I’m moving to China.

There, I said it. I feel better now.

After two months of tongue biting, I can finally be out with it as all parties involved with my job here have finally been notified. I start in Shanghai July 1.

I’ll spare the internets the details of what will be known only as The Nonsense but it is safe to say my tongue has a hole in it from all of the biting.

Here is what I will say though:

No, it wasn’t exactly my idea but sometimes life doesn’t take the turns you don’t expect and well, you have to adjust.

Am I excited? The prospect of exploring a new city and country are very exciting. The job (same company, new client) is very much inline with my long term goals.

Thrilled?  Well, it’s a new adventure and given the economic environment, it makes a hell of a lot of sense.   I also just have to remind myself of all of the wonderful travel opportunities and how everything only costs $5 and hope returns. oh! and they have cheap spas, something Japan is entirely lacking.

Sad? Absolutely. You’ll note I’m only saying “I” and that’s intentional. At this point I’m heading over alone for what looks to be a few months time. T is in talks and looking at opportunities there but at the moment has been asked to stay behind and continue with his current position. It’s not ideal but there are quite a few factors involved which makes it necessary. It’s a good thing we have things like skype, IM and e-mail. We’re also lucky we know it’s only a few months and a two hour flight. Gremlin will be joining me once I get an apartment in Shangers set up.

So clearly, things are mixed around here these days. We’re very excited that this opportunity came up when it did but are equally bummed about the timing of things and how it’s played out (read: The Nonsense).

Thus, we’re taking it day by day.

This week? As much sushi as I can possibly consume and continue planning my goodbye tour of Japan.

This weekend? Cirque de Soleil out at Tokyo Disney.

Next week? I head to Shanghai for 10 days to start the transition process and the apartment hunt.

After that? Who knows.

I can say though, the blogging will now return to a more regular pace. It’s been a bit of a challenge to not talk about it, so now that it’s out there…the shenanigans will commence.