A Rough Week

We all have them, right? This was a cry in the car alone kind of week.

With the girls so settled and happy, Dave busy with work (he has already been promoted to Technology Leader for the country), I was finally able to focus on how I am doing and well, I wasn’t great last week.

I think it was a combination of things – the exhausting house hunting, unpredictable market, lying agents, RAIN, RAIN and more RAIN, not having the roots I need to feel like I am ‘home’ and just not having the support I am used to having to muddle through the dips of everyday life – half way around the world.

I could have called this. My energy has been so focused on everyone around me for months that when I finally took the time to take stock, bam.

So here are the things I am doing to get into a better space:

Yoga: Yoga always gets me out of my head and centres me. Love it.

Friends: I have been so embraced by this community and I need to reach out when I need some support. Pretty sure my new pals aren’t mind readers and unless you have been through a move like this, not sure you would know to ask if someone has had a good cry lately.

My Outlook: Glass half full, right? Kids are so great and we couldn’t have more quality family time if we tried. We are travelling a ton – have seen most of the North Island in the three months we have been here; going to Fiji in a couple of weeks; South Island with my sister (EEEEKKKK!) in a couple of months; Melbourne in January for the Australian Open with my mum. I love having things to look forward to.

The House Hunt: I believe in being pro-active but I also believe in things falling into place. I couldn’t have more pokers in the proverbial real estate fire. Rent. Buy. Bring it. My efforts, sweat and tears (literally) will pay off.

I am happy to report I am already better – I am all for the good cry when it is called for but I am also for moving on from it.

Onward and upward.