Thanks for sticking with me this month. To avoid navel gazing (a translation of a great Dutch term for excessive and pointless introspection), I like to participate in NaBloPoMo during November (which can be a bit of a dreary month for me otherwise).
When November began, there were so many uncertainties about our move to Maine and all too often when something became certain, there was a negative attached to the newfound knowledge. There were a few times when I really wondered if we would be able to go through with it. But we’ve soldiered on and decided to continue with our crazy plan even though it means the loss of a lot of stability and security (and more than a few bucks, too). In two weeks and one day, the kids and I will be on a plane … I really can’t express how wonderful the thought feels.
Since going public with our decision to move, a lot of people have told me how obvious my ‘homesickness’ was to them, which I found really surprising. I thought I’d done quite a masterful job of keeping my feelings to myself. And for the record, homesickness really isn’t the right word choice. After nearly 13 years here full-time and 5 years part-time before that, I feel that homesickness is something that I struggled with my first year or two here. Since then, I’ve done my best to settle in like any other Dutch person (albeit a short one with a strong accent, LOL). I think what I feel is the certainty that after many years of trying, I’m simply not in the place that’s right for me. Some people, I believe, belong in certain places and just can’t thrive elsewhere. Like plants that require specific bacteria in the soil or something. 
December will be a crazy month. The movers come on Wednesday and after they leave, we’ll be camping out in our own house until we leave. And then we’ll be camping out in our rental house, LOL! I’ll post updates when I can but there will likely be a break of a week or two right around the move itself when you’ll just have to Watch This Space as the advertisements say.
While we do still have some time together, I’m very interested in hearing your opinions regarding a name change. When I began the blog, I deliberately misspelled mainly to reflect my connection to Maine and to let readers know that although the blog was primarily about stitching, it was also a way for me to stay connected to my family in America. It will still be a blog about stitching and family, but as I will be in Maine, it seems that a name change would be in order. What do you think? And what would you suggest? I can’t make a contest of it because (1) all my stash is packed and I don’t have any gifts to give the winner and, (2) I’m not sure I actually will change the name. But I’ve been thinking about it and I’d like to hear your input. 
As I type this, Niek’s working on my laptop, which seems to have finally succumbed. I can’t get anything but The Blue Screen of Death. Keep your fingers crossed that he can revive the old beast long enough to last me 2 more weeks.
