T-Minus 39 days

Well, the countdown is officially on. 39 days and I will no longer be living in Canada.

I just dropped Robin off at the airport and we had our very last good bye as a long-distance couple. It was a very strange moment for us. Sadder than usual, but also very exciting. We have been looking forward to this moment of our lives for a very long time (almost 6 years!) and it's finally happening. I must say that I always knew in my heart it was going to happen, so that never worried me. And, I know it's not going to be easy. We have a long road of adjusting ahead of us. But, I'm not scared. Nervous about a new job and making new friends? Yes, definitely. But I'm not at all scared.

I've always loved change, embraced change with big open arms and this case is no different for me. Don't get me wrong, I will miss my family and friends deeply, more than they will ever know. But I am confident that this is the right thing for me to do right now and appreciate their support so much.

I don't even feel like a chapter of my life is ending. I feel like I'm nearing the end of Part. 1. And, on June 6th, Part 2 will begin. In my case, Part 1 has a very happy ending and I'm looking forward to a different set of adventures and challenges and hope that you'll follow me as I begin the next part of my life. Don't you love finishing a really good book and then realizing that the book as a sequel? I love that feeling.

I plan to use this blog to showcase my experience and adventures in NYC. Sounds silly to say it, but I'm going to be a new immigrant. How cool is that? I'm packing my bags and leaving everything I know and love behind... but I'm doing it for love and honestly who wouldn't?

I'll try to post lots of photos and capture my new life for everyone to see.

Stay tuned!

Been Awhile

So, I guess I'm not the most dedicated blogger but I'm back!

The past month has been pretty busy I must say. There's been lot's of progress with my big move. If all goes well, I should have my US visa March 18th! I'm hoping to move by the end of June if all goes as planned. I'm really looking forward to the next chapter of my life...

Last week we met with my priest to book our wedding at the church. It was a really enlightening experience. It made me realize just how amazing marrying the person you love with all your heart really is. It's not about the dress or the venue or the food or the pictures... it's about the love that we share and the rest of our lives together as a family. Each day is going to be a new lesson and some days will probably be easier than others. But ultimately, I know that I could never live without Robin. We're so much the same, yet so different. We can tell each other anything and everything and we do. We share the same love for food and cruises... and most of all we both share the same faith and values. I know that this will help us through our good times, our tough times and everything in between.

With that I've realized that I need to attend church more and really get back into my faith. I also want to be a better person overall. Be less wasteful, save money for our future together and be disciplined to stay organized and continue living a healthy lifestyle.

The priest made a really good point about how going to church is about more than just going to church. It's about being disciplined and having faith in life. I know this isn't really a topic that a lot of people believe or whatever, and to each their own. But, I do agree with him, that when we are more disciplined in our lives and keep the faith, we are all better people and lead fulfilling lives.

Anyways, I think that's enough out of me for one day. Thanks for listening and remember to keep the faith... whatever faith that may be <3