Day 212

Day 121

Sunday, July 27, 2014

This was one of my busier days, and actually fairly productive. I still have a much too long “to do” list; and as fast as I chip away at it, I think of more things that need to be done … so the list gets longer instead of shorter.  I think having a list, and boxes, and a very clear time line helps some.  There are a lot of things on my list that need to be done that require other people, and that’s where it gets frustrating … I have to wait for their timing. 

I did finally “suck it up” and tackle the areas I dreaded most, the cabinets in the laundry room.  I have emptied 2 (of 3) wall cabinets and a closet; plus the back hall closet (all but coats and mops).  I’m starting to get to a point of hesitating to pack things I use regularly this far ahead.

I’m also a little apprehensive about what I pack.  I’m giving up a HUGE amount of things (and I wouldn’t have hung on to most of them to start with if they weren’t things that mattered to me).  I’m afraid that some, if not a lot, of what I do pack will be things I get *told* I can’t have because there’s no room; or worse, because  they aren’t important enough to take up space.  And I’m also getting *told* where things must be kept, and apparently I am not allowed any say in that.  I’ve always changed things around multiple times until I find what works best .. it will be hard to not be allowed to do that;  but of course, I have to “compromise”.

OK, enough.  I’ve done a good job of looking forward to the things that will be good, and I have to keep doing that.  I WILL manage.  And this will be a good thing.

I slept better, so I guess whatever was bothering me has eased.  I think some of that is just starting to get better organized.  The yardsale stuff has now been contained.  I have to finish packing up some items put aside to go into storage; and since I have big boxes, I will consolidate some of what’s already packed.  But in general it’s a little better and so less stressful.   The yardsale stuff has begun to move out.  The pieces going to TGF’s classroom will probably go this week.  The next big hurdle is getting the books out.  Last night I had the bright idea that I could box up the books.  BAD idea!!  I got about a third of them in a big box, and it was so heavy I could barely push it out of the way!   I will ask TGF to try to find some more of the smaller boxes.

Maggie has begun sleeping with me more and more.  She clearly does NOT miss Butter!  I miss the way he would cuddle .. she’s much more aloof.  But she’s clearly happier. 

I woke up too early, but at least I don’t feel so groggy.  I do need to get my brain unscrambled and have a plan for the day.  Since I don’t know what time anything will happen (though I feel safe in guessing not early), I won’t wait to late to get showered and dressed.