Shipping Out

Received word today – headed to Virgina on March 19th for two weeks of training with my next assignment.

Is it weird that I’m nervous? I have so many things running through my head. Will they make me fly? Or could I take the train? The train is cheaper; I might be able to sell them on it. Do I have enough work clothes? Shit. I should buy some more. I’ll need to find a laundry-mat, there is no way I have enough clothing for two weeks. I’ll need shoes. Where do I report? Will the traffic be bad?

This is made worse because I forgot my anxiety meds yesterday and, thus far, today. I will write this entry and then go take them.

The thing about buying new clothing that’s ticking me off – I’m intending to not fit in it for long. So far, I’ve lost 1.8 pounds. It’s not much, but I’m feeling better.

I need to take a deep breath. I’m finding out more about my assignment tomorrow. In the meantime, I’ve got plenty to do. Like planning a trip to Richmond. 😉 Part of the beauty of work – they pay me a daily stipend, they pay the travel, and the time I’m not working is my own. Time to take some pictures and explore.

OK. Will focus elsewhere. Can you tell I’m trying to talk myself out of being nervous?

We cleaned out most of the rest of the old place today. Just a few more car loads and cleaning, and we will be ready to do our walk through. Not a moment too soon. I’m very tired after moving stuff all day, but it’s a good kind of tired – the tired you get from moving your butt.

The downside to all of this is that a lot of the progress I had made unpacking seems to be undone. I know it’s not, but that’s what it feels like – I had things relatively opened up and ready to go, but now we’re relegated to weaving through boxes again.

This place is still very much worth it, though. I’m sleeping much better, and walking up and down the stairs has already gotten easier. Zoe has also discovered the she has more traction on the carpet, which means she is zooming around everywhere. She is very much settling in and easing into a new routine. I think she genuinely likes it here. She has been much more affectionate and just generally seems happier.

Jumping around again, I’ve joined Pinterest. I like it thus far – lots of great ideas.

OK. Should muster up some energy and unpack some of this stuff…