Onward and Upward....or Sideways

Well folks, it is with a heavy heart that I reveal I will be moving. As I write, boxes are being packed, cupboards cleaned out and excess items organized for one big moving sale. This is a difficult time and it wasn't something I chose, but never the less, move I must. I ordered a 'PODS' moving container and it was much smaller than I expected, so I'm a little worried. I guess it just means I have to sell more than I thought. As I look around, I realize it's just stuff, material possessions. But they are *my* possessions and some of them are difficult to part with. I am keeping whatever is irreplaceable, has sentimental value or I can't bear to part with. I think about all the hard work I put into this house over the last five years and wonder if I will have the energy to do it all again. If you haven't seen my home, you can see it here. Co-incidentally, it will be 5 years to the day that we need to be out. We bought this house June 6, 2006 and will be gone June 6, 2011. I am trying to see it as a new adventure, new opportunities to design, try a different look....Onward and Upward. I know a lot of people being uprooted and my thoughts go out to all of them as we continue....even if only sideways.