In six days, our movers will be here (and in Norcross, but mostly here). This move is an interesting display of Jordan and I's divergent personality traits. I am a self-described uber-planner (others have used the terms "anal-retentive" and "Hitler"); having every detail planned out is the best way for me to deal with such a life changing event. I have packed our crystal and stemware, all of my school books, all of our pleasure books, all of our DVDs, and all of Jordan's games. I have almost finished packing my clothes, our linens (bedroom and bathroom) and our dishes. I have still to tackle the kitchen, the office, the bathroom and our framed pictures. After a bubble wrap run and a couple of afternoons of non-stop packing, I think this task will be easily completed.
In contrast to me, Jordan feels most relaxed when he is improvising. Jordan has yet to pack his clothes and all of our electronics (a task that I do not envy, but I am sure he did not envy me when I was packing dishes and crystal either!) Jordan's approach stressing me out; it has been a good "marriage lesson" to let him pack in his time, but I have had to learn to leave him to this and trust that he will do what he is supposed to do (even if he is still packing when the movers arrive)! Maybe one day, our personalities will converge to a more central position on the planning-improvising spectrum, but for now, we continue to be polar opposites!
At this stage, we are facing all of the usual doubts: why are we doing this? Is it really worth it? Why don't we just get jobs in Atlanta and stay here! Whenever we have this conversation (which is multiple times a day), we come to the conclusion that we are only going to be in Pittsburgh five or six years, we can always leave if we HATE it, but that we think we are really going to like it. I think this is normal for life changing events.
Outside of packing, we will have a very busy week (why did I choose to move during my birthday week?!). This started on Friday, when we had to pick up my contacts and Jordan's glasses from Costco, I had my final haircut at Van Michael with Julie (she has been cutting my hair since before Jordan and I started dating -- highly recommend her to anyone looking for a new stylist!), we saw Harry Potter (FAIL: worst of the movies thus far) with my mum and sister, and had dinner at Thai Spice with my mum, dad and sister.
Yesterday, I was having trouble sleeping (I woke up at 5:15). I decided to go to the gym in Norcross, because I had some errands to do up there. I ran on the Elliptical for 30 mins, and then went to my parents house for a shower. Then my mum and I took a Pilate's class (love it!) and got pedicures. Immediately following this, I went car shopping with my dad and Derek (Jordan and I need to decide exactly what we want, and then Derek will find the best deal for us -- he is an awesome person and friend who love to help out his friends in any way he can). We spent a lot of time at a Honda dealership, and have narrowed down our choices to a Civic, an Accord and CRV. After car shopping, I drove back to Midtown where Jordan and I almost immediately got back in the car and drove to Covington to visit with Vicky and Henry, Uncle Gary and Aunt Eleanor, and Mema. In addition, Jordan wanted to give me my birthday present early so that I could use it and so that we could return it if it was not what I wanted. I LOVE it! It is a pink work out set: Pilate's Ring, Body Ball, Resistance Bands, Weights, and a DVD!
Today, we will likely just pack.
Tomorrow, Jordan has a meeting with his Master's Project Adviser (they are working on getting his project ready for publication). While he is there I will (you will never guess) pack.
Tuesday, my mum is coming over for the afternoon to help me pack the kitchen; this will be a great help! In the evening, we have our last meeting with our Community Group from Buckhead Church. We will miss this group; it has been a great experience for us, and we hope to join another small group when we are in Pittsburgh.
Wednesday, I am hoping that we will be able to test drive cars; now that I have narrowed down what I like, it is Jordan's turn to look. In addition, our i-Phones (birthday presents from each of our parents) should arrive either Wednesday or Thursday, we will have to go to AT&T in order to get them set up properly.
Thursday is my birthday! I am not sure what we will do, but I refuse to pack on this day! I would love to go to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens and see the Henry Moore exhibit; his work was always a great influence on my own. That evening, we will go to dinner with my family. I have not decided where yet (perhaps Grace?), but I think everyone is going to be there (excluding, maybe, Pam -- who is nuts and taking a TON of hours this summer!)
Friday, we have nothing specific planned for the day, but Vicky and Henry are taking us to dinner for my birthday. Once again, I am not sure where, but they LOVE McCormick and Schmick's, so that could be a fun option.
Six days -- so short, but so much already planned! Hopefully, we will be packed on time, but only time will tell!!!
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