Yes, well, ahem.... Okay. I'm late. Super late. Even later than Becky-time late. It certainly did stretch out longer than a week since the last time I wrote, but in my defense, a lot has happened. I know. That is just all the more reason I should have written more often to keep up with it all, but, ya know. So, biggest news is, We moved into our place!!! It's a lovely little condo thing (never would have seen that coming) and the space is perfect for us! It's two stories with three bedrooms and two baths upstairs (one bedroom has an en-suite, which will work perfect for visitors...hint,hint) and the downstairs has a nice entry, hallway, half bath, cosy living room and perfect kitchen/dining room with a balcony off the back we can even see some of the ocean from, after looking over some horse pasture! I'm very pleased I waited. Because most importantly, it feels right. And the location is fantastic. Five minutes from the kids' school, five minutes from the main motorway, and ten to fifteen minutes from the mountains. So grand!!!
The delay moving came in the form of a stomach virus that had me out of commission for a day and had me feeling like I wanted to be out of commission for three. But, no one else was going to lug the 50+ lb. suitcases from the hostel to the house for me, so I sucked it up and made it happen. (Can you hear the tiny violins now?) Lol I am just glad the bug I felt skipped the kids. They are loving the new place, and are pleased to be able to unpack finally. I will get the wifi running tomorrow and all my posts will soon grow pictures! Yay!
Over the weekend we went up to Glendalough to celebrate St. Brigid's Day and made St. Brigid's crosses out of reeds and had the most beautiful harpist play the most beautiful music during a meditation that was truly enlightening. The robin that visited us the first time we went there came back to welcome us as soon as we pulled up and it was a lovely, though bitterly cold, day. I intend on spending more time up in those mountains once it gets a tad warmer!
My daughter and I also started our pottery classes last week, and I am so pleased she loves it. I also enjoyed a comfortable return to the wheel after not having been on it for over a year, and came out with a lovely mug (which I will pull a handle for tomorrow) and a small bowl. It is quite important when instigating large changes in your life (like moving to another country where you know no one) to cultivate familiar links to the parts of yourself you enjoy experiencing. Pottery is an old friend and I am so thankful we can visit here. And I am thankful I'm only allowed two hours a week to do it, for it easily becomes something that I will spend most of my time doing. So, these limited little voyages into the potter's space in my brain will remain unobtrusive to my main purpose here, but will be respected as a cherished part of my weekly schedule.
Well, time for me to go take care of some things, like opening a bank account. signing up for wifi, and buying lightbulbs for the kids' bedrooms. Let there be light in all of your days, as well! Sending hugs!
cheers
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