M-Day -6

Okay, less than a week before the biggest self-inflicted upheaval in my life occurs. Am I nervous? Ha ha. Freaked. But, actually less so than 48 hours ago. That's okay, I have time to build up the butterflies again. For now though, I'm cool.

After some prodding from some friends, I finally ditched the movers and decided to rent a truck and do the move myself along with at least a couple of stalwart buds (others may pop in and out of the action throughout the day...really, I'm a lucky fellow). Somehow, that makes me feel better. Yeah, they're cheaper than movers (that makes me feel better, absolutely). But I think the main thing for me is, and I apologize for being soppy, it won't be such a lonely affair anymore. I can't recall more somber moments in recent memory than packing up my place by myself. Again, it's one of those I-don't-know-why sort of things. I guess digging up stuff that I've somehow buried in this little place, my first home I bought and paid for on my own, for the last 7 years has unearthed memories that I wish I could have talked about as they were rediscovered...and then pitched. Yeah, I got rid of quite a bit of stuff (but I still have tonnes of boxes so go figure). I'm moving to a new place so some things (like 7 year old jars of bay leaves) have to remain buried in the old place.

So anyhow, thanks to Keita and Alfi for finally pushing me over the edge and forcing me into somehow driving a 17 foot truck for the day. I've driven an SUV. It's not a pretty sight. And thanks to everyone else who have offered to help. In at least spirit, you'll be there as I move into my new home.

BTW, Bell Canada really sucks as a service.

Cheers

(Current Asian Drama: Bus Stop (Japanese); Just completed: My Lovely Sam-soon (Korean). Current Anime: Detective Conan. Last movie: The Host)