Another August

I have a love/hate relationship with August. For some reason or another, August is the month that contains all the biggest changes and this year is no exception. I’m moving to London next weekend! I’m going to be an au pair for a lovely little family. 

I’ve been talking about moving to London for so long; it kind of doesn’t feel real that it’s actually happening so soon. Like I have a one-way ticket booked. That is kind of insane to think about. And like most things, I’m not sure it will really hit me until I’m standing in Heathrow. 

Everyone keeps asking if I’m nervous to move and the honest answer is no. I’m obviously very sad to be away from the people and places I love for an extended amount of time, but I’m so excited for the people and places I will meet and go to in the coming year. 

I finally feel like I’m in the driver’s seat this August. There’s an excitement that comes with the idea that I can just pick up my life and move to another country. There’s also a scary part of being in the driver’s seat that is kind of like, “Oh shit. We’re actually doing this??” And then trying to figure out how.

And like I’ve been saying, I knew I would figure it out somehow! Because if I am anything, I’m delusional enough to think I will make all my ideas and dreams come true. 

There’s something in the air during August. I hope this month brings you all the joys and changes and moments you want and then a few that you weren’t expecting (because it all works out in the end). 

Happy August, whatever it looks like for you! Let me know if you’re ever across the pond.