Scouting trip to Portugal In one calendar month, I will be on my way to Portugal. Fingers-crossed. I’ve been diligent in my planning to ensure I’ve as much flexibility to either cancel or postpone the flights, hotels and car hire. Although I’ve a couple of dates over the next fortnight which will make it…
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Why Portugal?
It’s a reasonable question. A question that there is a myriad of answers to. My immediate response though is ‘why not Portugal?’. Before I answer ‘why Portugal’, a little context in the approach I am taking in my move to Portugal First and foremost, moving abroad has been in the back of my mind for…
Endless monologue
It is official. I am stuck in an endless monologue. Some people call it Groundhog Day. But I am content with an ‘endless monologue’. Work. Eat. Sleep. Repeat. Seven days a week. Even the discipline of protecting holidays has fallen by the wayside. I am disappointed and angry with myself for sacrificing my holiday for…
It takes time.
Planning my move to Portugal will take time. Unlike some people, I can’t just drop everything and go. I wish I could, but a planned approach, undertaking all the necessary steps is crucial. So far, I’ve been in the planning phase for the last nine months, and I’ve achieved a lot. Specifically, over the last…
Sprint or marathon
Initial response, I’m a sprinter. But often it takes me a marathon to get started. Maybe, I just have a sprint finish? Reflecting on how I approach things, both personally and professionally, is helping me understand more about myself. It’s never troubled me. I’ve not worried about it. I just get on and do things….
Calm
If feels very calm at the moment. But I know it will not last. So I’m savouring the moment. House move calmness It’s coming up to three weeks since I accepted the offer on our house. After the initial flurry of activity, my solicitors have gone quiet. Checking progress, there is a tick against every…