Already after lunch ... I have been [finally] clearing through some of the work that needs doing.

I've paid every single bill, invoice and request for money. Well, all expect the BIG ones. I much prefer having larger bank balances, but it's nice to know that everything is handled.

The apartment is clean, and I have a bunch more simple stuff to still get done today. I now should shower and get ready for Mikey's arrival, which I will morph into a trip to Spec's, the post office and to Cities.

Tonight, I have to watch these Netflix and get them out of my hair. Travis said that he would call today, but I haven't heard from him, and I'm no longer motivated.

I did get all the light timers in place, but still have to re-work the two in the bedroom.

Time to shower!

Already 10:00 pm. I have gotten so much done today, and it feels like nothing. I got some of the laundry done, and some of my stuff unpacked, but .. I got most of the new timers installed .. but until I take the tree down and move the piano out, it won't be fully done. And, I'm wrestling with the question of having my carpeting replaced .. if I do, that means I have to move EVERYTHING out - it will be almost like moving in toto. However, if they replace the carpeting, all the dirt in the corners and edges will go out WITH the old carpeting, along with Jackie's multitudinous pee spots. The whole apartment could smell 1000% better.

So, I have to consider this further.

I have 100+ CDs that have to be gone through, sorted, put back into their racks, and the racks attached to a wall .. somewhere..

I'm wanting to swap out my duvet cover .. but the drapes don't match .. AARGH!

Talked to my Aunt Liz tonight for nearly 2 1/2 hours. That was GREAT. Life changing, actually. I have to think about this some more, but .. parts of my family (the four horsewomen of the apocolypse) are actually more screwed up than I thought, and .. I'm okay!

Ah, home again, home again. My luggage finally made it - collected it about 10:00 tonight. I haven't cracked any of it open just yet. I should see if Nicole's gift made it home without being shattered into a zillion pieces.

HOOORAY! It made it unscathed!

Judy pulled one out of a hat while I was gone; that was some trick!

I should be exhausted. I've been up since 0300, and it's now nearly midnight. I need to put the sheets back on the bed, and then crawl into it.

NeoN's email about Houston being nuked in a faked terrorist attack upset me far worse than I was willing to let on. I really love my apartment, love where I live and am very comfortable here. I don't want that to end in a blaze of political fire.

Anyway .. tomorrow is a busy day. I think I should take the mutts out for a minute, and then hit the hay.

Sunday night - most everyone is going back to work in the morning. Tomorrow seems to be all planned out already; my trip here is already coming to an end. I have to pack up my bags tomorrow evening, and I'm scheduled out of here on Tuesday morning at 11:00. I'm thinking of trying to stand by for an earlier flight, but that puts me out of here before 7:30 on Tuesday morning again; otherwise, I have a 50 minute connection in PHL and I have to go from terminal B to terminal F, which includes a shuttle bus ride.

Today was nice; we saw "Meet the Fockers," went to the mall, enjoyed the snowfall, had leftovers and played a board game, and then watched "Mystery Men," which I had never heard of. It was very low key and pleasant.

I'm thinking that Tuesday is too soon for U to get their collective stuff together, which is why I don't feel like trusting that I can make a 50 minute connect that day.

I'm looking forward to being home again. Haven't dreamt about the dogs yet, which is very strange. When I get home, I have to decide if I'm going to stay where I am, or whether I should move into a new place. I found a GREAT place just a few blocks away .. but, the cost to move! Sheesh. I just don't know.. Of course, I've asked for new carpeting where I am, and if I stay, I'll still have to move everything OUT of the apartment, and then back in again. The whole place would be MUCH cleaner, since the seven year old carpeting and padding would be replaced. But, oof! The work!

Judy wants to spend Wednesday "doing the museums" or something. While it sounds fun and all, I still have to get some work done by the end of the year. Friday, I have to clean for the people who are coming over that night. Saturday, homework .. yeep. Have a ton of it to complete by Monday, and also have to re-work the business financials..

Jarred called me yesterday - just up and called me. That was really great.

Time to crawl into bed, I think. Didn't sleep well last night.