Whew, that was a day. I didn’t finish everything on the list, but…   1. I did get done everything that was drop dead depending on me (like, without my reference letters being submitted the students’ applications to various things would not be considered). I feel a little bad knowing that most of them were sweating about whether I’d get ‘em done. I always do, though! 2. I smartly did the coaching workout before going to work, instead of hopiumming that I’d be motivated at the end of the workday (hint, I never am) 3. My bike ride home with Mr TG was so fun and the weather was so perfect that I was bewailing our commute being too short, that I wanted to just keep on riding. He sweetly took my backpack home for me so I could zip off for a half hour’s ride along the trails!

*sigh*  Yeah, I know, and that's what I'm working on/towards.  I've just got a lot of stress and mental baggage all mixed up in what I've got going on in my life, and it's feeding the evil voice in my head.  I'm not actually going to do anything stupid strict (though really, that is the only thing I have gotten to work for me in the last 5+ years, so 😕) or give up.  I'm just going to continue with my half-assed attempts at being healthy and being mired in stress, because that seems to be all I can do lately.   Sorry, I am a mess, mentally, today, and it's really coming out.    In a bright spot, Husband got invited to the next round of interview for the position he's trying to get, that he had been expecting a "thanks, but we're going with someone else" email from!

And on that note, I'll just say I did ONE (1) mindful walk all week, but I better get to writing up the Week... *checks notes* FOUR stuff!

Good call. Stick around to find out why.   Sort out my proof of address papers Translate my latest energy bill Have the translation stamped and certified by a fellow lawyer Mail everything alongside my passport pictures (already have those) Get an acceptable birth certificate Just keeping this here for the sheer satisfaction of seeing things struck out and feeling like I achieved them. Let my accountant know when to terminate my tax and insurance ties Call and ask if I can suspend my bar membership instead of requesting a release. Ask what happens with my trainee. Pull the trigger on tax and insurance termination. Take termination papers to the local bar association. Started getting automated emails this morning about my request being received and what have you. Man got to work as I asked him to, so this one's done and dusted. Have my cats transferred to their new home I met with the potential new cat parents and sealed the deal. Also gave them a spare key to the house so they can pick up the cats on Monday. This really is the best option for them, as much as it makes me sad. I dare say it's been the hardest part of this departure, both logistically as far as arrangements go as well as emotionally. Finalize the sale of my car Receive payment Do the transfer of ownership paperwork Hand over car, keys etc I'm told it's as good as sold. Still, not striking this out till it actually is. Pack my things I should mention, I did a long shopping walk on Saturday and got a brand new suit for the wedding, just like I wanted it to be. Had it fitted and I'm picking it up tomorrow. Also, my remaining evenings are packed with scheduling, so I really should start packing. I've told myself I'm picking up the suit tomorrow morning and with everything I want to pack now being in my flat, I can begin the process. Make arrangements regarding household bills Still not done this, now running out of time. Wrap up my personal cases Case 1 Make sure someone checks my mail and notifies me when a certain letter arrives. The rest can be done online and remotely. Notify my client I'll be living in a different country? Still waiting for the letter, still need to sort this out as part of arrangements for my mail and any bills that are still coming in physical format. Case 2 Re-check the lawsuit I've drafted Get the payslip required Mail it to be submitted Make sure a copy of the submitted lawsuit is properly served to the other party Sort out a subsequently required mediation process Let my client know I'm leaving I've been promised the lawsuit document will be checked asap so it can get submitted by the end of the week. Let's see. Case 3 Figure out the process and how it involves the client's sibling (see Case 4) Inform them of my departure See if I need to do something else or if I can hand this over Attend Wednesday appointment I finally told this woman about my departure. Of course it caught her by surprise, with me leaving so soon. I managed to book her an appointment for Wednesday evening to help ease the transition. Case 4 See how this client is involved in Case 3 See how the 2 pending cases before the court of appeals can be technically handed over to another lawyer Inform client of my departure Hand over case documents I need to call this client too. Also hand over the case documents, which I'll probably bring with me to the appointment on Wednesday. Case 4 Call the Courthouse employees and ask what happens in this procedure Inform client of my departure Hand over case documents Something to get done on Tuesday or Wednesday morning. Case 5 Serve the papers I've submitted Make sure the lawyer I have in mind is indeed interested in seeing this through If so, bring them in contact with client Make arrangements (they both already know I'm leaving) Taken care of. Case 6 Ask Courthouse employees about the technicalities of a lawyer change at this stage of the process Add some final missing papers into the case folders Inform client of my departure Hand over case documents This client showed up for his appointment today, it all went well and he's actually got 3 different cases, so my (now former) employer was quite happy to take him on and honoured by my referral. I also informed those tracking his case I've already handled about the missing papers and left them there to be added into the case folders, so striking that one out.   So today I got paid and I'm only going back for the Wednesday evening appointment, to also hand over those case documents and say my goodbyes (so you weren't that far off, @RES). Feels strange to know I don't need to wake up at a certain time tomorrow, or rush to be somewhere. Still, there are things to be done and time is short, so I better handle these last few bits before leaving.

This feels like it belongs here:  

I feel your pain. It's like doing the things is one part, but then reporting it in a way that feels fun and engaging, it's a whole separate thing!

Sleeeeeep 

You can do it!  

I feel this so hard