4-23-06 New Place

A new place to live is almost like a "do-over" in a way. You resolve to keep it clean and minimize the clutter in your life and have people over and just do everything better. It is like turning over a new leaf in life.

For many days, no weeks I have been thinking of a friend of mine. She was what I wanted to be: single, social, fun, well-liked by everyone, beautiful, and so much more. I have not heard from her in 5 or so years and I miss her. She got married on New Year's Eve and me and my date, DEPRESSION, left the reception early without a word. She was a beautiful bride and the whole place was like a fairytale. But that was the last that I heard from Bonnie. I don't know why the vibe is so strong now but I am willing to run with it. I have composed letter after letter in my mind and yet nothing has made it to paper. Maybe I am afraid that she won't write back?

So, the new apartment is great. I have yet to make a fire. For one it really hasn't been that cold and 2, I haven't had "Fireplace 101" yet! I have cooked here and the furniture is somewhat arranged. I spent over 2 days in bed after the embryo transfer. Bed rest will drive you crazy if you aren't already! The cat is settling in too. I have a great view of East Sparks mountains and lots of trees from the window behind the computer. I feel a digital camera coming soon so will have to finally post some photos. Maybe will catch Phoebe in the window too. She loves all the windows that she can get in now and we constantly battle over the kitchen window which is the only one she is not allowed in.
Well, the weather looks less than appealing but maybe the clouds are all East bound and it will turn out nice for a while. I have to go to the old place and get some last minute items: My shoes, so craft supplies, the last of the kitchen and plants! I am excited about growing the new herbs and flowers at the new place where I even have a hose on the patio to water them with and I don't have to cart all those buckets of water! I can't wait to get my hands in the dirt! Very therapeutic.

4/6/6 What to pack?

And the days are fewer until we move into the new place. I am excited but really hate to pack. Must come from all that moving that we did as Air Force families do. Every two years pack up and move again. So, I really hate to pack! But if I leave it to the last minute, I will usually get rid of a lot of stuff. That is the good part. I have 2 whole weeks to move out. I don't see what the hurry is. I would like to do it all at my own pace though. That isn't too much to ask is it?
Work is ick as usual. Not sure what I want to do but know that I definitely don't want to be in that department any longer. Do you know what it is like to need to take time to do something but not being able to afford to take the time? It sucks.