Gnome-Haul

Cedric's having a hard time deciding what to take to Minnesota with him.

I'm having a hard time making any progress on this whole packing thing. Every time I start, I feel like it's too early, like we aren't really moving in ten days.

Maybe it's the fact that we are both still working--and will be until only a couple of days before we leave.

Maybe it's the fact that we don't have a place to live in Minnesota yet--and won't find one until we get there.

Maybe it's the fact that it's 94 degrees--and won't be cooling off any time soon.

Maybe it's the fact that only a month or so ago I thought we would never get out of Spokane.

Whatever it is, something feels strange.

Off.

Unexpected.

WHAT'S THIS, am I starting to feel sentimental toward Spokane?

Nah. Probably not. I think it's just hard to wrap your head around moving to a place you haven't seen. To bring all your belongings to a city with no immediate place to store them. It's also hard to resist the urge to throw everything away.

But we did it two years ago, and we can do it again! At least this time one of us has a job.

Maybe I'm just more of a last-minute packer. At least Cedric has his act together.

Though some of his packing choices are questionable.

Don't worry, he's using a back brace.