Friday, June 8, 2007

and she's off

What a hectic last few days these have been! Paring down 3+ years of my adult life to fit into 1 suitcase and a backpack was quite the effort. That, and I went home to Minnesota for about 36 hours (16 of which were driving). Goodness.

SIGH!

I always think its amazing the thoughts that come to you when you are physically and mentally exhausted and overwhelmed. I had some great ideas this week - for a small-business project, for essays I would like to write, and for things I want to make sure I say to my volunteers before they go out on their own. I am excited for the plane ride, where I'll finally have a chance to write it all down. My oh my.

I am also amazed at the huge things I forgot to think about until the last minute... and the things I forgot in general. Everything that was hanging on my walls, my guitar, the towels, curtains - all were forgotten on my trip back to Minnesota. And all had to be taken down to the dumpster this morning :(

Then there was the budgeting issue. So many expenses I didn't account for, so many last-minute purchases. I would definitely say this was one of the most stressful weeks of my life. I kept thinking "I'm too old for this!" - which, of course, I'm not. But it felt like it.

Anyway, you gotta take the good with the bad. I have a lot of great things in mind for this summer and I am looking forward to them all. I'm off to get dressed, eat something, and make a bunch of phone calls. Next stop, P-guay!

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