I’ve been as busy as beaver with a bee sting.

Although I am still awaiting the official job offer letter, I’ve been told unofficially that the start date at my new gig in Korea will be December 16.

Yesterday I went to Home Depot and purchased two large storage containers in which to store stuff that I won’t be taking with me.  I also bought a couple of boxes to mail things I want to take that won’t fit into my luggage.

This morning I acquired a one-way plane ticket for the sweet price of 70,000.  Delta SkyMiles that is.  In addition to saving the cash I was able to book my preferred route of Atlanta to Seoul non-stop on Korean Air.  I’ll be flying out bright and early from Columbia Tuesday morning and arriving in the Land of the Morning Calm Wednesday afternoon.

I’ve placed orders to cancel my electric, gas, and water.  Still need to do my phone, TV, and internet.  Kind of hoping my renter will keep the ATT UVerse service so I don’t have to hassle with turning in the equipment (and subsequently being without access to the ‘net on my final day in Columbia).  I’d like to be able to keep my American phone number and also unlock my smartphone.  Hopefully AT&T will work with me on that.

What else?  I need to go buy a large suitcase so I can pack up Jee Yeun’s clothes (she didn’t bring any winter stuff with her).  I also need to empty the closets and dresser drawers, clean out the garage, and otherwise prepare the house to turn over to my new tenant.

Once I get my APO address I’ll make arrangements with the Post Office to forward my mail.

I guess I’ll need to pick up a couple of things to wear to work as well.  I’ve been in a blue jeans and sneakers mode for going on four years now.  I still own a couple of suits but I understand the uniform of the day at my new company is business casual which I take to mean slacks and a button down shirt.

I’ll make my final darts appearance in Columbia on Saturday at a Toys for Tots charity event.  Entry fee is a new toy, so I’ll need to get one of those as well.

There’s bound to more to do that I haven’t thought of as yet, but it’s all getting real now.

UPDATE: My AT&T contract does not expire until May.  To cancel now would result in cancellation charges of nearly $400.  I can temporarily suspend my service for six months and pay $20. per month during the suspension.  Doing the math tells me that suspending is the way to go.  At the conclusion of the six months I can cancel my service without penalty which will save me almost $300.  Which is good because I just spent $400, at Kohl’s for some workplace attire and a luggage set.  I needed another suitcase because I only brought one bag home from Korea since I left most of my summer clothes there awaiting my return.  And so it goes.