11.20.2007

Taking a break...

I've been drinking. It seems that's the only way to calm my nerves this week. I was reduced to tears earlier and my poor boyfriend could only say incredulously, "All you can do is start packing. Start in one room with one box. It's not that hard." Bless his heart..

It's amazing that something as simple as moving can stress me out this badly. I did secure housing today though. It's a townhouse - just two levels, no garage. One and half baths and two bedrooms for $112 less than I'm paying now. Incredible. Remind me to send out my new address.

I bought myself my first piece of hunting attire today, too. A pair of camo insulated overalls since hunting should be kinda cool this weekend. Woodrow, since you're the only one who probably cares, Clint and I sat in the box stand on my 40 acres twice last weekend. I got permission to bring my ipod because I just bought an Eddie Rabbitt Greatest Hits album that he wanted to jam to, too. Saturday evening, he killed a doe- the next to the last "doe day". It was very exciting. My first time "hunting" (even though I wasn't carrying a gun) and we killed something! We even had to track her about 20 yards into the woods after dark. I was so proud of my baby! Sunday, we went to the same stand not expecting to see a thing. Of course we had some beer and after a couple, I announced (very quietly) that I needed to pee. I quickly followed it up with "I can hold it though." He insisted that I go because we were far enough from dark that nothing was going to come out yet. Ha! There I was, squatted with my pants around my knees behind the stand when I hear, "Don't move." There was another dumb ass doe who came marching out for the corn. She came from the same damn place her sista died the night before. So much for animal insticts. C didn't want to shoot her and she let me get all the way back into the stand before she ran and took all her friends with her. Two deer in two days.. I've got pretty good odds thus far.

I'm moving on Thanksgiving day. Usually, I'd be at my mom's eating dry turkey and ham, followed up by a slice of pecan pie. This year, C and I will find an open restaurant and let someone else cook for us. Have I mentioned lately how much I love him? I am so incredibly thankful..

Which reminds me. I have some fabulous friends. I don't require a lot of up-keep, that's no secret. But sweet emails, texts and comments on my blog & Myspace mean the world. Comments that let me know you're thinking of me-- comments that couldn't come at better time, since I'm on the verge of a nervous breakdown these days. I am so incredibly thankful and blessed to have each of you in my life- and you know who you are. My prayer of Thanks will be for each of you this year.

Speaking of, prayer is a wonderful thing which I need to do much more of. Finding a good church is on my to-do list. So is losing this extra weight. Hmm.. maybe I'm on to something. A church/gym? Now that's what I'm talkin' about.

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

Aw! I wish I could come drink with you! (I even LIKE to pack!)

V said...

Good luck with the move, I hope it all goes smoothly.

I hope you and C have a great Thanksgiving together.

Junie B said...

I TOLD you not to have a breakdown like I did! ;o) C is right. One room at a time. It will get done. It always does.

Whats weird is that I've been in this new place just at 1 month and it seems like Ive been here forever; I cant even remember my old place. I figure the same will happen for you.

Home is where your heart is.

ps when you're ready for couch to 5K let me know; we'll talk shin splint probablity.

De!dre said...

I know what will help you get through packing (besides alcohol)...songs from the lovely Mike McClure and friends! ; )

Dawn Renee said...

Have a safe move my friend. I'll miss you and little Shiner! Happy Thanksgiving! Love you!

Woodrow said...

Cranberry sauce! That's (dry turkey) what it's for.

Congrats on the kill on your first time out. Did you help gut it?

Thomas said...

Hey, save some drinks for us, Sara.

Unknown said...

Hon, I hear ya' on the gym and church thing! New Place for a New Year and New things around you! I hope the move went well!!! Good Luck!

Junie B said...

Breaks over.

We want to know how it went and whats been going on!!

Anonymous said...

I'm with June! And I want to see the new digs, so post some pictures when you're all unpacked. How's Shiner adapting?

Anonymous said...

*wondering if Sara survived it all*

update us!!!

Diane Mandy said...

How did the move go???? How are you doing?

Woodrow said...

Ok, break time's over!

Anonymous said...

how's the LOVE nest???!!!!