I've been sitting around in a daze most of the day. I got no sleep and I feel icky and sleep deprived but not tired enough to fall asleep.

Also there is some weird insect in my shower. I noticed some black stuff in the corner on the ledge of the tub, and then saw tiny insects running out from under the tile. The black stuff is coming from that.

I couldn't have termites behind the tile could I? The termite guy came and checked. He thumped around and declared this place termite free.

Mom and I went to Sicko yesterday...will not try to ride in rental car again as it turned to American Gladiators though. But we loved "Sicko" tons. Today I've watched videos and worked on my High Hat article. We have *got* to do something about my brother A. popping in on us. I'm enjoying him being out of town *way* too much!Fuckers who stole my mom's pickup: You better hope I never find out who you are...you have made a tough life tougher for someone with an imagination and time on her hands.

Back from Maine and a lovely time was had with Lee! I am falling more and more in love with Maine every time we go up there. vw, I will need to ask you about the hotel you stayed in, because I think Tom and I may need to bum around Portland for a weekend, because there's lots of beer that needs to be drunk there. Also, um, beautiful? Um.

Report of activity since Thursday: driving. Eating. Sleeping. Napping (which is different from sleeping). Drinking beer. Reading. Yays! And we still have a day to hang out at home.

we loved "Sicko" tons

Just got back from seeing Sicko. After I have a good cry, I'm going to plot marrying my own personal version of Alan Davies and moving to England. Anyone got any eligible cousins/friends/acquaintances?

Nora, it sounds like your trip toMaine was similar to our trip to the beach. I'm glad you had a good time.

One more box unpacked tonight. It's not much, but at least it's progress.

Beej, I'm hip. Although my mother wants me to date the hottie Cuban diagnostician.

SA, breathe deep and count to 10.

10 just had a quiet word with me and told me to get out of dodge a day earlier than I was originally planning. I think I'm going to take its advice.

We went out to this restaurant on one of the local lakes, and I had a couple of cold beers with some fried shrimp, catfish, and oyesters. Earlier today I took the dog for a walk around the campus, which delighted us both. There are things I love about here-it's so beautiful, for one--but then I remember that there's no way in hell I could actually live here, and I get a little sad.

However, I have plenty to look forward to over the next few weeks. A lot of people to see, a lot of places to go. And only four more days with my parents.

vw, I will need to ask you about the hotel you stayed in, because I think Tom and I may need to bum around Portland for a weekend, because there's lots of beer that needs to be drunk there. Also, um, beautiful? Um.

Isn't it lovely? If you go back you must go to the restaurant that is the old car fairy. I can't remember what it's called. I'll ask.

Here's the hotel we stayed at. It has water views and was GORGEOUS. Also, fabulous breakfast. [link]

10 just had a quiet word with me and told me to get out of dodge a day earlier than I was originally planning. I think I'm going to take its advice.

However, I have plenty to look forward to over the next few weeks. A lot of people to see, a lot of places to go.

edited for some serious "dude, that name is spelled wrong" issues.

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I see that, and raise you a ZOMG!!~