Happy to Announce

Mood: thrilled

Yes, the new blog is here! Sadly, that means this will be the last post here. But the new one will be even more interesting because Bella will be posting there too. And, though Bella will always be bella, I use her real name in the new blog. How exciting is that?!?

In addition to the new blog, you can also check out our new web site for pictures, audio and our new and exciting email addresses.

Well, My Binary Life has been fun. I'll probably use that cool name for another project.

See you on the other site!

Time for Change

Mood: comfortable

Yes, it's time for a change. With the big transition in my life from being single to being (very) happily married, I feel it's time to put GregShort.com behind me and join forces with my wife to make a new site and blog. It's already in the works, and hopefully I will be able to unveil something in the next couple days.

In the meantime, check back here for my thoughts, ideas and news.

The Long Road to Free Broadband

Mood: relieved

As you know from recent posts, I've been making use of the TMobile HotSpot at Borders. But now that my free DayPass is long gone, I can't see paying $6 per hour for broadband. The reason for my needing to use the HotSpot--which I failed to mention previously--is because the free access Bella and I were getting at home has become increasingly sporadic. Not just sporadic, actually, but rare.

So today, after another nice lunch with Bella--on this, our ONE-MONTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY!--I went on a mission to find free broadband. Thanks to JiWire, I found that Say What?, a coffee shop in my old neighborhood, offered free access. So I drove the eight or so miles, content that I would soon be surfing for free. But Say What? apparently no longer exists.

Feeling rather silly for not calling ahead before making the trip, I drove perhaps 20 miles in the other direction to make use of Downtown Riverside's free WiFi access in the pedestrian mall. Now, here I sit at the Mission Inn Coffee Company, having nearly completed my Chai Tea over ice. I'm happy. The drive was worth it.

As the first part of our one-month celebration, I bought Bella the Deal Or No Deal Card Game. We will continue the celebration after Bella gets off work. Plans include dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory and some smooching.

Meanwhile, the wait continues. I haven't heard anything from the Press Enterprise since my second interview. But there's still time; no need to lose hope.

After a little more surfing and some secret shopping for Bella, it's time for the long road to $10 dialup. That is, home.

Brother Short

Mood: disgruntled

Contrary to popular opinion, I am not in the country music band, Brother Short. But hey, if you're into that sort of thing, they're pretty good. Check 'em out, y'hear?

Blogging From the Border(s), Pt. II

Mood: pleasantly full

Yes, I'm back at Borders, making full use of my free DayPass. Having had a wonderful lunch with Bella at Green Onion, I am now pleasantly full and feeling a little better about things. This Press Enterprise thing is just a waiting game, really. Relax, Greg.

I thought I should now take some time to expand upon the whole engaged-to-wedding-to-marriage transition. Time has gone very fast, from the last few months before the wedding to this very day. The weeks before the wedding were stressful, but not as bad as most people will have you believe. The wedding was beautiful, with only very minor hiccups. The honeymoon was amazing; even though we were just in Northern California (i.e. Monterey Bay, or more specifically, Pacific Grove), it truly felt as if we were a long long way from home. Now, the wedded life is just as wonderful as I thought it would be.

Isn't it great to wake up next to someone who is there for you, day in and day out, to support you in everything you do? Living together takes love to a whole new level. And I think this major transition in our lives is smoothed by the fact that we're not kids--a "kid" in this case being defined as someone under 25.

We have been moving Bella's stuff to the apartment, as time permits. I don't think she feels at home yet, nor will she until most of her stuff has been moved in and things are in place. Bella is very much into routine and a specific order to things, so until that sense of order returns to our lives, there may be some rough bits. But, you know, that's okay. We're so good together, it's only a matter of time until she feels truly at home.

Once again, I promise pictures are indeed on the way.

But I think it's time to go get some work done on the homefront. Besides, some sort of club meeting is being set up here and it's making me nervous.

Blogging From the Border(s)

Mood: discontent

I'm sitting here, at Borders, making use of a free TMobile HotSpot DayPass. An iced vanilla tea latte is at a safe but accessible distance. You would think that I would be very content. But I'm not.

As of yesterday, I am unemployed. Prints Plus closed its doors on Sunday, and Monday was spent clearing out the space. I thought I would enjoy a little time off in my occupational transition, but I can't help feeling like I'm wasting away, not contributing to my marriage or society.

