Homeless

Well, I took my cat to his new home for 6 months on Sunday. That was really hard. I cried. Set the tone for my entire day at work which to say the least sucked. Must have been the full moon. So much tragedy at the hospital.

Yesterday, they came and packed the house and are coming back this morning to load it all in the container. It will take about 6-8 weeks to get to Okinawa. I will be bouncing from each of my kids homes, out CO. for a few days and then home to work one last weekend and then fly out on the 13th.

It did really come up fast. Sometimes I get really excited others I ask myself what was I thinking. Mostly it is about being so far away from my kids, my cat and the beautiful Heber Valley. I will miss some of my co-workers as well.

On the flip side, Okinawa looks beautiful, my new co-workers sound awesome and hey, I've learned some Japanese so I have to go use it. My postings here may drop off for a bit because I don't have a laptop and so must rely on others to allow me to use their computers. Ja Matta!

Departure date

I got my itinerary today. I leave June 13th at 11:21 am to San Francisco. Leave San Fran at 1:35pm and get to Japan 4:35pm the next day.

I ma working on my credentialing paperwork which just got the day before yesterday. What a chore!

Movers come Monday.

I take my cat to his new home this Sunday. Bit by bit.

I feel nervous, scared, excited, overwhelmed and then I just go into Zen mode and push forward. It is all good. It amazes me how everything just keeps falling into place even though it doesn't look like it will.

Passport

Well, I received my passport Saturday 6/19, 7 days after sending for it. Must be a record. The movers are lined up to come start packing 6/28 with everything out 6/29. I clean 6/30 then say good bye to this wonderful little house, Midway, Heber Valley and the Utah mountains. It will be the beginning of my homeless life that will last for possibly 2 months, may be more if I can't find the right place in Okinawa.

I'm trying to figure out what to pack to take with me and what can go with the rest of the household stuff. This coming Sunday, Jack, my cat, will be going to his temporary home with my daughter's fiancées dad for 6 months. That has caused a few tears. Then there is my beloved grandson and buddy. It will be really hard not hanging with him. Such is life.

I will be going to Colorado for a few days 7/5. It will be a very quick trip. My dear sister Penny is gracious to let me intrude on her home for few days. I'll spend some time with my Mom and Tom. She is having a a little BBQ 7/7 for people to come see me at her home. Don't know what I would've done in my life without my sister and all she has done for me and our family. Damn! I'm feeling sentimental. Enough for now.

Another Day

Well, the passport application was received and it appears things are going better this time. The mover guy was here and I will have my second quote in the next day or so. The cat has had his shot and micro chip. He will have to have another shot and then a blood test and wait here in the states for 180 days before he can come to Okinawa. Still waiting on my International Drivers Permit. As soon as my passport gets here, reservations will be made for flight and hotel for 1 week. I will likely be staying in a hostel, also known as a guest house in Japan, with private rooms for about 1 month until my stuff gets there from the states. What a trip. I have been looking at houses and apartments on the beach as they seem to be a dime a dozen since there is a lot of beach in Okinawa due to it being a little island.

I have had my grandson staying with me Mon.-Thurs. and finding it brings tears to my eyes to think of leaving him. That will be hard. Also, the Heber Valley is just gorgeous this time of year so I have been having thoughts about how I will miss it. Not the snow though. At least not for a year or so. I might start missing it then but we'll see.

My anxiety level has increased a bit and seems to with each passing week. But, it is good. Till next time Sayonara.

Day 1

Ok, I am going to try to blog. Wee haw. Seriously, because I want to stay in touch and share my journey to Japan with everyone I have decided to try a blog. Please bear with me as I learn this tool. Please feel free to post as that is how I will be able to keep up with you.

I am still in the preparation phase, trying to get my passport, figure out who is moving me, issues with my cat, where I will stay when I get there ect. As things come together I will post it here. Enjoy!