Visa....*headdesk*

Ok, so no trip to Atlanta. My bank account thanks you oh twisty visa application system. On the other hand it would have been nice to visit Atlanta again. When I was in youth group back in high school we went to inner city Atlanta on a mission trip. I remember the park that was near the CNN building which had an awesome gift shop dedicated to the Braves. Still have the hat. Good times and memories, even if it was only a week.

Anyways. I finally, FINALLY received my visa confirmation number last night at 3am. And yes, I was up at that time. My sleeping pattern has been screwy this past month. I cannot get to sleep before 2am. Maybe my body is subconsciously getting me ready for its new time zone? Going to go with that vs. the things-aren't-in-order-or-in-my-control-so-I'm-going-to-worry-and-analyse-and-and-and... *headdesk*  ;D

Two trips back and forth from my home to the Fed-Ex place, a few incorrectly filled out forms (GAH), and one poor envelope having to be torn open because I'm not all together today...and the visa application is off to the consulate in Atlanta. *collapses*

To regain some mental, and physical, strength I chilled out with some really bad for me food and watched Disney's "Holes". Why? No idea, just a sudden urge. lol Probably because Disney movies = happy place.

I'm all packed up, save for a few throw in the suitcase things. Family came last weekend and helped me partially fill up the moving van to drop things off at my Dad's for storage. I'm super grateful Dad and little bro have room for my stuff and the muscles to handle the few, but heavy, pieces of furniture.

Surprisingly, it didn't take long to load or unload my things for storage. What took the most time was getting the truck and driving it to and from my place to my dad's place. And wheeee I got to drive the truck. Now I see why some of those big truck drivers are all "this road is MINE!" So yay for things getting done quickly. Yay me for being organized and ready for the move and YAY for awesome family willing to help me out. Even bigger yay that I have a couch to sleep on. (And yes, thank you to everyone who has offered me a bed to sleep on till I go. No worries, the couch is comfy I promise!) Poor Cordy, she keeps chirping and stubbornly sleeps in the middle of the room right where her spot on the bed was as if it will come back.

Marmee (kudos if you get the reference) came down last Sunday to help me pack my suitcases. Yes, I did need that much help. I'm fairly organized, however I've never moved across the world before. So having some expertise on what to bring, how to fit things, etc. was much needed. I had to laugh though. When we were done Marmee hugs me and says, "I'm so proud of how grown up you are." To which I respond, "Yep, so grown up I still need my mommy to pack for me." It's true. (It's still 3 suitcases, a smaller carry-on suitcase and a backpack...again how the frill to I have so much stuff...still???)

The application/papers should get to their destination by tomorrow morning. And this time I won't be checking its location every 5 minutes...it'll be 15 this time...right... O.o  It's not in my hands anymore, again...lol I'm really, really, really working on being patient and not anxious about this whole process. Honestly, it's the waiting in between things and not knowing exact dates that makes the OCD/I need to know everything NOW side of me go all twisty of the innards. Hopefully, my passport will be back by Thu. of next week....*crosses all fingers whilst praying fervently*

I could keep rambling, but I think I should do something else. Maybe I'll be geeky-gamer girl now and go play GW2 (which I'm LOVING), or sleep, or be productive *snort*. Productive...I'm funny. LOL