Moving and Ranty24 Apr 2007 09:27 am

Panic Update

No house. 12 days to find one. Hard to think past the screaming sirens of panic in my head, thanks. On the other hand, also haven’t packed anything yet. Or even been staying on top of the regular house keeping. But I’ve been vomiting and crying a lot, so it’s not like I’ve been bored.

Here’s what I’ve been learning about myself so far:

I have a lot of junk. A lot of junk that I never think about except for when we move. And then I see it, and I think, “I can’t throw that out! What if I miss it?” Hello, epiphany? The only time I ever think about it is when I’m trying to decide if I should move it or toss it. I have never once thought, ‘damn, where is that thing I threw out? I miss it!’ unless I am trying to construct a Halloween costume and am thinking about tacky clothes or old make-up. Even then, I’m not really broken up about it.

I am actually a comfort eater. I always thought that term was made up by a man – probably some Dr. Phil type that makes me want to punch him in his face just by opening his big fat therapy hole. I mean, does anyone actually say to themselves, ‘you Oreo? You will replace the love mama never gave me!’?

But my stomach has hurt so badly this past week. It is like one big angry vomity acid bag in my middle. And I have gained 5 pounds in two weeks! Because water doesn’t help and Tums don’t help, but bread and fat do help make my stomach not hurt. And when all this other crap is hitting the fan, any one thing I can get to go my way is something I’ll take. So hello, epiphany two? I am actually eating to comfort myself. And it works. I guess it’s a good thing I haven’t packed my fat pants yet.

I am too panicked for a nice summary. Enjoy!

15 Responses to “Panic Update”

  1. on 24 Apr 2007 at 9:59 am   f1ymetothemoon

    Damn, girl. Have you looked on realtor.com? I wish I knew what to tell you, but I’ve discovered recently that I do the comfort (or panic?) eating too. If I knew where you were looking I’d help you search.

  2. on 24 Apr 2007 at 10:09 am   ali

    i actually do talk to my oreos like that…

    …wait, is that bad??

  3. on 24 Apr 2007 at 10:11 am   Rachel

    *hug* Hang in there.

  4. on 24 Apr 2007 at 10:12 am   Maria

    I think that punching mouthy, philosphising people in the face would be quite comforting ;-)

    I don’t say it out loud, but I often think of food as comforting.

  5. on 24 Apr 2007 at 10:49 am   Kristin

    Girl, start packing! You will feel better, I promise.

  6. on 24 Apr 2007 at 2:10 pm   bon

    “…makes me want to punch him in his face just by opening his big fat therapy hole.”

    Or… or you could just shove some of your patented, frozen wedding cake of unknown flavor into his big fat therapy hole. That’d shut the b@st@rd up!

  7. on 24 Apr 2007 at 4:22 pm   Jezer

    Holy Hell, sister. Would it be possible to rent for a while? I have some friends who ended up having to do that when their house sold and their new house contract fell through.

    Here’s hoping things get much better very soon.

  8. on 24 Apr 2007 at 6:34 pm   Melanie

    Oh, man, Anne, I hope a house falls from the sky for you, because that’s just not fair. Either that, or I hope you have a roomy shaggin’ wagon sort of car you guys could live in. It’ll be like the ’60s! With free love! You can doob it up as a family.

  9. on 24 Apr 2007 at 8:22 pm   Shellie

    I can also vouch for realtor.com It’s a good place to start. Also, when I start throwing stuff I never used in the past year, it feels so freeing and as if I am making headway.

  10. on 24 Apr 2007 at 10:21 pm   Jennifer

    Anne,
    I believe that this website has the advice that you seek:

    http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/cgordon3/Chris%20Stuff/lgfp1024.jpg

    Follow it and you shall become invincible.

  11. on 24 Apr 2007 at 11:03 pm   nikkinik

    Aw, Anne…I’m sorry things are so sucky with the house situation…Maybe you could consider renting an apt until you find a decent house? My thoughts are with you…it’ll get better. I promise. And hell YES comfort eating works. Sometimes it’s the only thing that keeps me sane. Think Homer Simpson….”Mmmmmm. P’taaaato chips.” That’s me. Except I usually have Doritos instead. ;)

  12. on 24 Apr 2007 at 11:50 pm   hippiedork

    I hope you find a place soon. And if I could, I would totally come over and help you purge yourself – of your belongings, that is, lol. Ok, lame joke. But seriously, I LOVE getting rid of stuff.

  13. on 25 Apr 2007 at 1:36 pm   Shannon

    *Hug* Maybe this is a sign that you should just leave your area and move across the state to come live in an intentional community in the Bay Area. Or not. Sorry, can’t resist, even though I’m sure its not very funny right now. More seriously, Good luck finding a place!!!

  14. on 25 Apr 2007 at 1:37 pm   Shannon

    p.s. have you guys looked into buying? I know people who have been gotten crazy 0% down loans and whatnot.

  15. on 26 Apr 2007 at 8:26 am   sparklykatt

    Bread, brie, and a mango, with a little unsalted butter. Best comfort food involving fat and bread I know of.