Friday 4 February 2011

Off to the USA

I haven't blogged for a while or commented on many people's blogs (sorry about that). Just been a little frenetic trying cram in work while organising this trip to the USA. We're off on Sunday to browse Seattle. Like window shopping, only for a new country to live in. Weird.

We have 3 dinner dates, 1 drinks party, 1 lunch date and 3 school appointments lined up. I would have liked more school appointments but they're all really busy at this time of year with their applications for the next school year. I have a map of the different areas. I have memorised top schools by district.  I know the average house price by area. We've had one call with a local mum/business person and one call with an estate agent. I feel sure I should have done more but not sure what.

I have written the List of All Things for the person looking after our children. I almost very nearly organised. Yet I feel sick with the stress of it all.

I am really hoping that we get there and that I either LOVE it or LOATHE it. Anywhere in the middle ground will not help this decision making process.

So here goes nothing. I will report back....

8 comments:

This Mid 30s Life said...

GOOD LUCK!! What an adventure. I know the feeling well.
x

nappy valley girl said...

Have a great time. Sounds like you've done tonnes of research! (Unlike me, who turned up with no idea about houses, schools etc......)

Iota said...

Good luck!

katyboo1 said...

You are very organised. I loved Seattle. Didn't expect to at all. Hope you feel as strongly one way or the other as you want to. I look forward to hearing your verdict.

Potty Mummy said...

Think you'll love it. And hey, it's not for ever (is it?)

Stacey said...

Good LUCK! I'm in Oklahoma, never been to Seattle though.

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Nicola said...

Have a fantastic time! I absolutely LOVE Seattle. Amazing city - it strangely felt much more like home than Chicago (probably the slightly more mild and temperate - ie gloomy - weather...plus all the incredible scenery)

Can't wait to hear all about it.

Nxx

geekymummy said...

hello, popped over from Nappy Valley's place after hearing you may move to Seattle. I'm a Brit living in San Francisco and I have a great friend (American) who lives in Seattle. she blogs here at http://www.mommyneedsalatte.com/ and I'm sure she would give you some tips about the place. I love Seattle, personally, its a really nice city. Best of luck!