where do I apply for an alternate reality?

We've been back from the house-hunting & cultural orientation trip since Wednesday night. At the time, I thought that the trip was really useful, informative, and eye-opening, but the effect of taking thirteen days off from preparing for the move from the Calgary side of things makes me wish I had those thirteen days back to accomplish things here at home instead. I don't think that Chris or I really appreciated how little time we do have left. Reality hit hard yesterday, and I would prefer to hide under a rock than be here right now. The benefit to me of this move is being able to be there for my daughter for a few more years, but I am doubting that it's the right decision for everyone's mental health. What on earth am I doing going to Bangkok for 3-4 years?

Also doubting our decision to have some renos done here at home, lovely tile aside. Maybe it was because we were away and not available to chat with the workers on a regular basis, but the siding that was applied to our garage veered from the plan. What I am even more annoyed about is that we signed the contract, for siding and one new window, near the beginning of April, with a note that all work needed to be completed before the end of May (because for awhile we thought Chris would have a June 1 start date in BKK). It's June, and the window hasn't even been ordered from the manufacturer. The owner of the company came by unannounced on Friday afternoon, all concerned about how he'd get paid for the window with us moving away, and not appearing remotely concerned that he'd screwed up in a big way.  I wish that I had been more prepared to see him so that I could have said the right things. Ugh.

I learned that life would be so much pleasanter if we could all live in the business-class cabin of a Singapore Airlines' 747.

Comments

[chronicler]

Ick. I am considering a move too. SOoner than expected also. However, the people I am moving toward at least speak the same language as me. I feel for you. Hopefully you'll get it all sorted out soon.

[Ani]

I hope your house repairing situation gets resolved quickly. Good luck with the move as well.