dos semanas.

things seem to be falling into place nicely for the big move. i can't say that this is without minor panic attacks and repressed anxiety about getting things figured out, but it's all coming to a head. i've been telling people that the big move is just 3 weeks aways...only to find myself self-correcting to say that it's just a mere 2 weeks!! may 8 is the day my parents and i will be trekking a 5'x8' uhaul trailer full of (most of) my earthly possessions from iowa all the way to the east coast. weird. i guess i never thought this day would come, the day that i would actually say 'goodbye' to iowa city, but that day is in sight. and it's not too far off in the distance. there's still lots to do, like pack up my apartment by may 1st, sell my car, and then figure out everything i consider a necessity to make my new home in the district. after first being told that i won't be making nearly enough money to live in the better parts of the city ($38,000+), i was just informed yesterday that i was approved for the first apartment i applied for, which is coincidentally, the same apartment john applied to live in. if all goes as planned, john and i will be next door neighbors...ok, maybe not right next door, but 3 doors down. it sounds silly, i know. but it'll be perfect. for now.

so the countdown is on, full of excitement and sheer sadness. 2 weeks...