Soooo, I think Tom and I will run away from Columbus when we are there for a week over Xmas (12/24-31.) Since I am procrastinating, I have starting planning the trip, and I think we'll head to Cincinnati for a few days, 12/28-31.

So, Teppy, flea, Hil - where's a fun neighborhood to stay in that has cool restaurants and breweries and such?

lol, I'm far too impatient, I just booked at Six Acres B&B which looked pretty close (relatively speaking) to Northside.

Pathetic whine ahead. Yesterday I did too much so I have tried to lower my expectations for today. I just need to start reading my text book and be here for the delivery and setup of the futon.

I had asked CJ to be here between 11-6 so he would be here during the delivery but then they called and I'm scheduled between 6-8. Ugh. And CJ had plans with his gf this evening. So I asked him to help with a few household chores. He happily agreed but had done none of them. I started to clean up clutter and then he got mad cause I didn't ask for help. I did. Hours ago. And now I'm hurting again.

Kitty litter still needs to be dealt with, outside plants need to be watered, and i just don't have the umph. I'd also like to clean yup my office a bit more, though the floor is clear which is the minimum needed for today.

Kelly is picking up H from the airport after visiting her mom. She may or may not be able to be here between 6-8 let alone to help me accomplish other house stuff. I HATE needing help.

lol, I'm far too impatient, I just booked at Six Acres B&B which looked pretty close (relatively speaking) to Northside.

That's where we got married! It's literally 3 minutes from our house. Kristen (the proprietor) might remember us, but then, she has weddings there basically every weekend, and we got married 4 years ago (HOW HAS IT BEEN FOUR YEARS), so she may not.

Also YAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!! There's a really new brewery just north of Six Acres, called Brink Brewing. That neighborhood is North College Hill. And then in Northside we have Urban Artifact, and by that time, Taft Ale House might be open** (technically not Northside, but so close that it makes no difference). And beyond us, there's a crapton more. New breweries keep opening all the time. You'll need to make a spreadsheet and prioritize. But I can almost* guarantee you that Tim can chauffeur you (us) around to breweries, because he doesn't drink.

*(I say "almost" because I don't want to just commit him like that, but I'm pretty damn sure he'll do it.)

**(There's already one location open for Taft Ale House; the one near Northside will be a second location.) (If you care.) (Which you might, because you might Google.)

We have good food and fun shenanigans in Northside, but also in Clifton, which is flea's neighborhood, and in Hyde Park, which is Hil's neighborhood. Hil, will you be around then, or back in NJ with your family for the holidays/school break?

It's official; we're adopting the porch cat whose photos have been lighting up the book of face. Her name is now PHRYNE, because she will charmingly get all up in your business before you even know it. Mycroft, true to his name, is kind of a grump about it all.

SO EXCITE!

Ha, that's so funny that you got married there! It looks gorgeous.

It's really lovely. You won't have leaves on the trees then, so it lessens the effect, but it's still really nice. AND 3 MINUTES FROM ME.

I mean, it's literally 1.2 miles from me, so I could walk it, but it's all uphill. Like, SUPER uphill. So that would never happen.

Phryne is a perfect name--she's a glossy black, like character-Phryne's bob!

Cute character drawings, Gud!

Wafting feel-betters to those what need them. Day four of dizzying headache. Closed eyes in a dark room is booooring.

Congrats Porch Cat Phryne! You landed well.

My current working setup is a big comfy chair with my computer on a side table and keyboard and mouse on a laptop board.

I have moved my computer into my great room and have set up a 'Cagney couch' next to the dining table. It's pretty great. The wider, open space seems to inspire me.

I wish, however, something would contribute to some extreme focus.

I need to create a fb fan page, an online course/ebook client attraction thingie, do something with the parts of my wordpress website that aren't working.

It is all, totally ARGH and I am vexed. VEXED. Why can't I afford to get someone to do all this for me?

I wish Ginger was here to talk me through pdf stuff.

Speaking of same, have any of you used Prezi? I love the look of it, but wonder if it is worth the learning curve.

Send inspiration and, you know, actual ability!