The good news is I could have a job at Hallmark if I want it. The complication being that I am currently in limbo in the grueling interview/hiring process at The Press Enterprise. The first interview went splendidly. The second, which actually involved two separate interviews given by two different people, went very well, taking into account that the second interviewer had poorly formed questions which didn't help my confidence in responding. Overall, I feel really good about it, though.

Now, I am awaiting a callback for a third interview, which will be followed by a fourth! But hey, if I get the job--as an Internet advertising salesperson--Bella and I will be very well off. We are so excited that I've even gotten this far, but we--that is, I do not want to get my hopes up too high. But I think everything has led me to this, and I have such a good feeling about it.

By the way, the married life is wonderful. You should really try it.

Now, with my newfound free time, I am going to go have lunch with Bella.

Announcing Mr. & Mrs. Short!

Mood: exhausted, but never happier

I'm not entirely sure when my last post was, but I know it's been a while. The last month or so has gone very quickly, with lots of things to do and places to go. But, to sum up:

1) I'm married,
2) Mrs. Bella and I had an absolutely wonderful time in Monterey, and
3) we are very happy with all of our gifts!

This pathetic post is all I have the energy for at this time. I promise more details and pictures are yet to come.

1337

Mood: thrilled

If I had time, and, you know, wasn't getting married in three days, I might like to learn 1337. My best man, Joe, Mr. Linguistics, would appreciate that, I think. He's always toying with languages, both real and manufactured.

Bella and I finished our dance lessons. They went pretty well (we plan to take more in the future), but we both hated the group lesson. There were more women than men, which resulted in us having to rotate partners.

Anyway, I have lots to do. You know, wedding stuff.

I Told You So

Mood: slightly ill

See, I told you that I wasn't posting much because of my crappy old computer. Now, with this laptop, I will be able to post on a much more regular basis.

Last night was the first of two bachelor parties. Lucky me! Three of Bella's brothers took me out to eat and hang out. I had a great time. However, my stomach is a little upset from the burger.

This evening, my Best Man, Joe, is throwing me a bachelor barbecue. I always love his family's barbecues. And his family has always been so good to me; they're like my second family. I guess now I have to say third family.

See, I am lucky.

8 Days... and Loving It!

Mood: excited

I am excited for two reasons. First, our wedding is a mere 8 days away! Crazy, I know, but it's true. Secondly, Bella and I decided that I needed to get a laptop to get up-to-speed with computers for future job possibilities. I will be getting back into graphic and web design, and Linux just was not cutting it and I need experience using Windows XP.

So I am posting this in the comfort of our living room, not only thanks to the laptop but also our neighbor's wireless broadband... God bless them.

Strangely enough, what was the first program I downloaded and installed on my laptop? iTunes! Ha.

Thought For Today

Mood: enlightened

Things change at the speed of life. (More on this... someday.)

Meanwhile, Bertram was playing in the puddle that formed under the hose as I tended to the pond and watered the vines.

Did I mention the pond is now fish-friendly? I added five fish a couple or three weeks ago. Two casualties later, I think the pond is fish-safe and may even be ready for a turtle. Wouldn't that make Bella happy?

Peach Salsa

Mood: hungry

After a little kitchen clean-up, I'm going to treat myself to some peach salsa and chips....

Frittle-Faced

frittle (fritt'-ul) n. a temporary mark on the skin caused by the impression of a textured surface. [prob. inspired by the similar close patterning on the flower or butterfly called Frittilary, for its checkered markings, from Latin fritillus "a chess/checker board"]. Source: Archive of Cool Words

I better go to bed so I can wake up frittle-faced.

Technology Sucks... Sometimes

The reason I haven't been posting much lately is because I am completely and utterly unhappy with my computer. I am so done with Linux, but I can't warrant spending the money on upgrading my computer so it can run Windows XP. I'm getting married in less than two months, after all! I can't afford to be selfish if I am to share my life with Bella. And that I want more than anything in this world....

It Happened, It Really Happened

Mood: disgusted/grateful

To the punk who broke into my car, only to steal the faceplate of my stereo...





... I forgive you.

How to Deconstruct a CDROM

Mood: stupid

After ripping a moderately rare Robbie Krieger CD to my computer, I found that the drive door wouldn't open. Feeble attempts at using various sharp objects to press the manual eject--you know, that tiny hole where you stick something pointy and, POOF!, out pops the CD--resulted in, well, nothing. I tried forcibly pulling the drawer out, but I'll be damned if that little thing isn't a strong SOB. So the plan was laid out thusly:

1. Take the drive out of the computer, remembering to remove screws from both sides.

2. Rip off the face plate, using fingernails and a blunt object as necessary. This step serves no purpose, but, damn, it's satisfying!

