Some of the surprisingly quaint little Colchester streets.
He came up to High Wycombe - where I lived previously - a week ago to help me clean up and pack. We threw LOADS away so that everything I own could fit into one car trip (more or less) and thanks to one extremely kind stranger, I got a free lift for all my stuff to the storage crate we rented.
He wasn't the only kind stranger we ran into. Taxis were more than willing to help us move things in and out and pull right into driveways etc, train station staff helped lug insanely heavy suitcases about. I'm extremely grateful for the number of people who were willing to take a little time out of their day to help me out when there was nothing in it for them - it's one of those 'restore faith in humanity' kind of moments.
After getting everything packed and stored my brother and I carried about 4 suitcases' worth of clothes (using vac-pack bags so they all fit), a double duvet & pillow, my PC, my 22" LCD monitor and a WHOLE lotta make-up for three and a half hours over several trains, tube trains, and a bus. The trip had a lot of changes and connections to make, and the suitcase my brother was pulling was so heavy that the metal handle snapped off it, and both of its wheels broke. It became a large immovable object which my poor brother just had to shove/drag up stairs and onto other means of transport. It was a little like trying to catch a tube train (the doors close VERY quickly) whilst dragging a boulder.
I consider myself lucky to have a sibling who understands that no way in hell will I be separated from my computer for any prolonged period of time, even if transporting it is incredibly impractical.
But, in the end, we did it, and my PC is all set up and I'm finding spaces to put my make-up, I'm sleeping on my brother's swinging hammock (which he owns instead of a sofa) and generally settling in. I need a small drugstore stop (I didn't bring my facewash, shampoo or conditioner, I forgot that boys don't own these things) and then I shall be back to looking vaguely human and blogging again.
22 comments:
I am so glad you are "home" and that your brother has been a huge help. And also glad you'll be able to blog again :-)
7 October 2009 15:31Thanks Muse! Gosh, me too. I wouldn't make that trip again if you paid me.
7 October 2009 15:33I think my EOTDs will wait until I look less awful, but I have a bunch of reviews queued.
I'm so glad that you're safe and with your brother.
7 October 2009 15:39*hug*
I've been thinking lots of positive thoughts for you.
Thank you darling!
7 October 2009 15:42It's definitely a relief - it's much nicer here than it was living there, anyway, I'm glad to be free of the hostility.
I'm glad you are ok and home with your brother, he was so helpful. *hugs*
7 October 2009 18:55Thanks Gio :] He really was!
7 October 2009 20:01Yay for your brother! Wow, helpful strangers? That's just awesome.
7 October 2009 20:54Glad you're settled in. Hammocks are awesome!
Glad you're doing alright Ana, remember if you have early mornings you can stay at mine if it's going to be too hard to commute, or just generally :D
7 October 2009 23:58Just make sure you stay in touch
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Ana, so glad you made it safely to your brother's place with everything that you needed, especially the makeup and pc. :O)
8 October 2009 04:21The town looks so cute and quaint. Can't wait to have you back with us. I'd really like to hear your review of the TKB stuffies.
I do too own shampoo!
8 October 2009 05:14Thanks Kaoru! And they're comfy for sitting on, but not so much for sleeping on account of the metal frame...
8 October 2009 05:27Thanks Ren :3 I heard from JC that she has a room going, private, not head tenancy, so I need to come back to check that out.
8 October 2009 05:28I'm waiting to hear back from Julie to get the briefs and know which days would be best to commute.
Thanks Tala :3 I brought all of my TKB samples from you with me, I'm going to swatch them all! I did a nice look using Coral Reef Blue and Blackstar Green which I liked the other day, but didn't photograph it - gonna redo it for an EOTD though :3
8 October 2009 05:29>:[ Tesco's own menthol anti-dandruff does NOT count.
8 October 2009 05:29Glad you're settled, we missed you! Love your emoticons, btw, they're so....emotive!
8 October 2009 06:06Thanks Jess :3 rofl, that's what they're for x] Silly duck.
8 October 2009 06:11Can't wait for the EOTD! And the great thing is I have the colors so I can try it right away. :O)
8 October 2009 09:30I've also seen a room advertised down my street, private, £55 a week. Don't know any more details than that, I can get the number if you like?
8 October 2009 12:39Those pictures make me want to come over, crash on the floor beside your hammock, and spend multiple days just wandering around your town and looking at things.
8 October 2009 20:29Oooh the pressure! Ha, I'll try to get some done Tala, I've been so lazy with my make-up lately.
8 October 2009 20:41Sure Ren, text me the number for it if you can :3
8 October 2009 20:41Haha, Jaimi. Well, I'm on an airbed now since the hammock isn't so comfortable, but there's room for you to crash x]
8 October 2009 20:42I got those off google, I'll try to take a few of my own, there's some seriously cute chocolate-box quaint type views around here.
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