Happy July. How's everyone doing? I'm fabulous and no, I haven't moved out west and forgotten about you (ahem, Amanda). I've gotten requests for updates and I figured a monthly cadence may be the way to go. We'll see how it evolves.
So, the first two weeks without our belongings was ... interesting. This pretty much sums it up.
Night 1: We slept on a mattress... on the floor... using blankets and pillows we had packed in the car. The bed sheets were in the suitcase we had to leave in MA though, so towels were used as our fitted sheet. Yes, ghetto.
Night 2: Our second suitcase arrived and we graduated to real sheets. Don't laugh. It truly felt like an upgrade. Just to get the full picture, keep in mind the rest of our 1000sq foot place is bare, except for a bureau and two nightstands we bought from a friend who was moving from San Diego back to Boston. To work, since I hadn't thought it through well and did not pack any appropriate work attire, I sat up against a wall with my laptop on my lap. You really get to appreciate those small things, like seating, when you live without it.
Night 11: We rented a UHaul to pick up the boxspring that accompanied the mattress our friend had left. That same night, Joey put the bedframe and all the bedroom furniture in the master. Then, Joey's car arrived bringing us some kitchenware and bins of clothes. Consistent upgrades to our normal life, but still no belongings. We ate out a lot!
Tuesday, the 12th our lives arrived in cardboard boxes! The 18 wheeled Mac truck definitely could not fit into our complex, so I eagerly waited for another two hours when the movers rented a smaller truck. The unpacking began as soon as Joey got home that evening. We were so happy to sit down in our apartment somewhere other than the floor (Our couch!!) and be able to cook a meal other than a frozen pizza. By the weekend our house was put together. And for anyone that knows me well, knows that is a LONG time. But seriously no complaints. It was and still is this awesome adventure.
By the way, that night we got to sleep on our own bed and moved the other mattress and boxspring to the guest room. Can I just say, Tempurpedic is the way to go. Hands down, best bed. That was a MAJOR upgrade. (Cliff/Jen, take note and give me the phone number to Sears.)
The last two weeks of June were great even with strep throat and an allergic reaction that covered my entire body. Yup. Even during all that and "June Gloom" (look it up), San Diego makes me happy.
