So the BIG move day has come and gone and I’m now starting to get nestled into condo life. It’s quite difficult I might add, exciting, but difficult and I’ll touch on the difficulties a little later. I’m going to break the week up into the following:
Key Day (Wednesday)…
The night before I got my keys I went to Starbucks in a writing mood to capture the excitement and all the emotions bottled up into what the next day (Sept. 14th) meant to me and how significant it was but when I tried to write nothing would come out so I didn’t force it. The move spanned over 4 days and that was strategically done to slowly phase in the new life and phase out the old and I think it worked quite well. Too much at once overwhelms me and I get frustrated and emotional breakdowns are more prominent. More than ever what this move and transition into my new life has shown me is how fortunate I am for friends. I’m so thankful for all those who came together to pitch in where they could and help me move in. Although the day I got my keys wasn’t exactly what I hoped, it ended up being perfect. After a last minute change of plans I ended up sharing the day with a friend and his red pick-up truck. He’s exactly what I needed for the day. I needed a friendly face, someone who didn’t mind doing a little work and someone that could help me keep the stress low. We got a great head start on moving stuff from storage into the new pad which made me feel like I utilized the day appropriately especially since I had the time off for this big event. At the end of the day when I was reflecting what I realized was that he has an amazing way about him that puts me at ease so naturally without even trying and without me even realizing. He inspires me. He’s passionate about lots including striving to become the man he wants and that moves me. I could write a whole post on how me inspires me but I’ll save it for another time.
The night before I got my keys I went to Starbucks in a writing mood to capture the excitement and all the emotions bottled up into what the next day (Sept. 14th) meant to me and how significant it was but when I tried to write nothing would come out so I didn’t force it. The move spanned over 4 days and that was strategically done to slowly phase in the new life and phase out the old and I think it worked quite well. Too much at once overwhelms me and I get frustrated and emotional breakdowns are more prominent. More than ever what this move and transition into my new life has shown me is how fortunate I am for friends. I’m so thankful for all those who came together to pitch in where they could and help me move in. Although the day I got my keys wasn’t exactly what I hoped, it ended up being perfect. After a last minute change of plans I ended up sharing the day with a friend and his red pick-up truck. He’s exactly what I needed for the day. I needed a friendly face, someone who didn’t mind doing a little work and someone that could help me keep the stress low. We got a great head start on moving stuff from storage into the new pad which made me feel like I utilized the day appropriately especially since I had the time off for this big event. At the end of the day when I was reflecting what I realized was that he has an amazing way about him that puts me at ease so naturally without even trying and without me even realizing. He inspires me. He’s passionate about lots including striving to become the man he wants and that moves me. I could write a whole post on how me inspires me but I’ll save it for another time.
Thursday…
Furniture came and the stress goes through the roof. It’s not at all the way I pictured it would be in my head. The living room area is much smaller than I anticipated during the summer when I was picking out the couch. Note to self, NEVER pick out furniture before you see the space in person. I was worried that my space wasn’t ever going to be the way I hoped and envisioned. This was also the first night that I slept in my new bed in my new place and it was certainly weird to say the least. It didn’t feel right; in fact it still doesn’t quite feel right. It doesn’t feel like my home yet, I’m sure it will come as I make it more personalized as my space and make my own memories here. What I will say is that it’s nice to have a lot of new things and furniture in a new place as it really does feel fresher when everything is new. Tomorrow the smaller version of my new couch comes and I’m looking forward to getting the living room situation straightened out, its starting to get under my skin a little not seeing it come together fast enough for my liking. I have little patience; this is and will likely be a character flaw of mine that I will have to work on for the rest of my existence. I have patience with other people more than I do myself and then my lack of patience ends up coming out on the closest people around me which is not a good thing, but the good part is that I’m aware. Aware of my short comings and areas in which I can improve myself and this is the important part.
