We moved again
For our little family it became that time of year once again. That time of year when we pack up our lives and move to a new home. This is only the fifth move since we got married. There should be some sort of record book for this. The longest we’ve stayed in one place was 6 months. The shortest 3,5. 5 apartments. 4 cities. 3 countries. 1 little tiny student family.
You’d think it’d be over soon. But it’s not! We’re only staying in this apartment for 4 months. Another big move coming up this summer! You might also think that we’re getting pretty tired of it. Well, we’re definitely getting there, but it’s still a bit exciting! I like that I don’t know where my life will take me and that I don’t live the same place I’ll be in 40 years. I guess I hope my life will never stop being exciting that way – that we’ll always be working toward the next chapter in our lives. On the other hand, I am beginning to daydream about shopping for plates and curtains and decorating our own home. To have a home that’s ours.
The good thing about not owning much is that it makes it really easy to move quickly. Last week it just took a few car rides back and forth to move our entire lives from one address to another. Moving frequently has really taught me to enjoy having a simple life. I don’t think I’ll ever be a collector. Up until now, the principle has been that if it didn’t fit into three suitcases it didn’t go.
There’s also something wonderful about starting over again once in a while. It’s like New Years Resolutions three times a year. Some of my “resolutions” for this apartment involve getting up earlier and cleaning up before I go to bed. It’s kind of fun fitting into a new life: getting a new local grocery store, new neighbors, new places to go for walks etc…
You also learn a thing or two about what it means to create a home. Especially when the furniture is not your own. I guess for me it doesn’t feel like home till there’s a picture of a temple (preferably the one in Stockholm where we were married) and a picture of Jesus Christ. – I know you might be thinking I’m a little cheesy for saying that… but I’m not. I’m just honest. Well, I guess it’s up to you what you think.
This apartment is like our sixth chance at being the best we can be!
February 10, 2015 @ 12:17 pm
Good luck in your new home Rebecca, wishing you, Marcus and baby every happiness. Love and hugs to all from Lorraine in England. Xx
February 19, 2015 @ 9:21 pm
Thanks Lorraine! You’re so nice!
February 10, 2015 @ 12:20 pm
Just love these pics of you two you shine with happiness! Xx
February 19, 2015 @ 7:57 pm
Two questions 🙂
Beautiful daughter! What’s her name..?
And why are you moving all the time – What about studies and jobs?
Love following your blog 🙂
February 19, 2015 @ 9:14 pm
Awe thanks so much Cecilie! Actually, I’d rather not put her name on the blog – sorry! 🙂 Marcus is finishing off his bachelors degree online and I work from home right now – so technically for now we aren’t tied to anywhere specific. So we go from one sublet to another. Getting pretty excited about settling down though 🙂