in motion
I have to face reality today: We are getting the house ready to put on the market and we will be moving soon.
There I said it.
Then why do I still feel so sad? I've been trying to hold it together the past few days, but maybe I need a better tactic. I'm thinking: Rent a bunch of sappy movies and cry it out? We'll see.
Meanwhile, there are field trips and potlucks and end-of-the-year everythings to go to. I have to admit that it is good that I can tell the kids something; we aren't teetering back and forth anymore. They can say goodbye to our school and maybe get some closure. (I'm a child of the 80s. I'm versed in psychobabble.)
So, I am cleaning out the place, dividing my belongings into the going, goodwill and trash piles. I'm one crazy gene away from being a bonefide hoarder so I sit on my bed, in a stupor, wishing the task was something more appealing, like sawing off my pinky toe with an emery board. But. It's what needs to be done.
You know what I need? I need your suggestions: Have you listened to any good books on CD lately? Between you and the library, there's hope for me yet.
Please. I'm desperate.
There I said it.
Then why do I still feel so sad? I've been trying to hold it together the past few days, but maybe I need a better tactic. I'm thinking: Rent a bunch of sappy movies and cry it out? We'll see.
Meanwhile, there are field trips and potlucks and end-of-the-year everythings to go to. I have to admit that it is good that I can tell the kids something; we aren't teetering back and forth anymore. They can say goodbye to our school and maybe get some closure. (I'm a child of the 80s. I'm versed in psychobabble.)
So, I am cleaning out the place, dividing my belongings into the going, goodwill and trash piles. I'm one crazy gene away from being a bonefide hoarder so I sit on my bed, in a stupor, wishing the task was something more appealing, like sawing off my pinky toe with an emery board. But. It's what needs to be done.
You know what I need? I need your suggestions: Have you listened to any good books on CD lately? Between you and the library, there's hope for me yet.
Please. I'm desperate.
Comments
And of course, anything/everything Sedaris (which you probably already heard).
So understand the mixed up crazy feelings of the impending move. I suggest the crying it out idea. It helps.
We will need some closure too...
-Stu
I know that state of teetering (still have one foot in it). I'm very glad for you that you're moving past it, but I know it comes with its own stress and sadness. Hang in there. Sounds like the good stuff is coming?
Sending good thoughts...
Somebody had to do it. And especially me since I am the 8th commenter and I live half a mile from you. And I love you [in a not-weird way].
We must go see movies that are extremely funny because it is frankly ugly & uncomfortable when I bawl.
Sigh.
May I please please please pay your way to BlogHer? I'm a rich teacher person now, you know. It can happen.
Love,
T
http://rimarama.blogspot.com/
Rima's been trying to sell her house and there are some great,hysteria-relieving posts about it!