Saturday, 9 November 2019
Moving Blues and New Beginnings
Hello there - welcome back to my blog!
Wow - six weeks later and I'm sat in my new house drinking coffee and contemplating my new norm, to be honest I'm still a little shell shock over everything that has happened in such a short space of time (and wishing I had taken a little more time off work!). I hate moving at the best of time (ask any of my friends), but I discovered that moving when all I really wanted to do is lick my wounds and hibernate is really overwhelming.
I think my problem with the actual moving bit is seeing your life packed into boxes, its also pretty chaotic …..and as we all know I am a bit of a control freak. As well as grieving my relationship, I'm also grieving the beautiful home that I no longer live in. At the same time there is also some excitement for the new house - I'm truly pleased with the gem I discovered, which seems so perfect for me. So many emotions to deal with....sometimes all at once! To use a cliché...its definitely been a rollercoaster!
Wow - six weeks later and I'm sat in my new house drinking coffee and contemplating my new norm, to be honest I'm still a little shell shock over everything that has happened in such a short space of time (and wishing I had taken a little more time off work!). I hate moving at the best of time (ask any of my friends), but I discovered that moving when all I really wanted to do is lick my wounds and hibernate is really overwhelming.I think my problem with the actual moving bit is seeing your life packed into boxes, its also pretty chaotic …..and as we all know I am a bit of a control freak. As well as grieving my relationship, I'm also grieving the beautiful home that I no longer live in. At the same time there is also some excitement for the new house - I'm truly pleased with the gem I discovered, which seems so perfect for me. So many emotions to deal with....sometimes all at once! To use a cliché...its definitely been a rollercoaster!
But here I am - a week into my new home and I survived! I had a huge amount of physical help from my lovely friends and virtual support from all my friends connected to me by the internet. Each kind comment and pair of hands has really helped me and kept me going - thank you!
My new home make me happy and ticks nearly all the boxes I had for my next abode. I know the stars aligned when this came on the market (and I could afford to rent it) and I'm allowed to be excited about living here....it's just a bit odd when I am also still feeling so sad.
Now that my books and teacups are all installed in their new home, I need to figure out how to live this wonderful new life that has been thrust upon me. Building flat pack furniture and work has kept me quite busy this week, but I have already noted that I am struggling a little in the evenings (an issue I hadn't really foreseen).....I don't really know how to fill my time properly. I'm not a great TV watcher and my concentration levels are stopping me enjoy reading at the moment. Bedtime seems to be getting earlier and earlier, but this means I am waking up earlier and earlier (in addition my insomnia is so bad right now) - a circle that I am keen to break!
I just need to embrace my new home and find a new pattern for my evenings, any tips or suggestions are more than welcome!
Thanks for popping by today and thanks for all your support.
Rachel
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