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On the one-month mark

We're a month away from flying out and I still can't believe that we've taken the decision and are actually following through with it. We're checking items off from our "Things to do before R2I" list which is one of the numerous xyz..R2I lists that have been cropping up in our lives everyday. Visiting places, restaurants, clubs, shoppping, having sleepovers, parties..... one last time. It's a mixed feeling of happiness and sadness, happy that we're doing them and sad that we won't do them again. It's the human psyche I guess, we want to have a bottomless pot of everything. Overall, it's been a fine ride so far. Getting our OCI stamped next week, cancelled all but the essential services and cards, finalizing some financial matters etc. We're still waiting on a buyer for our house though, like the guys in Lagaan for rain, "ghanan ghanan ghan.." :)

Our third and hopefully last "nine month" plan :)

"Nothing important happens in life when one gets too comfortable" - is a quote that we came across recently and realized that it is the case with us. It is not a bad thing necessarily, but it is definitely the case. Life is quite comfortable and it is going to bring many good things in the future. However, there is one aspect of it that has been nagging both of us for quite sometime now. So we both did some soul-searching last month and decided to go for "it". Due Date: May 31, 2008 First trimester plan (in progress) Prepare ourselves and the kids for the BIG news. Prepare the house for the BIG event. PUT THE HOUSE UP FOR SALE :) Take a deep breath and wait...... Second trimester Research about/apply for schools If house is sold, dispose of extra stuff and move into a temp apt. (Hopefully) finish up the USC interview??? Take a deep breath and wait...... Third trimester (ONLY IF HOUSE IS SOLD) Inform the school about the transfer Take a deep breath Complete final pre...