Bits and Pieces

As I sit here in the middle of my floor, I am tired. I have been running a bunch lately and there is still a good bit of cleaning to do. The bathroom is just about done, but I need to tackle the kitchen and that will be a doozy. I think I will shut my eyes on the couch for an hour until the Uhuru guys come and take the last bit of my furniture.

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Okay, so I napped for 30 minutes and do feel better. I really don't think I will be able to get all of my belongings in the 4 suitcases, plus my back pack, but we will see. I will pack everything tonight and probably throw away what does not go.

It has been lovely to hang with Randy and Tony these last few day. Up in Davis and around all of the cultural stuff at ODC, Berkeley Rep and CounterPulse. We did a Red Snapper shot at a dive bar around the corner from CounterPULSE, which we think was the first shot we all did together in Davis. I said my final goodbyes to them today. Saying farewell to Tony was hard. I know that I will see him in July, but there's some finality that got me a bit choked up. Riding home on BART with Randy was a little easier. Mostly because I got off at 19th Street Oakland and he stayed on to head into SF. There were 2 quick hugs and I was on my way.

So, I have not been an emotional mess in a few days and it feels good. I am doing my best to be prepped since I am sure tomorrow will be a challenge with all of the luggage and the cats and the new environment of the hotel. My mother is not feeling all that well so it will more difficult to stay strong.

My father will drop my mother at the airport in NY tomorrow morning and head straight into the city to get the keys to my apartment. A cleaning crew is coming in and my father is setting up an air mattress and a card table and chairs. I will probably get acclimated on Wednesday and then head to training at Spoons Across America that evening. I will head out to LI on Thursday do a bit of shopping with my folks, stay over and come back in on Friday in time for my interview with Employment Line. Back to LI on Saturday for my nephew's 3rd birthday party and then who knows. Hopefully some Namaste Gourmet meetings, job interviews and some temp gigs.

Lots to be grateful for:
1. my parents and their support
2. good friends in Tony and Randy
3. good luck in selling much of my stuff (that I wanted to sell)
4. fresh food
5. sunny, warm days in the Bay