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Tuesday, July 07, 2009

The Big News...

Y'all know that news that I said I couldn't share - at least out in BloggyLand? Well - I can now.

I'm moving...

There - I said it. Granted y'all knew that when I told you I was giving the apartment complex now known as Golf Dorm Central the old heave-ho. However, that was only the tip of the iceberg.

*drumroll*

I'm moving to all points Philadelphia (or at least the outskirts) come September. I had to break the news to the 9to9 hence why I didn't disclose it here for y'all. I'm still working out the logistics but that's my big news. A few of you knew that on the d/l but now - well - it's just out there and, as per the terms of The Secret - Put It Out There and it will happen.

However - it's a system of trade offs. I'll still have to deal with tourists but they won't be Disney tourists. Philly is having economic troubles but their salary rates are quite high and the cost of living is about on par with what we pay here. The Rat controls the Orlando economy and, yes, I have to say a big F/U to all things Disney for making people think it's okay to work for peanuts around here while everything costs an arm and a leg.

Sure, there's snow and my friends will razz me horribly for all the times I said "Yo - it's 70 degrees out there - what's it up north - 20 below?" but I'll take the 4 seasons any day. Plus - Fall IS my favorite season. Speaking of fall - I can wear BOOTS! You know I had to get a shoe plug in somewhere. Whenever I wear boots in Orlando, people look at me like I lost my daggone mind.

In the summer, there will be weekends at the shore to look forward to. Ocean City anyone?

Philly's huge and all and, yes, there IS crime but you know what - their crime level is on par with Orlando and Orlando has HALF the amount of people. Go figure. Philly cops are no joke either - that's a comforting thing. There are no sheriffs to be found (thank god - the sheriffs down here drive me batty).

Their mayor is 20x better than Orlando's in my opinion. Granted his name is Mayor Nutter - but he's better than Mayor Weeble Wobble - aka Buddy Dyer. And I don't think Nutter has a mug shot. (That's a joke - so pipe down Orlando City Hall and stop stalking my blog).

Sure the traffic is going to suck but hey - I can deal with traffic. Also, I'll be three to 4 hours away from my family (like when I lived in New Hampshire - yes Mom I'll be late to dinner - and with the pug too). I'm a couple hours from all points NYC. I'll be living not only near my favorite malls (King of Prussia, Cherry Hill) but also near my favorite restaurants, nightclubs and, of course the Italian Market. I can take cooking classes at Sur La Table in Marlton or at Fosters in Center City.

Philly has a better climate for my dear pug who just can't handle the humidity and the heat (yes he'll get snowboots and a sweater).

There will be NO PALMETTO BUGS! (Yay to the end of the buggy car dance). God I hate those sons of bs... ughhhh.

There is so much that I can't detail it all but in a nutshell, Philly will provide a gal with room to thrive and grow.

Now - organizing everything for this move is going to be chaos. There will be LOTS of ebaying, decluttering and packing going on at Casa Lys. However, I'm up for the challenge... Bring it!

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Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Moving... In Stilettos...

A couple weeks ago, Hellfire aka Kar moved into her brand new home.  During the move, our friends J & SL made a joke "Will Lys be Moving In Stilettos?" 

Hardy Har Har... (for the record, it was sneakers, a Phillies hat and totally dressed down *LOL*) but the idea stuck. 

I've been beyond unhappy with the dorm situation along with a few other situations going on in my life and it's time to take action.  Those close to me know that I will be, indeed, moving in stilettos when the lease is up.

So bear with me while I'm torn in 20 different directions and will be posting but not as in depth as I'd like.  There will be SO much to disclose - just can't do it here on the blog - JUST yet. 

Keep your fingers crossed - the apartment hunt starts now.  Game on because not only does this Cooking In Stilettos wench need a kitchen that rocks, but a closet that is Loubou worthy... Oh - and some nice non-college age neighbors would be cool too.  Why can't a gal have it all, right?

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Tuesday, January 02, 2007

22, wait 22 DAYS?

HOLY @#*@*#*@#*#*@*#*#. The timeline hit me this morning as I woke up. My rest & relaxation are over, officially, as of today. I've got a whole spreadsheet breakin' down everything I need to do and am updating it on the hour or as things pop into my lil' blonde brain. About.com's Diane was kind enough to send me a template for a Moving Budget which, if I may say so myself, looks VERY savvy. I've contacted a couple moving companies for quotes and even cancelled the lease on the Washer/Dryer that we had for 5, count 'em 5, years. You know what really was disturbing. At $28.57 a month for the past 5 years that we've paid this leasing company, in total, that leasing company got $1,714.20. (Single Ma, don't shoot me *LOL*). Granted, it was more for convenience but if I knew then what I knew now, I'd be beyond ripped. You know how many washer/dryers that could have been bought for that money. Do you know how many shoes I could have bought with that money. Hell, that would have paid for my Grammy trip & tix. Thank GOD this new place comes with its own washer/dryer.

Also, I'm not sure when to change the address on my bank accounts. I would guess the day I move, but I need to order checks and god knows how long that will take, nor do I want to order checks with my old address. I guess I'll have to punt on this one. Any ideas?

So, I'm gong to have to keep my list goin', add to it when necessary and start cleaning out the clutter. I've vowed that the new place is going to be sooo different than the the one I'm in. Don't worry - I'll take pics of a Before/After. I wish I took them earlier when I looked at it but since they got the repairmen in there workin' on it now getting it all pretty, I'm not complaining. Hell, if anything, when I get back in February, I'm going to be a decorating fool (with a budget of course).

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Friday, December 29, 2006

27 Days...

As my shocked dulled last night from finally realizing that yes, I did get the apartment, it dawned on me - I have 27 days until the move. 27 days until I have a new lease on life. 27 days til I have a shiny new apartment with a wine rack (and will have to buy wine to go in said rack). 27 days to pack up my life. Wait - 27 days???

Cue Panic Attack now:

In that time I need to pack up the apartment, sort through all the mess, clutter and crap from 5 years, the non-divorce, etc.; find a reliable moving company, interview said moving company, get the utilities turned on (and in Orlando - they all require deposits so there goes what little emergency fund $$$ I have - time to replenish), get plenty (and I mean Plenty) of boxes and selling stuff on eBay - yeah - so not happening. There will be no time for that unless I get everything listed this weekend and give it a 5 day and that's it - if it's not sold, it's going out that door to charity, friends, etc. Maybe that's an idea - have a bunch of stuff and tell my friends to stop by and take what they want.

That on top of preparing for a major work project, a business trip on January 30 - Feb 10th (can you say drop my stuff and go?), JZ's album, Roomie's b'day, the dismantling and disposal of the Christmas tree, packing of ornaments, Shadow's impending doctor's visit & "spa day" aka bath (that cat will NOT go to the new apartment without getting herself all shiny and cute), and somehow - I need to find time to to pack? 3 to 4 boxes a day is my goal and my menus for the next month will be planned from what's in the freezer & pantry so I can scale that down and replenish after I settle in. Thank god for Tivo - I'll be able to clean that out while packin'.

So, since I have 1/2 a personal day to take off before I lose it, I'm taking part of the afternoon off today to pick up boxes, tape, supplies, sharpies, and newspapers, tootle around my new town of Altamonte Springs and perhaps in my wandering, I'll pick up some some wine. Because a gal can't pack without a glass of Pinot, right?

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