memories...

Today is a day of cleaning, sorting, and packing. All of it filled with memories. Memories of my childhood and growing up. Memories filled with games, puzzles, laughter. Memories I will now need to trust in pictures and my mind to retain. Within the month, many of the objects I have relied on to invoke these memories will be gone.

*Sigh*

I guess there always comes a time to pack up and move on. Create new memories. And leave some of the old behind.

My parents are in the process of sorting through all of the many things we have collected over the years here in Abby - and some of the things we brought with us from time in Edmonton and GR. They are in the process of selling our house of 15 years and have an offer on the table that we hope goes through. We find out the news later in the week. However, they will take possession of their new condo at the end of April, so the downsizing has begun.

Part of this makes me sad, but I'm also excited about what the future holds for both them and myself. On Thursday, Mark and I learned that an application we had put through for an apartment in Richmond was accepted, so he handed in his notice and will be moving there May 1. Because this 2-bedroom place as a rent that is equal to the rent of Mark's current bachelor suite in Richmond and my 1-bedroom place in Abby combined (oh, the joys of living in the big city...) I also gave my notice and, as of the end of April, will be joining my parents in their condo until the wedding. It'll be a bit tight, but it's only for a few months and we will make do. In the meantime, I am also busy sorting and packing my stuff as well. I've inherited quite a bit of 'junk' over the years and it is time to put my packrat side to rest and eliminate some of these possessions.

Beware, all you knick-knacks and do-dads that I haven't touched in years but still have stored away in boxes!

I'm feeling rather ruthless today.