The Big Move is today!

I don't know when I'm going to be able to post photos again, as Comcast is being difficult. I called during two of my 15 minute breaks yesterday to try and schedule an appointment for installation. They already have the new account information, because I did that yesterday morning. The problem is that their "system is having difficulty and they are unable to make appointments right now."

Well... I go to my new house last night to check the mail and guess what's on my door? A note from Comcast saying "sorry we missed you, please call 1-800...." Are they serious? After being online for 1 1/2 hours, and two other phone calls, they show up without calling me first. Grrrr

At least I can use my laptop at my new house. It picks up the free wireless from the library, how cool is that?

I've been up since 5:30 am. I'm moving all of my furniture into the living room so my co-workers can help me move today. Can you believe my boss helps me move? lol He helped with my furniture last year too... and I told him I wasn't going to move again for a long time. What a liar I am.

He asked me like 3 times already if I have stuff in boxes. I keep telling him 'you only need to help me move furniture, not stuff. I can do that.' I made sure and move all of my clothes over their last night... cause there is no way in heck my male friends are seeing my Victoria Secret underwear. lol

Load 26: Clothes


My desk is empty and almost ready to be moved (after I'm done blogging, gotta unhook my computer)

see how ghetto my dresser is? It's the yellowish looking thing in front of my couch. lol However, my coffee table set is fabulous, cause I got them painted. :)

after today, I will have my California King bed back! It's been at my daughters since the baby was born. I'm so excited to not have to sleep on a twin bed anymore!

Comments

  1. brismodOctober 17, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    Hope you have a smooth move. Very wise to move your undies first, co-workers are notorious for playing tricks!

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  2. VictoriaOctober 17, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Thats really sweet your boss is helping you move. And thats really neat about your ghost! How exciting! I hope your move went super smooth, and that your all settled in and relaxing on your BIG King size bed! You deserve it after such a long week of moving!

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  3. JodiOctober 18, 2009 at 4:12 AM

    Happy moving day!!! I hope Comcast gets their head out of their asses and gets you all hooked up!

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