Current mood:cheerful
I started this blog, and then looked at the date... oh gosh, Valentine's Day. Well, sorry, you're not getting my thoughts on love, romance, or relationships (and everyone says ~whew~). My mind is crowded with thoughts of a truck, the weather, the long drive ahead, and all the other peripherals of moving day. YES , its finally here. Tomorrow, I pick up the truck; Saturday is loading day, and the start of a long drive. It's been quite a journey getting to this point. I'm excited - and amazed at how it all fell into place in perfect timing.
I'm also sad to be leaving Ohio. This has been my home; in November, it will be 10 years ago that I moved here from California to raise my kids and gain four step-kids [ I love you guys!!]. I leave behind mostly great memories, and a few sad thoughts. But my time here has come to an end. People come into our lives: for a reason, for a season, or for a lifetime. And when I reflect back on moving here in the first place, I know now it was for a reason, and a season. I wouldn't trade those years for anything ... I loved, and was loved, by my family, and the friends I have made here. I will miss the people here ...... You know who you are! so you'd better stay in touch! .... and oddly enough, I will miss the seasons. Living in Ohio taught me to appreciate the differences in each of the seasons, and to take what comes weather-wise with a smile. (If you don't like the weather in Ohio... wait 5 minutes, it will change!)
Unless I find some sort of internet-connect along the way....
the next thing posted will be from Arizona!
Really big HUGS to everyone ..... I love you all !!!
Goodbyes & Beginnings - Feb 15, 2008
Current mood:scared
Today was my last day at work - and I didn't realize how hard it would be to leave my "walmart family". Me and "the girls" (Cathy, Emily and Tammi) went to lunch at a local Mexican restaurant. It was good, fun to sit around and talk, dredge up memories. We all started when the store was brand new, did the setup thing from start to finish. Its been a great three years, I'll remember it always. HUGS girls! I love you, and miss you already !! (turn off the waterworks Emmy --- that's catchy! dammit!)
From work, I went to pick up The Truck. OMG. I don't think i can do this. *cries* I got the truck, and it drives like a frickin' truck. I put the car on the back, you don't wanna know how awful that was. and I drove home with it all. Pulling a car, in all that big truck, is really really bad. I never made it over 45. my leg hurts from the sitting position you're in , as related to the gas pedal. my back hurts, and by the time I got home, the dolly/tow thing had come undone and it was a miracle my car made it all the way home with me . . . . that was 25 miles. How am I ever gonna make it 1,872 miles? I just wanna crawl into bed and cry. .... (Update: I called Penske help line, they told me some tips and what they thought the problem was, and how to correct it ... so , we shall see!)
We loaded the front portion of the truck, got a few things in there, and I'm looking around at all my *stuff* and wondering just how am i gonna get it ALL in there?? what do i leave behind? its all boxed up and not separated for that.... dammit.
I had it in my mind that ... I can do anything I set my mind to .... but this takes the cake. I dunno how I'll stand it. And I'll tell you something else.... I had to have a talking to with my son, Brian. He's moaning about things. "This is hard enough", I told him, "without my having to try to keep your spirits up as well. " To top it off, it was cold tonight, the wind was kicked up, and my ears are frozen and ache.
Well, considering how much we got done, and how long it took ... I'll be lucky to hit the road on time. But... that's what "vacations" are for, right?? hahahhaha
Hugs to everyone ... and cross your fingers, say a prayer, dance in the moonlight if that's something you do ... I sure could use some good thoughts :)
Finally Arrived! - Feb 22, 2008
Just jotting a few words here to let everyone know that we finally arrived in Arizona on Weds. It was a long drive, and ... no major mishaps... I'll get some details here soon. It took me two days to get enough boxes unpacked and computer hooked up. Lots of family is here, and my daughter and granddaughter are staying with me for the weekend, so I've had lots of help with everything. It's great to be here, the weather's been gorgeous so far.... (sorry, Ohioans, but it really IS ! ) HUGGSSS to everyone, and thanks for all the good thoughts !!!
11:33 PM
2019 PS: Eleven years ago, and I still can recall the long unending hours in The Truck. What I realize now is that I didn't anticipate how difficult some of the things we take for granted would be, like putting on gas. You can't drive an extra tall rig into just any gas station lane! And some states required us to pull into weigh stations. (ugh) The biggest lesson learned is that you can't back up when you're towing a car on a dolly! But all things considered, I amazed myself!
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