Here I go again, into the sky and away.: seanan

Here I go again, into the sky and away.

By this time tomorrow morning, I will be at the San Francisco International Airport, drinking overpriced airport beverages and waiting for my 8am flight to New York. I will have kissed my cats goodbye and walked through the Bay Area house for what will be, in many ways, the last time: when I get back from New York, the house will still be here, but everything I own will be gone, packed up and pulled down and shoved into the moving truck, already making its way up the coast.

From June 3rd to June 28th, I will be on the East Coast, doing business (numbers, numbers, math math math), doing pleasure (people who know how badly I need to be distracted from what's happening in California have made sure I will have many good distractions), doing appearances (I will be at the Manhattan Kinokuniya on June 11th; details are here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1547988148830559/ ), and doing conventions (CrossingsCon, in Newark, New Jersey, with my beloved Mark Oshiro).

Things I will not be doing: mailing stuff. All my stuff will be a) on the West Coast, and b) in a moving truck. Replying to email with anything resembling alacrity. Sleeping much, between "New York in June" and "did I mention people are touching all my stuff and my cats are very far away?". Breathing.

If you're in the New York area, I hope to get a chance to see you this trip (looking at you, The Swarm). If you're not, please be patient with me while I navigate what has been a huge and stressful endeavor, but which seems to be coming, finally, thankfully, to a blessed end.

secret_woman

June 2 2016, 14:04:52 UTC 1 year ago

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You're so brave in making that big of a change. It's a big step and you're doing it so gracefully! I know it's stressful but I'm sure worth it when all said and done. :-)

clothsprogs

June 2 2016, 15:18:40 UTC 1 year ago

We're wishing you a productive, distracting and FUN trip, M'dear.

Teddy

wasureneba

June 2 2016, 15:18:52 UTC 1 year ago

I hope you find moments of peace in all the madness, and that all things go as smoothly as possible.

vettecat

June 2 2016, 15:54:49 UTC 1 year ago

Hoping this will all result in your being in a happier place.

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agrumer

June 2 2016, 16:27:22 UTC 1 year ago

If you like Japanese stationery, or just like trying out new pens, I highly recommend getting to Kinokuniya early and spending some time on their bottom floor.

bree_ramsey314

June 2 2016, 18:30:22 UTC 1 year ago

Have fun storming the Big Apple!

multi_facets

June 2 2016, 18:35:16 UTC 1 year ago

We love you and think you rock, Ms. McGuire. Hang in there, keep some spoons in reserve, and Do The Thing, as Tiny Potato believes you can (and we do too). Take care.

katyakoshka

June 2 2016, 18:57:56 UTC 1 year ago

Oof. It's hard enough packing up our stuff ourselves (moving self, spouse, two kids and two cats ~2500 mi, leaving in 8 days). I wish you many pleasant distractions in a time of anxiety and upheaval.

taylweaver

June 3 2016, 03:06:09 UTC 1 year ago

You'll be in my city, but it looks like I won't get to see you this time. (Guess it's a good thing I got to go to a couple of your events last time you visited.) Best of luck with the move, and with the transition time in between here and there. Also, enjoy your month away. I hope the NY area (and the people in it) manage to distract you sufficiently from your stress.

bunny_m

June 3 2016, 03:59:47 UTC 1 year ago

Moving is bad enough, without the stress of moving pets, or state.

I hope that NY is full of both a sufficiency of distractions, and the right kind of distractions, and that you enjoy yourself as much as possible whilst also having the minimum possible stress.

*offers hugs*