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Hi everyone!

I hope all of you are well, I've been busy sorting my mess of a life out and while I've been lurking, haven't been a very good YLF participant :\. Anyway, I just thought I'd update you guys on my situation.

If you remember, the last thing I posted was my dilemma about accepting my promotion versus going home. I ended up doing both. I've been working at my new position since the beginning of the year, and at the end of the month, when my visa ends, I'll stop working at my company.

That's actually kind of a weird situation -- I had thought my visa ended at the end of march, when really, it ends on march 1st. So I have a ticket to go home at the end of April, thinking I was giving myself time to tie up loose ends, etc. Now it turns out I'll have two months bumming around until it's time to leave! This is not a huge deal -- I have savings and will not be spending much in that time -- but I will definitely still need to be motivated to get dressed up even with nowhere to go, otherwise I will feel like a slob! I plan to use that time to apply for jobs in Malaysia and make sure I'm set up to be active and working when I actually arrive back home.

My mother is doing well, but with a new niece and a new nephew I haven't even met yet, and being mindful of my parents' advancing age and deteriorating health, I know I'm making the right choice.

In the meantime, while I'll be sad about leaving this job, I'm looking forward to some big things before I leave: Our 3-year anniversary :), a move to a cheaper (but bigger, and more gorgeous) apartment, a Neil Gaiman reading and signing event (!!! He is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE author), and the biggest thing of all -- a combination anniversary/birthday trip with the bf to BOSTON! i've been before, once, and had always planned to go back, so he's a sweetheart to pay for it all.

Phew. This was a long one, but I know I'll be turning to the forum again and again in the next couple of months as I make this odd transition from job-obsessed to jobless, america to malaysia. Thanks for being there for me.

16 years ago

joyinindo

Active Member

Hanna,
It sounds like you were able to get the best of both worlds. I'm sure it will be hard to leave a job you love, but it sounds like you are making the right decision to return to your family. I'd be willing to bet that you won't regret it. Have fun bumming around for 2 months.....I would love to do that!!

Safe travels as you return to Malaysia in April. Selamat Jalan!
Blessings,
JoyalmostinIndo

Louise

Veteran

Do you know i was just wondering where you were the other day. Glad it all worked out for the best x

Maya

I am starting to feel ultra sensitive to my parents' age too as they enter into their 60's. It's so hard to watch and think about, but we all have to confront it one day I guess. It sounds like you got everything you were looking for and more, so that's good. Perhaps if and when you come back, they'll re-hire you. Anyway, welcome back Hanna, and perhaps some new YLF challenges are in order. We recently had one where we took a basic boring vneck sweater and jazzed it up, and the results were pretty killer!

Also, NEIL GAIMAN! I'm jealous!

RoseandJoan

I'm happy you have found your perfect compromise Hannah, I hope the perfect job awaits you in Malaysia and look forward to your posts in the two month downtime.

Hanna,
So glad you wrote in! I've been wondering how you've been and what you've decided to do. It sounds like you sorted things out just fine.
Two months to calmly tie loose ends and enjoy a small vacation is great!
Look forward to your future posts. Are you going to keep up with your blog?
I send you early happy birthday wishes!!

Lena

Hanna, it's good to hear from you, you've been on my mind recently.

I'm glad to hear you have things you are looking forward to this spring. And I'm SO glad your Mom seems to be doing well.

Good luck!

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Thanks for chiming in, hanna. I'm thrilled that your Mum is doing well, AND that you get to see her soon. Take care and don't be a stranger. Hugs and good luck!

LoP

Hanna, so nice to hear from you. I was wondering what happened with your Mom and job situation. I'm happy to hear all got sorted out. Boston trip sounds so exciting. I love Boston! Wish you and BF a Happy Valentine's Day!

Vani

So nice to hear from you Hanna. I've been thinking about you, checking your blog and such. I remember you were in a bit of a funk and confused about what to do when you last posted. So I am very glad you have sorted out everything. Even gladder mom is doing well. I know how that can weigh on one's soul.
A two month vacation sounds luxurious and your plans sound like SO much fun! I'm embarrassed to say I haven't gotten around to reading any of Neil Gaiman's works, but I hope to soon. The Boston trip sounds exciting! Enjoy Valentine's day and hope you have a wonderful birthday and anniversary (3 years, yay!). Keep us posted!

shana

Hanna, thanks for coming back & giving us an update. I too was wondering what you had decided. I'm glad to hear that you feel at peace with your decision and I'm sure your family will be thrilled to have you back at home. Is your bf staying here in the US? Enjoy the downtime and have a wonderful time in Boston!

rute

Hanna,
Wish you all the best!

cciele

Thanks for the update Hanna! Like Maya, I am jealous -- Neil Gaiman! Sigh. And Boston with your bf, that should be a blast. This sounds like an exciting time in your life and I hope the transition works out smoothly for you!

Anonymous

Hanna, wishing you all the best life has to offer. Your mother is a lucky mom to have you as a daughter.

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