We love you, Ted.
24 November 2007
Theodore Allen - November 23, 2007
My memory will forever see him as the big jolly guy in the yellow butterfly shirt.
We love you, Ted.
We love you, Ted.
19 November 2007
i'm a safe driver!
i got my new florida license today, and according to them (and contrary to barbara's conviction of the opposite), i'm a safe driver. yup! safe. says so on my license. i'm also an organ donor and was thrilled with my photo.
mostly, i was shocked at how the florida dmv experience compared to my last few brushes with the massachusetts dmv. i was in, out, and holding the new license within 7 minutes of walking in to the dmv. my last mass experience rounded off, roughly, to 2 hours. but that was 7 years ago. so maybe things have improved there.
anyhow, i'm all legal now. and off to bed. the dogs woke me up at 6:30 this morning, and i'm playing auntie/babysitter to jasmeen bright and early tomorrow so...i need my sleep!
mostly, i was shocked at how the florida dmv experience compared to my last few brushes with the massachusetts dmv. i was in, out, and holding the new license within 7 minutes of walking in to the dmv. my last mass experience rounded off, roughly, to 2 hours. but that was 7 years ago. so maybe things have improved there.
anyhow, i'm all legal now. and off to bed. the dogs woke me up at 6:30 this morning, and i'm playing auntie/babysitter to jasmeen bright and early tomorrow so...i need my sleep!
indications of progress
i would have written sooner, but i've been so busy! (and tired.)
so the unpacking has continued with great success. today donna and i tackled The Books. anyone who has either a) been to my home, or b) helped me move, knows that my book collection is the largest, not to mention heaviest, percentage of my belongings. so getting the bookshelf assembled and the books unpacked eliminated 8-10 boxes, plus all the dvds and cds too. it literally brought light into the house -- all those boxes were stacked in front of windows that now allow sunlight to pass through.
i've been doing laundry, trying to unpack and arrange my office (the second bedroom), replenshing my food supply, setting up my front porch, and, of course, shopping. i'm trying to get as much done as possible before i get to play auntie babysitter this week -- though i am looking forward to it. :)
tomorrow, we have an errand that is essential to the outcome of my move: pedicures. don't laugh, i'm serious. i'm wearing flip flops in november. my toes need to look good.
so the unpacking has continued with great success. today donna and i tackled The Books. anyone who has either a) been to my home, or b) helped me move, knows that my book collection is the largest, not to mention heaviest, percentage of my belongings. so getting the bookshelf assembled and the books unpacked eliminated 8-10 boxes, plus all the dvds and cds too. it literally brought light into the house -- all those boxes were stacked in front of windows that now allow sunlight to pass through.
i've been doing laundry, trying to unpack and arrange my office (the second bedroom), replenshing my food supply, setting up my front porch, and, of course, shopping. i'm trying to get as much done as possible before i get to play auntie babysitter this week -- though i am looking forward to it. :)
tomorrow, we have an errand that is essential to the outcome of my move: pedicures. don't laugh, i'm serious. i'm wearing flip flops in november. my toes need to look good.
13 November 2007
i got me some wheels!
yay! i have a new car!
after nearly 5 hours of paperwork, i am the proud owner of a new honda fit sport -- red!
and, contrary to the rumors i've heard, the fit IS go. vroooooom!
12 November 2007
soothing sounds
"This," I said, "is the sound I've been waiting for."
"What sound?" she asked.
"That fantastic hiss of water rushing into the washing machine, and the gentle whirr of the dryer as it tosses my clothes. Isn't it wonderful?"
"What sound?" she asked.
"That fantastic hiss of water rushing into the washing machine, and the gentle whirr of the dryer as it tosses my clothes. Isn't it wonderful?"
11 November 2007
Phase 2: Arrival in Florida!
I am safe and sound in Florida, and so eager to get started cleaning and shopping for my new apartment that I can't sleep. And I'm actually mad that walmart doesn't open until 8:00!
So, things yesterday went well, for the most part. The moving truck guy was an idiot and was 45 minutes late opening the store, so by the time he arrived, there was a line of people waiting for him. I was 5th, and apparently lucky to get a truck. He had only 12-footers left, so I couldn't upgrade to the 16. We took the 12 and I led Mikey through the streets of Brooklyn.
The movers were waiting for us when we got there. They were phenomenal. At $15/hr/guy, they were well worth the money - and then some. They ferried everything from the apartment to the truck. We left Mikey in the truck "FREEZING!" while the movers brought stuff down. Mom, Katie and I were frantically filling final boxes and disassembling furniture upstairs.
The truck was filled to the BRIM, including a few boxes in the front cab. Of the stuff that remained, it was either left for the new tenant, put out for trash, stuffed in my suitcase, or Katie took it home. Unpacking that bad boy is going to be a challenge.
I eventually got to the airport around 6:00, which was right on time for my 7:00 flight. I even had time for a burrito! I was afraid the TSA would open my suitcase and think I was a terrorist. It had the most random crap in it: a toolbox, frying pan, clock, pantyhose, prescription medication, a ziploc bag of allen keys, a power drill, a hairdryer, and some makeup. But no one stopped me, so I must just be "under surveylance" now.
So anyhow, I'm here and all is well so far. I'm hungry, the dogs are hungry, and I guess I'll go feed us all!
So, things yesterday went well, for the most part. The moving truck guy was an idiot and was 45 minutes late opening the store, so by the time he arrived, there was a line of people waiting for him. I was 5th, and apparently lucky to get a truck. He had only 12-footers left, so I couldn't upgrade to the 16. We took the 12 and I led Mikey through the streets of Brooklyn.
The movers were waiting for us when we got there. They were phenomenal. At $15/hr/guy, they were well worth the money - and then some. They ferried everything from the apartment to the truck. We left Mikey in the truck "FREEZING!" while the movers brought stuff down. Mom, Katie and I were frantically filling final boxes and disassembling furniture upstairs.
The truck was filled to the BRIM, including a few boxes in the front cab. Of the stuff that remained, it was either left for the new tenant, put out for trash, stuffed in my suitcase, or Katie took it home. Unpacking that bad boy is going to be a challenge.
I eventually got to the airport around 6:00, which was right on time for my 7:00 flight. I even had time for a burrito! I was afraid the TSA would open my suitcase and think I was a terrorist. It had the most random crap in it: a toolbox, frying pan, clock, pantyhose, prescription medication, a ziploc bag of allen keys, a power drill, a hairdryer, and some makeup. But no one stopped me, so I must just be "under surveylance" now.
So anyhow, I'm here and all is well so far. I'm hungry, the dogs are hungry, and I guess I'll go feed us all!
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