pre mexico freakout | Illustrations of Tina and Mr. Bee

pre mexico freakout | September 25, 2007

Freaking out about:

House painting completion currently at 85%, and the last 15% being the most time consuming part
~~Movers damaged a wall in my apartment, now I have something else to take care of this week~~

The awesome boyfriend, David, took care of this, and the apartment management will not charge us for the damage
~~NOT HAVING INTERNET OR PRECIOUS TELEVISION AT HOME, also no refrigerator until Thursday~~

Internet and TV are up and running now, and fridge comes tomorrow
Not having internet in Mexico for a week, but hopefully I’ll be able to forget about it and enjoy the water (by the way, I’ll try to schedule posts ahead of time so that you guys won’t forget about me while I’m gone)
~~Gas company and cable company coming to the house today, so I have to drive back and forth from work to home in between my meetings~~

All done
Having to unpack and organize

Not freaking out about:

Being completely moved into the house
Our house starting to look like it really belongs in the year 2007 instead of 1980
My shorter commute to and from work
Buying new furniture and decorating
David and I planning our portrait studio business (I am very excited about this, I’ll tell you guys more about it later)
Having wonderful family that is always willing to lend a hand

I am so thankful to have such a great family. My mom drove to Austin on three different weekends to help with the renovations, packing, moving, and unpacking. I am constantly amazed at her energy and strength. She helped pack up our apartment Speed Racer style, without stopping and while ignoring my continuous freak out moments when I didn’t know what to pack where and what to do next. She also primed and painted more than anyone else. I do not know how she doesn’t get tired and how she stays so motivated. I am determined to find out her secrets. My aunt and cousin Mike, also came to help one day getting a big chunk of the painting and kitchen/closets organization out of the way.

My dad, very-soon-to-be-step-mom-Andrea, and her brother came over this passed weekend and painted like mad too. David and I could never have gotten this far so quickly without all of their help (and the help of the initial crew of friends who helped with the de-popcorning). This house ordeal has driven home the importance of family and the fact that David and I made the best decision moving back to Texas and being so close to all of them.

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7 Responses to “pre mexico freakout”

Lisa Says:

I feel your pain. We just moved three months ago and we didn’t have internet access for a MONTH. I thought I was going to die. Hehe.

P.S. I emailed you.

September 25th, 2007 at 12:59 pm

Michelle Says:

ok you are moving along with your house so quickly i’m jealous! but we have no help - just us… you are definitely lucky to have such a great family who lives close by!

can’t wait to hear about the portrait business :)

September 25th, 2007 at 1:12 pm

Clink Says:

I’m so glad that house is coming along! I mean, our move into an APARTMENT was insane, so I can’t imagine a whole house.

Ahhhh Mexico. I’m so jealous.

September 26th, 2007 at 12:03 pm

rachel Says:

great job on the house!!

September 26th, 2007 at 12:58 pm

DG Says:

So I am a new reader and am just catching up but new house AND Mexico?? How exciting!

September 26th, 2007 at 2:13 pm