Packing up the last of the kitchen this morning, I finally cleared off the fridge. I smiles when I went to take down this fortune…
When we moved to Charlotte, I had a horrible transition. I spent the entire first day we lived here in tears. My little sister and Casey were my saving graces, and assured me that we would okay, despite my hysteria. That night we went out for Chinese takeout after a long day of moving, and this little gem was my fortune. Sarah pinned up in the fridge, gave me a big hug, and it has remained there ever since.
Well I’d say we definitely turned around. :) It has been the craziest and most exciting year of my life. I have said to Casey many times that I know years and years down the road, we will look back on our time in Charlotte and think “that was the year that it all happened, and everything changed.” Ahhh better stop before I get teary again.
Onto less emotional topics – breakfast. You are correct if you think you are looking at a disposable coffee cup full of oats and almond milk.
The ONLY thing edible that remains unpacked in our house is a tub of oats, raisins, almonds, a bag of frozen blueberries, and a tiny bit of Almond Breeze.
Eaten with a fork, because the spoons needed to be packed. When in Rome…
I made lots of big progress in the moving van this morning! See that huge pile on the left? I moved it ALL myself! My muscles are going to be burning tomorrow. Casey will be done working by lunchtime, and then we’ll be able to do the rest of the big stuff together.
Who needs movers when you have muscles, right? (I look like a crazy person.)
The poor pups are getting really worried and sad about the state of the house, so I thought it might be fun for them to see what was happening outside. I coaxed them into the moving truck and showed them how to walk up the big ramp.
Huey considered jumping off the edge, but then realized the ramp was a much better way to go for his old bones.
Indy was really scared of the ramp, but he was willing to follow after his big brother headed down first…
With the big adventure over, we all headed back inside.
And now it’s back to work for a bit until a mid-day break to head to the airport!
Almost there!!
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I’m so impressed you managed to move the stuff all by yourself. I hope you have a safe trip to DC.
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If it’s any bit as hot in Charlotte as it is in DC right now, I’m super impressed that you’re wearing pants in that photo.
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Packing and moving are such a pain! You are getting through it though.
And I truly believe a lot of times the things we fight the most end up being the most wonderful. I know I fought the 30 Days of self love (http://www.faithfitnessfun.com/30-days-of-self-love/) idea for my blog a long time, but feel so rewarded to have shared it. Simply because people feel something for it and I hope it does something positive in their lives.
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My dog completely freaked out when we moved (just across the city). Hope your dogs (and you) are hanging in there!
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Wishing you a good move! Better schedule ANOTHER massage for when you are done unpacking! :-)
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And now you get to slow dance with your dog haha. Have a safe flight- take a nap on the plane (I’m sure you will). For the record I’m excited to see you cook some food again! I made your polenta pizza the other day- http://jamelafamela.wordpress.com/2010/08/30/healthy-polenta-deep-dish-pizza/ and it was amazing. I need more good recipes!!! :)
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Wow, that’s some muscle, girlie! You are making great progress!
Have a safe flight :)
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Good luck! Our hot weather should cool down by the time you arrive, thanks to Hurricane Earl. I hope the drive and move up goes well!!!!
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That fortune is awesome. Does make you wonder about things…
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NoVa/DC is excited to have you soon! Good luck with the move :)
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I love that fortune cookie! So true :)
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Hello! New friend and fan of the blog. :) I saw you a few times at HLS but don’t think we ever “officially” met. Sad! I’m reading your posts and wanted to know what your back story for moving to D.C. is. I’m sure you have a post somewhere explaining it and you can totally direct me to that one. :) Good luck!!
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Emily @ The Front Burner Blog Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
I am sad we didn’t meet too! Here is the moving backstory…
http://www.thefrontburnerblog.com/2010/08/the-beginning-of-the-move-the-next-step.html
:)
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Looks like you are all set and ready!
It must be really nice to look back on a year that started off as scary/unsettling but ended up leading to many great things for you and Casey. It always helps so much to have people in your life who can assure you that things will be okay.
I just moved as well and can related to the oats in a cup! Good luck with the dogs in the truck :)
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Wishing you all the very best for the move! Hope everything goes smoothly and that the dogs won’t be too confused :-)
PS: They are too cure btw!!!
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I don’t think you will have to worry to much about your muscles you did after all do a full month of yoga every day! It was really just practice for moving lots and lots of boxes. I am sure your doggies will love their new home and forget all about how their owners took all their stuff and put it in a big truck. I am sure they are just thinking silly humans, what are you doing?
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That’s a great fortune you opened up. I love when that happens at the right time.
Those oats still look good to me in the disposable coffee cup :)
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Wishing you a safe trip!
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You made ME teary eyed! Have a safe trip!
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Have a great drive to DC tomorrow :) You’ll love the DC area
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great job moving things by yourself! awesome job. I would be so sore!
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Wow – you guys rock! Great job!
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WOW I can’t believe you moved all those boxes yourself!!! Way to go!
Keep that fortune and put it on the fridge of your new place… you know everything was great this past year and i’m sure you have an exciting year a head!
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PS who is the surprise helper from the airport?!?!
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moving is hard!!! you will get some muscles after the moving! :) Can’t wait to meet u~~~
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When you tweeted that you were eating ceral with a fork I literally LOL-ed. :-)
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