The Number One Item

What do you think is the number one item that everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, needs to ensure that they have before they even begin to consider moving to a new home?

Go on, guess...

A can opener.

Go figure.

There have been a number of instances where all food preparation came to an abrupt halt due to the lack of a can opener. However, sometimes it's too late to turn back. I came to that realization as I was cooking some ground chicken in a pan and turned to grab a can of pasta sauce. I groaned inwardly as I had absolutely no way of opening the can. Luckily, I had a bottle of balsamic vinaigrette. It was definitely an exercise in creative cookery, but I managed to make a palatable meal of it. Let's just say I made a trip to the store the next day.

"I wake up every evening with a big smile on my face, it never feels out of place, and you're probably still working at a 9 to 5 pace, I wonder how bad that tastes..."

Finally Installed

This is it friends.  I've finally done it.  I'm living on my own in my condo.

I'm sure by now everyone knows what transpired between the time that I purchased this place over 3 years ago until last Wednesday, when I decided I had run out of reasons to delay moving in.  From unit repairs to the painting process to the manual labour of furniture assembly.  Who knew particle board could be so heavy?  It's sawdust and glue, for crying out loud.  Once the bed was constructed, I decided that was all I really needed to get started.  Granted, the process continues, which includes the arduous task of cleaning my former dwelling (I have SO MUCH CRAP) and the never-ending sea of plywood that has engulfed my living room and den.

Although it's taken some time to get used to sleeping in a new place (I feel like I'm in a hotel), I seem to have taken to single living really fast.  For example, in less than a week, I have already developed a habit of mooching food from others.  Friends, family, and even almost complete strangers.  I'd almost say that I'm proud of myself if I weren't so completely embarrassed.

So, it's been a really long time coming, but phase two is finally complete.  Sometimes it seemed like it would never happen.  Now...onwards and upwards to phase three...

"Don't stop believin'..."