Today I talked with my dad and made actual arrangements for my move (truck rental, etc.) And it suddenly hit me: I am moving two weeks from today. Panic has set in.
This is partly about the fact that I am (as usual) really behind on things. Like packing. And sending out change-of-address notifications to bills, magazines, etc. And seeing people I want to see before I leave. And especially packing.
But also, let's face it, change is scary. I adapt to change fairly well. I've even been known to say that I like change. But it's still scary. There are a lot of unknowns. Will I be able to make enough money? Will I like Haverhill? Will I make friends, and who will they be? What will it be like living with my dad as a married adult?
Hopefully I can keep the panic at bay long enough to actually get done all the things I need to do between now and July 26th. I have a tendency, when freaking out, to seek comfort in recreational activities like knitting and reading (and to ignore the tasks at hand that are upsetting me). I'm re-reading Harry Potter 5 in anticipation (or preparation) for Book 6 coming out this weekend, and I forgot how engrossing it was. In light of the packing situation, I think I'll have to hold off on Book 6 until I get up to Massachusetts.
But hey, it will make a great diversion from unpacking.
hey - you're moving to Haverhill? Haverhill, MA? I'm not too far from there!
pretty sweet!
Posted by: Lisa | July 13, 2005 at 08:03 AM
Hang in there. I know how you feel. usually I avoid packing until the day of, then I'm running around like crazy.
Posted by: Amy Boogie | July 13, 2005 at 09:18 AM
A friend just sent me a link to your blog because I just moved to Bradford (a neighborhood of Haverhill). Let's knit sometime soon at one of the trendy little spots along the main drag downtown. Good luck with the move, and welcome back to MA.
Posted by: The Feminist Mafia | July 13, 2005 at 11:27 AM
Welcome (in advance) to MA. Though I don't live in Haverhill, I'm not too far away, and I'm in Haverhill at least once a week. Hope to meet you when you settle in!
Posted by: Danielle | July 18, 2005 at 01:10 PM