Some have said moving is one of the most stressful experiences in life next to divorce and death. I don’t like the word stress so I will use the word challenging. As I write this on a mattress sitting in the middle of the living room in front of a television which uses a Rubbermaid trunk as a TV stand is testament that moving is challenging. I am fortunate my friends are renting me their home, but it doesn’t discount setting up a home has its moments. When I decided to move back to the US, I decided to sell all my furniture for a few reasons. One, my move was not being paid for by my employer. Two, I did not know the dimensions of my new place before leaving Brussels. Three, I believe there is time to get rid of the old and bring new energy to this chapter. Although it has been fun to look for new furniture and decorating ideas, I have to realize this all takes patience. Just as a the perfect couch takes a month to get delivered, I have to recognize getting accustomed to my new life takes time. <\/p>\n