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Mostly apartment stuff. Hm.
Aug. 31st, 2007 08:44 amYou know what my life needs? More caffeine preferably of the nonexistant variety that isn't addictive or bad for you. Also, an internet connection at my apartment. Not having it? Yeah, it's pretty lame. I can live without it of course (especially since I get online at work every day anyway -- that helps), but it would really come in handy for some things. Like checking Craigslist for a couch. Or looking up real news.
Oh, that's the other thing I've discovered. The TV K. and I have set up in the middle of the living room gets four or five channels, which isn't bad. Only one of them is in Spanish, which is even better. But the only news program that comes in clearly? I can't stand it. My station of choice (WBAL) doesn't come in at all. I also get three versions of ESPN, and USA. (So, wait, six channels? Argh. I can't count.)
Anyway.
Several days ago, when K. and I walked down to the grocery store, we passed a spot on the street that had a bunch of boxes (books, VHS-tapes, that sort of thing) and some computer monitors sitting out. Jokingly, K. remarked that it was too bad there wasn't a "free stuff" sign next to it, as she would hit it up. On our way back from the grocery store, we saw the spot again, this time with a "free stuff!" sign. So we inspected. There were three chairs(!) sitting out, and since we were in dire need of seating, we dropped off our groceries and rushed back to grab the chairs. We arranged them beautifully in the kitchen and living room, and now have great conversation pieces. ^_~
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thstlenshmrock, who is clearly one of the most awesome people alive, volunteered to drive with me to White Marsh yesterday so I could take a look at a table and chair set that had been posted on Craigslist. And, because there was a chance I might want to cash-and-carry right away, she volunteered her station wagon. And drove it. And helped me cart the chairs and table into the back. And helped me lug it all back into the apartment (although one of my neighbors stopped to help out with that, too; I love my neighborhood). And helped me eat cookies. And then sat around for two hours just to chat. She is quite obviously made of awesome. Made of it.
Today is a day-before-a-holiday-weekend, which means two things. One, there will be (and is) no one at work today. Two, those of us who are at work today will be leaving by three o'clock. Two o'clock, if we can convince other people that that's a good idea. Personally, I think we can do it. No problem. ^_~ And then I'm heading to my parents' house so I can relax, pack up the things I neglected to take to the apartment last time, and have readily available internet access for a few days. Holidays rock.
Oh, that's the other thing I've discovered. The TV K. and I have set up in the middle of the living room gets four or five channels, which isn't bad. Only one of them is in Spanish, which is even better. But the only news program that comes in clearly? I can't stand it. My station of choice (WBAL) doesn't come in at all. I also get three versions of ESPN, and USA. (So, wait, six channels? Argh. I can't count.)
Anyway.
Several days ago, when K. and I walked down to the grocery store, we passed a spot on the street that had a bunch of boxes (books, VHS-tapes, that sort of thing) and some computer monitors sitting out. Jokingly, K. remarked that it was too bad there wasn't a "free stuff" sign next to it, as she would hit it up. On our way back from the grocery store, we saw the spot again, this time with a "free stuff!" sign. So we inspected. There were three chairs(!) sitting out, and since we were in dire need of seating, we dropped off our groceries and rushed back to grab the chairs. We arranged them beautifully in the kitchen and living room, and now have great conversation pieces. ^_~
Speaking of furniture,
thstlenshmrock, who is clearly one of the most awesome people alive, volunteered to drive with me to White Marsh yesterday so I could take a look at a table and chair set that had been posted on Craigslist. And, because there was a chance I might want to cash-and-carry right away, she volunteered her station wagon. And drove it. And helped me cart the chairs and table into the back. And helped me lug it all back into the apartment (although one of my neighbors stopped to help out with that, too; I love my neighborhood). And helped me eat cookies. And then sat around for two hours just to chat. She is quite obviously made of awesome. Made of it.Today is a day-before-a-holiday-weekend, which means two things. One, there will be (and is) no one at work today. Two, those of us who are at work today will be leaving by three o'clock. Two o'clock, if we can convince other people that that's a good idea. Personally, I think we can do it. No problem. ^_~ And then I'm heading to my parents' house so I can relax, pack up the things I neglected to take to the apartment last time, and have readily available internet access for a few days. Holidays rock.
