when I moved from connecticut to manhattan it took me a while to get used to the noise but I did...i am sure you will get used to it...
is the bigger space helping you or is it still a shock to your system?
your husband sounds like a character.....sounds as if you have to work around him....
glad you gave yourself a pedicure...sounds like you need new sandals too....
do whatever it takes to make your life more comfortable.
the soap sounds great. I have been using tea tree pads for my face....i bought them from http://www.vitacost.com I am going to order more. I have been using those instead of soap and water and it is so much easier...saves on towels too.
I am sure you will adjust shortly to your new living space and to the lack of clutter. I wish you could hire a cleaning person once a month or something to help you out and to keep things under control. It might relieve some stress and I think we all do better with less stress. I would probably be bouncing off the walls now if my apartment was in the condition it was in in the beginning of the summer.
take care
bobby