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I thought I was exhausted last week. Hahaha It was just a warmup for this week. It wouldn’t be as hard if the temperature wasn’t in the mid to upper 90s. My pants no longer stay around my waist (too big). I’m showering twice a day because I get so hot, sweaty and dirty with the moving, packing and scrubbing.
I love the new place, so many things are better. The kitchen is a joy, in layout. I love our new appliances – the fridge, washer and dryer. I’m drinking water from the fridge door all day long; no more bottled water for me. It’s great to get everything where we need it to go and make a home.
Of course, there have been a few glitches. My daughter’s toilet was leaking from the bolts so I’ve already used the home warranty I had the seller purchase for me. Part of a table leg connector got broken but I was able to figure out a way to fix it with an electrical part from Lowe’s. We have needed to buy some things so the money is flying out fast, which I expected.
Lulu is awesome. She’s friendly and not barky. She does like to chew so we have to watch her on that a bit. We are really enjoying her.
I’m listening to audiobooks but I’ve only been sleeping about 6 hours a night so I haven’t been reading much before bed. I hope to get back into that routine this week. I had one round with movers who were late but very good, and I have another round this Thursday. I’ve been hauling loads in the car at least daily. Saturday, I rented a cargo van and hoped to haul 3-4 bigger loads, but only managed 2 loads. Still I accomplished quite a bit. I like to take the more fragile stuff myself this way. I’m so tired after hauling stuff for 12 hours again today.
Sunday I plan to just stay home at the new house. I need to scrub out bookcases we brought over today and put away things in boxes we hauled over today (Saturday). I am going to need to plan 1-2 days a week to do those things at home to rest a bit and eat more regular meals or I won’t make it through the month. I’m one huge bruise all over.
Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga’s Reviews and Reading Reality. These are the exciting ARCs I received this week:
Thank you Macmillan Audio!
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Now the really scary one. This is all the Kindle and Audible freebies I grabbed this past week. You can see why I need to do Thrifty Thursday to be sure I read a few at least one each month.
I really meant to cut back on freebies BUT they are free so I guess that won’t be happening.
I’m not including things like reviews posted or upcoming as they are always in the right sidebar. And, my challenge status is also there.
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Anne
I love Rosenfelt’s series Have to grab the newest one! Sounds like you’ve been working hard. It does sound fun to make the house your home:) Stay hydrated and take some well deserved breaks!
I took today off mostly and I could feel it when I carried a bunch of boxes and totes upstairs. I am drinking a LOT of water. It’s going to be another busy week but I am going to try to pace myself a bit better.
I’m glad the new house is working out, but moving and settling in this heat has to be hard. Hope it gets easier this upcoming week. Happy reading!
Thank you! The heat is hell on energy. The weather report keeps saying 50% chance of rain and showing 80s rather than 90s but we don’t get the rain and the heat stays. My reading is falling apart right now.
Holy sniikies! Yes, you are entitled to being exhausted. Whew! You are a whirl of activity and I’ glad that you already love the new place so much better.
And, that is what I love about audios. When I can’t get to a print book, I can still click on a story and keep at my tasks.
Hopefully you’ll have a little more endurance to get through the rest and wishing you a great week, Anne!
Thanks so much! I organized all my paperwork at my computer desk today so at least I can find things. I meant to set up the printer but it didn’t happen yet.
Moving is such exhausting work. It sounds like you have so much going on right now. I imagine you will be so glad when it’s all done and you can sit back and relax in your new home. I hope you enjoy Bark of Night. Have a wonderful week, Anne!
Thank you! I wish it was done too. I know exactly what I want to do but it takes so much time and energy. I may have to hire more help so I don’t get so tired at some points.
