Yesterday was the first pleasant night's sleep. I have not seen the floor of my room for about 5 days now as I got to packing everything and then it got really hot and I just left everything where it was. Each time I come home I don't even want to be in my room so I'll sit downstairs until I'm forced to go to bed. I have one week left and time's a tickin to get things wrapped up at home for my journey South. Since yesterday was exceptionally hot I couldn't resist the urge to take my two nieces swimming at our communal pool. Everybody was out and having a great time. It's amazing how refreshed you can feel after a quick dip in the pool.
As I was going through all the boxes of
The other tape had recordings of me tickling the ivories. Wow, I completely forgot I had recorded myself playing the piano. I also played Heart 'n' Soul, a duet, with somebody and now I don't remember who! I'm going to be thinking about it all day until I remember. Listening to the recording made me want to sit at the piano and practice for hours like I used to.
Have any of you recently come across something that you just completely forgot exsisted? I love it when you find things that mean so much to you years later, you get to take a trip down memory lane.
We gave away soooooo much when we left the Northwest and moved to Mexico. I try to not have regrets and try to not think about it. Once in awhile I find something in a box that I thought I gave away, but I still have. That is when I get teary eyed! I think when I finally get to unpack all of our bins and boxes, I will probably come across other things I did not know I had actually kept. LL
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you and am grateful that through modern technology I can follow you on your journey. I am always excited to unpack my stuff when I get to Mexico...it's like Christmas for me because I forget what I left there. Old photos are always the funnest to find.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite found thing was $900 in a sock stuck in back of a sock drawer. I know, it isn't a sentimental thing but it was much needed when found. Good luck with your packing and the trip; I know I love living without all the stuff we have i our AZ house..feels lighter and "cleaner".
ReplyDeleteI recently helped my parents move and while I was cleaning out my old room I found all my childhood books and yearbooks. It was a nice memory. I was glad that I found them and just kept thinking how I would be able to bring them down with me for my kids when the time comes.
ReplyDeleteLinda Lou & Señor Too: Yeah trying to sift through all my stuff is hard because for the most part you most likely wont need it but it will have sentimental value.
ReplyDeleteMary: Yes indeed just like Christmas, especially when you have an empty house! :)
Zoe: You always seem to say the right things. Lighter and "cleaner" is what I will try to remember when packing. As for the $900, I think anybody would be happy to find that at the back of their sock drawer!
Lisa n Javi: Childhood books and yearbooks are always nice memories. When I look at my old books I always remember how they made me feel when I read them.
I can't recollect that I ever had this experience. However finding the 2 tapes is invaluable. They are keepers for certain. Good luck with the rest of your packing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Contessa!
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