The people in the alleyway are chanting. I can't understand the words, but the rhythm sounds like one of those chants in horror movies that are supposed to do some fun seance stuff and end up raising evil spirits.

Also, the next person who informs me that the best way to advocate for veganism is to be a model of good health is going to get smacked with a crutch.

{{{ Aims }}} If it makes you feel any better, I am moving at the same time, halfway across the country, and I have yet to find a place. Yikes! Seems there are a ton of upper apartments, and few lowers. Alas, stairs for home is the last thing I want. Groceries and laundry are not easy on crutches and steps.

I just realized -- if I do need surgery, and it's within the next few months, then trying to schedule surgery, a dissertation defense, and moving to wherever I get a job all withing the summer will not be fun. At all.

Hil, I might have missed something but was there even a timeline for this surgery that you might eventually need? Don't go borrowing more stress until you know specifics, maybe.

Hil, I might have missed something but was there even a timeline for this surgery that you might eventually need? Don't go borrowing more stress until you know specifics, maybe.

There wasn't a timeline. You're right -- next step is new ankle brace, and any surgery will be only if that doesn't work.

Hey Cass - I sent you email last night. You get?

The people in the alleyway are chanting. I can't understand the words, but the rhythm sounds like one of those chants in horror movies that are supposed to do some fun seance stuff and end up raising evil spirits.

Does your window open enough for a bucket of water?

Hey Cass - I sent you email last night. You get?

Nope.

::checks mail::

Yes!

Also, the next person who informs me that the best way to advocate for veganism is to be a model of good health is going to get smacked with a crutch.

The best way to advocate for anything is to NOT BE AN ASSHOLE. Oh wait.

The best way to advocate for anything is to NOT BE AN ASSHOLE. Oh wait.

I know a number of people who should have this tattoed backwards on their foreheads.

Erin, forgot to mention this earlier (damn you people talk a lot) - your wedding dress is gorgeous, and I hope we get to see pictures. You're getting married in three days!

Aims, do I have to cut a bitch? That's utter bullshit, and the realtor should eat the cost of her mistake.

Hil, break it down into small pieces. Cass is right. Don't borrow trouble if you don't have to, but Trudy has an idea. Borrow a bucket and after you've filled it up with water, accidently tip it out the window and watch them chant a different tune.

I should not be up, but I'm chatting with current long distance crush. I just read a memo he wrote on quantifying blight using GIS technology and nearly swooned. Spicy social justice brains. Trying to talk him into moving to NOLA with me so we can start a deconstruction job training program.

sweet. my crush killed the thread. i think this is becoming a habit.