It has been exactly one month since my last post and whilst it was never my intention to leave it so long between drinks it has been one hectic month! You know how everyone you talk to these days is just SO busy being busy? Well, I can honestly say I have been BU-SY! 

The time finally came for us to pack up our things and move back to the country. I was in absolute denial about the whole affair so there were no emotional outbursts encouraged by pregnancy hormones. I decided it best to disengage a little about the whole thing so I could keep it together and get the job done. However, I knew deep down ... deep, deep down that it was the right thing for us to be doing with pending parenthood looming.


BOXES .... EVERYWHERE!

I mentioned a couple of posts ago that we had decided to move back to the country as we are due to have our first child later this year. Husband and I both have our own businesses so in order to continue operations and have our first child we decided it best to move home where we have a huge family network that could offer lots of support.

We had spent the last five years living in Brisbane and what a time we have had. We knew that we weren't going to be there forever so we worked hard and played hard. We lived in a fabulous little apartment that was in walking distance of a several brilliant dining and shopping precincts. We had a fantastic social life, there was always something on, so you could imagine my trepidation and enforced denial.


FAB FRIENDS, FOOD AND FINE WINE ... ALL WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE! HOW COULD I NOT MISS THIS?

I don't want to paint the wrong picture - it's not like we were moving back to Hicksville. No, the town is actually quite beautiful with some great schools and a university which keeps the vibe fresh and adds an element of culture. It's just very much a change of pace .

So here I am, sitting in my new office in very different surrounds. It has taken a little while to settle in - unpacking a house and a business is well, a business! We have moved into Husband's late Grandmother's house which is at least 60 years old. It's big, old and very cold! I have decided that our generation is exceptionally feeble compared with our grandparents. Rather than complaining about the cold our grandparents would just put another jumper on and get on with it! Not us though, no, I am a self declared wuss! So much so that we had new heating installed throughout the house and to be quite honest I am happy to spend as much as it takes to keep this abode warm. I mean, I wouldn't live in Brisbane without aircon so I'm not going to live in a cold climate without adequate heating.



I have been pleasantly surprised over the last couple of weeks reacquainting myself with the town. To my surprise the coffee culture here is thriving. There are several cafes that have opened up since our departure and I have thoroughly enjoyed discovering each of them. Who has the best coffee in town is quite topical with the locals and I love the fact that there is such competition.

Viticulture is also a young but growing industry that is thriving in the area. There are a number of cellar doors that are set on beautiful grounds not too far from town. So you can imagine my delight at hearing this information. Whilst I can't drink now, I can't wait till we can enjoy some local produce!

So, we are here now, and whilst we still need a little more time to settle in I don't think it will be too long before we feel at home again.