brave princess

Bringing over from the last thread...

Kenni, you have family in UT, right? Are you still seeing that guy there? It does get annoying when friends and family are supportive when you're trying to make a big change like moving to a different state. Before I moved to NYC, there were so many people that were like "Why do you want to move there? It's too expensive, it's cold :blahblah:" I've been here a year this weekend and I couldn't be happier about my decision. It was the right one for me.

You're moving AND traveling to another country all in the same week, Lisa? I understand why you're a bit stressed over it. I always get nervous about having connecting flights b/c when I went to the Dominican Republic a few years ago, my suitcase with all of my clothes didn't make it for 2 days. Luckily, all my undergarments, swimsuits, PJs and hygiene products were in the suitcase that did make it. Also I was staying in one spot which made it easier to get it to me.

That's so exciting that you're going to Italy! This is your first time, right? I LOVE Tuscany and could spend an entire month just exploring all of the towns.

And it's new thread time...

kenni727

TFTNT!

And yeah, I have family in UT, but more family in AZ. And my father, who currently lives in UT, is actually wanting to move to AZ. So he's not really happy with my decision. As for the guy...not talking to him anymore, haven't for a couple months. But he's kind of the reason for the move. Pretty much from the time he and I began talking I had the idea in the back of my mind that if he and I got serious I would be moving back to UT (I used to live in UT, moved to AZ 3 years ago). But then he and I had this fight back in November and things went downhill fairly quickly. So then I was thinking my reason for moving to UT was gone, and it hit me how much I liked the idea of moving to UT. As I thought more about why I really wanted to move back to UT it hit me that I didn't need this guy in order to get back there. And so I decided to move anyway.

What makes it a bit more difficult is that I'm still not over this guy though. So I still have this idea in the back of my mind that I'll get up there and then he'll call or text me one day when he comes to his senses and realizes what an idiot he's been. And since I'll already be up there...it will all just work out like magic! Yeah, I know I'm being delusional. And it's what's making this so difficult and left me feeling like I'm beating my head against a wall. Like am I just being some stupid girl chasing after this guy? I tell you what, it's added a whole new level to my watching of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend lately.

I'm glad you're move to NYC has worked out so well for you Amy. I just hope my move works out and I can shut up all those naysayers in my family.

Damocles

Amy, how long was the layover that you had? Mine's only an hour and a half so I'm a tad nervous. I might attempt to pack EXTREMELY lightly and hope for the best...but yeah.

I'm super excited but super stressed!

Kenni, eff that Utah guy!! Ugh.

canthaveyou

Coming in to say Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

Damocles

Happy Valentine's Day!

My bf actually made dinner resos - I'm shocked tbh.

kenni727

Have fun Lisa!

As for UT guy...I know. If only... I, unfortunately, pretty much always have difficulty getting over a guy. Doesn't help that stupid stuff keeps coming up to make me think of him. Like the first phone interview I had for a job in UT I found out a couple nights before that that job was literally around the corner from UT guy's work. Then there are a couple of songs that make me think of him that would keep playing on my Pandora stations. So I set them to "tired of this track" so they'd quit playing for a while. Well wouldn't you know the next day one of those songs played on my regular car radio? And it's not even a current popular song; it's from the '70s! Ugh. It's like the radio gods were mocking me. My list could go on but I'll leave it at that.

Meanwhile, I have been the epitome of unproductive today. Though I'm not exactly sure when or to where I'm moving I do know I'll be moving within the next few months. I need to go through and get rid of so much crap. Blech. Moving is so daunting.

Damocles

Ugh, I know what that's like, Kenni. One day though you'll forget about his dumb-butt. But in the meantime, it's not easy

Moving is horrendous - it's oddly fun to get rid of crap, but MAN if it isn't tiring and time consuming.

brave princess

When I flew from Dallas to the DR it was about 2 hours in Atlanta. When I flew from Dallas to Florence a couple of years ago, my layover at JFK was maybe 2 hours and then I had another one in Paris for about an hour and a half but all of my stuff arrived in Italy at the same time. I honestly think that a lot of it depends on the airline and the airport. You should be fine.

