Final Countdown

Today is one week from Ben's arrival to move me out to California. I'm so excited, but kind of sad. I mean, I love home, and being here makes me realize how much I'll miss it. But it's still totally awesome and thrilling that I'm going to be living with my fella!

I start work one week after getting out there, so I have a little bit of time to regroup, but not a whole lot. I'm glad -- I would get restless if I was sitting around for too long. I'm excited to start work! I typically enjoy working -- yay boundless optimism! -- and can't wait to actually start my grown up job. The lag week will be spent getting settled in and working on a few projects I can't wait to get started.

I have a desk and a dresser that I plan on stripping and refinishing, be that painting or staining them. I'm not sure yet -- they are both painted now, and I'm not sure how they look underneath. Both are pretty old, and I can't wait to get going. I need to find some new pulls for them, though, so I might have to check out Sherwood Antique Mall before I leave town. Another project is figuring out the sewing machine Ben's parents got me for graduation. I have been dying to learn how to sew. Well, I learned in high school, but I've been dying to get back into it. I plan on going easy at first, like trying to make an apron, then working my way up to more difficult stuff.

Other than that, I will be able to spend time tending the garden (yay!) and making sure Snicket doesn't freak out too bad. Hopefully my being there will help her adjust. More than anything, I just can't wait to be able to cuddle up with Ben every night!