Seven Days

Seven days from now I'll be in court again. I've gotten a haircut for the occasion. If everything goes according to plan, I should be okay. That would mean I'll have my third and final court appearance sometime around February. I hope that's the case.

Good News, Bad News

There is good news and bad news. The good news is that I am no longer in the dark regarding how much this legal mess is going to set me back, but the bad news is that it's every bit as expensive as I'd feared. I originally had to pay $1,000 up front, which covered two hours of attorney fees. A few days ago I received my second bill, an additional $1,425. That puts me at $2,425 thus far, and I have two more court appearances. I reckon that'll be at least another $1,500, so I'm looking at anywhere between $4,000 and $5,000 total. Fortunately, I don't have to pay it all at once. There were some attorneys who wanted $5,000 right off the bat.

Mississippi Bound

I was skeptical; however, due to a stroke of good luck, I'll be crossing the Mason-Dixon Line and heading to Mississippi for eight days over Christmas. I hope to see all my friends who live in the area or who may be visiting as well.

Two Fish Tacos and a Coke

That's what I had for lunch today. I picked up the fish tacos from the Endless Summer taco truck on Bedford Avenue. I awoke at ten o'clock this morning and immediately went to work on my bedroom. The furniture is in place, my bed is made, and only a few boxes remain unpacked. I have two windows facing the street. I am on the top floor and have a nice view overlooking Williamsburg. All that's left now are the finishing touches and getting everything just so. I imagine I'll be done by this weekend. It's back to work on Monday, but it has been really nice having this entire week off.

Almost There

I watched the sun set over Brooklyn from my new place today. I've been unpacking and arranging my bedroom. Yesterday was tough. Loading up the van was easy enough, but unloading it and hauling box after box up three flights of stairs took its toll. I woke up this morning stiff as a board. It's a relief, however, to have the move behind me. After I finished up yesterday evening, I ate a pizza at Fornino and drank a couple of ice-cold beers. It may be the best pizza I've ever eaten, and those cold beers tasted like heaven.

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.