Felicitations, Pete!

From yesterday:

I think I have a job, if I want it. At a family-run kennel, for cash under the table, maybe twenty (or more) hours a week. Essentially cleaning up poop and pee, walking the hounds, and scrubbing place down every day.

I'm kind of unreasonably excited by this.

That would be such an awesome job. Dealing with animals for 20 hours a week and getting paid for it? I don't have huge problems with poop and pee as a rule, so it wouldn't be all that bad. Especially considering that you'd be working with animals--who are straightforward about what they want, who accept you cheerfully whenever you pay attention to them, and who are content to just hang with you, as long as you're willing to, and make few, if any, other demands on you. I say go for it!

Aimee and Joe, I hope this move will bring you the joy and contentment you've been hoping for. I'm with everybody else in wishing you smooth move-ma, fast home-finding, and soon-settled-ma.

Sean, I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty, but I hope he'll be sorted out soon and back home with you and S.

No avalanches near Bitches! Stay safe!

I have a boring cell phone which can do magic things. I just refuse to pay extra for them, and only use it to (gasp!) make phone calls.

Dealing with animals for 20 hours a week and getting paid for it? I don't have huge problems with poop and pee as a rule, so it wouldn't be all that bad.

I'd pay someone to do that with my dogs and cat. It would take about 20 hours a week, easy.

So, what do people recommend? Yoga? Strength training?

Medication

Xanax. And lots of it. Barring that, some earplugs, Red Bull and red licorice.

Fruit Loops:

Happy Birthday, Pete!

Red Bull and red licorice.

Mr. Pibb and Red Vines = Crazy Delicious!

Damn. I was just hoping Aimee would take my place here at JPL!

Oh well. I guess it isn't ALL ABOUT MY NEEDS.

Heh.

libkitty, there is no such thing as overreacting to an avalanche.

Gronk. Just not enough gronk in the world today.

Well, despite sleeping for crap and being all achy today, I do think that crashing at a friend's was a good idea. This afternoon, I'll decide whether to spend another night there or take the kitties and go home. The avalanche danger is now down to high, but they've indicated that it's likely the danger will increase within the next 24 hours. It's kind of interesting, actually. Apparently the problem is not just that we have LOTS of snow, but that the snow changes its crystalline structure in various conditions. In its current condition, they say it is likely to come down in a big shelf or sheet. Supposedly, this is very bad.

And at work today, a fire alarm. Joy. I really wanted to stand outside in the drizzle.

On the bright side, everyone is ok, and Rocky actually came out of hiding briefly this morning. Freya seems to be handling things very well, except when my friend's cat hisses at her through the door. That happened this morning, and the poor thing's tail was just quivering. I did notice that she was happy to be picked up, where usually she disdains being held unless she was the one to climb up.

Much moving ~ma to the Miracleborns and...

T O O K I E S!!!!

Damn. I was just hoping Aimee would take my place here at JPL!

I got your card, you sweet, wonderful woman you! I was just writing you an email about it!

However, if you want a gorgeous one bedroom apartment very close to Kat & Lori and the babies and great landlords, I have a place for you!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OH ADORABLE ONE! MAY YOU CONTINUE YOUR REIGN AS MOST ADORABLE!!

Medication?

MM, haven't you heard? I'm taking up drug dealing to supplement my income. I'll hook ya up. You'll have to talk to -t, though; she's my organizer.

Allyson, I've been meaning to congratulate you on taking the new job! It sounds like a fabulous opportunity (and a great pay raise).

Happy birthday to Pete! I will eat some cake in your honor, sir!

That would be such an awesome job. Dealing with animals for 20 hours a week and getting paid for it?

Stephen asked me if I was sure I wanted to do it, and I said, Look, I just want some extra money. I don't want to dress up or deal with customers returning clothes they've clearly worn (and stained). I don't want to learn new computer programs I'll never need again. I just want some money, and honestly, I'm not afraid to get dirty. I've cleaned up poop and pee and puke for years anyway, with three kids. Plus, there would be no one but me around when I'm working, so I could plot and work out scenes for the book while I'm there, and probably use my MP3 player. I'm not seeing a lot of downside.

I'm not sure I have it yet -- she's seeing one other person today -- and I'm now a little worried that she'll give it to me, but what will be will be.

So, what do people recommend? Yoga? Strength training?

Medication

Medication. Music. Snacks. Possibly a tranquilizer for the cat.

Or, you know, whoever.