Final Moving Update.. and other Stuff!

Well, I finally got my internet up and running at my new apartment (although I'm typing this at my friend's place). I'm moved in and unpacked - with the exception of at 8 boxes (I need to get some bookcases for the place).

It's got 2 bedrooms (I'm using one as an actual bedroom, and the other one as a computer room/library), and a living room (I'll be able to put a surround sound system in within a few months), a kitchenette (with NO counter space), and a full bathroom (only downside there is that the ceiling is slanted, so I've actually hit my head on the ceiling). But other than that, I absolutely LOVE my new place. I actually have room to walk around in, and it'll be nice to be able to have friends over and have ROOM for them as well.

In other news, the whole internet thing was a pain in the ass. Oxford Network managed to hook up my phone easily, but had a hell of a time running the CAT5 network cable from the box in the basement up to the 3rd floor. I was offline for about 2 weeks (tons of e-mail to catch up on), but I'm finally online again.

In the SCRABBLE world, I had 2 horrible weeks for games. in 3 weeks I had a 2 wins/4 losses record. I don't like that at all. I'm actually going to start creating my own study aides, using index cards. I'll probably have the SATINE, SATIRE, and SALINE stems, and a bunch of 7-letter high probability bingoes as well. I'm determined to play well in next year's Boston Area Tournament, so I really need to start studying for it now, so I'm prepared for it. I want to bat at least a .650 next year.

I'm really starting to become a self-described "word freak", looking at words and trying to anagram them, using LexPert and Zyzzyva to increase my knowledge and help retain words.

So basically, it's been words and work, work and words... And I'm pretty happy with that...

Moving Update Number 3 :.

Grr...

I've got MOST of my stuff packed - one corner of my kitchen is crammed with boxes. All my closets are cleaned out, I have a few more cords to zip tie, and most of my dishes are packed.

I need to pack my food in some boxes (so I can just grab and move it), and to finish clearing out the kitchen. Other than that, I'm just waiting now. I was hoping to start moving boxes tonight (my landlord need to clean the carpets), so at least the majority of my stuff is moved over, but so far, it's a no-go. Wednesday, I shouldbe able to move my 4 pieces of furniture over (bed, compter desk, entertainment center, and bookshelves) along with all the little stands that I have. And hopefully after that, I'll be golden.

So now it's a waiting game. I still have some stuff to pack, but I should be able to get that finished today.

I hate waiting....

Crikey... :(

Wow. Steve Irwin died.

The Croc Hunter died due to a stingray strike to the heart, on Monday morning, Austrailia Time,

Most of my friends couldn't stand the man - they said he was annoying and kinda crazy. I beg to differ. he was enthusiatic about animals and protecting them, and even though he was a bit daft sometimes, you cant knock the fact that he was THE expert on crocodiles.

He will be truly and sorely missed.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060904/ap_en_tv/obit_irwin

Moving Update Number 2!

Well here’s an update :)

Still throwing stuff out, but I’m actually getting things done! Go Figure! At the rate I’m going, I should be ready to move within a week or two. Moving on the 15^th/16^th should be a snap.

I’m really looking forward to this move. Just the fact that the apartment is going to be bigger is going to be well worth my time and effort. Found my “Cord Box” and got rid of all the old computer mice that I had in there. Wrapped up all my other cords, and repacked it. Also borrowed Heather’s Swiffer Sweeper so I can get all the dust from behind the entertainment center.

So although it’s slow going, I’m determined to have everything ready to go.