3. Unscrew the four impossibly tiny screws and remove the top plate.

4. Gently slide CD out, making sure not to scratch it in doing so.

5. Lay the disassembled parts on the floor in a pile and wonder if the drive will still work.

ANSWER: It won't.

Now comes the point where I feel really stupid. The fact that I completely destroyed my CDROM in the (hugely successful) attempt to retrieve my moderately rare CD didn't bother me in the least. After all, my CD burner has the same read speed (52x) as the CDROM did. So, really, having the CDROM was a bit redundant. But after ripping a CD in the burner, I couldn't eject the next CD (also moderately rare, but valueless). I decided to reboot my computer and try again. Well, wouldn't you know, the CD popped right out.

It appears that Grip is to blame.

Meow?

Mood: confused

Walking in the mall yesterday, I would swear I heard the following conversation:

Meow, meow meow?
Meow meow meow.

Bertram was nowhere in sight.

"Cool Things" Podcast

Mood: pleased

The first episode of my podshow, however humble, is now online. New episodes are listed over in the right column of this blog in the "'Cool Things' Podcast" section. Enjoy!

Music That Matters (To Me)

Mood: apathetic

Here are a couple of bands I'm really into right now:

Hayden - Their Southern-drawled sadcore on Everything I Long For is just what I need right now.

Placebo - Bella introduced me to Placebo, and I don't know if I've thanked her for that. I was rocking out to their self-titled debut album at work yesterday.

Where the Music Takes You

Mood: discontent

First, before I get to the meat of this post:

Work really sucks right now.

Bella wants me to get a physical, for her peace of mind.

I am attempting to control my moderately high blood pressure.

I have started working out on some sort of a regular basis.

I'm pondering drastic changes to my blog.

Okay, now the meat:

I am not happy with the direction my music is taking. I've grown bored with the electronic instrumental forms of music. I want to rock. I want to sing. I want my music to move people in the non-physical way that only meaningful lyrics can provide.

There's just one problem: I'm not a good lyricist. Well, it's not that I'm not good, it's just that I find lyrics extremely difficult to write well. But hearing that my brother, Eric, the much more talented musician, has problems with lyrics, too, makes me feel better. The music, we agreed, comes easily. I am confident that I can find a practical method for writing lyrics; the process can't possibly rely entirely on inspiration.

This new direction that the music is taking me may require the invention of a new persona. Lucky Tourist may have lived out its purpose. I think if I am going to take my music in an entirely different direction, a new moniker may help put my electronic music--and, more importantly, my limitations within it--behind me.

I'm thinking simple music with intelligent, clever lyrics. A tall order, I know, but I'm sure I can do it. Now, to find the time....

Solutions, Or Something Like Them

Mood: hopeful

I have to apologize about my post of last night. I was really angry and frustrated. There is, in fact, no chance of my sending Bertram away to military academy.

After a visit to Elliott's Pet Emporium, I discovered a few products that I am hoping will solve little Bertram's behavior problems:

Repel Dog & Cat Repellent Spray - A preliminary test of this product is showing positive results. For a true test, I sprayed the cord that Bertram chewed and placed it on the floor. When I return home from work, we'll see if the test was a success.

Four Paws Super Catnip Spray - I am hoping this will act as an encouragement to draw Bertram's attention to what I want him to play with. I am in the process of testing it on his scratching posts and toys, so far with average results.

And, an unrelated product:

Four Paws Magic Pet Hair Remover - This "magic" sponge does nothing more than sweep fur into little balls which you then have to remove by hand. I am extremely disappointed with this one; I'll stick with a lint roller!

Well, I am hopeful that there is a better tomorrow, free of chewing, in sight.

Bertram's Probation

Mood: pissed

I can't take it any more! Bertram has now ruined the power cord for my Gamecube. So, until he proves he has stopped this behavior:

1. At night, he will be locked in his carrier.


2. While I'm gone, he'll be locked in the bedroom.


3. He will only have access to the whole apartment under full supervision.

Honestly, when I discovered he had ruined yet another cord, I began to doubt his place in our home. That may seem harsh, but this cat has some serious problems. I was willing to accept said problems so long as he wasn't destroying things. But now? I don't know. I'm going to have to have a serious talk with Bella. I think Bertram's problems are well beyond "bitter apple" or cord protectors. (See previous post.)

