You’re making me anxious just reading about this. It will most likely be at least 10 years before I have to move again but I’m already worried about. 🤣
I sometimes add something in my Google calendar on the wrong day or even month when I'm making the date on the phone. And I've shown up early for a dentist appt. and a haircut. It happens. I think it's about being distracted and bombarded by information. I cut one newspaper subscription because I didn't want to feel I had to wade through it, as much as I enjoyed some of what it offered. I may cut another--and that would be a huge change since I've been reading the NYT since I was a teen.
UGH. I may need to move from Philly...rent is crazy. Lease is up in August. I've sort of learned to travel light, but it's still a pain! My dear young friend (she's a colorectal surgeon) wants me to move to Alaska with her as she begins a new job in Anchorage. 🤔 Seriously thinking about that as another adventure might be in store! The Northern Lights, the wildlife, the complete change of scenery... we'll see!! And good luck to you!
One of my least favorite things about moving is that decisions must be made about all the things and it cannot be outsourced. Packing? I can get help with that but sifting through my high school journals, photos I took in college, hand knit baby sweaters no one wants quite yet and maybe never (but vintage and made by great grandmas!), hand me down depression era glassware? Decor, cookware? Questions must be asked. Am I really ever again going to need a set of springform pans again now that I know I am allergic to both eggs and dairy? So many decisions. It can be exhausting so be good to yourself.
Also, if it makes you feel better I was a day early to my hair appointment last week 😝
Hang in there!! Moving is stressful. When we moved from old place some 2000 miles to the new place - things like you describe happened to us. And we were in our early 40s!! So I think "normal moving stress" when I read your post. You're going to be okay!!!!
You know it better than I do, I am sure, but aging is not for wimps. We just buried mom. And now it's like a clock is ticking down for Dad. Horrible feeling. He feels it too, I think. You hang in there, and rest assured, there's no shortage of people out here rooting for you.
Oh Mona! Welcome to the world of phone calls and chaos. Moving is so hard on so many levels.
By the time you've lost your marbles and all of your energy, you'll be moved in and arranging your things in ways that work for you. Keep the faith- you can do it, and you will. Sending strength, perseverance, and a heap of sisu.
I also fasted this morning and went to my lab. I actually had an appointment today, but my doctor didn't send in an order. So - pretty much the normal course of things. Sigh. Good info about FedEx and Walgreens!
I was fortunate enough to be in the path of totality for the solar eclipse. The day started off cloudy but burned off enough for us to see pretty much everything. The sight was spectacular! It was so strange to be in darkness for 3+ minutes in the middle of the day. We even got to see Venus and Jupiter during those minutes. For someone who thought it wasn't going to be a big deal, I'm now willing to admit how wrong I was. It was truly awe-inspiring!
Moving is such a huge pain. But it will be worth it! Hang tough.
You’re making me anxious just reading about this. It will most likely be at least 10 years before I have to move again but I’m already worried about. 🤣
I sometimes add something in my Google calendar on the wrong day or even month when I'm making the date on the phone. And I've shown up early for a dentist appt. and a haircut. It happens. I think it's about being distracted and bombarded by information. I cut one newspaper subscription because I didn't want to feel I had to wade through it, as much as I enjoyed some of what it offered. I may cut another--and that would be a huge change since I've been reading the NYT since I was a teen.
Oh gosh, that's just WAY too much going on! I wish you well on this journey and your new home.... I HATE PACKING! Be well!
I was just thinking of you… take a breath, have a cup o’ tea and be well Lady Ray!
UGH. I may need to move from Philly...rent is crazy. Lease is up in August. I've sort of learned to travel light, but it's still a pain! My dear young friend (she's a colorectal surgeon) wants me to move to Alaska with her as she begins a new job in Anchorage. 🤔 Seriously thinking about that as another adventure might be in store! The Northern Lights, the wildlife, the complete change of scenery... we'll see!! And good luck to you!
You got this, Ramona. A month from now, you’ll be snug in your new place wondering why you were worried. 😊💚
I recently lost track of an ENTIRE month while doing our travel planning. So I think your mistakes are well within the normal range by comparison!
One of my least favorite things about moving is that decisions must be made about all the things and it cannot be outsourced. Packing? I can get help with that but sifting through my high school journals, photos I took in college, hand knit baby sweaters no one wants quite yet and maybe never (but vintage and made by great grandmas!), hand me down depression era glassware? Decor, cookware? Questions must be asked. Am I really ever again going to need a set of springform pans again now that I know I am allergic to both eggs and dairy? So many decisions. It can be exhausting so be good to yourself.
Also, if it makes you feel better I was a day early to my hair appointment last week 😝
Hang in there!! Moving is stressful. When we moved from old place some 2000 miles to the new place - things like you describe happened to us. And we were in our early 40s!! So I think "normal moving stress" when I read your post. You're going to be okay!!!!
You know it better than I do, I am sure, but aging is not for wimps. We just buried mom. And now it's like a clock is ticking down for Dad. Horrible feeling. He feels it too, I think. You hang in there, and rest assured, there's no shortage of people out here rooting for you.
I think you are very resilient and your sense of humour will see you through this new episode of your life.
Oh Mona! Welcome to the world of phone calls and chaos. Moving is so hard on so many levels.
By the time you've lost your marbles and all of your energy, you'll be moved in and arranging your things in ways that work for you. Keep the faith- you can do it, and you will. Sending strength, perseverance, and a heap of sisu.
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It sounds like too many things on your mind at the moment. I doubt you'll need that keeper.
I also fasted this morning and went to my lab. I actually had an appointment today, but my doctor didn't send in an order. So - pretty much the normal course of things. Sigh. Good info about FedEx and Walgreens!
I was fortunate enough to be in the path of totality for the solar eclipse. The day started off cloudy but burned off enough for us to see pretty much everything. The sight was spectacular! It was so strange to be in darkness for 3+ minutes in the middle of the day. We even got to see Venus and Jupiter during those minutes. For someone who thought it wasn't going to be a big deal, I'm now willing to admit how wrong I was. It was truly awe-inspiring!
Moving is such a huge pain. But it will be worth it! Hang tough.
LOVE that cushion. A mantra for life. You are managing the whole thing with aplomb, Ramona. Onwards!