I'm sitting here thinking; the last time I moved was 21 years ago, when I moved into this apartment with my brother. At that time I was 22 years old and really had nothing but the clothes on my back. I mean, I had the furniture from my childhood bedroom if I wanted it, but as I didn't know if I'd be staying out here permanently, I didn't worry about bringing anything.
Over the years I bought various pieces of furniture, and was given others. Now, the big decision: what to take and what to sell! How do you decide? Some things are really easy, like the entertainment unit (I think it'll be too big for the new place), but what about the futon in the 2nd room? Do I need it? Ok, I bought an apartment with 2 bedrooms, but now I have so few people visiting from out of town, maybe I should just get rid the futon, use the 2nd bedroom for my office, and buy a sofa-bed and put that in the livingroom.
I find I'm having this decision problem with almost everything....right down to all the different types of tea I have (should I take them, or toss them out..some are pretty old).
So far I've packed 31 boxes, lots more to go. Sometimes I wish I could just throw everything into boxes and take them to the Salvation Army or SPCA Thrift store, then just buy all new stuff...but since I really don't like shopping much...I'll probably just keep everything.
Sound wishy-washy??? Yeah, I know!
On a happier note, Sierra is sweet, beautiful, and probably the most amazing dog I could ever have hoped for. I can't wait to see her sleeping on the new patio, or in front of the fireplace.
Soon, soon
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Wow, SOOOO much stuff
Monday, June 9, 2008
Moving in With Sierra
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Anxiety? What Anxiety?
Well, it's officially been 21 days since Sierra and I became family, and I've loved every minute of it.
Every day I spend with her (weekends only at the moment), I find out something new and mostly wonderful about her. For instance, she's easily trainable; we've trained her to sit and give a paw before getting her breakfast, supper, snacks, even when I want to put the leash on the harness. She's not afraid of thunder, but is afraid of loud sharp sounds; like a book being place down too heavy, or the snapping of asparagus. She won't try to fight anything smaller than herself, but will defend herself against a large or larger dog. She loves to socialize with other dogs, and will do almost anything to get to swim in the river.
Sierra is also very protective of me. I was laying on the floor and my Mom was giving me a back rub, as she was finishing, she patted my back with both hand. Sierra, ever on duty, came up and pushed my Mom's hands away, getting under her arms so she couldn't hit me, then Sierra tried to push me up into a sitting position with her head and body. It was so cute and beautiful. Of course I thanked her for 'saving' me.
Sierra and I have such a strong bond, it began the 2nd time I walked her when I was volunteering. Being away from her is difficult, and I know she feels a bit anxious about it too. I phone my parents twice a day just to see how she is. We are both improving on this I'm proud to say. She is understanding how many days I wll be away. Still, it's tough. I spoke to one of the kennel attandants at the shelter she was at, and mentioned the seperation anxiety. She told me the best way to deal with it is to ignore Sierra when I first get to my parents' place. To not make a big deal out of seeing her, that it would make it easier on both of us in the long run.
How? How does one not pay attention to such a beautiful, loving, gentle soul???? I got tears in my eyes as she told me what to do. The kennel attendant said to 'be strong, I have faith in you". I'm glad she has faith in me, I don't.
I suppose both of us will have anxiety for awhile longer...at least until I get the courage to ignore her.
Oh, I got the mortgage, we now have a home that we will move into around August.