Wednesday, May 16, 2007

To pack or not to pack

So far, I've packed two entire boxes of books and I've cleared out two of my bookshelves. I have a pile about three feet high that's headed for DI and I've got a stack that I haven't decided yet whether to keep or give away.

I'm making progress, in short.

However, I've run into a bit of difficulty.

You see, I'm not actually leaving for about another two weeks (well, a little less than two weeks now). If I pack everything up now, what will I read in between now and then? Especially because I'll have (perhaps) lots of time now that I'm not working and also because I (probably) will be driving out to Boston and thus will need at least three novels to keep my mind from exploding with boredom (a well-known medical malady).

So. My question to myself is, should I keep packing and lifting heavy book boxes? Or should I leave my books as the very last thing I box and tape up, kind of like the way the very last things you pack for on your trip are your hairbrush and makeup?

Questions, questions.

I think I'll keep packing.

6 comments:

Pat said...

Packing is so confusing - I'm just packing for the weekend, and I'm all befuddled! Can't even imagine packing up your whole life!
Good luck!

Lizardbreath McGee said...

Thanks! And hey--a trip for the weekend? Awesome! Where are you headed?

Pat said...

...just to St. George - married 31 years this weekend, can you believe it?

Lizardbreath McGee said...

Oh, yay! Hooray for anniversary trips to St. George! :) Have a fabulous time, Pat!

Kimberly Bluestocking said...

I'd just keep out a few books to tide you over, and perhaps renew your library card. Just don't take the library books with you--it's a long drive back from Boston. :)

Lizardbreath McGee said...

Good idea, Kim! I'm saving out a few paperbacks because they're small and easy to handle.

Also, unfortunately, I don't have a library card. My little town here only gets a Bookmobile (which, admittedly, is pretty darn cool) and I've always been at work when it comes.

(I'm seriously looking forward to having a university library at my disposal. Hahaha!)