We still don’t have an official offer, but we have a better understanding of what has been going on behind the scenes. Josh has been in contact with the company and they are working on getting authorization to hire him with a visa to work in the UAE. And since it’s Ramadan . . . they didn’t say that part, but I know it’s always a factor. Productivity goes way down during this month. We should have something in hand this weekend. As always, inshallah.
Meanwhile, I’m plowing through our possessions, freeing us from any extra weight. I’m not concerned with the literal weight of our shipment (as is sometimes a factor), but all things create weight in my mind — figuring out where to put them in the new house, cleaning them, maintaining them, organizing them. Less stuff generally equals less stress. I’ve been energized in my efforts by the songs from The Greatest Showman soundtrack. I am not a movie person (it’s the only one I’ve watched this year), but I found it to be enchanting. It’s sweet, family friendly, and has a great message about what’s really important in life.
Camille and I watched it together this past weekend and then watched it again and have been playing the music while we work and it’s impossible to keep from moving when they’re singing: This is the greatest show! We light it up and we won’t come down, [I don’t need two silverware organizers and three colanders] and the sun can’t stop us now . . . [give away these shirts] watching it come true, [bye, bye stuffed animals] it’s taking over you. Oh, this is the greatest show!
But the song that I relate to most at the moment is Tightrope:
Some people long for a life that is simple and planned
Tied with a ribbon [definitely not us]
Some people won’t sail the sea ’cause they’re safer on land [or won’t fly #beenthere]
To follow what’s written
But I’d follow you to the great unknown [anywhere, really]
Off to a world we call our own . . .
Mountains and valleys, and all that will come in between
Desert and ocean [yes, we’ve covered it all!]
You pulled me in and together we’re lost in a dream
Always in motion [for sure!]
So I risk it all just to be with you
And I risk it all for this life we choose [all 21 years and beyond. Love you babe.]