what's up with jacqueline???

what a jam-packed couple days it has been!

sunday: the big move
i moved out of my large one bedroom apartment last october, and moved into an artist collective with some people i deeply adore. turns out i need more space, more solitude, more warmth, more light, etc. it was a difficult decision to make, but i ultimately decided that i needed to live alone still at this stage in my life. turned out my old apartment was still vacant and the landlord welcomed me back excitedly. the big move happened on sunday, with the amazing assistance of my two brothers, my father, the ever so wonderful kris, and a rented uhaul truck. we finished with pizza and wine and relaxation. it was perfect.

monday: significant mood change / unpacking
i woke up at 8:30am (i NEVER do this on a day off) and smiled quite largely before leaping out of bed. i watered my plants (all of which have instantly perked up since being in the light-filled and warm apartment) and immediately got to unpacking. i diligently worked at it all day, and completed all unpacking, organizing, cleaning, sweeping, and mopping by 2:00 today (Tuesday)! :-)

tuesday: ok, so i guess i am not exactly living ALONE
two beautiful felines joined my life today! over a year ago, i saw an ad on craigslist about a woman who was dying of cancer and trying to arrange homes for her five cats (who were very dear to her, and essentially her children). i committed to adopting the two older female cats in the bunch, Ophelia and Rosalind. all of the other cats immediately were relocated to their new adopted homes, and the woman and i agreed the last two cats should remain with her for emotional support and companionship until she could no longer care for them. the woman passed away recently, and it was time for the cats to come to make their home with me. (this is why i worked so intensely on getting the apartment in order right away).
they are both very scared, understandably. Ophelia keeps trying to hide under the bed and is frustrated that she can't (because my box spring is right on the floor -thus, there is no 'under-the-bed'). she cries when i check on her. she is very scared and confused. it will take her some time to adjust to the new surroundings. Rosalind has been "hiding" on the lowest shelf of the baker's rack in the kitchen. i went to her and she came out without hesitation and began rubbing all over me and purring. she has longer white fur and i wear dark colors... haha, this will take some getting used to... i was immediately covered in white fur! her right eye appears to not be in good condition and she has some sores near her tail on her back. i'll have to keep an eye on these things and probably take her to the vet to have her checked out. she is affectionate and has very good energy. i feel confident that she will adjust to her new home a bit quicker than Ophelia.
when they are more comfortable, i will get some pictures and post them for you all to see. i'm sure that i will also be announcing all kinds of silly things about them, as i am quite excited about being a cat mom again.

in other news:

*kris is amazing and i am so fortunate to have her in my life. our communication has been improving and i feel like i am becoming a better person for it. i guess i just felt like announcing to the world how much i care about her. people like her, who give so much and love so much, deserve all they give, and more, in return. i haven't felt i have that much to give in return, but i have certainly resolved to give as much as i can without reservation.

*no working vehicle at the moment, and i was super stressed out about that (especially considering that now that i have moved i live too far to be able to walk to work like i did before). a goddess of a friend offered to let me use her vehicle until mine is fixed. (!) i couldn't believe it. i am so blessed, so fortunate, so very much indebted to all these wonderful people who so kindly give without expectation.

*i've been contemplating trying to build a time machine so i can jump forward to winter being over. i can't take any more of the cold, the ice, the snow, the gray skies :-(. i want spring and i want it now! ::sigh::

*i've been taking my supplements/vitamins again and i feel a million times better. good health is so important for the spirit.

*i have a ton of people i have neglected during the last several stressful months. you all know who you are, and please know that i miss you and love you and will be going down the list of people as quickly as i can and catching up with all of you soon!