One Of Those Moments....

When you move to a new house, there are always those moments where you are frustrated by the lack of familiarity.

Where did we put all the photo albums?
You're putting silverware over here?
Are you sure we packed the kids' summer clothes?

Some of these moments happen immediately or a few days after moving in.

Others take awhile.

Like realizing you have know idea where your bathroom plunger is.

And you really, really need it.

If I have to go to Wal-Mart at midnight on a Saturday night, I'm going to be ticked.

SCHEDULED POST #2

Well, it's Wednesday and we're still settling in. So, thanks to the fine folks at Blogger HQ, I'll be doing scheduled posts for the next few days. If your comment doesn't show up it's because I'm too busy carrying boxes to check email.

Today's post includes two lists. I thought it would be fun to try to concisely express my feelings, thoughts, concerns about leaving my hometown. Enjoy!

10 THINGS I WILL MISS ABOUT LUFKIN

1. The people who played music with me every Sunday.
2. Family. (We're big on family and we've been fortunate to have them so close by.)
3. Downtown Lufkin. When Krist and I were dating, we used to just drive around the downtown area. We love it.
4. SoundTechs - great music store.
5. Hebrews Cafe.
6. Ray's Drive-In.
7. The Towne Square Four Cinenama. (I know, I know...it hasn't been around for awhile, but I can still miss it, can't I?)
8. All the memories for me and Kristen. (Our first date, first kiss, first fight, etc.)
   
9. So many folks from First Methodist and Harmony Hill.
10. Cafe Del Rio.
    
    10 THINGS I WILL NOT MISS ABOUT LUFKIN
    
    1. Trying to get into Cheddar's.
    2. Lufkin's Lowe's.
    3. Panther Fever.
    4. Lufkin radio stations.
    5. Hospitals. (Not that our hospitals aren't good - I've just spent way too much time in them already!)
    6. Not enough to do. How 'bout a concert or something every once in a while, Lufkin?
    7. The Lufkin Police Department. (Current legal issues prevent me from saying why.)
    8. That Paper Mill Smell. Haven't smelled it in a while, but it's stuck my brain!
    9. Construction.
    10. The 14 birthday parties a month for Kristen's family.
    

Hey everybody! We're moving today, but not to fear! Todd Blog will go on!
Here's my question:

Why in the world do we wrap breakable stuff in newspaper?

Does newspaper have some sort of secret force field around it that I don't know about?
Kristen tells me that it cushions.
How can that be? I can punch right through one!

Anybody got any theories? WHY DO WE DO THIS?

Alpha Zule Tango Niner...

I have managed to break free of the camp...

My captors are relentless in their torture, but solace will come...

We should have internet by the middle of next week...I should be able to blog freely about my imprisonment in the world that is MOVING...

Look forward to hearing tales of multiple vomit episodes, blood-stained carpet and a giant elk head...

Until then...pray for me...

TODD OUT.

A FEW NOTES ON MOVING...

1. Always, always, always ask dudes who have extensive Tetris experience to help you move.
2. Even a small family of 4 with a small house can accumulate a ton of useless junk.
3. You may think you need the biggest U-Haul available, but you don't. Seriously, Todd, that thing's like a semi.
4. Don't take a gig during moving week.
5. Even though you're excercising a good deal while moving, be prepared to gain weight. 'Cause when the cupboards are empty, you will be consuming vast amounts of whatever you can get your hands on (i.e., a quick run to the convenience store, burgers for the movers, donuts in the morning, copious amounts of soft drinks, etc.)
6. Moving is a great way to see if your random friends will get along with each other. If they do, you're golden.