I can't find my cigarettes. I hope I didn't pack them....
2004-08-29 10:33 p.m.
For a while today, I was convinced I had forgotten how to pack. I started by taking most of my clothes out of the dresser, and putting them in boxes. I was quite pleased with myself for accomplishing so much, but then I remembered that I had three hugeass suitcases, and now I had nothing to put into them. Then, I thought about it a little more, and realized I could have just left the damn clothes in the dresser. Take the drawers out for transporting, but save hours of actual work on each end.This is perhaps a sign that I have been out of college for a long time. Back in the day, I was packing every six months. I lived here for a little more than four years. It's no wonder I'm out of practice. I told KC about what a moron I was, and she suggested I fill my suitcases with towels and blankets. "No no no," I said. "This, I remember. Blankets are used as cushioning for large breakable stuff like computers and TV sets." So, it took a few hours, but I did eventually get In The Zone. I have A LOT of dishes. I bought a Sunday paper, used ALL of it, and bought another one. (This was also somewhat dumb. Most of the breakables are packed. I could probably have gotten the rest done with a weekday paper, and saved a dollar. But once you're In The Zone, there is no stopping. I'd told myself I would get as much packing done today as possible, and it was worth a dollar to me to actually accomplish that.) It looks like I did a lot today, but there's still a fair chunk left to do. I am maybe 80% packed, but at least most of the painintheass stuff is done. Wednesday, I only work three hours (I'll of course spend almost that long commuting there and home, but that is a rant for another time.) and I'll be able to pack most of what's left. Friday, I'm outta here. CJ says I can borrow his truck for the big stuff. I have to buy gas, and if he has to work Friday, I have to loan him my car in exchange. Even if it takes two trips, that's still more reasonable than renting a U-Haul. *** I just realized what time it is. I should really be sleeping now.
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