Update on the move: It went well except for the part where I had to call the cops because our downstairs neighbor is crazypants. Otherwise we're cool. More on that later ( Read more... )

Ori's people "fixed" it last night for less than $600 (vs. the $5000 the other people wanted). It remains to be seen whether or not it still works today, and tomorrow, etc. They think there's a leak in the freon tubing, but how catastrophic it is (i.e. is it all going to leak out in a day, or in a year?) is up for debate. We'll see ( Read more... )

So we made it to Philly safe and sound. Cats are freaked but otherwise ok. The house looks great and Mike's stepmom sent her cleaning lady over to make it shiny.

But. The AC is borked, possibly beyond all repair. It costs about $5000 for a new one. And they can't install it until Friday. It is boilingly hot and the cats are panting. (note for non- ( Read more... )

I spent all day today shopping at Costco and Jon's (for food fixings) and cleaning (to get the house ready for guests) and moving stuff out to the garage so it's not in the way ( Read more... )

Tonight was one of the few nights in the past 9 months that I was not working, didn't have school, wasn't even on call--ivwas just going to veg out with my knitting and watch some Alias with the boy.

So of course job #2 calls and says "pretty please cone in we neeeeeeed you." ad if course I am a sucker for work money, so I went. Three hours in, ( Read more... )

Today was my graduation from Pierce. I don't officially have my degree yet (still waiting for that pesky Microbiology class I'm taking online right now) but for all intents and purposes I am DONE with school. I gave a speech and didn't faint, so that was nice. Pretty pictures after the cut.

( I'm so pretty, oh so pretty... )

I keep meaning to pack. I have, in fact, packed about 90% of my books. But nothing else. The truck leaves in 17 days which seems like a lot... But I know better. And I have a lot of stuff to go through. And I need to do my microbiology homework.

Also today was my last final of RVT school. once this micro class is over I am officialy done with school ( Read more... )

Okay, no I didn't. I said "OMGSHESOCUTEGIMME" or some version thereof. I nearly ended up with yet ANOTHER one but he had a home...thank goodness.

This is the newest addition to the Gal Kitty Clan:

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In starting to pack my books for the (hopefully last) cross-country move, I've realized something that has been nibbling on the back of my mind since we left Philadelphia.

I don't know where half my books are. For those of you who know me well, you know this is a seriously painful realization. I don't know, for example, where my entire collection ( Read more... )

So. Life. It goes on and on and on ( Read more... )