Ok, so my odissey of moving away...you don't want to know!
If before was a bit slow, let me tell you now it's a rollercoaster. Of that previous list, I've solved a few already, like points 1 and 2, since my boss is going to pay a moving company which, apart from moving my stuff, also finds me a flat in Brussels, takes care of my car papers and maybe even carries and assembles my IKEA furniture over there. That's what I call a great choice of company, by the way :)
So, points 3 and 4 are now a little bit less relevant on the list. I still have to cancel all my water, gas, electricity, internet, phone bills - that is actually a pain in the behind, as it takes ages to actually get your message through - I've tried to cancel my internet yesterday and it took 7 calls, 5 different operators, 5 times repeating my name and ID and what I wanted and I'm absolutely sure it's not over yet and that in July I will still be dealing with this. You wanna bet?
As for the work stuff, let me see... I've been to Brussels last week and did point 2 and 4. Point 1 is an ongoing task, unfortunately for me, as it is 3, 5 and 6, which leaves me with so little time for myself. And besides this, I still have my normal workload. It's been nuts and it will continue like this, of that I'm totally sure.
Another thing going on is that I must include the rent of my flat in my tax forms, but my landlord is a bit against it (you wonder why, right?). So, I've just sent him a draft of what I pay in case I don't include my rent, and a draft of what I should get back in case I do. Well, we are talking of hundreds of euros, which obviously I won't let go. Even if he insists, that's money I'm entitled to, as here in Spain, if you're under 35, you can get back from the Tax Office up to 840€ return, which, for me, is almost a month's rent!
Today, me, my sister and my friend were supposed to go for a shopping morning, but the wather betrayed us, and instead, I'm still laying in bed, listening to the rain on the window and thinking of what my breakfast will be: cereals, toast, croissants, chocolate pastries...what? Maybe all!.... I don't if it's the stress or the cold lately or the lack of gym, but I'm eating a lot lately. I've informed myself about the rates of the gym next door to my office in Brussels and, apart from the initial shock, I considered and maybe I'll go for it, as it's so necessary in times of increased stress, especially!
Last week I also had time to do a mini-surprise birthday party to a friend. He arrived and everyone was hiding in the living room with the door closed. He thought it was weird to have the door shut and didn't go there. I had to insist to go ahead of me, also because he's quite a gentleman and always let me go first. He opened the door slowly and they just shouted! It was quite funny and made me realise my acting skills are quite poor!!! I sucked!
