ahhh, sweet sweet internet

[badbastion]

So, we got moved in and are still unpacking. We're most of the way done, just getting the last touches. The drive up here was pretty uneventful, save for the part where we had to put the cats in their carrier for the trip and they freaked the fuck out and started hissing and growling like little wild things. It was scary; I was afraid they'd be forever changed, but they calmed down after a few days in the new apartment, and are back to normal now, phew!

We've finally got internet! It was tough going so long without it, but hey, we got a lot of unpacking done, lol. There is no waaaay I'm ever going to catch up on my flist backlog, so if there's anything I should know about, please link me to the post :)

In other news, my grandmother died the day before we moved. She hung on for a few painful days in the hospital, and it was almost a relief when she passed. She was really not doing well, in a lot of pain and almost completely unresponsive by the end. I'm glad I got to see her while she was still lucid, and to tell her I loved her and hear her tell me back. I missed her memorial, but my mother tells me it was lovely. I did get to go to a big family lunch the day she passed away, so I was able to see a lot of my big extended family before I left. So, good things and bad things. I'll miss my Memaw. She was a really big part of my life growing up, and though we drifted apart as I grew into adulthood and I never saw her as often as I should have, I still loved her a lot. But she lived a long, full life, leaving something like 7 children, 12 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren who all loved her behind. I'm coping better than expected. Maybe it just hasn't really hit me yet, in the midst of all the moving chaos. Or maybe I've already grieved and don't realize it. I mostly wish I could be there for my mom, who's really broken up over her passing.

So flist, how are you doing? How's things? What big fandom events am I missing out on? I've missed you guys! <3

(P.S. Happy birthday to dolnmoon!!! I hope you have a fantastic day :) Hugs and kisses!)

Comments

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear you've moved at last - I hope this new start will really work for you.

So sorry to hear you lost your gran, so sad. No matter their age there's never a right time for death, at least for those of us left behind. Don't be surprised if grief ambushes you suddenly once you've settled in, sometimes it can take a little while for the sorrow to hit, especially if you've been busy. Just roll with it.

Re: catching up - I'd say it was impossible, but summergen reveals have just happened so working through some of those might be a good place to start. There was a super crop of fics and art this year!

[geckoholic]

I'm so sorry about your grandma. /hug

[fireheart13.livejournal.com]

So glad you're in and getting settled!!!!

ANd my sympathies....*hugs*

[adelheide.livejournal.com]

Well, hello there. *gloms*

I'm glad to hear the move went smoothly. As smoothly as moves can go. Oy.

I am sorry about your grandmother. *hugs you tight*

But, a happy new place so, yay. Yes?

[matchboximpala.livejournal.com]

I am so happy to hear that you have made it to your new place and are settling in.

Sad news about your grandmother. I do understand the relief of seeing her pass if she was in pain, but it is still a blow. My condolences to you and your entire family.

[milly-gal.livejournal.com]

So glad to hear you've finally moved bb, but I am so sorry about your gramma *hugs*
Welcome home bb ♥