when I was a kid.

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