Heading into a long weekend [of packing]

i'm trying to position myself, where food consumption and preparation are concerned, so that i can pack up the kitchen by Sunday night. C and I have already transitioned to paper cups, but we're still using flatware, dishes, and the full suite of pots and pans. by monday night--cold foods, easy microwave (pre-fab) options, and eating out will be the order of things. I think I'll do the prep for my Memorial Day Potato Salad on Sunday afternoon. After that, no more cooking!

Here's what's left: 3/4 of the kitchen has to be wrapped and boxed, our clothes and shoes and my desk stuff all need to be packed, lamps need to be broken down, my bed has to be dissembled for easy transport, and I need to finish/tape up some boxes that are mostly filled.

I'll pack up the computer the night before...

Catchka comes over tomorrow night to help--we'll get started on the kitchen :).

The Best Kind of Morning

I woke up at 5:30 to ensure I got to 7 am spin on time, but because I have an academic advising appointment at 10 this morning, I came back to my apartment afterward to shower and follow up on all the quotes moving companies have sent to me.

I've also gotten a nibble on my craigslist posting. I've decided that after 4 years of the same couch and love seat, it's time to change things up. I'm selling those pieces and am going to put the yield toward a new couch (or set). I'm keeping the overstuffed chair that matches the couches, though. I'm thinking of putting that in my new bedroom, or if I only buy a couch (but not a couch and a loveseat), I'll put in the livingroom. I'm sure that whatever hue I choose will be complement the chair nicely. I have a decided colour palette. I'm sure the new furniture won't violate it too much.

Anyway, the best kind of morning is some combination of productive and leisurely. Oh, and on my terms.