Don't worry. Really, I'm just venting. But serious action is required. This will not continue.

How To Chew a Cord, With Your Host: Bertram

Mood: angry/worried

Bertram has taken to chewing cords. He has ruined two so far, and has damaged at least one more. I am really angry because he has so much other stuff to stimulate him. Is he lashing out? Is he bored? Or, do cords really taste that good?!?

On the other hand, I'm worried. What if he chews through an electrical cord? I'm assuming a good shock from an outlet could kill a cat.

Bella mentioned "bitter apple", and in the little research I've done on the subject of cat chewing someone mentioned putting a protective tubing over all wires. I doubt the effectiveness of the former, and cringe at the unaesthetic qualities of the latter.

Maybe, for now, I should leave out the cord that he already chewed, so he will continue to chew on that one, rather than a live one. But wouldn't that be encouraging the behavior?

I've also thought that getting a second cat might distract him from his destructive behaviors. (Did I also mention he is systematically destroying the pygmy date palm I put in the dining room?) But I think adding a second cat into the mix will only bring on a whole new set of problems.

I think I just have to be diligent about not leaving cords out to entice him. That seems to be the only immediate solution.

God, I hope he grows out of this....

Your Fern Smells Funny

Mood: foolish

Bella and I have been had! Imagine our delight when we found the cutest little air plant in an even cuter little blue pot. I had heard of such plants deriving all the water and nutrients they need from the air, and no need for soil. They often perch on a host plant, such as a tree. But when I did some research to find out exactly what type of plant we had, I discovered that we don't have a plant at all, but a colony of tiny, dead animals, dyed green. The good news is we can put it wherever the heck we want with no concern for "growing conditions", and it's still pretty darn cute. Give me an air fern over a silk plant any day....

In my research, I did run across info on the real air plants. They're really real. I promise.

Overdue Update

Mood: wishing I could live on the patio instead of going to work

Here's a far too overdue update, in capsule form:

1. Ever since I changed the name of my blog (remember "... if I were a bird I'd have something to say"?), I haven't been able to make audio posts. I really miss them. They're an easy way to keep you, the reader/listener, updated no matter where I am. I tried setting up a new account, and it still doesn't work. I suspect they are charging for their service now. But they never asked me for money. Oh well.


2. I've been reading up on pond maintenance, after performing a not-so-thorough cleaning of said pond. I now have a better idea of what needs to be done. I did, however, sit and enjoy the running fountain for a few minutes this morning. But I decided it was about time for some sort of update on this blog.


3. Moving of just about all of the big stuff is done. Now all that remains is hundreds of books, and many other odds and ends. I am in no rush; I'm spending a lot of time just enjoying being here. But that's not to say I haven't been getting things done.


4. I've cleaned up the patio, gotten rid of a lot of empty boxes, even done some weeding in one of the two flower beds out front. Not to mention keeping up the apartment with daily tasks (e.g. trash, dishes, sweeping, etc.).


5. Bella has been a huge help, even though she's not living here yet. We're already a great team, which bodes well for our future together.


6. I am starting to feel inspiration for a song. Or, perhaps more of a desire. The inspiration will certainly come when I put fingers to (plastic) ivory. The new surroundings will have a huge impact on my music, I'm sure.

Well, that's about all of an update I have time for. There is so much more to write about. If only I could make an audio post....

Waiting for a Dial Tone

Mood: generally happy

MCI still hasn't made the move of my services, so I am here at Gran's writing this. I'm not too concerned about how long it's taking since I have so much to do at our new home! It's coming along nicely!

Bertram is still getting used to the new apartment, but basically he loves it! He has a freedom he never had before. At least, not in (his) recent memory. The door mat by the patio door is one of his favorite spots. Bella called it his head quarters. I have to agree.

Bella and I fixed our first Tombstone pepperoni pizza in the oven. We put it directly on the rack, lacking a pizza pan, and we both agreed it seemed to taste extra good. Don't know if that was due to the extra crispy crust (no pan), being cooked a little longer than usual, or the effect of an electric--as opposed to gas--oven.

Well, I want to finish with this load of moving so I can relax with a ham sandwich and Days of Our Lives. (Bella has me hooked!) I better get going....

Packing with Bella

Mood: content

Bella came over tonight and helped me pack some more stuff. She did good work. She's better at such things than me.

We will get the keys to the apartment at 2PM. We were hoping for earlier, but the manager is letting me move in a day early as it is, so who are we to argue?

