Well, hell.

Didn't sleep much because apparently I was hit by several invisible trucks yesterday, the effects of which were only apparent as the night progressed.

So sore and achey! And my back has loudly expressed its displeasure at whatever the hell I did to it. And if I knew, I swear I would avoid doing it again. :(

And of course the painkillers are all hiding.

I need a scapegoat. I think I'll use Felix.

And the neighbor's new puppy whimpered for a few hours until well after 1AM - I ended up over there looking through their window. Puppy was fine, mom was ignoring him, I was saying, "Come ON Dolly - go get him!" And she of course just really wanted me to come inside and pet her, so..what puppy, exactly?

And then Lurk yowled for too many of the wee hours.

So. I'm...not at work yet. :/

However, THANKS folks for suggesting alternative plane transport! Both train and bus look doable - I've never taken a non-public-transportation train. My next challenge is getting to the station. Not that I've purchased a ticket yet, but - ya know. This looks promising.

I am SO tired. I was going to try to work tomorrow instead of taking off, but..I think I need the day off. Oy.

Have I mentioned that I dislike my landlady?

Told her that rent will get to her around the 15th - next week - and the end of the month.

Response (via text): "You mean this Monday?"

"Nope, I mean next week."

"Wow your pays really suck."

"Yes. Yes they do." (Resisted urge to say anything about how much worse it sucks than my neighbors, and saaaaaay if you're gonna pay THEIR electric bill, I have a bill or two you could cover!)

"Are you home? I can have my daughter pick up checks now."

"No, I'm not."

(Actually, yes I am. But ya know...you're getting the money next week. Sending your daughter over now to get post-dated checks? Not necessary, and I plan to take advantage of this chance to tear off my soaked clothing and check email in my underthings without worrying about you sending your daughter over here. Because I'm sore, I'm muddy, I'm unpleasantly damp, and even though I've once again spent most of the day alone, I prefer to pick the company I keep, thankyouVERYmuch. And right now? That's pretty much limited to my cat.)

today's tea fortune

Love is the ultimate state,
where compassion prevails
and kindness rules.

This reminded me of Contrary and recently posted words.

Explanation for today's phone calls

Ummm..it was wicked hot at the greenhouse.

So if you received a message today about the vampire apocalypse and calling zombies undead Alzheimer's patients..umm...it was REALLY REALLY HOT today and I was alone for nearly the entire day.

However? I have awesome friends.

Convo snippet:

*ring* *ring*
Hugh: Hello?
Me: WHY ARE YOU AT HOME? You should be outside!
Hugh: I was outside. And as soon as I went out, it started raining. When I came home, the sun came back out.
Me: Oh. Well, it's the vampires, you know. It's a plot. ARE YOU READY FOR THE VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE??
Hugh: I think so, yeah.
Me: *pause* ...Really?
Hugh: Yeah, I have enough wooden things here that I could make into stakes. I think I'm good.

This?
THIS is why it's not just Hugh, it's THE Hugh, thankyouVERYmuch.



(Ok, so I just made the last bit up. But really, he's friggin' awesome.)

(As for the rest of you that have NOT received a crack-smoking phone call from me yet? If your number is in my celphone, your time is coming. If I don't have your digits, you're safe. For now.)