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The Moving Diaries

How the move stole my mojo

September 26, 2009

In the past 3 weeks, I have only posted once. I know some of my friends got worried, because they know that no matter how busy I get, I don’t usually boycott my blog. Or my Twitter account. Or my e-mail. Or my bloggy friends. Let alone all four.
So I feel like I owe you [...]

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A move, a mess, an Internet-starved wife

September 15, 2009

It’s only been a little over a week. it feels like it’s been much, much longer. A long time, filled with boxes, lots and lots of boxes. Aaaargh!
The house has been a complete mess all week.
Last Monday we moved into our apartment from the temp flat we had been living in, and the place was [...]

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I’m awake. But it’s way too early for “’cause she’s a jolly good fellow”.

September 2, 2009

My laptop clock is still set to NY time, and it says 9.10pm. Which means that here in Zurich, it’s just after 3am. And I am awake. Is this remarkable in any way? Not really, I have been waking up in the middle of the night quite a bit since the move. Call it the [...]

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Missing you. And you and you and you.

August 23, 2009

I know I have been writing about rediscovering Zurich, and getting reacquainted with it, and new beginnings, and everything is lovely.
But today I find myself at home, while my husband and daughters are at the pool, and I’m in a different mood.
I chose not to go, thought I could use a quiet moment, because ever [...]

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Living on a prayer (and out of a suitcase) no more

August 14, 2009

Let us all rejoice my friends, for the Air Shipment has arrived.
A kind knight brought forth the seven boxes of indispensable goods that had been lovingly packed by Sir Cooper and Sir Alex, and officially ended the clothing option drought this fair maiden had been subjected to for the past fortnight.
With the aid of the [...]

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Well, HELLO Zurich!

August 4, 2009

Or should I say Hoi?
Finally, after two days of pouring rain and major jet lag, today we had a sunny day, which inspired us to ignore the jet lag and come see you, Zurich.
I have to admit, I was feeling a little resentful to be here, extremely unappreciative even – because alas, I couldn’t enjoy [...]

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