Originally published: December 17th, 2008
Well, I’m finally packing. I have a student visa, paperwork is in order, and I can’t believe that I am walking off the face of the earth as I know it.
My friend Liz made me this beautiful wreath. But since I am not decorating or taking anything that fragile on the plane with me, she is sending it to her friend Joy in Chicago. (Now she could have made me a necklace with all those beads she’s been stringing, but instead, she made me a wreath?)
I took the photo with a new toy camera. I have decided that I like the pictures that I take with my big honking Canon much better. (Quelle surprise!) But I thought it would be handy to have a little one I could tote in my purse without fear that I would drop it or have it stolen.
So far I have packed 3 boxes. But considering that I will only ship about 6—I’m halfway done. Summer clothes are in a suitcase and the bulk of heavy winter ones are still packed.
I can’t wait to move out of this garden shed. Although, I will be living in another one in Palmers Green, London. It just is nicer. With a much nicer landlord. I’ll be living in the same place that I had reserved last year. It is only about 7 blocks from my friends Sophie, Simon and Nicolas, and is the only neighborhood in London that I know my way around.
In the interim, I am working on a book or two for my friend Jane Carroll and finishing a few projects for Smith Communication Partners and trying to stay calm.
A few friends have asked if I am going to have a going away party this year. Last year’s party was so successful, but the actual “going away” did not happen. So, I’m waiting till the last minute to decide. If anyone is available for an early evening on the 29th, let me know.
On the 30th of December, Sparkie and I are leaving on a jet plane.
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