1 year is unbelievable. Here it is 30 days...no separation requirements..no fault.
I know 2 months seems like an eternity, but it does get easier. In the beginning of all this I was a long way away from my family too, which I think makes it that much harder. I remember how much I hated the weekends because I was so alone...I would have rather been at work (can't imagine hating weekends now!).
The trip should be a good break for you. I was on a business trip last week and it was a great break from reality.
I hope the house thing works out like you want....not sure if I know what you want though lol. You may not even know what you want at this point, we sometimes just have to live day by day.