And then it hit me. I am really ridiculously excited to do certain things that most people detest. My to-do list for next week before we head up to Arrowhead for Thanksgiving includes, but is not limited to:
- Hit up the county clerk's office to pick up our marriage certificate
- Hit up the Social Security office, with said marriage certificate in hand, to change my last name (so long Podlas, it's been real)
- Stand in line at the dreadful, bureacracy-ridden Department of Motor Vehicles to get a new driver's license reflecting said new last name
- Make multiple returns to stores at the mall in the crazy Thanksgiving week rush
- Get an oil change
- Clean out my car
- Visit the doctor
Not to fear, I'll be having some fun too. I can't wait to make time for:
- Sorting through over 2,000 wedding photos
- Baking a new recipe I found for pumpkin whole-wheat bread (see post below...haha)
- Having long lunches with a couple friends
- Send some thank-you notes and holiday cards
- Shopping for a few gifts
- Experimenting with what I learn here tonight
- Cleaning the apartment (aka cleaning up life)
- Getting a mani/pedi
- Helping prepare some Thanksgiving goodies for the cabin
- Planning a vacation or two :)
What are your Thanksgiving plans? What are you most looking forward to? Come on, speak up. I know there are more than 2 of you out there!