Congratulations Cashmere! I like the name.

Not really. The Philly burbs are friendly, and I made lots of friends when I lived there. Lots of waving and smiling, and what have you.

Bec made lots of very good friends there. But then, she always does. Anyway, I didn't find the people terribly unfriendly. They were friendlier than I was, in all probability. And they kept inviting me to sit on their juries! Wasn't that welcoming of them?

The cost of living difference is huge. If I were in Aimee and Joe's situation (wee one and all), I would want a home of my own and frankly California is just beyond crazy about housing prices.

Ayup. I mean, by Australian standards I was paying a lot, but Philly was far cheaper than places like NYC, SF and LA.

Incidentally, were I to move back to America, I think the places I'd put at the top of the list are Chicago and San Diego.

Current mayor of Philadelphia was booed at the opening of the Phillies new stadium.

Hee. That seems fair to me.

Incidentally, for his birthday last year I got my nephew an official Eagles Superbowl jersey. He's completely rapt with it.

E me and see if there's any way we can hook up?

Patiently awaiting pics of vw after her salon day.

You’re gonna have to wait a little longer. I have to wait till Emily gets home from class. I SUCK at taking pictures of myself.

Congratulations Cashmere! Yay for Olivia! And I agree…such a lovely name.

Lots of ~ma for Joe and Aimee.

I’m feeling tired and frustrated. I should want to go out tonight, but I don’t. I think I might cancel my plans. Ugh.

Congrats Cahmere!

Lots of whatever sort of ~ma is required for MM and Aimee.

In mememe news, I may have gotten an internship. It's not quite sure yet, but it's looking pretty good. And it looks like a really interesting job. Fingers crossed until I know for sure.

Someone tell my brain to stop.

I've been earwormed with "Love the one you're with."

That wasn't the real problem.

The real problem started when the brain started to impose the Ewok "jub jub" song into the mix.

And there's a rose in a fisted glove

And the eagle flies with the dove

And if you can't be with the one

You love, honey

Love the one you're with

jub nub

Love the one you're with

jub nub

Love the one you're with

doo doot doo doot dootdoot doodoot

jub nub

Someone tell my brain to stop.

I'll get right on that Daniel, once I regain the power of speech.

vw, what plans are you thinking of canceling? Can you change the plans to something simple?

Internship ~ma to you, Hil.

Wheee! Welcome to the world, Olivia Rose. You have an incredibly handsome big brother to show you the ropes and a beautiful, caring mommy and (although I've never met him) a wonderful daddy. I can't imagine your mommy choosing him if he wasn't great all on his own. You kinda hit the jackpot, little one.

Everything to work out for the best ~ma to the Miracleborns!

It might be hard to tell but I have my crankypants on right now. Stupid re-fi closing was today. Hardly any of it went the way it was supposed to and I truly dislike surprises when it comes to money. My money, especially.

la la la la She always stood at the back of the line, a smile beneath her nose I can't hear you

Kittenish jumped into my suitcase. Of course black on black makes for not good photos so mostly I have a sun spot and dark area.

Hmmm. I'm feeling restless. I think I need to find something else to get involved in. Or not, I've just volunteered to help marking the actuarial Investment Management course this year. But still. I'll also probably be on the executive of my Toastmasters club this year. But is it enough??

ION, my unmitigated gall has failed to achieve results. There's a work-related conference that had some good seminars for what I'm supposed to be doing, and I thought maybe work would like to send me. But they're baulking, just because it's in New York. Ah well. Maybe next year. More time to lay the groundwork.