(Somewhat) Enjoying the Bittersweetness

Self portrait with coffee grinder

I have landed. I finally signed a lease and have become a truly committed ;-) resident of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Nothing about this move has gone as planned and moving day was no exception. On the bright side, the hurdles and potholes have made me slow down. So, I am finding myself with time and space I didn't expect and with that comes introspection. I find I am missing people I haven't been in touch with for a while, wishing to reach out and share the news and afraid it will fall flat or be awkward. So, I do nothing but look out my window across the bay while I wash dishes.
I think I am somewhat enjoying the bittersweetness of not having anyone to share this milestone with. I have people, but this is a really big deal for me and not so much for anyone else. With one giant exception.
My teenage daughter is moving here to live with me in a few weeks. However, right now her milestone is about parting with the only place she's ever lived, saying goodbye to her brother and sister, father and friends. She's dealing with really different feelings than I am.
So, I savor my accomplishment by myself and wish I wasn't savoring it myself and yet feel sorta glad I am because I wouldn't want my experience to be watered down or colored by another's thoughts or feelings.

Okay, now that I have had that out, I'll get down to the business of describing the experience of renting a tiny apartment and furnishing it. Things won't get really interesting until the kiddo gets here but in the meanwhile I'll post some floor plans, photos and a glance at my process for seeking and acquiring appropriate, multi-functional furniture. Stay tuned and in prep maybe check out LifeEdited.