Moving van arrived early Monday morning. Because our driveway is steep, the truck had to park at the bottom of the drive and the 4 guys working the truck had to hand carry and roll boxes and furniture UP the hill. Talk about a workout for them and their legs! It was a long day for all of us -- them unloading and placing stuff; me, figuring out where the stuff ought to go (or, even if it should stay at all -- because, quite frankly, we have way too much stuff for this house or for any two people to own.

The van unloaded by 8 pm, furniture un-shrink wrapped, big stuff unpacked, paperwork done (mover's delight, I'm sure), I think I fell into bed; awakened to find boxes, boxes and boxes waiting to be unwrapped. Once unwrapped, what does one do with all the boxes and packing papers -- one of the daunting aspects of this project for me. Some certainly can be re-used, but not all. Fortunately, Fallbrook has a good recycling plant about 3 miles from our house; just have to cart it over.

After 2 days of unpacking, a system seems to fall into place -- I get up, still create time for sitting, coffee and computer, then hit (unpack) some boxes. Once I create a car-full of boxes/papers, it's opportunity for a break; and I take the cast-offs to recycle. Then back to the house for lunch, a brief break, more unpacking, dinner, rest.

Step back to my post of a few days ago, remember the word 'patience'. Well, it certainly comes in handy. Patience with just taking it one step and one box at a time; patience with trying furniture in different configurations; patience with NOT hanging art just yet (walls really need a bit of TLC - previous owners had a good number of pieces hanging, and they left their mark).

While all this happens, I keep track of the yoga world through my e-mails and Facebook connections. So happy to have the "90-Minute Kula" to keep me connected and involved. And, I have already been invited to 'guest teach' for a fellow Anusara-Inspired(TM) instructor in April. Excited for that.

So, that's my life this week -- devoted to unpacking. Weekend? Desiree and a bit of time with the 'Grand-Dudes'.

Enjoy your Thursday,