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[katernater]

'Week between entries is unusual for me, but I didn't have the urge to break up the holiday because, frankly, I think I needed a break from the interwebz. I spent a fantastic week at home with my family, I got to see luuser and her family (she's working on the final season of Lost but, despite the depths of our friendship, she was contractually unable to spill the beans on anything that's going to happen), slept in (a lot), finished one book (fabulous!) and started another. I was blessed with a plethora of Christmas gifts, including a new pair of contacts (yay! The gift of sight!), a TARDIS-shaped USB hub, a red [H]ouse mug, and money to pay the rent-and-a-half that's coming due at the beginning of the month.

Todd and I brought back a lot of boxes and we're going to start packing up the place tomorrow. We're not too deeply embedded here, but moving is always a chore, so I'm trying to keep positive. We sign for the new apartment on New Year's Eve. My parents are coming up on the 2nd to help us move. We're pretty sure we're going to like the place. I say "pretty sure" because, due to certain extenuating circumstances, we haven't actually seen the apartment yet. All I know is that it's 10-25 square feet smaller than this place, it's on the second floor, and that we're getting a student discount on the rent. The place is also pet friendly, and Todd and I have been kicking around the idea of getting a dog. We were both raised in "dog" households, and it's been a real heart pain not to have one to look after. We want to make sure that one (or both) of us is going to be around enough to give the dog the care it deserves. Right now we're attenuating schedules (and funds) to see if it'll work out. I told Todd that we would have to be absolutely positively sure before we went to the shelter to "look" -- because it's never just "looking" when puppies are concerned.

Sherlock Holmes tomorrow! I can't wait!

Comments

[the-musical.livejournal.com]

i am jealous of your tardis shaped USB hub.

also the lack of cheap pet friendly has always stopped me from dog owning, and it makes me really sad. i'm crossing my fingers the next place i move to after this year will be dog friendly. good luck moving!

[katernater.livejournal.com]

It's pretty nifty -- it lights up and makes the "lift off" sound every time I plug in a new USB cable.

I'll keep my fingers crossed that you'll be able to find a pet-friendly place to live this year! And thanks for the well wishes!

[antiquitea.livejournal.com]

PUPPY.

[katernater.livejournal.com]

DO WANT.

[ashley-west.livejournal.com]

Sherlock Holmes...would love to hear what you think after you watch it. I grew up on the series, so watching this version was a lol-worthy experience. I kinda felt Watson outshone Holmes, but that's just IMHO. Also, the direction bugged me a little, but, haha, very festive, being it's an action movie and all that. ;)

Oh, also, PUPPY! Please let us know if you decide to get one. ♥

[katernater.livejournal.com]

I admit to being a bit skeptical when I first heard that Robert Downey Jr. would take on the mantle of Holmes -- and even more skeptical when I heard Guy Ritchie would be at the helm. But I've heard mostly good things about the movie and I'm pretty sold on RDJ's ability to transform himself into whatever character he's playing. I'm going in with limited expectations: I want to have "fun" with it, and that's pretty much it.

I will! Rest assured, if we do get a dog, there will be plenty of picture evidence.

[another-myself.livejournal.com]

Your Christmas present will be on the way soon!

[katernater.livejournal.com]

No rush! I'll probably be able to get yours out after the first of the year. The move, and all. Plus, I need to actually find a post office around here.

[another-myself.livejournal.com]

I'll wait for the new address to your new place! It can be a sort of housewarming, belated gift. And don't you dare go out in that horrible weather unless you have to! I was driving in freezing rain and snow today. It's no picnic!

[katernater.livejournal.com]

Weather patterns are bizarre, no? It was crystal clear skies here today, and sunny. I hear the weather's supposed to turn soon. I hope it doesn't muck up the move.

I'll get settled soon and then I want to hear all about your trip.

[another-myself.livejournal.com]

The weather patterns really are insane. Down here, we were just floored by the fact we had MORE SNOW. But at least we're looking at nice, clear skies trough the rest of the week.

I'm looking forward to chatting with you! <3

[highlander_ii]

Puppies are awesome! But - if you have concerns that you and/or Todd may not be able to spend copious amounts of time at home (like, most of the day for about a month), I'd consider getting a dog that's at least a year old - hopefully housebroken. It'll save you time and cleaning. *g*

There's also petfinder.com - which is good for getting a sneak peek at animals in your area.

Good luck w/ the move and finding the perfect pet. XD