A break from packing

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Yup, one always needs a break from packing. Chris, Anna and I piled into the car for dinner with Meghann, Montia and Colin. Oh what fun was had by all. We went to our favorite Etheopian restaurant - Queen of Sheeba up off NE MLK. If you haven't been there, you should try it.

I can't believe we are driving across the USA! and back. I did some math and it looks like a total of 7000+ miles will be driven over the next couple of weeks. I picked up some books and we have like 100gb of music between us on our laptops. I also think XM radio will be turned on sooner than later.

Well, thanks everyone for a wonderful diversion last evening. Great food and great fun with friends.

14 Months or Bust

O.k., so technically we are not on the road and we haven't begun our journey across America. But I just can't contain my excitement/icy fear of the impending move and being away from Brett for the next 14 months. Yeah, I know. 14 months isn't all that long. Oh, but it is long. 14 months away from Brett feels a little bit like a prison sentence; a prison sentence with extended conjugal visits, long romantic weekend getaways and tons of frequent flyer miles.

Tomorrow our, or really I should say Brett's, roommate moves in. In fact, right now, this very evening, marks our last night alone in our house. Trippy! I haven't had a roommate since 1997 except Brett of course. He's not just my roommate, however. He allows me to be myself totally. He doesn't judge me. He gives me space when I need it and is there to hold me when I need support. I don't know how exactly I'm going to make it 14 months without him. I love him I love him I love him. I'm a little punchy and emotional, can you tell?