Time for Change...Already?

So we're just into a new year, and suddenly my world is being turned upside down.

I mean, I knew going to university would do that, but throw in moving-house-to-the-other-side-of-the-huge-hills-for-an-extra-15-mins-on-my-commute-to-uni change, and the world spins.

Granted, the houses are way cheaper over there (we're getting a house that is possibly bigger than our current one, for about half the price!), and my parents can afford to live on that side of the hill... but commuting will be such a pain... a whole HOUR instead of 45 mins haha.  But way more expensive, instead of $196 for a month pass, it's going to be $312 *gulp*

But looking at the positives....
- amazing weather over there
- big section for our cats to play on
- there are swings in the courtyard
- huge garage
- loads of parking at the house
- like 15 min walk to train station (instead of 10 min drive where we currently live)
- the house has brand new carpet!
- the house is so big I get my own office! :O  Super!!  It has built in shelves too! :D  SCORE!
- I'm allowed to paint myself a feature wall in my bedroom
- it's a small, cute country town
- we will still have a spare room


Okay, so a few negatives....
- far away from uni
- killing my social life before I even have a chance to get one... :/
- a pain cos there's only 2 train services a day at the weekends
- the house's kitchen is scunge, but we're going to do it up once we move in
- the main shower is tiny...like you bend over and your bum hits the cold aluminium shower side.... eeep (better have that fixed BEFORE winter!) - we're putting a new shower in tho.
- hard to get decent internet, and there are no companies that monitor house alarms over there


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can't think of any other negatives right now.  But I'm slowly warming to the idea...I suppose.  Reluctantly so...


I'll keep you posted.  Right now I'm thinking about what colours I can paint my feature wall... :D

 (SIDENOTE): I've been dreaming of earthquakes the last two nights... I looked it up in the dream dictionary... interesting:

Earthquake
To dream of an earthquake, suggests that you are experiencing a major "shake-up" that is threatening your stability and foundation. The dream highlights your insecurity, fears and sense of helplessness. Is there something in your life that you feel at "fault" for? If you find cover from the quake, you will overcome these challenges. If you become trapped or injured during the quake, you will suffer some sort of loss in your life.