Europe

If all goes well, I will begin the move to Europe in 2 to 3 months.  After 4 years of talking about it, I feel doubtful, excited, exasperated, and somehow, not ready.  In 4 years, I could have developed a basic competency in German, but instead only have a few months of DuoLingo under my belt.  Gabb's only been to Germany for 1 week, and we both worked.  Then there's also the question of whether I want to stay with my company and career direction. 

But if I focus on being excited, I think about living in a bigger city, with lots of international food, without a car.  I picture the castles of varying size and condition, the cathedrals, the Roman ruins.  Weekend trips will be to other countries instead of the Black Hills or Twin Cities.  And in all this, the culture will be far more life-centric and less work-centric. So what will it all mean to me?  A break with South Dakota.  A break with Gabb's work, and a chance to redefine her career.  A whole lot of unknown.