Tomorrow is the big day!

Well, hello there winter. It's nice to see you. It's not like you to come fashionably late!

Just yesterday I swear I saw some buds on trees and green grass. Looks like the snow isn't letting up though and there could be some delays tomorrow at the airport. That's ok though! I love adventures. :)

I was able to say goodbye to a couple friends last night and another today. Still not feeling the emotions yet, but it seems like everyone else is. Funny story actually, Sam bought me a drink at Starbucks and said it's on her because I am leaving and it's making her sad. The lady working said, "Oh, where you going?" and I said Belgium. Her reaction: "I don't feel bad for YOU! You're going to Belgium and leaving your friend behind!" And then I say, well yes, but she's coming to visit at some point and the lady came back and said, "I guess I just don't feel bad for anyone then!" It was funny at the moment.

I bought a personal journal today for all those things that are just a smidgen too personal to share on a public blog. It's green and has a bird on it. Sam picked it out and quite honestly it does suit me! I picked up some French learning books for the flight and a mini dictionary that I will carry 24/7. FYI - Barnes and Nobles does not carry Dutch dictionaries?! They had Norwegian, Gaelic and other odd languages, but not Dutch. Either both Sam and I are blind or they have forgotten a rather important language in their collection.

So, I know I am into all this recycling and sustainability, but I I still have a long way to go. I have been meaning to go to the transfer station for... err.. quite some time to drop off our recycling. It was my goal to do it today, but unfortunately the stations hours did not suit my needs (they are only open for a few hours a day a couple days a week). I can understand why people in towns without curbside recycling find it difficult to make the effort. If you're busy and the stations are out of your way it can get frustrating. Now, I have left Dave with a wonderful garage-full of recycling. I'm curious to see what he will end up doing with it when I'm gone.

I have been thinking about what I will and won't miss (even if I don't miss it yet) and I have started a little list in my mind.
What I will miss:
1. My friends/family
2. Ease of driving in a known area and non-city driving
3. Knowing what food I like and where to get it (I have a thing for organic foods)
4. My fish - strange, I know, but I actually find them comforting and love taking care of them. my parent will be taking over the responsibilities of these feisty fellas! 



Sneak peak!



One of my 5 beautiful cichlids













5. Maggie and Ollie - the best dogs in the world.

6. The large three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 2 car garage and amazing kitchen that I live in currently with everything I would ever need for cooking, including an amazing chef (aka Dr. Dave). Hey, I like to cook, but if someone else is good at it and wants to cook for me, I won't stop them. O:)

What I Won't Miss

 1. New Hampshire - I grew up here, I need to get out. The End.
2. Routine. I work, I go home, I eat, watch TV, hang out with friends on weekends and that's about it. Probably goes back to being NH and not really having much to do. I miss the city and different cultures!
3. Working in retail the last 6 months - I loved it, the people, learned a lot, but it's time for me to move on. :)
 4. My Mom calling me like three times a day because she's worried about me. JUST KIDDING, MOM!!! Just testing you to see if you're really reading this. :) LOVE YOU!!!
5. Having people ask me if Belgium is in Germany. Yep, seriously, I had like two people ask me that...

Oh and I'm sure there are other things on the lists, but it's PIZZA TIME!!!

Aggie