Jan 07, 2017 12:31
So, first week back after the holiday break (17 days) was a short week, but it went by too fast, and I didn't get everything done that I thought I would since, naturally, there are new things I didn't know to take into account. I am, so far, maintaining my resolve to bring something home from my office every night (sooooo much stuff - last night it was my CDs).
My Mom's hair has begun to fall out noticeably, so she went into her hairdresser yesterday and had him shave her scalp. My Mom is never one to let something just sneak up on her - she is always out there, finding the problem, and then throttling it until it cries uncle.
We haven't found a place to buy in Salmon Arm yet, but more and more of our stuff is getting packed into boxes. We are (a) having to navigate through the maze, and (b) doing a lot of makeshift because so much is already packed.
When we started packing (September) I was pretty good about being able to purge things, but now as I get more anxious, everything seems to be embued with liminal significance and I can't bear to part with it, so into a box it goes.
I am going to miss having an office (space with a desk , really) dedicated to "my stuff" that never gets moved while I am away from it.
countdown to retirement