Reality bites

The boxes arrived yesterday and we have successfully packed two of them. I’m hoping we can get them ready by this weekend for collection and to be shipped to Malaysia. My guess is a quarter of her old toys and books would be cleared to give away to her cousins and friends. She even remembers to pack her fairy wings for her favourite god-sister. She was told of the child’s obsession of this mythical creature and perhaps this small gesture will lead the princess one step closer to fulfilling her dreams of becoming one, sans flying and granting wishes of course. *smiles*

The arrival of the boxes has also made me realised that it will be a matter of time for us to bid farewell to this place. Emotions have been running high and wild to the extent that I feel I need to take Prozac to keep me calm. Perhaps I am full of anxiety, typical when you are about to embark on a new adventure.

I know I shouldn’t be feeling this way as it will be my 4th city in fifteen years. In fact, I should be a pro when it comes to relocation. Perhaps deep inside I know this time it will be slightly different. The young lady surprises me with her positive attitude and level of acceptance. She can see herself living there and already has started making plans, obviously includes an element of water. She even calls herself a mermaid and I should prepare myself for weekly beach or pool trips on top of her school’s swimming lesson. *smiles*

I should see this anxiety as a good thing. A new chapter will be written with additional flavours added. I know it will take me to places I haven’t discovered. Wherever it may be, I look forward to the journey.