chaoswolf

 Long time no post. 

Received the notice about accounts being hacked. Mine doesn't appear to be one of them.

Anyways. We're moving (again) from Auburn to Kent. If you got a social card from me at Conflikt, I'll need to get you the new address. It's on my list of things to do, but not right this second. Earlier this month (right after that first weekend) we got the locks changed by our landlord -- while we were still living here. Which was weird; there was a note on the door that said "come see us for your new keys". We did, and the following Monday they gave us a "we're terminating your lease" paper. So, the following Thursday when Rabbit had his day off, we went looking for a place. Spent all day finding one, and at the last place we looked at; we filled out the application and decided that was the one. I decided not to go to the LARP the following days (Friday thru Sun) because I was feeling kind of blah from a cough I must've picked up during the LARP in mid-Feb (mostly recovered from it now, it's just lingering and obnoxious.) Good thing I decided not to go -- the following morning, Friday (which would've been LARP day if I'd decided to go) the gal from our new complex called us and said she needed some info from our current landlords. I gave her the info she requested and waited while Rabbit was at work; and low and behold that afternoon she calls me back just as he gets home and says "Congrats. You're approved." So we went and got the 1/2 the deposit, I wrote a few letters and we did the things to start packing for the move. We managed it. Got the funds together for the rest of the deposit, made the deposit, signed the lease, got the rent sorted and are working on our next kitchen setup. It's still a bit off-putting that we have to set it up in phases.

We even managed a stop off at Ikea to go looking at some stuff before everything got closed up because of C-19 virus shenanigans. Didn't spend anything, which is an accomplishment -- we just looked. I found an adorable plushie combo of a wolf and a rabbit. Once we can get into the store again, these will be coming home with us. 

So, like my father, I'm an introvert. I like being social, but in small doses. This social distancing nonsense is precisely that. I've been entertaining myself with twitch streams by some of my favorite gamers and Aja's when he's able to -- he's recovering from bi-lateral knee surgery and is funny on good drugs. I considered the possibility of hosting a virtual housewarming shindig via zoom or something just to have that social interaction. Another friend of mine mentioned she attended a virtual bardic via zoom, so that might be something to look into as well.

So what have I been up to other than this? Well, for one thing, I graduated from CWU with a BAS in Information Technology & Administrative Management. I'm still job hunting, and will be looking into some remote employment opportunities once I get settled at the new place. I've been seeing a behavioral therapist and making regular appointments with a PCP for re-ups on my meds as needed. These have been immensely helpful, but alas I have to change clinics because of the moving thing. Hopefully it won't be that much of a hassle.

Recently got back into Filkhaven on discord, still writing with Starbase 118 on the off days, and will be back in packing tape for the forseeable future, either putting it on boxes or taking it off of them. Bleah.

So, I apologize I haven't used this thing as often as I should. I have been busy following the steps in that icon, and it has taken me a while to remember that I have people who follow me here. What have I been doing? It's kind of a long story.


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In the meantime, and after spending since April living with mdlbear  et al while we found some place else to live, we have been successful in this endeavor. "You had an event on Facebook I saw called We're Moving! Again. and now it's gone. What's with that?" Well, that's ( got an answer too. )

Remembered that I have this, and will try to post more often. I still IM, email, and mostly text these days. My phone still works, and I only games on teh FB now with the occasional IM and event. If you would like to talk, or kibitz about the reality of things, or have any interest in an "After The Move" visit, please get in touch.

 I'm thankful for:

• My loving partner, who has been a solid rock through some really shaky times and whose family is being more than supportive
• My father surviving his argument with the manhole cover; only minor damage
• My darling sister, and the fact we're on speaking terms still -- the borrowed movies are an extra reason.
• A roof over my head
• My monthly allowance that allows us to keep fed
• The fact we have a car that works.
• My mother, who loves us dearly.

What I miss most about the good ol' days of California and Grand Central Starport: The fridge. In all the years we didn't go to LosCon, there was always an abundance of snacks. Anything in the fridge was fair game, and the only times you had to ask for food were the days you knew it wasn't yours -- such as sushi put there as a reward for a good grade for one of us two adorable kids. If I wasn't sure whose it was, I'd ask.  Gone are the days when I would attend a festive meal at my folks' and leave with a partial pate full of bountiful tastiness. This year, that seemed to stop, whether it be from the fact that I need to learn not to take life (or food) from my parents' fridge for granted, or whether that be because I've somehow incurred the wrath of the housemates; life is changing.

May just be my imagination that this year is different and I may not get the same chances again. My world may just not be the same, and I may never get the same chances again.

For now, meatball sammich. Shutting up now.

