Loving… the packing process. I don’t love a lot of parts about moving, but I do love to pack. Is that weird? I just find something soothing about packing up my life. I can carefully categorize everything and sort my things into their proper boxes. I can toss things I haven’t used since I moved in and make sure what I am bringing to my new home are things I use and love. My big plan this weekend is to pack, pack, pack and I am really looking forward to it. Now, who wants to hire me to pack up their life? I’m game!
Loathing… spending money. I knew I would have to spend a good chunk of money on necessities for my new place. When I moved in with Roomie, she brought everything and I… brought my bed, my dresser, and my TV. Oh, and a blender. So, I made a list of the things I absolutely, no-bones-about-it needed the minute I moved into my new place. Things like plates and bowls and silverware. And mixing bowls and measuring cups and pots and pans. I took trips to IKEA, T.J. Maxx, and Target this past weekend and spent a ton of money, and it hurt. Even though everything I bought was something I needed, there’s just something I hate about spending money. It just annoys me. Ah, well. It can’t be helped!
Reading… Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I’m finally on book five! Hooray! Book five is probably my least favorite in the series, mostly due to Dolores Umbridge. God, she is the worst, isn’t she?
Watching… very little TV lately. Maybe I’m preparing myself for life without cable, haha! I’m only watching Big Brother and MasterChef right now. Of course, I was all about the Olympics (mostly the gymnastics and the swimming) when it was on, so I guess I’m just being selective about what I’m watching. My nights have been spent doing work and my weekends have been jam-packed, so there hasn’t been a ton of lounging around lately!
Anticipating… my first *actual* fantasy football draft! I’ve played fantasy football for a few years, but only with my brother so it’s not real fantasy football. I’m playing with 13 other coworkers and I’m only one of three females, so I have to represent! This afternoon is our draft party, and I’ve been studying up as much as I can so I can dominate this draft. Wish me luck!
Thinking about… my upcoming social media and blogging break. I am ready for it, but also worried. Social media and blogging can be such a great distraction for me, and I may need the distraction with my transition from living with a roommate in Tampa to living alone in St. Pete. But it will also be good for me to sit with my thoughts and feelings, even when they’re uncomfortable. (But don’t fault me if I pop in once or twice with a blog post. Writing is my therapy!)
Needing… some extra hours in the day. I wish I was one of those people who could survive on very little sleep. It would help me to get more done! I guess I just need to hone my time management skills.
What are you currently loving, loathing, and anticipating?
I think you should absolutely allow yourself to write posts as needed during your social media break. You get to make the rules and should do whatever it healthiest for you!
I like the organization aspect of moving and the purging that tends to go along with it, but I don’t like packing because that means tracking down boxes which is sometimes hard to do as I am cheap and don’t want to buy them!!
I’m currently loving the supportive tribe of people that I have around me. I’ve had a rough week and August in general has not been my favorite month so I am especially grateful for Phil, family and the good friends in my life. I’m loathing my cough. I can not believe I have had it for 4 weeks now! And I’m anticipating the quiet weekend ahead. I think it’s just what the doctor ordered.
Totally understand how you feel about spending money. I hate it too! I’m definitely more of a saver and debt payer, so shopping – while fun – is quite stressful to me!
I’ve never taken a social media break before but think I really need to do it soon. It’s so addicting and time consuming, and I really want to break that habit. If I just delete the apps from my phone, it should be easier but getting myself to hit delete will feel hard even though it shouldn’t!
I SO wish there were more hours in the day. I am also not one of those people who can function well on little sleep.
What I’m loving… that it’s almost September! I consider the 1st of the month to be fall, even though it really isn’t yet.
That’s so exciting you’re getting ready to move! If you find yourself needing more stuff for your place, check out Home Goods if there’s one near you. It’s like a Ross or TJ Maxx but ALL stuff for the home. I am obsessed with that store!
Best of luck with your moving coming up! I also enjoy purging when I pack, but packing itself can be a drain lol. A social media break is a great way to step back and survey life; I’m not too active on social media, but I do miss in some ways not having internet at home.
Ugh, Umbridge in the fifth Harry Potter book – she is absolutely dreadful!
As for me, currently loving cooler end-of-summer days, and another paint night date with friends on Tuesday!
Loathing the rental search process. My boyfriend and I have been searching for over a month for a suitable place to live in our town, and it’s been going terribly. I really can’t believe it can be so difficult to find an affordable, decent place to rent and not be in competition with myriad other searchers.
Anticipating, outside of packing and moving, quieter weekends ahead. Every weekend this month has been booked up with social plans!
Loving: I’ve been doing my hair the past week and I love it. I have so much hair (thick, long) so most work days it gets tossed up into a pony tail but lately I’m taking the time to straighten it or let it go wavy and I feel more… professional! Adult! Grown-up!
Loathing: State Jurisdictions, paperwork and lawyer fees.
Anticipating: the 3.5 day weekend that is ahead of me! We have no plans right now and I’m more than ok with that. I’ve been in a funk lately so I’m hoping to reconnect with the husband!