So, haven't posted in a while. I've been meaning to; every day I start thinking up LJ entries, then get home and just feel so tired that I just can't bother to type them. But today is a little special, and I thought I should relate it to the world: I put down a deposit on my first apartment. Originally, I went to this place to look at a studio that was being renovated; I knew it would be small, I just didn't know it would be THAT small. Seriously, it was like a tiny motel room with a kitchen crammed in. Not even room for a tv, let alone a spinning wheel or loom. So, we (my mom and I) asked to see a loft (the entire community is one bedroom). We walked in and it was like a choir of angels; it's probably just because it seemed so large in comparison. All along, I've been thinking I might have room for a love seat, possibly a chair, too. Now I have room for a full size couch, chairs, a dining table (going to look at a pub table and chairs from Craigslist on Sunday), plus a decent size kitchen. Ok, there's not a lot of counter space, but there's a decent amount of cabinets. There's even enough room to warp my loom. What's the best part? That's just the downstairs! The bedroom, upstairs, and bathroom (also upstairs) are small, but totally usable for a single person. It has air-conditioning, a ceiling fan. We went to Ikea after seeing the apartment, and I got an entertainment center as well as a few kitchen odds and ends. It's intimidating and expensive, gathering all the things one "needs" to live, but also fun. I move in the middle of next month, just after I get back from going to Ivy's wedding in Missouri with Monique. That's right...epic road trip. So between work and vacation, I don't know when I going to find the time to pack. I'm not even really all that sure HOW to pack, since it's just a move across town, not cross country. The problem is mainly the yarn. And all the crap in my room, but that's a different problem. Argh, I guess I need to just take a deep breath, calm down, and get rid of stuff. Wish me luck!

mood: excited

I bought a very pretty bedspread last summer that was quite expensive, and dry-clean only, so of course the cat promptly threw up on it. I had it dry cleaned, but didn't bother to check upon getting it back (and this was some months ago) that the stain came out. I just assumed...since that's what they do. I just put it on the bed a few moments ago, and it not only still has a stain...it still has CHUNKS. I am, needless to say, very much less than pleased. I doubt they even sent it out to be cleaned, just left it sitting in the back room until I came for it. I don't have the receipt or anything any more, and it was so long ago...I guess I just have to suck it up and take it to a different dry-cleaners. The extra problem is, this was the lightest bedspread I own, all the rest are comforters--now that it's 80* out, I figured a lighter covering was called for. Now I'm stuck.

EDIT: Upon closer examination, the spot was so dried that it peeled off almost entirely (it's at least not visible any more). As gross as it sounds, I may just let it go.

Another thing (I'm watching old BBC dramas): is "disputation" a word?

mood: pissed off

Tomorrow we're taking my dad out for his birthday. Since my mom is still in Spain, that means it'll be one of his daughters and his mother-in-law celebrating with him. How's that for a weird party? But, yay for Mexican.

mood: sick

28. Alice I Have Been--Melanie Benjamin
29. Mermaid--Carolyn Turgeon

28 was good, quite good, even though it was terribly uncomfortable, with all those pedophilic overtones. 29 I looked forward to for months, and when it finally came, it was a disappointment. It wasn't bad, just disappointing. There was no reason to like any of the characters, and they were more caricatures than characters, no life at all. Alas. I'm more than half way through Water for Elephants, which is also turning out to be a disappointment. Can anyone recommend anything good to read? I have soooo many books, but nothing to read.

tags: book list

This last week has been more than a little hectic; on Tuesday, I went to the ob/gyn, and after a very rough visit (seriously, this is the first time I've had bleeding from said exam), she started me on a new medication that made me so nauseated, I had to leave work later that afternoon. Then came Wednesday; I was feeling better, so I agreed to take my mom (very early, for my day off) to Miamisburg for hand surgery. She's still all bandaged up, and therefore unable to do many normal things like refill the water filter, and do dishes. Thursday was my birthday, of course, though the manager at work hadn't realized this, so I got to work. All in all, not a bad birthday, though (I now have a rideable vintage bike, and a set of fleece sheets...yay!). Friday and Saturday proved to be rather normal, if hectic work days, but Sunday rolled around--the day on which we were going to celebrate my mom's birthday (which is the 19th), only she's still bandaged, dad got sick, and my grandmother is going in for heart surgery on Tuesday, so it was more than usually necessary to keep her and dad sequestered so the one didn't infect the other. It seems this surgery, which were initially told was a relatively simple out-patient procedure, is going to take much longer than anticipated, and grandma will likely end up spending the night in the hospital. I managed to switch two work shifts this week so I could have the surgery day off, and close on Wednesday, but I didn't realize at the time that this means closing Wednesday, opening Thursday. That's a very, very short turn-around. Believe me, I've done it. So, it's already been a very stressful, hectic week, and this one is not shaping up to be any better (plus, next week is grandma's birthday, so several people are coming to stay, including one cousin and his new wife, whom I have not met).

Ok, now I'm going to get ready for work. And I finished another book, Kate Morton's Forgotten Garden, which was good if predictable. Not sure what number it is.

tags: book list

All went well today. Guy showed up (already better than the last!), and at least so far has proved to not be a murderer. Or rapist. This is good. He was interesting, and cute. Am I madly in love? No, but there's still something comfortable here, and that's all I can really ask at this point. Isn't it better to be friendly than have a stupid infatuation that one knows is going to end badly? Plus, he did mention that the Decemberists are coming to Columbus in April; maybe Marg and Isaac would want to come out to see them.

mood: contemplative

25. Mockingjay--Suzanne Collins. Yes, I finished all three of them in two weeks. I got bogged down in the last, as it was far more angsty than the first two, but it was still really good.

26. Physick Book of Deliverance Dance--Katherine Howe. This one left me cold. Several of my coworkers read it earlier in the year, and raved about it. I found it trite and predictable. At page 346, the heroine finally figured out what was going on. FINALLY. I do NOT recommend this.

mood: amused

22. Rain Village--Carolyn Turgeon
23. The Hunger Games *and* 24. Catching Fire--Suzanne Collins

I'm almost done with Mockingjay. Can we say gripping? I love these books!

tags: book list

21. Deception of the Emerald Ring--Lauren Willig.

Funny this is, the next one in the series is The Seduction of the Crimson Rose, and I just bought a whole new matching set of bedding last night, the duvet cover and blanket and pillowcases for which are a deep crimson. The book looks awesome laying on my bed.

Also, a random aside: yay for queen size fleece blankets. They are soft, and washable, and warm, and awesome.

I'm putting it out there yet again in case any one missed it the first time: Christmas cards!!! Send me your address to be remembered!

mood: chipper tags: book list

I want to send out Christmas cards this year, so if you want one, just leave me your address.