moving...
Moving makes me ask a lot of questions about the things I own, namely how did I acquire them, and why do I still have them? I have so many binders full or papers and clothes I never wear, and clearly it makes sense to sort through these things before dragging them to a new residence, but when you're moving, there's no way you have time for that. So, now at my new apartment I have piles of books to read and sell, and piles of clothes that need sorting through, and fabric that needs to be made into different household linens -- handtowels, shower curtains, pillow cases, placemats, rugs -- will I ever have time to make those things and read those books and wear those clothes? Or will I just cart them around for the rest of my life?
In other news, Derek is coming to visit in two weeks, once I am done with exams. Derek will be only the second person to come to visit me here, the first being my mom. I think it really means something for someone to be willing to take time out of their daily life to drive 800 miles to visit you. In high school I fantasised a lot about a certain Michigander appearing in my classroom in Spotsylvania, but of course that never happened. Well in two weeks, it's happening. It won't be a surprise but it will be a treat to be able to show off my town and my life to someone I have known for six years.
I think I might ride back to Virginia with Derek to see my family and friends. My grandmother's birthday is May 7th, so I will be right in time for that. I'm not sure how or when I will get back to Michigan. My estimate is May 12th or 19th and I hope it is with my mom and my brother. I really want to show them my new place.
I'm trying not to make too many plans this summer so I can be spontaneous and do whatever I want, but clearly I have already made quite a few, including a trip to Hawaii in late June/early July, housesitting in Ferrysburg for Lege in July if I am back from Hawaii, and a vacation with my family in August, followed by some time in Virginia.
Now, I just have a week and a half to get through and then I'm free.