Moody Meow

Liberal, lunatic lassie, with mood swings and foot-in-mouth syndrome

6 weeks and counting

Posted on | May 21, 2007 | 11 Comments

It’s rushing up on me, this lack of time. I’ve resisted disassembling the house, trying to sift through the stuff, to find the proper box for this and the right packing material for that. For the first time in a long time, I’m considering the wooden trunk. Full of old journals (when I was super-tragic) and unused notebooks, I am contemplating whether or not I should bring all of those memories and events with me. I’ve felt it all before — that pinching pain of rejection, the elation that comes with success. I don’t need my words to remind me. And it feels like I’ve outgrown the need for those reminders. My memory, although flawed and eroding, holds what I need to remember, and nothing more. Perhaps I should destory or give away those old papers that mean less to me. I don’t know that Erica anymore. She doesn’t belong in Portland.

Then again.. I’ll probably chicken out and bring all of that crap with me.

Speaking of things we are getting rid of. I’ve got a few things to give away. I promised Julie our bookshelves, but I don’t know if they will all fit in her house. The biggest thing we need to get rid of now is that futon. We don’t need it anymore. If you want it – let me know. Part of one of the armrests is scratched up from where the dogs stood on it, but it’s in perfect shape. Also, the mattress is better than most and we splurged on the cover. Let me know if you want it — otherwise, I have to find a way to get it to the Salvation Army or something. As I relinquish more stuff, I’ll let you know. I would rather give things to my friends than to strangers. Also, we have a shitload of alcholol that will have to stay in Orlando. Except the vodka — i need it to make my vodka cream sauce. I’ll give all that stuff away on our last week.

As for gatherings and such. My weekends are open right now. D and I are going to see Pirates this weekend… I can’t wait. I am going to be in PA from the 18th to the 26th of June. And we are leaving on Saturday June 30th – which doesn’t leave a lot of time for goodbyes. But we will manage. Let me know when and if you want to get together — I’m flexible.

I finished my story for Seton Hill. I kind of intended it to be a first chapter or story for a composite novel. It’s not as strong as I would like it to be, but I’m in love with one particular character. I will post the story later today when I get home. I reread it and found tense shifts and some point of view issues, but I can get away with it being slightly crap because it’s a “work in progress.”

Category: Portland stuff, Seton Hill

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11 Responses to “6 weeks and counting”

  1. Claire
    May 21st, 2007 @ 10:15 am

    Every time I have moved I throw away papers – writings from classes, etc – and it’s always been difficult. But I never throw away journals. I cart them around in this plastic wal-mart storage bin. I just can’t let them go.

  2. Tammy
    May 21st, 2007 @ 10:34 am

    I find something really cathartic about destroying old journals especially when they are full of pain or other such feelings. I’ve had a couple great shredding events over the years and each time I felt like I set myself free.

    And, I want to see you before you leave.

  3. Master of the T
    May 21st, 2007 @ 10:59 am

    You will be here soon…you will be here so soon…and I cannot wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

  4. Hollie
    May 21st, 2007 @ 1:10 pm

    Hey E- I have a friend that is in dire need of a couch of sorts… CAn I have it? I will come and get it…

  5. Meow
    May 21st, 2007 @ 1:57 pm

    Sure Hollie. The sooner the better, as far as I’m concerned. We should be home all week, you just name the day!

    I am still mulling over the journals thing. I thought it was kind of interesting that you two have divergent opinions — which is pretty much how I feel right now.

    Cat — HOLYMOTHERFUCKINGSHIT!!! WEARECOMINGTOPORTLAND!

  6. Hollie
    May 21st, 2007 @ 2:02 pm

    I say read them… a few (i am sure) are worthy of shredding, some you will find, may be to beautiful in their own right to get rid of. So shred and save!

  7. Anne
    May 21st, 2007 @ 2:49 pm

    It not Hollie, we will take stuff too…

  8. Hollie
    May 21st, 2007 @ 5:15 pm

    Anne – I have dibs on the futon! E – How is Wednesday afternoon? Do you have plans? I can be there any time after 1pm!

  9. Meowstress
    May 22nd, 2007 @ 9:44 am

    That’s fine Hollie.

    Anne, I am sure I have some stuff for you. How do you feel about plants?

  10. Anne
    May 22nd, 2007 @ 5:48 pm

    I like plants and will take anything from you to keep your memory alive…sniff…

  11. Meow
    May 23rd, 2007 @ 4:01 pm

    LOL…even half dead plants?

    I am willing to give you a beagle or two. I am sure that Yogi would love the company :)

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