Okay.
We've been living here now for about 5 months.
Everything is up to date, we have imported one car, and bought another secondhand car. We have our TIEs, and just need to exchange our driving licences.
I've learnt that even if there is a deadline to do something, the Spanish are aware that it's usually not possible, so it's not worth getting stressed about, as long as you're trying to get it all done they're very forgiving.
I've met so many interesting people, from all parts of the world, not just Europe and I've not found anyone I didn't like.
My main gripe is the lack of purpose in my life. I've always been self employed, an avenue which is not an option on a Non Lucrative Visa.
I find mysel coming to consciousness every morning, lying there trying to figure out which day it is and wondering how to fill that day.
I know all the options. The possibilities for charity work, for education, for exercise and exploration.
I never was any good at formal education, you can ask my teachers from my grammar school.
I still have my second year report, the first word of which is ATROCIOUS! It goes on to say that, 'her work, if given in, is rarely on time and never satisfactory'.
....No, formal learning isn't my thing.
Exercise? Now, I DO like hard physical work, but not exercise just for it's own sake.
There has to be a point to it. For the last 14 years I've worked in the charity shops. I was clearing van loads of junk, moving furniture, hauling sacks, happy as a pig in muck, but running on a treadmill? No thanks.
Exploration and travel? Nah!
Not that interested in what's the other side of the hill. If I really want to know I can watch a travel show.
So, this is how things are at the moment . I'm sure in time I'll find my niche, but at present, - I am a bit bored.
Not completely sure retirement is my thing.