Have you ever been getting ready for a fancy event (a dance, a party, etc.) and vastly overestimated how long it would take you to prepare?
I remember as a kid, getting ready for my birthday party was one of the most exciting times of the year. I had to pick out what I was going to wear, help my mom with decorations and food, assemble goodie bags for my guests, fantasize about what types of presents I would get, admire my cake...there was a lot to do.
The sad thing is, most of the time, I would be completely ready at least 30 minutes before my friends arrived. And while it's good to be prepared and ahead of schedule, that last 30 minutes was EXCRUCIATING. I never knew what to do with myself. I couldn't play outside, because clearly I couldn't get my clothes dirty or mess up my hair. I couldn't eat the food, since obviously I had to wait for my guests. So most of the time, I would end up sitting...doing nothing...and watching the clock, each minute feeling like it lasted an hour.
Well, that's about how we are feeling now. Our apartment is packed up, the loan is ready to go, utilities are set up, the UHaul truck is reserved, and we just want to be in the house!! We're in our "last 30 minutes" before our closing on Friday, and we can't wait for the party to start!
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