well poop

I tried talking to my apt. manager today about getting out of my lease early. NO GO. It would cost me at least my left arm and probably more. I'd have to pay back all of the "discounts" they've given me for the whole year that I've lived here plus one month's rent at the "market rate."

11(760-575) + 760= I think not.

So I guess it means living in two places at once for 2 months. I don't like it but I can do it and hopefully it will be worth it.
I also started the give away pile again. Geeze, it feels like I am constantly deciding that I don't need this or I don't need that... Who gave me all of this crap anyway? oh yeah, probably me.

I'm moving again. I signed a lease to move in June 1 to someone's basement apartment. Well, not a complete apartment but as close as I can get for 350 per month. I have my own room, my own bathroom and a tiny living room to myself. We'll share the kitchen, backyard/garden and parking spaces. It's in a wonderful neighborhood and really close to the Capp's current place.
Making decisions makes me so nervous. There are a few issues here that will take some work to understand/deal with. ok, let's be honest. I really like living by myself and sharing anything will take an adjustment and ... she smokes pot, this decision, though will save me about 250-300 dollars a month. I think dealing with a pot-head is worth 300 bucks a month. ok she's not really a pot head. She assured me today it's just a once in a while type of thing. And she'll smoke in her bedroom...

all in all I feel ok about the decision. And I could really use the extra cash more than anything.

I guess there is a first time for everything

I'm 24 years old. I've pretty much always been as my fellow culinary students call me a "good two shoes." I can't help it, ok? But yesterday I had a strange thing happen. I bought a pack of cigarettes. No Mom I didn't start smoking. One of my chef's asked me to run to the store between classes and buy him a pack of cigs. what? I said yes. can you believe it?
He told me what kind to buy, handed me some cash and away I went. I walked in and have never felt so uncomfortable. And the best part? there was a table set up outside for some people representing D.A.R.E. "DARE, to keep kids off drugs." And here I was buying cigarettes. I walked into his office and told him that I was 24 years old and this was my first pack of cigs that I've ever bought. He looked amazed, chuckled and asked if they'd even carded me. of course they didn't.

domination

Last night's nertz scores:

Anne Jonathan Deanna
55 91 140

needless to say, I dominated.
next time i'm sure it will be the other way around...

new love

Artichoke hummus with pita chips. enough said.

ALIAS

I'm officially caught up on ALIAS season 5 (or is it 6?). Yes, i know it hasn't been the best season but I'm so glad that i'm all caught up. I felt that I was betraying a good friend for not watching. sad, i know. I've decided that the only way to watch TV is on DVD. Thank you Joshy for the DVD of this season... Thank goodness for Tivo.

My grandpa went home a week ago on Tuesday. He's living there with a 24-hour nurse. Which, thank goodness is working out well. Although he went into the ER last night with super low blood pressure and erratic heart beat. Supposedly they think it has something to do with his pacemaker. Hopefully he'll be able to go home soon and get into some sort of normal routine that will keep him safe. He still needs prayer!

Spring is here in full force! it is absolutely gorgeous outside, we had snow/rain yesterday morning and it has been all sunshine today. just glorious! I love this time of year. makes me want to have a cheeseburger. :)