A new year

[clevermanka]

Although the Celtic path is not really one I follow, I do find it appropriate that I spent the weekend of Samhain leaving my old home and settling into a new one. A million thanks to those who helped schlep my crap around. The stove was heavy. Yes, as was the couch, pattern cabinet, and sewing desk. I don't imagine the dresser was terribly light, nor was the vanity. I really do appreciate the help. Thank you.

Late night/early morning trains will take some getting used to.

Fetish Purrball took about ten minutes to acclimate to the new digs. She's not thrilled about the trains, either, and the furnace kind of creeps her out, but, as mckitterick noted, she's the world's most self-absorbed cat. She doesn't notice anything except herself for very long.

Of course I started unpacking in the kitchen first, and it's very nearly done. The spice cabinet is full to overflowing. The tiny refrigerator worries me somewhat. I must adjust to a more European approach to grocery shopping. I need to give the oven a good cleaning (or two) before I have the gas line attached. I'm trying to decide if the oven cleaner fumes will be beneficial or hazardous to my already irritated sinuses.

The leopard couch looks like it was made to go in this living room. Once I get the now-empty boxes out of there (six--six!--boxes of kitchen supplies and that doesn't count the ones I put in long-term storage), I might be ready to entertain.

And again, may I state for the record, I can't imagine a better friend than roya_spirit. Do you realize, hon, our friendship beats every other friendship I've ever had for longevity? Not just here in Lawrence, but for my lifetime? Amazing. How have you put up with me for so long? =) I'm so very glad you settled here, and I don't deny my selfish delight that you chose to stay.

Also, as of today at 5 p.m., my old phone number will work on the new cell phone. So anyone who was using the temporary number (I didn't bother giving it to many people since I was assured the transfer wouldn't take long), be sure to use the old number starting tonight if you want to call me. And if you haven't heard from me and I was supposed to call you, please feel free to give me a ring. Ten to one I've misplaced the damn thing. It's already happened twice at the new place.

Comments

[chandara.livejournal.com]

Congrats on the new place, sweetie.

And yeah... I have to agree with you about Roya. I love her more than she'll probably ever really know. I'm envious that you actually get to spend time with her and be a REAL friend to her. I just worship her from afar.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm happy with it. And yes, she's wonderful. I think she knows, but she also deserves to be reminded. =)

::misting up::

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

thank you so much, and you know, it's the same for me.
(gee, I sound like a guy now:
I love you.
Yah, me too.)

heh. White noise helps to get used to the trains, and for the record, it took me about a week to stop noticing them, except for one damn engineer who blows the whistle from one end of town to the other. I hear he's the one who ran over the kids a couple years ago, so I guess it's understandable, but damn, he needs to get over it and get to whistling the way he's supposed to. so there. I have spoken.

The furnace crept (creeped?) Ymir out too, as did the washer/dryer. It's probably time to adjust the legs on it again. We need boy strength for that, we have to tip the unit over to do it.

I'm just pleased that you are putting up with having to move into my messiness. I am soooo not a housekeeper *sigh*.
But with your energy around the place, I bet I get better at it, along with my *wifely* fella keeping me in line at the Other Home.

Re: ::misting up::

[skyflame.livejournal.com]

Not that it matters, but I highly recommend white noise as well, even if it's just a fan somewhere in the room.

Or you could just play blues records like Elwood when the L's rolling by. ;)

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

Big hugs and thank you's for the props, gf.
Thou art Goddess also ;)

[rowangolightly.livejournal.com]

Ah, there's a certain odd pleasure in settling into a new home. May you find great comfort and happiness in your new place!

*Hugs*

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Thanks! It's temporary, but I think it'll be a perfect place to regroup and recharge.

[starstraf.livejournal.com]

that house has a rep for being a great place to do that

New Years

[arian1.livejournal.com]

Congrats on the move. I'm glad it went well. Quite interesting weekend to do it in. Happy new year to you and to all :) I'm looking forward to the Day of the Dead tomorrow myself. Funny..Dia de los Muertos and Election Day at once. Vote Dead!

[kijjohnson.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you're settling in. Not even earplugs cut out those trains up there!

[rougewench.livejournal.com]

Congrats for getting out, and getting into a place that you will, in time, be comfortable in.

Hope you are feeling better.


D.

Wishes...

[angelbedwell.livejournal.com]

I wish you much happiness in your new pad. Maybe you should have otterdancing come and bless the place when she gets time - I've heard she gives good ones!

And I especially hope you're feeling ever so much better.

[lorilie.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on the new pad! I hope it works out well for you!

[starstraf.livejournal.com]

You will be glad to know that the process of lawrence train tracks becoming a "quiet zone" (no train whistles) but it is a slow process (probally next spring).

Looks like roya_spirit has successfully paid the karma of her needing a place to stay - glad to see it wrinkeling thru the crowd.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_mac_/]

Glad to hear that the move went well and that you are liking the new digs!