Looks like we made it.

[raybear]

I survived the move. And it can even be deemed successful. With the exception of me missing every single social event this weekend, including but not limited to, mintwaster's bachelor party, cruelnails's visit to the city, and nineinchlovely & lakenaiad's housewarming party.

I think this last event was the most shameful in missing, since they live less than three blocks away. But last night I was soooooo tired and burnt out, I just couldn't handle. limenal came over to visit Sophie, then we were going to walk over together, but we just ended up sitting on the couch and talking for two hours while she occasionally massaged my sore biceps and I occasionally got up to unpack more items which made my arms hurt worse. Then we watched a little Buffy, then she went home and I had a miserable time cutting my hair because my blades needing cleaning plus I couldn't even properly shower afterwards because the gas won't get turned on until Thursday morning (hopefully) and this means no hot water. Yeah. I took a cold bath on Saturday evening which I think made all my muscles stiffen up and I was unable to get dress properly much less leave the house, but at 8:45 pm I ate a piece of leftover fried chicken in NX's honor, then I went to sleep around 9:30 pm.

A few minor miracles happened this weekend. First the beautiful people who helped load the truck on Friday evening. Second was the garage door getting fixed by 11:15 am after I broke it with the truck (no, I don't want to talk about it). Third was STILL having people to help me unload even though I was nearly two hours late and we got it done in about an hour. Fourth was yesterday morning I arrived at IKEA at 10:10 am and left at 10:50 am, successful in my hunt for a shelving unit that holds over 800 CDs.

And of course, in addition to no gas, I have no phone. Though I called the new number this morning and the voicemail works.

I live in a real, live neighborhood. With neighbors. Who knocked on the back door last night and introduced themselves, even though they're moving in two weeks. And the park was so beautiful at 8 am on Sunday morning as I was walking to the bus that I wanted to cry. I didn't realize how much I missed seeing grass and trees that stretch more than the five feet between the sidewalk and the curb.

There's still a lot to do. Tonight I have to go back to the old place and throw many things away and clean up some and pack up the entire fridge and freezer. And I still need to write this book report and send off this last grad school application. And I'd like to unpack and put together my kitchen because this morning I was able to get it together to find a bowl for cereal but I just couldn't handle unpacking the coffee pot to make coffee. But it's Monday, so it can all still happen.



Your Weekly Horoscope for Aug 25 to 31

Dear RAYMOND,
The emphasis has shifted from financial matters to communication, writing, teaching, and generally sharing information with others. Jupiter has moved out of Leo and into Virgo, and this gives you the go-ahead with any writing projects or media related activities in general. But the problem is that Mercury is going to be retrograde for a few weeks from this time, and both Mars and Uranus are also retrograde in Pisces; so don't expect to get anything published right away. Instead, get down to the hard work of actually writing the piece, or working on that synopsis - then you will be ready to find a market when the influences are more conducive to your doing so. Both the Sun and Venus oppose Mars, while Jupiter opposes Uranus, and this may create a conflict. You want to expand your options, not to mention your horizons in terms of your creative work, but right now is not the time to do so. Dream, and be inspired, and work on bringing your ideas to life. This, at least, will be a good start. Relationships are not a major priority for you at this time, especially in the romantic sense, although you are eager to make new connections in general. Right now you need and want to get something from the inside - out.

Today's horoscope:
CANCER (Jun 21–Jul 22): You’ve set a path for yourself, but now the test is seeing if you can stay on the road you’ve taken. Chances are that you’ll need some mid-course corrections. The more open you are to change, the better chance you have of making the most of what’s going on. Don’t be afraid of talking about your process. It can help more than you may realize.

I think I know what they're talking about. More later.

Comments

[bigfatmama.livejournal.com]

it sounds wonderful, your new home. glad it all went well, ibruprofen! i wish i lived less than 4 hours from an ikea.

[raybear.livejournal.com]

I took some ibuprofen, but I think what helped most was Arnica. dommeyourass turned me on to this homeopathic remedy.

today I barely hurt at all.... just in time for more lifting!

IKEA is just far enough away from me that it's still an adventure and treat to go (about 45 minute drive, and I don't even always have a car). But then again, Target is still relatively close to me, and I always love going there too. So maybe distance doesn't matter.

[herfierceness.livejournal.com]

I'm in the process of painting my new place, and moving will occur late this week and after that, well, after that we're neighbors. Unless you're not where I thought you were, hmm. I'm at california and augusta, we're neighbors right?

and if I hurt this much from just painting,I don't want to imagine how I'll feel at the end of the week. arnica is a marvelous idea.

[cruelnails.livejournal.com]

It's too bad we missed each other - but I'm sure I'll be back up there sooner or later so we'll get together yet! I'm glad the move went well.

[wearemany.livejournal.com]

i'm having this overwhelming, intense frustration with the fact that i can't just say, you know, i'll come cut your hair every month. did i mention irrational?