Wrapping It Up

It's been a long day of packing, but I'm almost finished. Once I pack my remaining clothes and a few small items, I'll be done. The keys to the new place are now in my possession, and I'm picking up the U-Haul van at one o'clock tomorrow afternoon. I ought to be completely moved in by that evening.

Tucked Away

I've been holed up and in hibernation since Thanksgiving, but I needed the rest and seclusion. Fully rejuvenated, I have officially begun packing and will spend tonight and all day tomorrow doing just that. I'm picking up the keys to the new place tomorrow afternoon and will move in on Tuesday. I can't wait to get settled in.

Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody.

Half Day

I get off work at one o'clock today. Hardly anyone is here, so it's nice and quiet. I'm out all next week, which means I need to tie up loose ends before I split for the day. Then I have a few errands to run. I'll probably begin packing this evening, and I need to reserve a U-Haul van for the move. Not much longer now. I'm moving on November 30.

The Lowdown

I just got the skinny from a fellow production editor that the movie is based on the 1938 children's book Mr. Popper's Penguins and that Jim Carrey is starring in the lead role. Not only has the production crew created a winter wonderland outside my building, but they've also ousted our CEO from his office and completely transformed it for the movie.

Elevator Gossip

Okay, a designer across the hall from me said that she heard someone in the elevator say that they're shooting a movie based on some children's book about penguins. I have no idea what it could be, but I'll let you know if I see any famous penguins.

On Location

As I walked into work this morning, I couldn't help but notice the fake snow lining the Broadway side of the Flatiron. I'd forgotten that a film crew was going to be shooting outside the building today and on the nineteenth floor. I believe they'll be here for the next two days. Apparently, the movie is set during the winter. I'll let you know if I happen to see anything interesting.

Coming Together

It looks as if I'll be having Thanksgiving dinner with some folks in the neighborhood. It's supposed to rain on Thursday, but I think we'll have a couple of nice days before then. I have two and a half days of work this week. My time off will be consumed with packing and preparing to move. Of course, Thanksgiving will be a break from all that. It'll be nice to have some time off, even if it means I'll be packing for most of it.

Standing Still

I'm not sure what I'll be doing for Thanksgiving, other than packing. I have one or two possible options for Thanksgiving dinner, but we'll see. I was hoping to make it to Mississippi for Christmas; however, it appears unlikely. The passing of this Christmas will mark two years since I've visited. If I don't make it this year, I may fly down in January for my dad's birthday. By then my second day in court will have passed, and I should have a better idea of what exactly is going to happen. Having everything come together as planned on December 13 would be the best Christmas present I could possibly receive this year.

A Little Farther Down the Road

Two weeks from now I ought to be smack-dab in the middle of moving into my new place. I may get lucky and be able to move the weekend prior, but I've taken off from work the entire next week just in case. At this point in the year, I have usually used up most, if not all, of my vacation time; however, my legal woes have prevented me from taking any trips. My last vacation was spending a long weekend in Denver with my friends Pete and Jamie last May. Before that, it was five days in Paris. I was hoping to get to Maine this summer or by early autumn, but that trip has eluded me for some time. My friend Spike is living there now, so there's no telling when a spur-of-the-moment road trip might materialize. Right now, however, I'm looking forward to getting settled into the new apartment.

On the Move

Well, folks, I am moving out of my apartment at the end of the month and into a new place in the neighborhood, which means the next couple of weeks are going to be consumed with bringing boxes home from work and packing. Then, of course, there's the move itself. I never look forward to moving, but it'll be worth it once I'm done.

Darker Days Ahead

The clocks have wound back an hour, and so the days grow shorter. It's almost dusk now when I leave work, the last rays of sunlight barely hanging on as I make my way down Broadway to the train. Soon it will be nightfall by that time. The dark days of winter lie ahead, and as usual, a melancholy mood has begun to take hold of me.

No News

No news is good news, as they say. I haven't heard anything from my lawyer since he spoke with the district attorney and tentatively agreed on how we'd go forward with the case. Although my next court date is still thirty-five days away, I'm a little anxious to find out if the deal has been approved, which was fully expected but not guaranteed. Only time will tell.

Sit Tight

Not too much is happening right now other than waiting to see if the new proposal is cleared by the district attorney and finalizing the details. I'll feel a lot better about things once that's secured. Then we'll have one more hurdle to jump at my next court appearance. After that, it should then be just a matter of time before I get this ordeal behind me. I'd like to thank everyone again for your support.

Good Morning

I'm feeling pretty good about things this morning; however, I don't want to get my hopes up just yet. I did that last time, only to stand there and watch the judge strike down our proposal within a matter of minutes. The details of this new deal still need to be ironed out, and it's pending approval. Then we'll have to see what the judge thinks come December 13.