6 days

 In 6 days I close on my house. Only 11 days until I move. End of one chapter and the beginning of a new one.  I’m scared, but excited for this next step.  It has been almost 6 months exactly but I started this whole process. It’s been quite a process, one that I hope to never repeat! There of been many high spots, which have been fabulous. Unfortunately the low parts have really been low!

I was supposed to close on the 23rd, but things got screwed up and that fell through. It ends up that I’m not closing until the 29th.  My painter, Paul, was supposed to start painting on the 26th. Once again I thought that all my dates were going to have to be changed. Imagine my surprise when Paul said don’t worry about it, I can paint on the weekend.

My original painter double booked on me, which meant I lost him as a painter. At the time I was completely shocked and frantic. Fortunately 24 hours later I had Paul set up to paint.  Having Paul rescue me has shown me that things do really happen for a reason.  I have a feeling my original painter would not of offered to work the weekend!

I’m working on doing the last of the packing this weekend. I don’t have too much left to do. Today I packed up canned goods, but the box ended up so heavy I could barely push it through the living room! I feel sorry for the movers, they have to be beat at the end of the day!

There are now officially boxes everywhere. The living room is full, one bedroom is full and there are numerous boxes in the basement. I can only hope that they are unloaded much faster than they were loaded! I tried to do my best to pair down so I can embrace a minimalistic life.  I laughed saying that because it’s still not minimal! I have way too much stuff!

It’ll all work out.  Eventually everything will have its place and in time I will be comfortable in my new house. I look forward to it!