Anatomy of a move

When I started this blog, I had already settled in here in Abu Dhabi and therefore did not think to share our international moving experiences. I usually like to block those out of my mind as soon as they are over. For this move I will try to document the process to give you an idea of what it takes to move around the world.

It always begins with denial ...
D- Guess what, we are moving to Nigeria
J- That's nice dear. I'm going to the store now, would you like me to pick up anything while I'm out?

one hour to one month later
J - Did you say Nigeria?
D - yes and your physical and vaccination appointment is tomorrow.

After 4 shots, 3 vials of blood and a perscription for a year's supply of malaria pills, denial is still hanging in there

6 weeks later - packing begins - denial starts to be replaced by reality
J- I think I might really be moving to Nigeria
D- Thats right, the packers come tomorrow and you need to write down everything we own and put a value on it.

J- What would you say is the value of your baseball hat collection

D- Priceless

J- I was thinking more around the $5 range...I like to round up the amounts

5 hours later-

J-We have too much stuff. I think I'll get rid of everything a become a minimalist.

D- Don't touch those hats

To Be Continued....