In less than a week, we'll be taking a driving vacation across many states. (The "many states" part is still new for me. I'm from a place where one can drive for 9 hours straight and still be in the same state.) There is MUCH to be done before we depart.
Packing, for one thing. I honestly don't know if I have enough summer items that aren't "garden" wear ... light summery tops that I could wear to a cafe, for instance. I have a single pair of shorts. As in ONE. I don't have sandals of any kind. (I'm not a fan of open-toed shoes so this isn't a new thing and, up until this vacation, it hasn't mattered. But if I don't have sandals, I'll need to wear my short-heeled black pumps for "dressing up" and they kinda require nylons and heck - YOU try wearing nylons in summer heat. It's not fun.)
Cleaning, for another. I'm not a fan of leaving home without cleaning it up first because (1) it means I'll return to home that hasn't been cleaned and (2) whomever cares for the home or pets or plants while I'm away will - of course - see (and judge) the uncleanliness.
(Sidenote: That "judge" thing above? That's crap and I know it's crap. Anyone who I trust enough to care for my home, pets or plants wouldn't pass judgement on the cleanliness or lack thereof of my home. Just like that cop who is pulled off on that side street isn't gonna start up his car and tail me for blocks on the off-chance I may speed. And yet, I still slow down and study the rear view mirror, questioning if the police car LOOKS like it's moving.)
Oh, and planning, for a third. The Awesome Boyfriend may be experienced in traveling to other states via car and stopping along the way and such, but this is a new thing for me and I want to be educated enough to say "I want to visit Town X to see the world's largest ball of used twine". Or, yanno, maybe something actually interesting.
So yes - we'll be leaving in (checks calendar) four days. Four short days. Three really, as we'll be departing early on that fourth. And two, honestly, because it's gonna take most of a day to pack, and sort, and recheck, and pack more, and unpack that stupid thing that I'll NEVER really wear, etc. And what, from the list of chores to be done both as stated above and still in my head, have I accomplished?
I've sorted out a weeks worth of cat treats and cat crunchies and written cute little cat instructions and set out the cat carrier (just in case she needs to be mobile) and restuffed her favorite toys with fresh cat nip and labeled what food happens on which day and in which bowl it gets served in.
In less than a week, the Awesome Boyfriend and I will be leaving on vacation and only one living being in our home is ready ... the cat, who actually is NOT going anywhere.
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