Time to Pack, Unpack and Go on Vacation

Received two items this morning given to me by a friend of a friend who is moving out of state.
Got a sleeper couch and a kitchen table.

I really need a dining room table instead and some chairs.
I will go to the Brown Elephant and keep an eye out for a suitable table.
But I am thinking I can use this as a small work table in the very small office I have.
I purchased a computer desk and will use this student's desk as my "bill paying" desk in the office.

What a hoot! Pier One has chairs on sale so I think I will head over there to get 4 at $80 a piece if I like them. Never having moved, or bought things for an apartment as a stand alone single person. I find that I don't purchase...habit of spending 31 years with Dow of the "We can't afford it lifestyle, must save for retirement." Of course, Dow always bought the best for himself.

The apartment is filled with boxes and getting more filled as tomorrow the movers will bring over the furniture and boxes from the condo. Then all I will have is the storage area to go through. I don't know if Dow will permit me to store the Christmas items there or I will have to bring here. I will see. The young couple above is looking to purchase their first home, so maybe I will be able to store items in the garage in their old space until I can sort through and give away. I feel as if I have brought too much from the condo, especially books but couldn't bare to give away. I feel I can sort/resort. I am so glad for resale shops!

Jason took Jodi to Spain in mid-May. Here is his photo album:
http://picasaweb.google.com/jscott1617/CruiseMay07?authkey=YxtWebbcUlk

When the week is done, I work Wednesday and Thursday; I will fly to Tampa, spend the night then Ellie (6), Lisa just turned 40 and I will fly to St. Croix to spend a week celebrating her birthday! I must go online and find out "What to do with a 6 year old" when visiting St. Croix.
I plan to spend a lot of time "doing nothing" as these last six months have been "hell on wheels" and I must gather strength to be ready for my court date 7/16. The lawyer wants to meet before to discuss issues-money is the issue. It is the way to relate to others in Dow's world.

Dow upset me very much. I have not been talking about the divorce to Lisa, no details. After closing the accounts Dow called Lisa looking for emotional support. Lisa then called me and called me to task, "You are not doing God's will." I was shocked and humiliated for Lisa to say such a thing to me. Yet it reflects how much I protected her from the reality of our relationship. She can only speak from her own experience. And I was the best at hiding the emotional abuse from Dow. I was silent.

I finally said, "Lisa tell your father to seek counseling. Dow is manipulating your feelings. It is your choice to listen and respond to your dad when he talks of the divorce. I will not speak of the details until after the divorce is final." And changed the subject.

Wish me well on vacation. Last fall Ellie fell off of the monkey bars and broke both wrists. Her brother just broke his big toe. I feel if we keep Ellie out of ER we will have had a good vacation! :-)