Im Here!

Just got in late Saturday afternoon...all I can say is that I don't want to do that again for a loooooong time, ugh.

That was an experience that I can't wrap my head around just yet. It was a very long, tedious, mentally and physically exhausting day and night and day and...well you get the idea. Im not nor ever have been a great long distance driver and then add night vision, oh boy. There were a lot of sights to see but when all you want to do is get there you dont want to stop to check out anything, and we didnt. I could go on about the trip, really, because it was so much more than the few sentences that I've written but it wasnt my best experience. I just wanted it to be over. I thought that I would enjoy it and thought about all the fun possibilities, they didnt manifest. I guess I just wanted it to be over and be here, so I think I will concentrate on the now. I will say that fast food is not my friend anymore, I cant even look or think about a golden arch, ugh! or a travel stop and there are a lot of golden arches to be found in them, lol

Actually, once I get a breather there are a few great stories to tell, especially about Ms Kitty Sophia :)...Im just not there yet.

So for now Im going to enjoy the beautiful warm weather and the sun and the mountains and getting myself set here in my new home. Ive eaten a few great mexican meals since arriving and I think that I have my initial craving out of the way. I've been to a few markets (grocery stores) and see that there are lots of mexican products to make my own meals out of which will be great. I havent been able to get anything "real" in regards to mexican food for a very long time so seeing these items made me very happy. I would love to make my own tortillas strictly for flavor but im not sure that I want to take the time or deal with the calories when I find that they are sooooo delicious. I know that I want to try tamales with out a doubt, making them, and also some of the slow cooked meats (they have the seasoning here).

I'll be back have some things to do.

Michelle 

My Last Fall Walk in OHio

I took a walk on Friday to the bank....my car was waiting for me to pick it up but "I" was waiting for transportation to, and money to pay for.

So I decided to take a walk to the bank, for one, to get out and see the last of fall...for me anyway! I brought along my camera and started snapping away....great colors and with the leaves mostly still on the trees...yay, fall is beautiful.

It certainly can be a great time of year with all the festivals going on....octoberfest's, apple cider & apple everything....fests, mum fests, and on and on. Ahh and we cant forget the all time favorite "Clambakes"!
mmm & m. I will miss those..but I can always re-create them. Im taking along a  few fall decor from previous years here just in case, who knows?

Im almost done with my packing believe it or not. My Andrea has been an invaluable help with the many trips to The Haven of Rest. I donated a lot of things to them, they dont sell back to those that are in need. I just have a few more boxes to tidy up and then im off to the market to get some twine and some big boxes that I can break down to cover my large pictures and paintings.

I will suppose that I am getting a call from the moving lines to tell me when they will be arriving. At least that's what Im hoping for. So far there has been some confusion throughout the weekend between the 2 companies. Budget Van Lines is who I contracted through and then they job out and whoever is going to be in the area will be contracted to pick me up. I was told originally that I would have a truck that was going to drop someone else off on Monday and then they would pick me up on Tues/Wed latest but that I would know by Friday the 14th.....no call on Friday.

So here I am writing letting the 1/2 & 1/2 coffee kick in and of course the donut that I had to buy while in line at Dunkin Donuts! hahaha....it was really good though. A lemon filled/iced something or other and I bought a pumpkin one for later, just in case I have a need for another donut :) I havent had donuts since...geez...I dont know. And yesterday My Andrea comes over in the middle of the day to see how things were going and of course to help but had coffee & donuts in tow! mmm, ok now Im hooked, well at least for the duration of the trip. We have a lot of stops and  a lot of fast food to eat....ugh, lol,..well it might be good stuff tho, so I'll let you know.

I cant wait to eat mexican food where Im going, MY FAVORITE!

anyway, get moving Michelle.......be back soon,

Michelle

Thursday, Im thinking coffee..is

a distinct possibility today.....I dont usually drink coffee, but, lately, hmmmm...should I? I've gotten past the caffienated tea! its not doing much for me and I think that my body may have made a change in the last few months...(and didnt bother to tell me),  I think that I will at least try a small glass, wish I had a coffee maker. Ah! I know, when my car is done today...and of course thats if I can find a rid!e over to get it....I'll stop at starbucks for one of those mochfrappalatte2/1 caff's haha! I dont know...just need some energy and for my nose to stop running...where did that come from..ugh. Gotta go blow. That felt much better,ahhhh. ok what will be my plan of attack today...willy nilly? or room by room?.

