Well, it's official. I'm leaving big 'ol Canada for good. Though in reality, it is not such a bad thing, but there are things that I'll miss, and that is a certainty.

In any event, time is now no longer on my side. I have many things to do between now and August, when I'll be relocating down to Australia. That includes, among other things, finding a happy home for my cats, who I'll be sadly leaving behind, and saying goodbyes to my many dear friends, most of whom I've known for over half of my actual lifetime. I imagine that it's not going to be a never see you again type of prospect, but it'll be different. And in some respects, it'll be hard.

No matter. I have a direction now, and this once rudderless ship has finally found its course. Sounds terrifically cheesy, but that's how I feel right now. A bit euphoric, a bit silly, and a tinge of sadness...

Maybe I'll just get some wine to go along with that, perhaps?