He really is a sweet boy, my Jake. But put him in the car or an airplane and you will see another side of him (does he get that from me?) When we discussed moving to Australia, honestly my biggest concern (besides being so far away from family/friends) was “how the hell are we going [...]
Entries from July 2008
July 27, 2008
Disconnected?
When we went to Melbourne in June to check it out, we left the boys back home in NJ with their grandparents. I thought we would be able to webcam with them often – every few days or so. We did twice, but then my mom told me that Cameron got upset afterwards, saying he [...]
July 24, 2008
For Rent
Yea, so it’s official, our house is for rent. The realtor came today armed with her camera, lockbox & “For Rent” sign. It really wasn’t as traumatic as I had expected. It should be up on realtor.com anytime now. So the ball is rolling, and I think it’s gonna roll pretty fast.
On a funny [...]
July 22, 2008
Random thoughts
Seeing my family and good friends this weekend was just what I needed. I know it is going to be so difficult not to see them as often, and not talk to them as often (the time difference will make it hard) it was comforting to know that everyone is so supportive.
Tackling the to-do [...]
July 14, 2008
What to bring
I have become pretty good at packing for trips, and always tell myself that if I forget something, I can always buy it wherever I am going. Well packing to move to Australia will be different. It’s not like our move from NJ to MA when the truck only took 2 days to deliver our [...]
July 10, 2008
We still have to go to the zoo to see Kangaroos
Since school is out and camp doesn’t start until next week, I figured I would take the boys to the zoo for a change. It wasn’t as hot as it has been, which was nice, and it was not even that crowded. We had a blast checking out all the animals, but especially the emus [...]
July 9, 2008
Taking the first step, of many
One of the things on my longer-than-long list of things to do before moving, is getting the cats ready to be “imported”. Australia has a very strict import policy: “Cats and dogs entering Australia must meet all of the AQIS import conditions prior to export. This is to ensure no exotic diseases are introduced into [...]
July 7, 2008
Coming out
When the question was asked the first time, my immediate response was “I am not saying no.” And every time since, I have always said yes, that I want to move to Australia. Not once have I said no. And honestly, I never even thought “no”. I thought “I’ll miss my family and friends so [...]
July 5, 2008
Happy Birthday America, a day late
I always loved celebrating the 4th of July with all the fireworks and barbeques, but now that I am going to be missing the next 2 July 4th’s (Craig told me they have July 4th in Australia too, haha) I am realizing how much I am going to miss the good ol’ US of A. [...]
July 3, 2008
A map of Melbourne
(This one is for you mom) You have to either move the map up a little or make it larger, I am new at this!
We are interested in living in these areas: Pt Melbourne, Middle Park, Albert Park, St Kilda West, Elwood:
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They are all close enough to Craig’s office, a quick tram [...]
