I seem to have let Irene derail my computer habits. Something to do with a multi-day power outage and week-long trip to see family (where I had too much fun to have time to write about it all). Came home to a house with power and will have a/c this weekend (hopefully), as the tree resting on my brand-spanking-new heat pump is due to be removed on ( Read more... )

So because it's Mother's Day, I have to say, again, that I won the Mom Lottery. I've said it before and I'll say it again, but it's true. Through wind and rain and snow and sleet (and bright sunny skies and wide open spaces), I've never been left alone or let down or disappointed. My mother taught me how to love with abandon (if I struggle with ( Read more... )

The hardest time getting out of bed mixed with a seriously painful back meant I was two hours late to work. But it was worth it, and my managers were, once again, fairly supportive. It's like working with the Pod People. Seriously ( Read more... )

I've sent off my thank-you e-mails to my profs. I've confirmed my April class was paid for. I've submitted a request for a May class. I've registered for said May class. I've finished two loads of wash. I've gathered all my receipts for my April class (for next year's taxes when I make enough to claim deductions for school or job search ( Read more... )

Am putting out a quick note here on the faster wifi just to leave a few quotes from today ( Read more... )

am safe and sound inside.

am as unpacked as i shall be.

am washed and pj'ed.

am very very tired.

will be more specific tomorrow, but i'm here and i'll be glorious in my class tomorrow because i don't really have any other option, do i? so i shall be brilliant.

So it is all sorted, even down to the hotel room. 'Bout damn time, no ( Read more... )

So we finally figured it all out and GU gave me permission to fudge the electronic form and now I can't use third party billing because the class starts in less than 7 days because, that's right, it's wednesday! wtf. seriously, this is when I wish I had a stronger prescription. I so want some comfort food (despite a rather tasty dinner at dad's ( Read more... )

Many e-mails, many phone calls, many internet pages opened later, and ( Read more... )

E-mail 1: Form has been received, completed and sent ( Read more... )