my guest, ms white fluff ball, thinks the household should be awake at 430am and i get a face licking frenzy in lieu of the alarm clock. except 430 isn't any good for me in the mornings except if i have to head to crossfit. its nice having a living thing in the house during the week. she would be much more handy if she knew how to pack since this is the next pre0ccupation on my mind after securing a tenant for my apartment.

movers or excess baggage, the comfort of something familiar versus an apartment with everything brand new. nat shared a great point over dinner last night. always bring something familiar with you because that is an emotional anchor of what home feels like when you see it. she is right. i might have dragged a collection of japanese bowls with me through three households which i've hardly used. a painting that would have made it to asia and back now. but these things are part of my dna now. i see them and it reminds me of home wherever i may be.