Okay, maybe patience isn't directly linked to moving usually, and of course patience is required outside of this particular activity, but I sure feel like I need more of it than I currently have. I'll own up to the fact that I am a bit of a perfectionist control-freak. As such, I know that within this week, I will most likely have a meltdown or bout of insanity, because while my desk may be (more or less) neat and tidy, the entire open space of the basement behind me is a jumble of full boxes, empty boxes, Dad's military gear, packed up musical instruments, pillows and blankets, and a ping-pong table.
And that's just what I can think of off the top of my head without turning around and viewing the mess.
The contents of my room are almost entirely ready to be transitioned from their current space to my new room, and (thank the Lord for whomever invented walk-in closets!) all my boxes and bins and things are tucked nicely away into my closet, where I can shut the door and enjoy my now sparsely furnished but clean room. In fact, my room has been my go-to escape zone this past week. I've found that I truly can relax for a little while when I'm in there, even if I've brought along my dreaded Western Civilizations I homework. That fact just confirms to me that my neat-freakishness may need a small reality check.
Or maybe it's just a good way for me to recharge so I can continue with the work that needs to be accomplished outside of my haven. Either way, I like it in my safe spot now more than ever.
It's funny. Even though I get kind of stressed during this process, I don't think I'm as stressed as I very easily could be. Two reasons:
1. This kind of craziness is pretty normal in my life. It's the totally unknown things that get to me more than that which is unknown but at least somewhat familiar. (Of course, the familiar things I like best are my God's nearness and the peace He brings, my family, the military, and church.)
2. I know God is in this, and He has a new place for me to be and there, new people to meet. All this insanity is in His hands, which renders the situation as a whole under the best control.
It would seem that I have to head off now - I have school and packing (woohoo!) to do in the morning, and I've been running on too little sleep lately as it is. Good night, all!
1. This kind of craziness is pretty normal in my life. It's the totally unknown things that get to me more than that which is unknown but at least somewhat familiar. (Of course, the familiar things I like best are my God's nearness and the peace He brings, my family, the military, and church.)
2. I know God is in this, and He has a new place for me to be and there, new people to meet. All this insanity is in His hands, which renders the situation as a whole under the best control.
It would seem that I have to head off now - I have school and packing (woohoo!) to do in the morning, and I've been running on too little sleep lately as it is. Good night, all!
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