Self Delusion

I haven't been on here much, even in the forums, lately. I was disappointed, disillusioned and just a bit cranky. I don't have any explanation for this. Maybe my priorities changed, maybe I just can't take the crowd anymore.

But.

There are people on Opera that I care about, and wish I was better at keeping in touch with. In lieu of this, I will post this blog that tells you what is going on in my life.

1. I have a great job that I like. It doesn't pay much, but enough to survive and try to get ahead.

2. I've got a permanent roommate. Djin moved in a year ago, when he had trouble with his landlords. We decided that the best way to get a place that works well for all the animals is to find a place together. No hanky-panky, just a good roommate. (hear that guys??? still single!)

3. #2 led to #3. We finally found a house that will let us have the animals we have, with enough room for all the people too. We'll be moving over the next few days. Big empty back yard with lots of sun, big front yard with a huge maple shading it. Fenced in to make it safe for running dogs and adventurous cats.

4. Speaking of adventerous cats. We got a new kitten. His name is Toast. He came to us via the groomer at the place I work - he showed up on her doorstep with some sort of infection in his lower lip and teeth. The animal health lady helped us get him on antibiotics, and he's doing great now. For those who are counting, this puts us up to 5 cats ranging in age from 8+ years to probably 3 months old. Plus the two dogs, and yes, we have a houseful.

5. My kid has been accepted to an Arts & Acedemics high school. It's pretty exciting, that she'll be able to go to a school that not only accepts but encourages the students to actively think outside the high school norm. I would have loved it when I was a kid.

6. I hope you all are doing well. I wish I could be here more, but it just isn't working for me. I hope that someday I will be back, for reals.