Starting Out

It's now T-minus one month until we officially become expats.

Since we're going to be relatively out-of-touch (at least time zone-wise) from our friends and family, I thought it would be a good idea to chronicle some of our adventures, including what it's like to live, work, and raise two kids on the other side of the planet.

The mood right now?  Heavy purging phase.  Having made the decision to not take really anything overseas with us, we've donated, trashed, or sold most of our clothes, kids' toys, and furniture, and are beginning to get a taste of what it'll be like to leave all our familiar comforts behind.  I guess it's a little scary?

Other than that:
1. Plane tickets -- check
2. Jobs lined up -- check
3. Preschool applications -- check
4. Dramamine for the kids (16 hour flight!) -- check

Now if only our Visas would arrive ...

Maybe we'll come back with accents

Maybe I'll come back with the ability to walk on my own.