Keep moving forward ...

Another week has dashed past.  We've done so much behind the scenes - and are chuffed with progress.

There was very little packing achieved but lots of effort was made to secure a home for us to move to - which has a higher priority!

Nick and I went house-hunting last Saturday.  He had a few hours sleep following night-shift before we attended an open house viewing.

We aren't looking for a dream house, just one we can make work for us.  Sort-of like a long-term rental without the hassle of renting! 

Saturday's house met our criteria and we made an offer while taking a break at a local cafe.  A figure was calculated one number at a time, using a bit of numerology.  We're good value, eh?!

There have been many admin tasks this week, doing everything necessary for our purchase to proceed.  Success isn't a sure thing but we are remaining positive.

In between house-buying and normal household tasks, Erin and I attended a fashion upcycling workshop (which prompted more thought about mindful choices) - and most importantly, celebrated Nick's birthday!  

The birthday-ing was done in two stages, with a trip to the conveyancer on the actual day to verify our identities and sign other paperwork.

We had dinner at a Chinese restaurant that night and were each given a fortune cookie.  Erin's was "Keep moving forward".  Nick got "Happiness will always follow you" - and mine was "You deserve a rest, watch a movie" which is what we did at the end of the day!  There was a second round of celebration last night with a lovely cheese platter and splendid, home-baked birthday cake. 

We actually had a fair bit to celebrate at the end of the week.  A long-running saga finally resolved, which will streamline our finance application (along with other paperwork that was a little tricky to organise).  Nick received his tax refund - and his first gig payment!  Our deposit was returned (for the Week 3 terminated contract).  It's all happening!

Week 5 tally.  Boxes packed:  1.  Total boxes packed:  37.