I seem to go into one room and start on something major and then an article seems that it needs to be in with something else and of course its in another room. So I vote WILLY NILLY!hahahahaha! Its working so far :)

I did take pictures yesterday and got quite a few beautifully colored trees. I never left my balcony for them so I did resume the packing with minimal disruption ;0 Im just about to get involved in another round of cleaning and packing for the zillionth time but it has to be done. Thats what happens when you acquire so much junk, seriously....this stuff I have...I didn't need to buy...I could be rich! rich I say! ah,hahahahah! I was in character :) and I have no caffeine in me. Off the chair, put the computer down, go get a cup of coffee, ah, from the complex office! yay and I can ask Mike or Ken if he can give me a ride to get my car! cool......I love when a plan works out.

Thanks, Michelle    
p.s.s. Im thinking about videos?    Fun!

Procrastination...I have to get moving!

I'm procrastinating....I really am. Im sitting here doing all sorts of things on my computer...except packing! And I really need to get the rest of my things in boxes.

Whats so hard about putting things in boxes? Whats so difficult about getting rid of stuff? Im not particularly attached to a lot of my things. I can see myself with all sorts of new...everything...so why am I procrastinating? Im not rich so re-buying some items will not come easily but it will happen...eventually and I can wait until. So get rid of stuff, right?

Ok, Im going to get up off of this chair....in just a few minutes, really, as soon as I finish this post :)

Im looking out at the trees and they look beautiful...I want to take pictures. These pics cant wait, haha, one more reason to procrastinate. Oh goodness, now Im back to the same place. Ok, Im going to grab my camera and take a few from my balcony, which is where I can get the best shots anyway. And then I will pack.

I'll be back tomorrow, and not any sooner, cause I really do have to pack....a lot....of stuff!


Michelle......the pack rat..lol

New Design? Im not sure.. Busy moving....

Well Im here to post for a few moments....I need to get a few errands done before my car goes in for servicing!

Im not sure if I like the new options for design on blogger...? Im a little stuck though as to how to change it back, not that a few moments of concentration on instruction wouldnt give me my answer but I choose to ignore them for now :)

So I have approx. a week and 1/2 until I shove off...oh, isnt that for a ship? haha, well then it would be...until I put the medal to the pedal? lol, I think thats wrong too, pedal to the medal>? I dont know, Im not into racing and I even have my reservations when It comes to my Andrea keeping her foot on the light side..so no more references :)

Fall is coming along nicely here in Ohio and I plan on taking some pictures today to capture the trees turning...they are looking fabulous.. Just the right amount of leaves left on the trees and the colors are beautiful today. We are having a few warm, last, days of October and I will enjoy them while im still in this neighborhood. I will miss fall........but not the S word.

I thought it would be nice to take some pictures of my destination once I get there and then post to see who deciphers the location? We shall see....I think it would be fun and fun is on the horizon. I feel as though this move will be so beneficial to my creative side and I just cant wait to have that feeling fill me once again. Its that "time standing still" feeling that you get when you start a project and just get lost. Its that "so involved" in what you are doing that the next time you look at the clock its 3 hrs later....I Love That FEELING!

Well off to my errands.

see you in a few,  Michelle

My Art World.....

Is on hold for a few more weeks. Im about buggy since I really can't get into making anything for all that needs to be taken care of for the move. I can't wait until I am situated and back to creating, daily. Im busy it seems each day getting things done for my big move and I hope to be settled by the end of the month.

Bare with me and keep coming back, I will have more dolls, purses, and who knows whats next...... for your enjoyment very soon :)

gotta go for now, I need some sleep so I can get up early and pack, pack, pack, pack.....and pack some more.

I'll be back soon,

Michelle