Got to say that the year 2013 has not started that effectively. I blame the weather. Just before New Year the temperature turned above zero and we've got rain rain rain. It feels like the winter got a sudden stop. It's supposed to get back to freezing in few days. I hope it does, this grayness is killing the spirit. We have not done any sports or been outside much. On the holidays between Christmas and New Year I did read two books and
started a third one on the first day of 2013. It too is almost
finished.
My sister also yesterday flew to Netherlands where she will stay for at least six months. She got a job there and could even stay there longer, but she has promised to her self to be there at least the six months so she'll truly know how she feels about living there. While it is very exciting that she has got a job abroad it's also sad that she wont be here close to her family. I will sure miss her. But a great thing is that we have a plan to visit her there in the spring.
So it seems the first week has been bit gray both weather wise and mentally. Got to perk up.
The rain after all those lovely post card days was very depressing. Now it looks better already, I just wish for some sun.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear your sister moved so far away. But it will be a great experience for her I'm sure. And at least Netherlands is closer to Finland than, say, South Africa or Singapore :)
Was Rowling's new book any good?
Yes, I know Netherlands is not that far away, just few hour flight. But she used to live in the same city so it's a big change.
DeleteI liked the Rowling's book. It was well written and the story was quite emotional. The feel in the book is of course quite different than in the Harry Potters, because it is a realistic book, there is not the same magic. I liked the HP because when one reads those books you are sunk in a totally different world.
aww, i know how it feels to be far away from your siblings, and whilst it is never the same, you do figure out new ways of feeling close (me and mine text a lot so i always feel she is near that way). feel your feelings, it's a tribute to your sister and your relationship, you dont gotta anything x
ReplyDeleteYes your family lives quite much further away, compared to that my sister lives next door :). I think we'll be using skype and texts.
DeleteHow exciting for your sister though.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get some sunshine & blue skies soon because I know those gray days really bring me down.
It is exciting, also it's such a good way to visit places when someone you know lives there.
DeleteWe had a pretty gray day on January 1st and I had a hard time staying awake all day. Of course I didn't get anything done besides hanging out on the couch and watch mindless TV shows...What a great chance for your sister and you guys to visit her in the Netherlands. I am still sad about being so far away from my family but glad I took the chance to live abroad for a while...
ReplyDeleteYou do know what I'm talking about. But I would do exactly like you or my sister if I just had the chance.
DeleteIt is hard having your sister far away. For the last 17 years, the closest I have lived to my sister was a 12 hour drive and we would only see each other about once every 2 years. As of a month ago, we're now only 2 hours apart and that's really exciting, it's practically next door for us.
ReplyDeleteGray days and rain really get to me too. Hope it clears up soon!
I had not realized so many of you have the same situation. Great that she has moved closer!
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