Adventure Awaits
There has been a frenzy of activity behind the scenes of this little blog.
This happened.
That’s right! We are moving! Again. Ha!
Handy Husband accepted a new job with his same company and a transfer to Ireland!
IRELAND. As in that foreign country that’s really pretty and green with a pub on every corner. That Ireland.
Even though I am mired in all of the moving details, it still sounds unreal when I say it out loud. This has been a collective dream of ours since college, but even more so after we had children.
We want our children to grow up considering themselves to be global citizens with a broad world view.
While thinking about how I could articulate my feelings on this topic, I ran across this definition of a global citizen from the IDEAS for Global Citizenship organization.
A global citizen:
- is aware of the wider world and has a sense of their own role as a world citizen
- respects and values diversity
- has an understanding of how the world works
- is outraged by social injustice
- participates in the community at a range of levels, from the local to the global
- is willing to act to make the world a more equitable and sustainable place
- takes responsibility for their actions.
If our kids embrace even half of these attributes, I think our world will be a better place.
Today we are leaving to join my husband in Dublin. He started his job at the beginning of May. I stayed behind with the kids so they could finish out the school year. Then we traveled to Oregon to visit family while our household belongings took the slow boat across the Atlantic.
We do not have a permanent residence in Ireland yet.
*Deep breath* No big deal, right?!?
We start house hunting this Thursday. Homes in Ireland are much different and smaller than those in the United States, so this should be a fun challenge for me.
I don’t know how long we will be in Ireland, but probably at least two years. I am incredibly proud of how hard Handy Husband has worked and how respected he has become in his industry. I’m confident big things are in store for him. And us.
For now, we are going to make the most of this opportunity. It’s equal parts scary and exciting. Making a home in a new country with two young children is sure to be one of the grandest adventures of our lives and I hope you’ll come along for the journey! I’m sure I’ll have a lot to share as we continue on our quest to make a pretty darn happy home no matter where we live.
If you are moving to Ireland, visiting Ireland or want to know more about life in Ireland, here are a whole bunch of posts for you!
Living in Ireland: Life Without a Car
Living in Ireland: Inside My Kitchen
Living in Ireland: Christmas in Retail 2017
Living in Ireland: Storm Ophelia
Living in Ireland: That Time a Tree Came Down
Living in Ireland: Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Living in Ireland: Back After A Month in the United States
Living in Ireland: As Seen On My Commute
Living in Ireland: A Trip to the Hardware Store
Living in Ireland: Spring Flowers In Our Yard
Living in Ireland: Grocery Shopping
Living in Ireland: What to See my Hot Press?
Living in Ireland: Merry Christmas 2016
Living in Ireland: Christmas in Retail
Moving to Ireland: Grocery Item Look Alikes
Moving to Ireland: Primary School 101
Moving to Ireland: First Week of School
Moving to Ireland: The Great Purge
Moving to Ireland: Human Kindness is OverflowingÂ
Moving to Ireland: House Viewing #1
Moving to Ireland: Â House Viewing #2
Moving to Ireland: House Viewing #3
Moving to Ireland: Temp House First Floor
Moving to Ireland: Temp House Second Floor
Thinking about visiting Ireland? Read on!
The Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands with Kids
13 Comments
Dawn Olsson
Oh Annisa I’m going to miss you and yours. It’s been so good to have this time with you before you move across the ocean.
Leslie Davis
Wow! SO exciting! An international move! Dodge has thoroughly enjoyed your sewing machine. Best of luck!
annisa
Thank you! I sooo want to see pictures of his creations!
Cindy
Congradulations to Handy Hubby! I wish you safe travels and happiness on this huge mark in your life. I cant wait to read all about it! So happy for you! Ireland amazing!
Cindy
annisa
Thank you so, so much!
Emily Scott
How exciting! I’m over here in China knowing about everything you are talking about since we just went through it! What an opportunity for us to experience this big world!! Looking forward to seeing all your pics and updates.
annisa
It is SUCH an opportunity and I try to remember that even though it might not be what I’m used to or always comfortable with.
Elizabeth
Yay!! What an exciting new journey!! Sending lots of love and prayers for the most amazing experience. ?
annisa
Thank you so, so much!
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