09/28/2023
💕 UPDATE 💕
On 9/5 I sent a mass email out letting everyone know about a major change in my life - an upcoming move abroad.
Apparently a few email addresses were inadvertently left off (I never send out mass emails & I was merging 3 contact lists I had) & I’m so sorry for that. After I sent the email I posted the announcement on my foster account, since my move affects that part of my life as well. I’d intended for everyone to find out via email before I announced it anywhere else, & I’m so sorry that some of you found out that way!
I was supposed to be gone already, but of course nothing in my life is simple & I’m still waiting for visa approval.
Deciding WHEN to tell everyone caused a lot of stress & anxiety for me; I didn’t want to announce too soon in case something didn’t work out (such as, right now as I’m still waiting to leave) but I also know it can take time to find a new sitter, & soon people will be booking winter holiday visits so to be fair as possible I didn’t want to wait too long. To be honest, I only knew my job was “a go” a few days before I sent the email.
My plans being postponed means I’m still stuck here in Philly, and with no job, so if you haven’t found a replacement yet & I don’t need your keys, let me know & I can fill in!
Speaking of keys, I mailed over 50 sets of keys today. I know I said I would send them earlier but I’ve been experiencing crippling stress and anxiety after making my announcement, plus my departure being postponed… & packing them up made everything seem so real. As soon as they were gone, that’s it.
I’ve spent the better part of a decade building a very successful business & I know I haven’t always been perfect but I’ve enjoyed meeting all of you & especially spending time with your amazing cats. Some of your cats I’ve watched that entire time, and it’s so, so hard for me to say goodbye. I keep thinking I’m making a horrible decision, but at the same time I feel like if I don’t take this chance while I still have it, I’ll always regret it.
I’m sorry for not expeditiously responding to texts or emails as of late; my anxiety is in overdrive and I’m struggling.
