Lilty, did I tell you the story about my move? The full story? I can't remember if I put that in my e-mail or not...I don't want to repeat myself...
Book: Afraid I might be needing a preacher. Mal: That's good. You lie there and be ironical.
'Safe'
Spike's Bitches 24: I'm Very Seldom Naughty.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risque (and frisque), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
vw bug - Jun 22, 2005 6:25:03 am PDT #6142 of 10001
Mostly lurking...
DavidS - Jun 22, 2005 6:26:28 am PDT #6143 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
See? It's okay. Think of it this way: what you have in the bank right now is freedom and fluidity and a relative lack of mortgage/child-rearing responsibilities. You're trading on that now to go to Europe. When you come back, you'll build up your account of stability again. It's just go-with-the-flow time. Out of the comfort zone and into the pool!
Scrappy - Jun 22, 2005 6:29:16 am PDT #6144 of 10001
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
What David said. It will be annoying and a pain in the ass, but that's all it will be, and then it will be solved. These things always get worked out. I speak as an Old Buffista, who has had many many rental/moving/roommate insanities over the years.
Lilty Cash - Jun 22, 2005 6:33:08 am PDT #6145 of 10001
"You see? THAT's what they want. Love, and a bit with a dog."
You guys are right. Crying jag over, deep breath taken.
Thank you.
ETA: And vw, you did, and you were so right. I think I'm just in a childish "I wanted the whole summer of freedom" mindset. Or something. My mom is like a siren. Two seconds on the phone and she's all soothing and "Just move home. We'll help you. It will be fine."
So Europe will be my last hurrah, and then I've got a weekend in Vermont in August for a friend's wedding. It will be a nice break from the inevitable re-adjustment period.
vw bug - Jun 22, 2005 6:37:20 am PDT #6146 of 10001
Mostly lurking...
I think I'm just in a childish "I wanted the whole summer of freedom" mindset.
I get that. It'll be ok, though. And I'm glad your mom was soothing. And, when you need to get away and have a break, there's a couch here in Cambridge.
Lilty Cash - Jun 22, 2005 6:38:05 am PDT #6147 of 10001
"You see? THAT's what they want. Love, and a bit with a dog."
{{{vw}}}
Steph L. - Jun 22, 2005 6:40:19 am PDT #6148 of 10001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
I've got a weekend in Vermont in August for a friend's wedding.
What weekend? And where in Vermont? Because my brother is getting married in Vermont in August, and I would laugh if you were going to his wedding.
Lilty Cash - Jun 22, 2005 6:41:20 am PDT #6149 of 10001
"You see? THAT's what they want. Love, and a bit with a dog."
Burlington, August 20th. Where are you from, Steph?
Anne W. - Jun 22, 2005 6:42:56 am PDT #6150 of 10001
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
{{{lilty}}}
Would someone be willing to take a look at my resume? I've just created a version that I want to use in applying to technical writing jobs and other things similar to what I did in my last job. (Yes, I'm thinking of making a career change, but if I can get a decent job in my old field while I look at possibilities, I wouldn't mind.)
Topic!Cindy - Jun 22, 2005 6:43:31 am PDT #6151 of 10001
What is even happening?
Lilty, my 68 year old mother has to move out of her place at the beginning of August--granted, it's because she sold it, but regardless, she has no place to live after that. She'll be staying with her sister, or with us until she finds a place. So far, she's had no luck finding a place she wants to go.
Moving, even moves you want (and I know you don't entirely want this) are right up there with death and new jobs, as huge life stresses. But Europe! Less rent! Trips! Parties. Beach.