So much for all my intentions and resolutions about blogging more. I do however have a darn good excuse. We are moving to London! London freaking England. I can hardly believe it, but it’s no joke. Wow! Yikes! Yay! Holy crap! I’m still having trouble wrapping my head around homebody, un-cosmopolitan me packing up and moving across the pond to such a big city. I’m trusting it is an amazing city, but I’ve never actually been there. Big step. Huge step. I’m shaking in my boots a bit but I’m taking the leap.
Between moments of doubting my sanity, I’m super excited though. Imagine all the sights we’ll be able to see, the exposure the kids will have to new culture and people, the museums, the travel, the everything. What an adventure we’re going to have. Plus there’s the pretty big benefit of Todd getting an awesome job. Happy husbands and paychecks are good things for sure.
I’d be 100% thrilled with the move if only we could somehow teleport our house and all it’s stuff to a great London location only 15 minutes from Todd’s office and fabulous schools for the kids. Awesome fantasy, but about as realistic as thinking Moxie will start winning obedience competitions. As it is my primary emotions are hope/trust that I will actually find a home and schools we like and that they will be no more than an hour away from work. Go positive attitude. Then there’s the panic over the daunting task of packing and prepping everything here fast enough for the kids to start school their next school year in London. Two months is not a lot of time to wrap up 20 years of living in Redmond and be ready to start making a home somewhere new. I always say I like a challenge and the universe is apparently listening to me. Food and sleep are over rated anyway.
Now that I can publically talk about the move I hope to be tweeting more and posting a bit about our progress, but knitting content will be pretty absent for a while. Although, keep your eye out for a massive de-stash sale (packing container is only so big). Please cross your fingers, pray or just send good vibes for as smooth a transition as possible.
Look out London, here we come.
WOW! What an exciting time for you and the family. I wish you guys the best of luck. I loved it when I went to school for the summer at Cambridge many years ago. I'll send good vibes your way and look forward to hearing about your adventure.
Posted by: Mya | June 15, 2012 at 11:08 AM
Wow, so exciting! Cheers & good luck!!
Posted by: Becca | June 15, 2012 at 01:44 PM
Wowie! I will be in London in October. Going to Ally Pally (big fiber fest) Have friends in the area for you to meet. Best of luck!!!!
Posted by: Carole | June 15, 2012 at 04:05 PM
Congratulations Sam!! That is so exciting! Heck, if I had to pick a city to live in in Europe, London would be one of the tops on my list! Plus, lots of knitters too!! Can't wait!
Posted by: Irishgirlieknits | June 15, 2012 at 06:02 PM
Oh, my! Wishing you smooth transitions! City? Suburbs? Wow!
Posted by: pdxknitterati/MicheleLB | June 15, 2012 at 06:29 PM
Being an expat is a big adventure - enjoy it. My suggestion is to figure out where the kids are going to school, and then live close by. I've been an expat, and if I was having a "do-over", I would have placed the kids in a school where they learnt their home country curriculum. The move back home can be a mite challenging if it also includes a curriculum change...
Posted by: Ingrid | June 15, 2012 at 11:48 PM
How exciting! I love London! SO much of our country's history is tied to theirs that it makes visiting their historic landmarks that much more fascinating. What an incredible opportunity for your kids too! Tom and I visited there a few years ago and had a fantastic time. How long will you be there? Is it a temporary job or a permanent job? And just think, you can go to Knit Nation!
Posted by: Dianne | June 16, 2012 at 06:13 AM
That is so exciting! Good luck, have fun!
Posted by: melissa | June 16, 2012 at 09:23 PM
WE left Redmond in 1994, very hard to do it is a unique place, but the place you are going to is a more unique and wonderful experience for all of you. We downsized so much, and there are always storage places for things you can't get rid of and don't want to move. Wow!! you will be in knitters paradise.
Posted by: linda Cannon | June 17, 2012 at 03:18 PM
Congratulations! that sounds like an exciting adventure for your family. Prayers for a safe and happy move. I hope you love it!
Posted by: Patricia | June 18, 2012 at 07:33 AM
What a tremendous opportunity! I can't wait to hear about all of your cool adventures. London is a great town. You're going to have a ball.
Posted by: WileKyK | June 22, 2012 at 12:38 PM
Good luck -- once you get settled in it will be such a fun experience for you and your kids! My family spent a year just outside London (I was 15, my brother was 8) and it was a totally transformative experience. Lots of fun things to see and do.
Posted by: twitter.com/SusanMoskwa | June 25, 2012 at 01:55 PM
Congratulations!! How exciting!! Can't wait to see all the photoshoots with London as the backdrop!! Best wishes!
Posted by: Neuroknitter (Gail) | July 12, 2012 at 08:41 AM
This is crazy! I've read your blog from beginning to end, and I must say, I LOVE your patterns! I found you through the Icing pattern, and I am glad I did. I hope all is going well with the move, and I can't wait to see what else you come up with.
Posted by: Nicole | July 30, 2012 at 03:53 PM
Congratulations and all the best with the actual moving. How long will you be there? Will you be able to take Moxie?
Posted by: GeniaKnitz | July 30, 2012 at 11:31 PM
What a wonderful adventure! I look forward to your blogs after you get settled. We'll miss seeing you here in the PNW, but it sounds like a postive move, at least after your head stops spinning.
Posted by: Sarah | August 18, 2012 at 02:07 PM