Here we are, hip deep in the moving process. We are getting rid of most of our stuff just so we can get a clean start where we are going. As it stands, we need to be at our new apartment by this coming Friday. I think we'll make it though I'm sure we'll be pretty worn out.
In many way I am looking forward to this move. It feels like we are setting out on a big adventure. That is a good thing I think. We as a family will get to experience new places and see new things, and who knows where we will end up.
Sadly though, it seems that all my friends and some of my family hate this move and take opportunities every chance they get to tell me so. I don't know what I can say to appease them. I've tried everything. It just boils down to two things, I can't make a living here, and this job is my dream job. I think I would regret it for the rest of my life if I let it go. I have too many things in my past that I regret. I don't plan to add this to the mix.
My Armenian friend seems to be the most disturbed by this move. I don't blame him. I'm just about the only one around that he can trust. Lately, he's been avoiding me a bit, and he gets depressed when he is around me. I think this is straining our friendship. I wish he could know how much I have agonized about leaving him. In many ways he is the only thing that has kept me here this long. I feel like I'm leaving him to the wolves with his ongoing case. It pains me greatly. In many ways though I feel that our fates our entwined somewhere down the road. I have to keep that in mind and have faith that God will see him through. Besides morale support, I think the best way to help him is through prayer.
In other news, for the past 5 days the wife and I have been following the Atkins diet. We bought the book last week and have been following the eating plan pretty faithfully. It's great because I'm having an easy time with it... unlike other diets I have tried. I also understand the scientific concept behind the whole thing. Basically, you cut out the carbohydrates. I'll keep you informed on my progress.
Oh, as a side note the diet book says you will experience a boost in energy. Well, that certainly is true. The wife and I have been having a hard time getting to sleep at night because we have so much energy. Last night we sat up until 1 AM playing backgammon and dominos.
