We have movers! More expensive, but there are pros that the first company didn’t offer. I’m trying very hard to not stress about all the stuff that’s not done. We technically have this apartment until the 31st, so we have plenty of time to move anything that doesn’t make it on the truck. And not everything will. The main reason we hired movers was to avoid moving the big stuff ourselves. The big stuff will be moved tomorrow. Roughly 20 boxes will be moved tomorrow. Everything will be okay. (Maybe writing it’ll help me believe it.)

Vaelek’s younger brother came down. So glad he could he could make it - I didn’t have anyone to tell me a box was smarter than I was before he got here.

Ok….15 more minutes of packing while Vaelek finishes dismantling the bed and tossing the mattress on the floor, and then I can go to bed. Alarm’s set for 7:30; movers will be here at 10:00. I am unbelievably excited. 

Mrs.V

So, I realize that this blog is a ripe, what?, 48 hours old, but it’s National Delurking Day regardless. Comments will be open for awhile, so if you happen to read this, please let me know you’ve been here. Thank you!

Mrs.V

I went shopping this evening for the new apartment. We’ve agreed to use all paychecks from Job2 to purchase things for the apartment for a little while. A bookcase, a new DVD rack, a great piece of art, pillows for the guest bed (which we’ve never had before), a lamp for the computer room, and some totes for organization were among the purchases. Oooh, a new shower curtain and bath mat as well! I love getting a new shower curtain with a move.

There are still a few things left to buy, bedding for the guest bed (which is proving to be pricier than I assumed), and a storage cabinet for the bathroom are some of the bigger things. I am so excited for this move! I cannot to have our own place again. Tweek, who is still hissing at the roommate’s cat after 2.5yrs will be elated as well. I’m dreading the commute, but it will be truly worth it for the opportunity to live here. The small town atmosphere appeals to both of us, and the apartment is fantastic. The storage space is outrageous - I just can’t get over it. Less than a week till we’ll be there fulltime!!

Mrs.V

Since I’m 24, and I feel the need to put *something* here, I’ll give a list of 24 things about me.

1. I am AWESOME at getting a roll of tape started. I can find the end immediately.

2. I have a second job with a company I’ve been with on and off for eight years. I hate having a second job, but love working for the company.

3. I am a bit *ahem* obsessed with the prospect of us starting our family.

4. I grind my teeth. Horribly, I hear. I also clench my teeth without realizing it.

5. I crack my neck/back far too often.

6. I have guilt issues due to 14 years of religious school.

7. I must wiggle my toes in order to breathe.

8. I have two cats, both extremely spoiled. We have conversations. Yes, I know I’m crazy.

9. I don’t like scary movies/tv shows, because every little thing makes me jump/gasp/shriek.

10. I was tickled so much as a child, that my aunt making tickling motions with her finger can send me into fits of giggles.

11. I (I guess we, but Vaelek would prefer not to claim this) have a princess bed. It’s big and high and cushy.

12. I love to read. When I read, I get completely absorbed into it, and have difficulty putting it down. I don’t read as much as I used to.

13. I hate to drive. I’m moving, and will have an hour commute each way. Yay! (It’ll be worth it!)

14. I love true crime books. Serial killers fascinate me. I’ve visited Ed Gein’s grave.

15. I am very uncoordinated and clumsy.

16. I like camping. This is surprising because I’m not an outdoors person.

17. I have a younger brother, who I didn’t always get along with. He once cut my hair because I wouldn’t get off the computer. Now we’re pretty good friends. I’m not really sure how or when that happened.

18. I don’t really like movies. I hate focusing that long on the same visual storyline. And if it’s a book I’ve read that’s been turned into a movie? Forget it. I automatically hate it. I also will decide I hate a movie I haven’t seen if a song associated with it gets too much radio play and irritates me.

19. I hate cold weather. We’re looking at wind chills of -40 for next week.

20. I have never been able to do a cartwheel. This has always been hard for me to accept. 

21. I have ape arms. They are insanely long, and make winter clothing a huge frustration.

22. My favorite color is pink.

23. I am the oldest, and was born the day after my parent’s 15th wedding anniversary.

24. I will always, always, always go to the drive thru rather than inside if given the option. 

Mrs.V

A blog. Eeek. I’m a huge lurker, but am rather shy when it comes to posting to the world. Very intimidated by all the talent. Social anxiety’s flaring too much to do anything but say “Hi!”

Mrs.V