Georg and I have decided to move to Canada this Fall for a "test period" of one year. I will try to get an agricultural job and Georg will most likely enroll in the electrician program with Red River College (Although he will try to challenge the electrical exam to reduce his education time, as he already has a degree in Mechatronics- part mechanics, part electrical).
Even if you had asked me if I was excited about the move a month ago, I would have whole-heartedly replied, "YES!". But, now, I am becoming bittersweet. I am having mixed feelings about up-rooting my life again. Although I don't want to teach English for the rest of my life (I want to work within the Agriculture industry), I have created a life for myself here in Germany. More and more I am realizing how hard it will be leave it. This doesn't mean that I don't miss my friends, my family, my life, that I had back in Canada, but I know that things won't be the same at home as how they were when I came to Germany.
Each day I become more confident in the German language, I solidify friendships, find a niche for myself in the culture...and of course, there are many things about living in Germany that I love. But of course, there is the downside of missing out on experiences with my Grandmas, my family (new bfs/gfs, everyday banter), my friends (babies, new houses, etc.) And, I agree with certain Canadian customs more than German ones....
Deciding where to live when you need to choose between two lives and families is so hard! (But Mom, don't worry, we are still planning on moving to the Red River Valley, I am just re-thinking my decision.)
