This weekend was Melody’s first time back to visit me since leaving for Cali, and also my second time moving in the past 3 months. When I first arrived from Boston, there were no availability for a 1-bedroom apartment, so I stayed in a 2-bedroom unit which vastly exceeded my needs – I used one of the bedrooms as a storage closet and kept the extra bathroom closed to avoid paying for its AC. On Friday night, I stayed up packing and awoke late the next morning with barely enough time to see all my post-op patients before rushing to the airport to pick up my wife. It was a bit early for lunch so we took a romantic stroll around the nearby parking lot and gas station until Pho 9N9 opened for us to fill up with warm, beefy nourishment. My sleep deprivation and Melody’s red-eye flight left us passed out for much of the afternoon until my co-fellow’s mid-autumn festival dinner party. Most of the moon cakes at Li Ming’s were gone, so we were left with only one option for the single-yolk lotus seed variety. Unsurprisingly, the cakes were dry and unflavorful, but the burgers, hot dogs, and good company made for a pleasant evening. On Sunday, we met up with my senior fellows for brunch at Foster’s Market for omelette, grits, and a $15 jar of tupelo honey to take home. Afterwards, we finished packing my worldly possessions into about 35 boxes, while taking turns freeing much of Constantinople from Templar influence in Assassin’s Creed: Revelations. The beautiful architecture and scenery reminded us of our Turkey vacation, although playing together made us feel like we’re back home in Boston again. Dinner at Watts Grocery introduced us to a heavenly macaroni and farmer’s cheese gratin, which for being such a perfect but rich blend of creaminess and cheesiness, could hardly be considered an appetizer. By the time our movers arrived on Monday, we were all ready to go. Despite a few last-minute panics, including the threat of having to cover an add-on case and my neglecting to change the address for renter’s insurance ahead of time, we ultimately completed the move in just under 2 hours. We celebrated by stuffing ourselves at China Buffet before I dropped her off at the airport. Before this weekend, I had deliberated on hiring movers. I was glad that I did. The whirlwind of a weekend gave me time well-spent with my wife before I returned to the hustle and bustle of work.