Furniture came and the stress goes through the roof. It’s not at all the way I pictured it would be in my head. The living room area is much smaller than I anticipated during the summer when I was picking out the couch. Note to self, NEVER pick out furniture before you see the space in person. I was worried that my space wasn’t ever going to be the way I hoped and envisioned. This was also the first night that I slept in my new bed in my new place and it was certainly weird to say the least. It didn’t feel right; in fact it still doesn’t quite feel right. It doesn’t feel like my home yet, I’m sure it will come as I make it more personalized as my space and make my own memories here. What I will say is that it’s nice to have a lot of new things and furniture in a new place as it really does feel fresher when everything is new. Tomorrow the smaller version of my new couch comes and I’m looking forward to getting the living room situation straightened out, its starting to get under my skin a little not seeing it come together fast enough for my liking. I have little patience; this is and will likely be a character flaw of mine that I will have to work on for the rest of my existence. I have patience with other people more than I do myself and then my lack of patience ends up coming out on the closest people around me which is not a good thing, but the good part is that I’m aware. Aware of my short comings and areas in which I can improve myself and this is the important part.
Friday...
Friday was about unpacking and trying to find places for things which I will add is still in the works and will be for a while as condo life is much smaller than normal life and I can see simplifying and condensing is in the NEAR future. Less things, more life is the motto I hope to live by. I really don’t need over 15 bath towels. What is really strange about unpacking for me is that as I unpack a box it has things that were new to me at some point when I lived in my old house. It’s a picture that use to hang in the old living room which sparks a specific thought or memory. As much as I try to hide and run from the past it always finds a way to knock me on my ass from time to time. I guess that’s why I like new things so much, it doesn’t come with the baggage and it’s completely neutral.
Friday was about unpacking and trying to find places for things which I will add is still in the works and will be for a while as condo life is much smaller than normal life and I can see simplifying and condensing is in the NEAR future. Less things, more life is the motto I hope to live by. I really don’t need over 15 bath towels. What is really strange about unpacking for me is that as I unpack a box it has things that were new to me at some point when I lived in my old house. It’s a picture that use to hang in the old living room which sparks a specific thought or memory. As much as I try to hide and run from the past it always finds a way to knock me on my ass from time to time. I guess that’s why I like new things so much, it doesn’t come with the baggage and it’s completely neutral.
Saturday…
Saturday we finished moving the remaining boxes from storage. For the most part all my belongings are now under this new roof. Saturday was a very productive day. Things got hung, new lights got put up, TV’s got plugged in and things got put in cupboards. Progress makes me happy and keeps momentum for me which also keeps me in a positive mindset and mood. Big check mark for this day.
Sunday…
Was low key, I did the first grocery shop. I’m happy to report only cost me $67, but mostly because I only got the staples to get me through the week. It feels good to buy real food and have real food in your fridge. I can’t wait to cook my first meal when I get my new pots and pans from my mom this Saturday. The first real meal will definitely call for a bottle of wine, as I’m quite looking forward to. As I’ve mentioned in a previous post, I miss cooking and miss cooking for more than just myself. I wonder who will be my first dinner guest? I think I should start taking reservations!
Was low key, I did the first grocery shop. I’m happy to report only cost me $67, but mostly because I only got the staples to get me through the week. It feels good to buy real food and have real food in your fridge. I can’t wait to cook my first meal when I get my new pots and pans from my mom this Saturday. The first real meal will definitely call for a bottle of wine, as I’m quite looking forward to. As I’ve mentioned in a previous post, I miss cooking and miss cooking for more than just myself. I wonder who will be my first dinner guest? I think I should start taking reservations!
That brings me to today, Monday…
A couple more things got accomplished tonight and that’s about it. Relaxing in bed while writing this and it feels good.
-J-
Great post Jess! A lot of "self realizations" in there. You're one smart cookie.
ReplyDeleteWish you all the best in your new home! I know you will make it warm and wonderful as you fill it up with your heart <3
ReplyDeleteSo great to hear all this reading your blogs and all previous facebook posts and how excited you have been leading up too this day!
ReplyDeleteI have a lot of new things, and when I moved into my new place, I split a lot of things with the ex, but I have replaced it with newer things of my liking, and as I go through my storage and stuff i have in closets it gets to me for a moment, knocks me down and as you say sparks a memory and I will want to update and not have that specific memory and massive quantities of stuff, towels, bed sheets everything, can confess sometimes I cannot pass up an amazing deal only problem I find working where I work :)
Have to celebrate with a nice bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon or merlot to christen the new home!
I'm so happy for you and your new place, and just seeing your happiness and enthusiasm with it all is truly inspiring and I know by the time you are finished your place will really sparkle and shine Jessica throughout.