Change (Or: See you soon!)

I’m going to have to take a break from blogging for at least a couple of weeks. You might have noticed that I’ve been even more absent than usual lately, and it’s time to admit that right now I just can’t do it all. The reason is that I’ve been preparing for a big move. My partner, M, was recently offered a position in the video game industry (pretty much a dream job for him); the job requires us to relocate, but if the past year has proved anything, it’s that I don’t exactly have any awesome prospects holding me back, and so we’ve decided to take the plunge.

So, off I go again, and to be honest I’m both daunted and excited. I’ve done this sort of thing in the past, but back when I was in my early twenties it all felt like a new adventure to a much greater extent than it does now. The older I grow, the more I crave familiarity, and the process of making yourself at home in a brand new place is so slow and so stressful. On the other hand, I think a new beginning just might be the right thing for me. This whole year has felt like a dead end in terms of getting on with my life, so the time is right for a clean break.

The next couple of weeks are going to be really stressful, but there’s always comfort reading to see me through them (expect lots of Eva Ibbotson reviews when I get back). Sadly I’ll only get to take a very small number of my books for the time being (and argh, it’s going to be so hard to decide which ones), but there are always libraries and free classics on my e-reader.

I used to worry, when I had to face big life changes, that there might not be room for blogging in my new life. But after five years and a half of ups and downs, I really don’t worry so much anymore. This blog has seen me through several big changes, and I’ve learned that as long as I continue to find blogging rewarding I’ll always be able to find room for it in my life. So this post is really a “see you very soon”. I’m actually hoping to able to come back as soon as possible, because blogging will be the one thing that will remain constant amongst all the changes. You’re like the friends I’ll get to take in my pocket wherever I go, and I can’t wait to be settled and ready to share my new adventures with you.

Unfortunately my absence means I won’t get to participate in all the exciting September blogging events that are lined up – namely RIP, BBAW, and A More Diverse Universe. Please enjoy them for me! I’ll see you all in a couple of weeks’ time.