It's Begun

We knew the day would come. Eventually, Chris' work here in France would realize change is on the horizon. With planning for next year underway, they began to contemplate their life without Chris.

It all started after an impressive presentation Chris gave a few weeks back. They pulled him aside and asked questions - the same questions those back in America asked him three weeks ago. "What do you want to do?" "Where do you want to be?"

Of course, my planned exit from Paris next spring impacts his decision. Whether it's back home or elsewhere in Europe, my time in Paris is fast coming to an end. But no matter, our relationship is strong enough to withstand a few miles apart - no matter his choice.

So for now, I wait. While he contemplates his next move (and his employer starts to get creative), I write and work on a business idea that I can launch anywhere. I review job postings. I browse through real estate listings. It's good to be prepared.