bonny, call the DCRA and ask for an apartment inspection. That is the first step in allowing you to leave without penalty for breaking the lease. There is an implied warranty of habitability that doesn't seem to have been met for some time.

I was wondering who you call about this. The only thing I could think of was board of health, and that didn't seem right.

DC is really good with tenant rights. bonny is in one of the best jurisdictions in the world to get this taken care of with a minimum of hassle (relatively speaking, of course).

Bonny, please listen to Maria. I'm worried about you.

I definitely have a head cold, and I'm going back to sleep.

Not to taunt, but it's beautiful here today.

sj, feel better! I'm glad you are resting.

Need to figure out what self-care looks like today and get on it before I run out of day. Still in pjs. I need to fix food for lunch tomorrow, maybe go to the Apple Store, tidy my room, maybe sort some Mardi Gras beads, refill a script and make a yoga class if at all possible. And chuck this pack of cigarettes I bought yesterday.

Is Finn eating more?

Yes, he is. He's eating enthusiastically but not desperately, which leads me to believe that some of his earlier glee at being fed (I have met beagles with more restraint around food) may have been in part due to boredom.

smonster, my cousin got back to me and the only study she found was the first link I posted for you. But she says that she sees things about fecal transplants come across her Twitter feed all the time, so she'll keep an eye out for anything related to mental health.

bonny, call the DCRA and ask for an apartment inspection. That is the first step in allowing you to leave without penalty for breaking the lease. There is an implied warranty of habitability that doesn't seem to have been met for some time.

It may be time to find somewhere else to live. I don't see the landlord changing anytime soon.

This. And I would think chances are good that your landlord could be liable for hotel costs until you are able to move.

This. And I would think chances are good that your landlord could be liable for hotel costs until you are able to move.

Given that the ceiling is collapsing? It sure seems like he should be.

I wish I could show you the video of the walk through just now where he was telling me how he's seen so much worse and it really isn't that big a deal. Oh and the roof IS TOTALLY DRY and the roofer will be here on Wednesday and he's got a guy who will fix all that paint.

Paint?

The wall in my bedroom looks like someone took a galactic sized hair dryer and melted it.

He doesn't think the water 'rushing past' the wiring will be a problem. It probably isn't but ugh.

I did find a hotel and have put out the word about finding a new place.

Right now, I'm going to push my bed into the living room and try to get a nap.

I'm so exhausted, I really am not thinking straight.

After the nap start packing. You need to get out, get out, get out!