Today has been a busy, and, unfortunately, unpleasant day. I’m getting ready to leave for an apartment-hunting trip to Ithaca with my mother tomorrow. We’ll arrive late Wednesday and spend until Sunday there. Between preparing for that–laundry, apartment listings, route planning, calling (*shudder*) people, etc.–I had a physical at the doctor’s office. The doctor was nice, but some of the things she did to me were not so much. And now my arm hurts from the tetanus booster I got. Hoping that that won’t last tomorrow because it could make driving unpleasant. Can anyone tell that “unpleasant” is my person Word of the Day?
I’m going to need lots of happy thoughts coming my way this week because I’m pretty much going to be picking at the bottom of the housing barrel. I can’t tell you how many people have told me that I’m late to be looking for housing in Ithaca. Thanks, people, I knew that. I knew that months ago. So if anyone can send enough happy thoughts my way to add up to a well-priced, well-located, apartment in good condition, you will have my eternal (read: as long as my lease lasts) gratitude.
Thanks, guys!
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*hugs*
Would it help it I asked my sister for suggestions/advice? She hasn’t been to Ithaca in several years, but she did have to go through the whole housing thing as well, so maybe she might have some insider secrets. 😛
In any case, I’m sending lots of good vibes your way. Hope everything gets resolved soon. :S
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FROM: Greg
TO: Gnome
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May I also recommend watching our “Quietsch” video from last year? I can’t help but laugh just thinking about it. Good luck with the hunt!
I like the new journal name too, by the way. It reminds me of a Fletcher Henderson song title from the ’20s or ’30s called “Queer Notions.” [Plays music.]
@Klose:
Thanks, but I don’t know how much that would help. The main problem is that I haven’t had a chance to get up there and shop until now. It seems that most people start in April!
@Greg:
Thank you 🙂 I would love to watch our “Quietsch” video, except I’ve never been given a copy! *glares in the general direction of Idaho*
You’re the first to notice the name change. Ironically, the idea came to me from a song, but not the one you’re thinking of. I got it from “What a Curious Notion” by Mic Christopher.
Happy Thoughts! Happy Thoughts!
Also, do I get bonus points for noticing the name change, and having a fairly solid notion of where you got it from?!
Did you get my text yesterday, btw? I was singing The Minimum Requirements at work and felt you had to know!
B:
Of course you get points, though I’d expect you to know where it came from, being the one who introduced me to Mic’s music. I got the text message this morning while driving. In fact, I just sent you a message about it 🙂
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