atlas & kia
so!
atlas and i are moving to michigan.
(now there’s a thing i never thought i’d say. except for many reasons, it feels exactly right.)
the plan is to move at the end of the month, so if i am quieter than usual, you will know why. i am trying to remember that if there is anyone that can pull this off, it is insanely organized me. (i had the idea this afternoon and within an hour or two, the entire downstairs had been reviewed and filed into three categories: goodwill/give, storage, and car. maybe i should hire myself out.)
atlas looks a little woebegone – the act of packing is stressful for him – but when we arrive and he learns that there will be a kitty, he will be over-the-moon with glee.
the kitty is his cousin kia. she did not love him when they met in 2007, but now he is older and a little calmer, and he will have more than two weeks to win her over. i am confident that he will be able to pull it off.
i am a mixture of so many emotions.
but for now, i am sleepy, and so i will let this be the end.
(though i do want to say that i am so so so happy that atlas will get to spend quality time with a kitty. also, we will be closer to my east coast sister, who has three kitties, at least one of whom might actually like atlas, so there is the possibility of more kitty adventures! i have a huge smile on my face at the thought.)
if you have been wanting to buy something from me, but just haven’t gotten around to it, now would be a lovely time!
the story club is still pay-what-delights you. and if you wanted something from my etsy shop, you can enter MICHIGAN as the coupon code for 20% off your order.
VERY exciting news, Elizabeth! Moving… Wow… I hope your move to Michigan will be a fruition of wonderful things happening. And you’ll be closer to family–a good thing. And Atlas will have his cousin Kia. :o) Sending you smooth moving vibes and lots of happy vibes too. Moving is hard work! Keep us posted when you can! Wishing all the very best… ((HUGS))
I love that second photo:) I am also trying to figure out those middle shoes/slippers in the third photo, I think I’ve decided they were Margaret’s because I don’t recognize them.
WOW! Fly. Best love and smooth road ahead, sojourner.
Will you have time for coffee/tea/pie before the end of the month? I’d love to see you before you move.
<3
-case
oh my gosh. big things for you! i can’t wait to hear and see more. good packing juju headed your way!
Congratulations on your next life adventure. I am sure that there is some serious backstory involved, but I know you are looking forward and will make this move an adventure and a benefit to everyone around you.
My love to you and Atlas!
Jerry
Yay for your new adventure! Moving is hard (for me), so I am sending you happy, calm thoughts. If you’re going to be living in/near Grand Rapids, you will be near my beloved chiropractor, Vince Scheffler. He’s the best!! He works at Chiropractic Unlimited.
We will actually be at the very top of Michigan, I think it’s 9 hours from GR. But maybe someday I will be there for a visit!
Thanks for the well wishes! Atlas and I appreciate them. I am going to take him for a long hike soon and hopefully that will de-stress him
Well, if you’re going to pass through GR between September 19-October 6, you should try to see ArtPrize! I will be there for a few days too.
Probably not this year. But I would love to see it some year. If you head there again next year, you should let me know. Maybe we can meet up!