Well, I've unearthed the mythical carpet beast, at least sort of. The book case my dad gave me is being used to hold chain stuff, some radio chargers and will quite possibly be the new host to weapon storage for our larping stuffs. At least with my gear. Not sure what Rabbit's going to do for his, because we still have to find it. Hope Mom has the Cowls done in time for October, but that's neither here nor there.

For now, it's enough that I have a living room. Carpet in the Office + counter space in the kitchen will be pending eventually. No, I am not posting pictures. I will growl at you if you ask for pictures. I've found it, and you'll have to take my word it exists.  

 Once again, my life is not very interesting. I mean, getting paid $400 for a chain shirt project is interesting, but that'll be part of my tuition payment.  I need to figure out where I'll be living at the end of April, because that's when my lease runs out. I am liking the not having room mates thing, but I will revert back to that option if I have to. I still don't have a job, and I try to stay optimistic about getting one but everywhere I've looked has either already filled the positions, has some corporate BS via a website, requires a car and a drivers license, or just doesn't have the means to make that happen. I'm sort of hoping the parents manage to give me more information about this house-share they're planning with some other friends of theirs, and am fairly sure I'll be able to move there when that becomes an option (in the distant future, I've come to understand.)

I was invited to Orycon, but because of any details not being worked out last weekend, I didn't even find out that I was invited until I missed a phone call from my mom. Therefore, didn't go. I'll be seeing Wreck-it-Ralph tomorrow with s/o, then will be spending most of my afternoon either on craigslist looking for work, or on TOR goofing off because my brain will be sufficiently melted when I get done looking for shit to do on CL. *sigh* I hate my world right now. I mean, realistically...catching up on mdlbear 's blog has been great and everything, but seeing his success with $D makes me feel.....inadequate. Like I have to go to him and scrape for cash that I don't have with my paws held out like a beggar. Because that's what I am...or at least it feels that way. 

Life sucks. I accept that. But damn you, Murphy! Apply your law to someone who deserves it!

Living on my own is liberating, but kind of intimidating at the same time. mdlbear , Mom, and YS are moving up here. Not too happy about the last, but am going to get used to the idea that Starport is no longer a place I can return to and call it mine. It's going to be staying within the family, but not my family. Not sure that makes any sense.

I'm doing OK. I'm doing my own thing, but I haven't gotten around to making time to clean yet. That is my one weakness. I am working on it, and am going to try cleaning it up during my off-time. I'm also going to be looking for work. Fun times. 

Today's school day was all kinds of fucked up. It was horrible. My group wasn't prepared, but I'd heard that I was the best presenter of our group. I can't get over how horrible it was, especially since a retired member of Proctor and Gamble was there to judge us. Contest. Right. Yeah. We did badly, I think.

LARP this last weekend was awesome.

 I have a shiny! 

Turned in last of the paperwork. They said they don't need anything further, told me to get in touch w/ them the 27th. I told them I have a day all picked out, gave them the time block I had allocated in my day (1200 - 1600) to which got "You have a time this far in advance? OK...erm...When do you want?" 
"1500 (3pm)."
"OK. Done."

Squee! Stay tuned for further postings within the week about detailed move plans.  mdlbear  : Thank you!

So, here's the word. I just got approved for a place out in Lynnwood. It's closer to school, within biking distance (4.7 miles, 38 min) or bus distance (4.1 miles, probably 15 min). 680² feet for 1 bed 1 bath. I'm refraining from posting the address at this time because of paper snafus that still need dealing with.

I am, however going to make a PSA: Anyone who is willing to help unload the contents of the U-haul on the estimated move date of 3/30 (watch this space for confirmation of date and time) will be offered pizza for their services, thus having an impromptu house-warming party along the theme of potluck/BYOB.

It will give me an extra 4 hours in my day to either do homework, have a social life, sleep, or cook. All of which I could use.

For now, leave comments containing the following.

a) Whether or not you wish me to notify you via following for addy change (choose 1)

• text
• social networky thing (bookFace, G+, etc)
• email
• snail mail 

b) Interested in the move helping process

• start
• finish

c) None of the above, but Mazeltov!

...and rather than obviously saying "Money, and life to work", I'm gonna say...

Amazon Wish List...because I can.

I was told to create another meaningful post on my blog, so I'm doing so. Let me sum up.

• I still want to go snowboarding. Grr.
• I'm looking for a new place. The fact I'm not able to entertain folks at my current domicile is annoying to me.
• I've created a new RSS feed of mdlbear's concerts, for a school project. Linked to from my website.
• I've added a link to said website for my Youtube channel, so you can find the awesome video.
• I'm hating my programming class and want it to die in a ball of fire.