Life takes all sorts of unexpected twists and turns - I'll be pausing from my blogging for a bit as the next few weeks are going to be rather busy. Moving happens this weekend and I was hoping to get back to writing on here, but my sister has just taken a job and I'm helping move her (as she's moving up to New Jersey and I'm packing her while she's starting work.). I'm also headed home to say goodbye to my grandmother who passed unexpectedly on Tuesday. So, moving this weekend, funeral next weekend, and more moving for my sister the weekend after that.
My 30th birthday falls in the middle of this mess. I am seriously considering staying 29 due to scheduling conflicts. I was going to have a 1930s Depression themed 30th birthday, but I don't have time to organize and work on finding a 1930s dress - it looks like just regular drinks will be in order this year!
I'll get back to blogging on things to do while unemployed in a few weeks, but until then stay sane and keep busy. I'll be back . . . (I know, I know . . . stop threatening you . . .)
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Free (or almost Free) Things to Do in DC
Packing has gotten the better of me and I can't seem to find my hook-up to the computer from my camera - so no pretty crochet project updates or canning today. Rest assured the crocheting and canning continues and I will post ASAP when the connector appears (I know you were all just at the edge of your seats, weren't you?).
Until then - I know I've given you some free things to do in other cities and a few around DC - but here is the master list for things to do in DC that will cost you nothing (or almost nothing). I've done just about all of them, but there are a few I'm missing. Check out the list here.
Have fun!
Until then - I know I've given you some free things to do in other cities and a few around DC - but here is the master list for things to do in DC that will cost you nothing (or almost nothing). I've done just about all of them, but there are a few I'm missing. Check out the list here.
Have fun!
Monday, August 9, 2010
Moving Right Along!
No, no - still no job, but I am moving! I am very excited as my new roomie will be a friend from graduate school (she blogs about dating in DC - check it out here). And my move isn't that far, although it feels that way to me. I'll be out in Virginia, so I'm saying goodbye for now to Maryland.
Lots of packing is involved, but as this is a "controlled" move and doesn't have to be done as stealth mode, I'm taking the opportunity to really go through things and decide what I want to take with me. Moving and have extra stuff? Here's a few ideas to help you make money to move:
Besides giving your used clothing to Goodwill or other charities (which is always a good idea, as there is always someone out there who could use a helping hand even more than you and me!) consider dividing out the really nice stuff that you just don't wear, don't fit into, or just don't like and go down to a second hand clothing shop. There are quite a few around. Most won't buy what's not in season, but even if you get $10 -$15 it can lighten your load - and hey! That's a movie night right there - for stuff you were going to give away anyway!
Books you've read and don't want to move and read again? Used book shops! They are a little scarce around DC, but there are a few.
Craigslist! One of my favorite Internet features - have extra furniture? Don't even feel like moving it? Put it up on there and have someone else run off with that table and chair set you don't know what to do with!
If you are fortunate enough to have a yard, you can always have a yard sale . . .
As for boxes, don't bother going out and buying any - head down to your local beer and wine store and ask them if you can pilfer from the back. But wait! I'm shipping stuff? What now? Turn that frown upside down - or rather that box inside out! You can't mail boxes with alcohol products on the outside, so in this case just think inside the box.
At this point in life, I am an expert mover - I love the idea of staying in one place, but it has yet to happen. What do you all think? What are some other good tips for getting rid of stuff and moving?
Lots of packing is involved, but as this is a "controlled" move and doesn't have to be done as stealth mode, I'm taking the opportunity to really go through things and decide what I want to take with me. Moving and have extra stuff? Here's a few ideas to help you make money to move:
Besides giving your used clothing to Goodwill or other charities (which is always a good idea, as there is always someone out there who could use a helping hand even more than you and me!) consider dividing out the really nice stuff that you just don't wear, don't fit into, or just don't like and go down to a second hand clothing shop. There are quite a few around. Most won't buy what's not in season, but even if you get $10 -$15 it can lighten your load - and hey! That's a movie night right there - for stuff you were going to give away anyway!
Books you've read and don't want to move and read again? Used book shops! They are a little scarce around DC, but there are a few.
Craigslist! One of my favorite Internet features - have extra furniture? Don't even feel like moving it? Put it up on there and have someone else run off with that table and chair set you don't know what to do with!
If you are fortunate enough to have a yard, you can always have a yard sale . . .
As for boxes, don't bother going out and buying any - head down to your local beer and wine store and ask them if you can pilfer from the back. But wait! I'm shipping stuff? What now? Turn that frown upside down - or rather that box inside out! You can't mail boxes with alcohol products on the outside, so in this case just think inside the box.
At this point in life, I am an expert mover - I love the idea of staying in one place, but it has yet to happen. What do you all think? What are some other good tips for getting rid of stuff and moving?
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