We are making progress on the moving front. The key is figuring out what you are good at and then divvying up the work. Dustin is good at taking Ikea furniture apart and then putting it back together again. He carries a drill around and takes things out of walls and then puts them back into new walls. He will wake up at 7 am and then work steadily until midnight, without complaint.
I am good at taking things out of boxes and organizing them neatly in their new homes. I work furiously for awhile and then I have a tendency to sneak into other rooms and fall asleep for a few hours. I don't even need a bed - give me a blanket and a relatively clear corner and I can nap. I call this "pacing myself" which sounds much nicer than "being lazy."
We are both really good at eating pizza. I can't even tell you how much pizza we've eaten over the last few days, because frankly it's embarrassing. We eat it cold, out of the box.
ha! you sound like a perfect match. I unpack quite the same way...those little snoozes are good for the energy ;-) But seriously- taking breaks is the only way I get through tasks like that. Helps keep things in perspective. Can't wait to see pics of the new home!
ReplyDeleteyou guys have really got it together. when we moved it was pure chaos. i cannot wait to see photos of the new place!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteWe move often enough... 11 times in 23 years. I spend 4-5 days unpacking and organizing. Once unpacked living life is so much sweeter.
ReplyDeletelove that blue soup pot!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you two make a good team. Can't wait to see the new place!
ReplyDeleteDivide. And. Conquer.
ReplyDeleteAnd everyone knows that the *real* reason for moving is to eat as much pizza as is humanly possible. Sounds like you're doing it right.
i like that...pacing yourself...naps are always good. always.
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to see more of that gorgeous blue paint.
ReplyDeletethis *is* a clever project!
ReplyDeletei'm very impressed with your organization techniques and love how you can fall asleep just about anywhere.
ReplyDeleteCongrats congrats! Where are you living now??
ReplyDeleteHahahaha, I *love* this. I am definitely a burst-of-activity/nap-type of productivity person :) -- and it sounds like *both* of you are getting stuff done, so that's super rock :)! And hey, pizza's not so bad, you get all 4 food groups, right ;)? Good luck, and hooray for y'all for getting all settled in sooner, rather than later!!
ReplyDeleteI am in the process of moving (very little by very little), but after the wedding, it'll get crazy. I'm really going to take your advice about divvying up the work and doing what you're good at. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou're place is gonna look great.
Keep on going! You're almost done!
ReplyDeleteI can relate on so many levels! The gift of falling asleep anywhere like a cat (it truly is a gift....), eating pizza while moving: cold and hot. Pizza is good no matter what. The sea of boxes will slowly dissipate, keep "pacing yourself"
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love lamonica's. reminds me of ucla days :) good luck with the unpacking!
ReplyDeleteWe're moving in nine days and I'm about to be right where you are... good luck!
ReplyDeletei can't even imagine moving again any time soon.
ReplyDeletekeep up the good stuff! :)
it's all uphill from there! unpacking is more fun than packing!
ReplyDeleteSounds like your apartment is slowly getting all set up! At least the moving part is over!
ReplyDeleteHang in there - sounds like you're making steady progress! Can't wait to see more :)
ReplyDeleteWe moved back in December, and LOTS of pizza was consumed! I can't wait to see more photos!
ReplyDeletei think pacing yourself is smart!!
ReplyDeleteloving that hook and that wall color...can't wait to see more.
xo
glad you are making such good progress....and i totally agree about the quick nap. makes you feel so much better.
ReplyDeleteany freak out's yet? it doesn't sound like it :)
that wall color is all kinds of satisfying. i can't wait to see what other hues you splash around the apartment - happy pizza-ing, sorting, reassembling!
ReplyDeletehello..i just found yor blog..it's really lovely. keep up the good work!
ReplyDeletei am only good at eating pizza. :/
ReplyDeleteMy love, you don't need clever projects to be clever. Be you, in all that you are. That's the gift, right there. Be ever so well...
ReplyDeleteXo
Love K
thank you for the darling comment, rachel! i have to axe if your marvelous topaz wall color choice was inspired by your equally marvelous vintage stock pot? i hope so.
ReplyDeleteif you wish further exploration of our shared fascination with jalousie windows, i just posted some new paintings...
xo!