I so cannot stand moving. My joke is that I’ll just burn the house down and by all new stuff so I don’t have to move it. I’m also very tired from just reading your post. I’m glad everything is working out, especially the new puppy. Have a great week.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
Thank you! I have to do better at pacing myself this week. We have almost enough stuff here to be comfortable. It’s like being on vacation with just a suitcase so I keep wearing and washing the same clothes over and over. I focused on getting the kitchen stuff over first. Now I am working on the rest.
Oh, gosh, HOW ARE YOU SURVIVING MOVING PLACES IN THIS HEAT? I’m in awe. I’m between awe and wanting to send you some sort of trophy for pulling it off. HONESTLY, the heat is going to be the end of me. I’m over it. Is it autumn yet? Can we just cool off a LITTLE bit? Not too hot, not too cold? I’m glad you’re liking the new place. And that the pup is settling in well! Although, that does stink about the chewing thing. My friend is having a similar issue with her new kitten–she likes to chew things at random!
Here’s to hoping the upcoming week treats you well and you get a little time to rest so you aren’t wholly exhausted again.
Thank you! I am OVER the heat. It is just suffocating. But the work has to be done. I just throw on a tank and capris and go for it every day with the extra showers as needed. It’s screwing up my reading time though.
Just thinking about everything that goes into moving exhausts me! I sure it is exciting though, especially now that everything is coming together. I am so glad that things are working out with your new dog. I hope you have a great week and stay cool!
Thank you! The AC works much better at the new house. There is an HVAC system for each floor. The old house only has one and it was always kind of hot in the summer and cold in the winter. One of the reasons I wanted to move plus a crappy kitchen. It will be awesome once I get things here and organized but the process is tiring. I don’t thing there is a snowball’s chance in hell I will stay cool this week. Sigh.
I’m so glad you are loving the new place! And I’m glad Lulu is settling in well. Puppies love to chew! That was the hardest thing about Calleigh when she was a puppy. She chewed EVERYTHING.
Get some rest!
She is about 1.5 years not a puppy and she isn’t chewing everything – thank goodness. We have gotten her some toys to focus her on chewing them. She also likes sticks in the yard. Yes I have to pace myself to rest. I just think of things I need to do and do them.
I’m exhausted just reading about al, you are doing! It’s pretty chilly here today, but I’m not missing our summer weather.
Have a great reading week, and make some time to relax!
Yes well every week seems to step it up a notch. Even when they predict 80s we still get 90s. I think there won’t be time to relax until August and I’ll still be putting things away.
Sounds like the move is going as smoothly as possible. I bet you will be glad when you guys are finally settled though. Good thing you have the insurance huh? Owning a home does sometimes feel like a money pit even when things are going well right? Hopefully you get back into your routine soon enough.
Yes it’s been a bunch of ups and downs this week. Still hot. 2 more issues. There are many things we love.
Congratulations with the move!
Thank you! You can wait to congratulate me when I survive this month, though.
Omg Anne! I have no idea how you’re doing it and staying sane! Hopefully not too long until it’s all finished and you can state you are completely moved in!
I’m glad that Lulu has settled quickly, I wonder what she makes of all the back and forth with boxes. 🙂
Well this week has been even more challenging. I’m planning less moving / packing this weekend and more unpacking. But I have to finish by the end of the month. It’s a blessing and a curse to spread it out. I love the amount of time it gives me to go through things. I love the new house and the chance to clean and organize everything.
We brought over the next truckload today and so some rooms which had no furniture all of a sudden do. (Living room, dining room, music room (piano), guest bedroom. She loves the rug I put on the wood floor of the living room.
Congratulations on the new house! And good luck as you continue your moving and cleaning. We helped clean out the house Robin was sharing with several other students after they graduated from college. It was a big job; it took days of hard work. Not because the kids were slobs, but because we did such a thorough job; I think we left it cleaner than when the kids moved in.
Anyway, I hope the remainder of the moving and cleaning goes well… and that you can get some rest soon!
Thank you! I’m taking a break this weekend both because I’m exhausted and it’s hot but to get ready for the next round of moving. I think it would be going very well but it’s so HOT.