moving

today is a big day for me. i'm getting the keys to my first home! it's a townhouse in sunnyvale, which will put me about 7 minutes from work (without traffic), but 18 minutes from my parents' home.

i must admit to some trepidation to the transition from the nest out into the real world, but i'm also excited. i will get to have things my way! i will be able to throw out any junk that my parents might otherwise hoard. i will be able to have wild, late-night parties and sleepovers. i will have to learn to cook, and be self-sufficient. Hmm...

one of the things i'm really looking forward to is buying furniture and household items. i'm kind of anal, so i'll want everything to coordinate, but i'm up to the challenge. i've already started bidding for matching bedding on eBay :)

i've packed about half of my possession into my parents' minivan, and expect it'll take another two trips to get my shelf and desk transported. All in all, it'll be a pretty convenient move, considering it can be ongoing as i come home for visits on the weekends.

now i just need to find some roommates to help defray the cost of my mortgage!