Watching The Second Ring Movie Kinda Kills It For Me Though

After holding Sally's baby in my arms and then watching Stewie hold him in his arms, I am filled with thoughts and emotions that I do not often entertain.

And Not Just A Home For Boxes!

Slowly, ever so slowly, and one box at a time, I am transforming this house into a home.

Words Fail Me

I sit here staring at this blank page of cyber-paper, trying to leach words from its milky surface, only to ultimately be denied.

Standing Unobtrusively In The Corner Of My Livingroom

That was the best cause for a double take that I can possibly imagine.

PaPaYa! Is One Of My All-Time Favorites

I have art!

No - He Isn't Named David

I have a gnome on my phone!

Dead Sea Scrolls and County Fair, Here I Come!

I love making plans because it makes the future seem closer than it might otherwise be.

The Sound Of Rain Striking The Roof Of My Back Porch

I am constantly discovering new things about this house to love.

Very Small Margin For Error

I cooked on a gas stove tonight for the very first time and I am pleased to report that my house is still standing!

Alone But Not Lonely (As I Could Be)

I cannot imagine how incredibly empty this house would feel if I were used to him being here.

Answer: Unadulterated Talent

How does one girl manage to acquire this much stuff over the course of only twenty-four and one half years?

Welcome, Indeed.

Welcome to the new beginning of your new life in a new place and with an entirely new sense of hope.

Fortunately, I Work Well Under Time Constraints

Now that the day that I had been wishing to arrive is practically on my doorstep, I feel slightly overwhelmed and wish that the next few hours creep by so that I can get more done.

Holy Crap - It's Cold Outside!

The sudden, literally overnight, change from eighty-plus degree days to fifty degrees is enough for me to seriously question my involvement by packing all of my winter clothes.

A Faint Grey Wash

Learning that your shop may not be open for much longer is a rather rude wake up call from a blissful daydream.

You Know It Makes Me High When You Turn Your Love My Way

A totally unexpected surprise can make an otherwise crappy day shine.

Streetlights Waking Up, Sun Turning In

Writing a list of items we need for the new house makes it feel more real: I can actually see us sitting on the front porch together, watching the night fall.

Yay For Efficiency!

Packing goes so much quicker when you have help.

Just A Smile And A Sigh

I don't have the words to properly express just how overwhelmingly lucky I am.

Holy Crap!

We have a house!

Good Enough

Even though I have not lived with my parents in four years and am largely independent of them, I still want them to be proud of me and support my decisions.

I Foresee A Game Of Trunk Tetris In My Near Future

I don't think you ever truly realize just how much stuff you've collected over the years until you are forced to put it into a multitude of little boxes that will be light enough for you to carry without assistance.

Eleven Days

So freaking surreal.

Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon

As my best friend oh-so-kindly brought to my attention today, I will be 25 in four months and I am startlingly close to being considered "settled down".

Visits Aren't Quite The Same

I woke up this morning with Louie curled up next to me and for the first time, it really hit me how much I am going to miss him.

Oh, Beloved, Blessed Trees

I would love to go on a trip around the world, visiting all of the awesome trees.

Time Marches On, But Always At The Wrong Pace

I was too excited to sleep; my future was waiting for the turn of the clock and I was but a rebellious spirit.

Three Doors

Sitting in the house that I've called home for the last four years, sorting through my collected belongings in preparation for the move, my thoughts seem scattered yet oddly focused - like the winds surrounding the eye of a hurricane.

A Small Gift From His Pocket

The taste of cherry Hall's cough drops summon incredibly vivid memories of sitting between my grandparents in church when I was little.

In An Explosion Of Mirth And Stars

I fear that if one more happy accident occurs, I may very well burst from joy.

Radio Silence

I never thought that I would some day curse the very mountains that I love so dearly.