Valentine's Day now has an added meaning to us --Since it was on this day one year ago Tom, Charlie and I arrived in Warsaw with five suitcases and a new life awaiting us. We were filled with a quarter of excitement and three-quarters of nervousness as we had no idea how our new life would unfold.
After arriving we were tired and hungry and set off to get a bite to eat. This proved to be quite a challenge as we did not have a reservation and it was Valentine's Day! And, to top it off we definitely weren't dressed up and looking our best after the long trip. After trying to get into four different places we gave up and headed back to the hotel bar to grab a quick dinner and then get some sleep.
I still remember those first few sleepless nights...my mind buzzing with a million thoughts. Will we ever find an apartment to call home? Will our furniture and belongings get here in once piece? What will Tom's job be like? Will I get used to not working in the corporate world? Will Charlie like it here? How will I ever learn this difficult language?
As they say, "It's amazing the difference a year makes" and these words could not ring more true for us! I am proud of our transition over the past year and all that we have learned about the culture, ourselves and each other. We now call Warsaw home and have built a great and balanced life.
So on this Valentine's Day we will take a minute to reflect on our path over the past year and want our friends and family to know "Kochamy Cie!" (we love you) on this Valentine's Day and always!