Installation of the refrigerator has been rescheduled for Saturday; Best Buy could only deliver it on Friday between 8 and 10AM. Seeing as we won't have access to the apartment that early, we were left with no alternative but to reschedule. Honestly, I don't have much that needs to be refrigerated anyway.

Well, I'm going to play a little bit of Day of Reckoning 2 before getting some sleep. Man, I love that game!

Phone Blues, Part 956

Mood: disgusted

(Have you ever noticed I only have about five or six moods when writing these blog entries? Hmmm.)

So MCI screwed up my move-of-services order, which is just now being processed. Mind you, I placed the order a week ago, and it should have been activated no more than a week from today. Instead, it's going to take their usual 10-15 days! As a result, when I move on the 24th, I am again going to be without Internet access. But, you know, something tells me I'm going to be too busy to post much anyway, so maybe it's not such a loss after all.

Until the move, I will try to post more "before" pics of the apartment. Then, after my phone service has been moved, I can post some "after" pics! Or, more likely, "during" pics. The move and settling in is going to be a long process, indeed.

Minor Setback

Mood: frustrated

There has been a minor setback with the wedding. Bella and I spent four hours at Target registering the other day, and the 34 items we added did not show up in our list. Bella had me call Target and they are currently researching the problem. If they can't track down the error, we will have to re-register for all of those items!

Put in perspective, this is certainly a minor setback, but one nonetheless. Time is going so fast now that we'd rather not waste time going back to redo something we thought we had taken care of. Hopefully we'll hear back with good news....

The One Where Greg Has Some Cleaning To Do On The Patio

The One Where Someone Parked In Front Of Our Apartment

Apartment Sweet Apartment

Mood: eager

I have never wanted a week to pass by so quickly! I think there has never been a time--even as a child with Christmas approaching--that I have been so eager for a day to come. This week, with excitement and anticipation, just might kill me. In exactly one week, I will be moving in to our new home. And I really don't know how I can possibly wait that long. But there is much preparation yet to be done, so that will help pass the time.

Thinking about living in our apartment, I feel like I will finally be home. I'm sure I'm not the first person to express the modified saying, "Apartment Sweet Apartment", but, really, how many people can honestly say they love their apartment? For most people, an apartment is a place they stay until they can buy a house. But I could be truly happy living in an apartment. Especially this apartment!

Oh, but there I go talking like I'm already moved in. That's next Friday.... But honestly, the two times I've been in the apartment I have felt like I was home. I could totally see living there... possibly for years. In fact, unless our family outgrows it, I don't think I will ever want to leave. Even now, I'm sad at the thought of ever leaving it.

I just yearn to live in peace and quiet with my beautiful Bella. I know this apartment will give us that. When she moves in with me, we will both be home. Our home. Our sweet apartment.

Visiting Home

Mood: in a hurry

Okay, so I was supposed to leave for work 15 minutes ago. Hells bells. I'll just call and let David know I'm running late.

I visited our new home today to check some measurements for the refrigerator we will need to get. While I was at it, I took a bunch of pictures (coming soon!) and just spent some time realizing that I am going to be living in a wonderful apartment. I am so thrilled!

But anyway, I really do have to get to work.

Our Home

Mood: in disbelief

Even though it was secured this morning, I just can't believe it. Bella and I found our home. It is perfect. Everything we wanted. A dream.

But it's real. Last week, Bella and I went apartment-hunting. We planned to spend a whole day just looking at various apartments, weeding out the ones that were not pet-friendly, and hoping to find one we could be comfortable living in for a year or two until we find something better. After making our way down a street of more than half a dozen apartment complexes, Bella decided to show me the one she found while driving randomly with her mother. We called ahead, verified that pets were allowed and asked if we could take a look.

Though Bella could tell they were pretty cute from the outside--even at dusk, when she first saw them with her mom--she had no idea just how cute they were on the inside. And here, dear reader, "cute" is not necessarily synonymous with "small". Surely, it's not a large apartment by any stretch of the imagination, but it is a good, comfortable size. The living room, in fact, could be considered roomy. The two bedrooms are adequate for our needs (though one will be converted into a library/office/studio), the kitchen is smallish yet functional, the bathroom sufficient, and the patio... a little piece of heaven!

The previous tenant apparently spent a lot of time and money fixing up the patio, complete with a pond, flowering vines and a series of cute little patio lights lining the eaves. I spoke with the previous tenant this morning and she had hoped that the new tenants would appreciate her hard work. We do. Or will, rather.

