It’s a pleasant and unusual feeling, but I don’t have that dread of Monday mornings anymore since I packed up my office and finished my stint in Corporate America.
Stint, well, really more like a third of my life. That’s spooky when you think of it in those terms. Released from the plague of hatred, Mondays just seem like any other day to me now. Must be part of the joy of moving abroad and ditching the briefcase.
It’s been 6 entertaining and active months acclimating to Sweden.
Lots of ups and a few downs – not as many as I expected after reading blogs from expats & websites freaking me out about how hard the move would be and how homesick I would become. Yes, indeed I am and have been homesick at times but nothing debilitating or paralyzing mostly just missing my friends and family. I really am relishing in my new surroundings…..
Oh, the language. That pesky little thing.
Yeah, I still need to learn Swedish.
But I have started to understand more by being here around all these lovely Swedes. I plan to hire an instructor to help me through the awkwardness of learning a new language; maybe one day I will be fluent. (hefty goal I know!) Most Swedes love to speak and practice their English so I have had no trouble getting by….Well, grocery shopping is a little more challenging when you’re looking for that special ingredient but even so, it has truly been alright. Maybe it’s all in how you look at it.
Thinking positive thoughts = getting positive experiences.
So, what the heck happened here? Did we agree on this stinking fast on New Years eve while we were gorging on filet mignon and throwing back the champagne? Err….was I even there when this decision was made? Over and over a positive thought and attitude regarding this 10 day master cleanse fast is circulating through my tiny head.
Even now as I type this I’m muttering, “This is so great! My body feels wonderful! My skin is so supple! My body is cleansed of toxins! My face is glowing! I am abundant with energy!” (not to mention all the other ‘detoxifying’ benefits)….But alas, like most ‘affirmations’ in the beginning it feels like you’re just trying to trick yourself – to convince your body & brain to believe it, feel it, breathe it, absorb it, and totally live it.
And so maybe I am trying to trick myself. At least at first.
3am I was awoken by a major aching in my lower back and couldn’t wrestle myself back to sleep until 6 and even then I was tossing violently trying to find that one comfortable position. Weird, since I have never have had any back issues in my entire life. Must be something with the ‘detox’. So, I’ll push on.
It is a happy Monday.
so it gets better bc I’m finishing up day 2 and I feel completely weak and sleepy. I have a huge headache but I never drank caffeine. So you just dropped everything and moved. wow! good for you
YES! It DOES get better. I am feeling terrific today. I was also pretty lethargic on day 2, spending most of the day inside lounging around. Hang in there…Power through these next two days! You can do it!
PS pharmgirl – My move was planned! It’s just so great to be in the same country with the one you love.
So you found someone else to slog those two massive suitcases in out of cabs.
duckworthboat? Those suitcases were utterly ridiculous! You should have seen the overflowing garage sale before I packed up to move abroad! I’m trying to downsize. The minimalist nature of the Euros is rubbing off on me slowly. But I still kept most of my shoes &of course all that shiny lip-gloss.
Is that you Chickey or ??