8 Weeks Until Todd Departs/Arrives

I recognize that we - or perhaps I? - are/am not there yet but all the planning is beginning to take some shape. It has been 10 months since the interview and 6 since I visited. I am finishing classes, trying to tie up some writing and research ideas here, booked a flight for the 30th of Dec (Vic~Van~Syd~Brisi) and now have a list as 'long as my arm' that needs to be done before I head off.

Will not be hard to leave the rain and snow but will be hard to leave Michelle and Ella for a few months. Gulp. Hope the path 'in the yellow wood' is a worthwhile one to take.