My Southwest Trip - Fixin' to get ready

Tuesday, April 19

I'm beginning to feel inklings of freedom because this morning I finished my transition of jobs over to Bren so I can leave for Taos.  I've had little time to focus or time to think much about my trip other than fragments - leading to recovery of soul fragments.  Living in Conway with a babbling brook, three ponds, and a hot-tub, I've enjoyed them only briefly.  I've been sleeping on the floor with my camp pad and am ready for a change.  I'm surprised by the number of people expressing that they'll miss me.  Sincerely, "Don't leave me!"  I feel disappointed that my early plans with Kate for a trip out west will not work out.  Timing is everything.

Georgia and Suzi have been around for me and will make me dinner and have me sleep over on Friday before Georgia drives me to the airport early on Saturday.  Various people have helped me in one way or another.  My sister Mary helped me pack several times, a few times by herself.   Bren has been both a practical, get-things-done-for-me person and overall support despite all that's going on for her.  Al has helped me move things to the tree belt and to storage.  Susan and other friends offer emotional support.  Moving day, I want a small, cohesive group: Georgia, Suzi, Bren, Kate, and maybe Meg, anchored by Russ and Dan.  Moving is emotionally charged but I feel support in the moments when I cave from simple decisions. 

Good-by Historic Northampton

Now, leaving Conway, I have to cram the rest of my stuff into the 10 x 10 storage.   I push and finish my transcription so that feels huge!  Am using tomorrow or Thursday as my "be packed day."   The lightness of being with less stuff.