I will move in on February 25th. Bella will join me in our new home on June 17th.

There is so much more to say, but I will save my fingers and let pictures tell the story. I hope to post "Before" and "After" pics sometime shortly after I move in. I can't wait!

The One Where Bertram Didn't Want To Be Taken Out Of Gran's Room

Don't Stop Believin'

Mood: fresh and clean

After consulting AllMusic.com, I now have Journey's 1981 album Escape in the queue to download. Although it doesn't have my personal favorite, "Wheel in the Sky", it does have the hits "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Open Arms". AllMusic gave this album four-and-a-half stars, so I figure it should be a safe bet. Plus, it's one of Journey's longer albums, clocking in at a whopping 42:39. I really hate albums under 45 minutes, so it was nice that one of their best albums comes pretty close to that.

I'm suddenly feeling very tired. I should rest a bit before Bella comes over.

The One Where We Look Really Good With Godson Evan

Burning Madness

Mood: getting tired

The "burning madness", contrary to popular opinion, has nothing to do with a mental disorder. Nor does it pertain to making CD's of that 80's band. But it does indeed mean I've been burning the midnight oil--also not the band--as I burn CD's. My collection that I take with me to work was growing stale, so it needed some fresh ingredients. The close to 20 CD's that I added include the likes of Us3's Hand on the Torch, The Polyphonic Spree's The Beginning Stages of... and Together We're Heavy, The Neville Brothers' Greatest Hits, Jamiroquai's Synkronized, Iron Butterfly's The Best of Iron Butterfly - Light and Heavy, Counting Crows' This Desert Life, and Aquabats' The Return of the Aquabats. Some, all or none of these may or may not be appropriate for work. But if customers can hear any of these over the bland mix of piped-in music we play in the store, then they're standing too damn close. Back off, punk, or I'll v-nail you!

In other news, Bella and I have been doing some serious wedding prep. Everything--especially time--is going so fast now, it's almost scary. But fear not, the one thing I am not scared of is marrying Bella. There couldn't be a more natural, and comfortable, thing to do. I love her dearly and can't wait to call her my wife.

It's been wonderful catching up on things here on the 'net. I didn't realize just how much I missed going online. And I really missed my blog, so hopefully now that I can post to it again, I will do so on a more regular basis.

Well, it's time to download some more music before going to bed. I need to grab the last two tracks from Straylight Run's self-titled album. Then, I'm not entirely embarrassed to admit that I just might download an album by Journey.

I'm Baaaaack!

Mood: thrilled beyond belief
Today's Plan: celebrate!

Thanks to MCI, and no thanks to Gran, AT&T or Charter Communications, I can now go online again! Yes, I have my very own phone line, in my very own name. Finally! Apparently when Charter was installing Gran's "Cable Telephone", they screwed up the wiring for my line. The jackasses connected the red and green wires to the yellow and black screws. Leave it to Greg the Egg, boy genius, to figure out that the red and green wires are supposed to be connected to the red and green screws! By fixing it myself, I saved my wallet $50. Not bad.

At any rate, I have a lot of catching up to do on all of my regular 'net hangouts, so off I go! More later....

No Internet, No Blogging

Just a quick update. Thanks to Gran, I no longer have a phone line. As a result, I can no longer access the Internet... thus, no blogging. I am in the process of setting up my own account with the phone company (including DSL, woo-hoo!), but it won't be "installed" until the 23rd. "Installed" meaning, of course, merely activating the phone line, which already exists. In the meantime, I will be doing a lot of audio posts. (There was a bug preventing my audio posts from actually appearing on my blog, but I found a way around that.) I may also make the occassional post via email from my cell phone. At any rate, that's about all for now. It's almost time for dinner! I'll make an audio post later, maybe on the way home from Bella's.

Wedding Prep

Mood: blah

Bella and I have finally got going on the wedding prep again. We have:

1. ordered the wedding cake,

2. finished the wedding prep survey again (the church lost it the first time),

3. had our engagement pictures taken (you're gonna love 'em!),

4. ordered our invitations, and

5. selected our honeymoon location (to be announced).

This, of course, is not my reason for feeling "blah". Neither is this. No, I'm just not very happy with my job right now, moreso than usual. Bella thinks I should get back into web design as a side project. I'm not sure that would make me happy. I am considering selling Watkins, or maybe just getting a second, part-time job. But Bella thinks I would be better off working for myself on the side--and thus setting my own schedule--rather than adding a second job. But we'll see what happens.

Now, I think I'm going to take a nap.