It's funny, 3 months ago, if you told me I was going to move overseas, I would have killed myself laughing. However, in the strange ways that life works, I'll be moving to Germany in 2 months. Even though I've signed my contract and given notice at work, it still doesn't seem real.
It's not very often you change your job and home at the same time. Never mind doing it halfway around the world. Needless to say, there are things a ton of things to do and think about. Remarkably, it's not nearly as hard as I would have imagined. I say this with a large caveat though... it's not as hard when you get help. Because I've signed on with an awesome company, I'm offered a relocation package that will make transitioning to my new life a whole lot easier. Like movers. That will come and pack all my stuff and unpack at the other end. And a relocation person. Quite possibly, the best thing ever offered. I have an assigned relocation person that will help me survive in my new surroundings. Her job is to show me around the area, set up appointments for apartments, help me buy a car, set me up with a bank account and almost anything else I need to manage my new life in a foreign land. This service, is worth it's weight in gold. I couldn't imagine manoevering thru this without a support person.
I feel like there's more I should be doing right now. But so far, I have to say, it's been smooth. Things I thought would be difficult, like selling my car or getting out of cell phone contracts, have been ridiculously easy (the cell phone contract got transfered within an hour of being posted on craigslist and I've sold the car to a friend at a really good price in exchange for keeping it until I leave) I guess it's all testament to the fact that when something is meant to be, it will be. It'll happen.
Still, it's hard to accept this is my life and this is happening. I'm in awe, but I love it and cherish it!
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