Kenni, I'm right there with you when it comes to having a hard time moving on from a guy. I've been in a semi-relatioship with an extremely unavailable man for months. In reality, something has been going on between us since last May but it didn't get serious until October and I know that the logical thing is to move on and not put myself through this but then nights like last Thursday happen and I'm so happy and in love and I just can't even think about not being with him. I'm in relationship limbo and it sucks but as much as I know I should move on, I don't want to.

kenni727

Lisa, yeah, it's fun to get rid of stuff, but also a pain. Cause there's some stuff that I don't even question - it's going. But then other things I totally hem and haw. I may want that again someday! I unfortunately have some pack rat tendencies - thanks Mom.

Amy, that is a painful situation. I'm sorry. My problem is I haven't heard from him in 2 months. I know things are over. But then it's always in the back of my mind, "maybe he'll call or text." And everyone is advising me to move on by meeting another guy. Right, cause it's so easy. I've been trying. But there haven't been that many other guys to talk to and those I have just don't spark my interest or are just twerps. I just want to go back to July, before I began talking to UT guy, when I was content in my singleness. Okay, I wanted to meet someone, hence I was on the website where I met him. But I wasn't this miserable about being alone.

It also doesn't help that I just have several other stressful things going on in my life right now. Can just ONE thing work out to my benefit right now? Please, just one. I don't feel like that's an unreasonable request of the universe.

Damocles

Yeah that's what I used to do with my stuff - but I've gotten wayyy better. It also helps to go through the same pile twice and be really strict.

I had today off because it's "family day" but I spent two hours downstairs in the locker with my bf getting rid of crap/arguing over the amount of stuff I have Aggravating to say the least.

kenni727

Well I did a fairly good job of purging a bunch of crap last time I moved 3 years ago. Unfortunately I've accumulated a lot more crap in these last 3 years. It's a vicious cycle.

Are any of you familiar with the American Girl Dolls? I have Samantha and a bunch of her stuff. At one point I felt like half my crap was actually for that doll. Anyway, I'm obviously not playing with her anymore. But I don't want to get rid of her just in case I ever do have a daughter. I've always thought I'd pass her on. But I tell you what, I could save myself a lot of grief if I would just go ahead and sell her and her stuff. Get some nice extra cash too.

Last move I finally got rid of some childhood stuff like that I'd been holding onto. It was both painful and cathartic at the same time.

Damocles

I know of those dolls, but that's it!
And yes, that's the exact train of thought that happens Well, what if you kept the doll and her outfits but in exchange got rid of TWO things you're on the fence about? Because it would be totally cool to give her to your daughter. But maybe there will be something even COOLER to give her in the future!

kenni727

Yeah, I have to keep reminding myself that there will be other stuff. Hence I got rid of this toy kitchenette I used to have that I loved. It was wooden and hand crafted, not like the stupid plastic ones I see all over the place nowadays. But it was big and cumbersome. I know if I ever do have a daughter I'll be able to find something cool for her. I just really like the idea of passing things down, you know? See, it's the overly sentimental pack rat in me coming out.

girl under the floor

I might have just done a little celebratory dance through my living room after just receiving season 1 on DVD

Season 2 isn't available yet (at least not with subtitles)

destroyer of worlds

TFTNT.

Good luck with the moving, Kenni/Lisa! Seconding what Lisa said, it's exhausting/exciting at the same time to be able to rid yourself of stuff but there's **** you still want to keep around and yet you want to get some new things as well. I'm so glad I've only had to move twice in my whole life (so far).

When are you leaving for your trip Lisa? Layovers are the worst ... hence why the longest layover I've ever had was probably 2/3 hours max. It's good to keep one/two sets of full clothing (especially when it's going to be cold) plus essentials in your carry on baggage, JUST IN CASE. You just never know *paranoid*.