Interested in living in the house_of_clocks? publicoenone is moving to Wisconsin, so her room will be available September first. Rent is $400/month + utilities. No pets (we already have enough), no smokers.

publicoenone picked up the malibu mango rum for me
as i was having trouble walking
and she was on her way to the liquor store anyway
her condition was that i have a good time with it
and not use it to further go down in my hole
so in that spirit i'm having a great time hanging out with mutehalo
i'm actually quite happy drunk right now
how different i feel than just an hour ago

I had coffee with neodarkling at the Diesel Café last night. It's been a long time since I last saw her, and it was nice to catch up with her, as I haven't seen her in some time.

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My foot that I twisted before my trip to Plattsburgh is still sore. It was quite sore last night right before my to walk to purpleglitter's apartment. publicoenone insisted that if I walk that I wear more practical shoes (I was wearing platforms). When I told her I didn't have more practical shoes, she gave me a pair of tactical boots designed for SWAT teams. They fit perfectly and are surprisingly comfortable and go well with my pajamas.

publicoenone figured it out. All my med issues. All my drug issues. All my alcohol issues. I need to be doing lots of laudanum. Now, where to find laudanum nowadays...

I just got a surprise check from the United States Treasury for $117.40. I'm assuming it has something to do with my SSDI (which comes in checks from the Treasury), but it seems an odd amount, and I already got this months check. publicoenone thinks it's a cost of living adjustment. But, those are usually much smaller and don't come in separate checks. Whatever it is, I hope I don't have to give it back.

Yesterday afternoon, I went to the Salvation Army with merryperseis and purpleglitter. I got a ton of new clothes for only $15. I didn't get as much summer stuff as I had planned, but I did get a wonderful knee-length piece of lingerie that will make a very nice summer dress.

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After we got back from the Salvation Army, we went and fed the geese at Spy Pond. Even the swans ate out of my hand. Only the ducks are too timid. Or too short. Or are simply afraid getting in front of the geese.

merrryperseis brought bubbles. After she was done making bubbles, she let me make them. The geese didn't quite know what to make of the bubbles. They'd inspect them as they floated by and the scurry away if they got too close.

A woman who had her toddler at the pond brought her to see the bubbles. She loved playing in the bubbles. She stayed for about ten minutes as I blew bubbles at her. It was big fun. She kept reaching his hand out trying to catch one. They always seemed to miss her hand and hit her face. She didn't seem to mind. In fact she laughed every time one hit her face.

I took much time to smell the flowers on the way back. Spy Pond is a little piece of paradise right in Arlington.

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After Spy Pond, we sat and talked in the livingroom fo an hour or so, then purpleglitter went home. Rosey joined merryperseis and I on a trip to the Diesel Café. The Diesel's front windows can be raised in a garage door type fashion as they were today. We sat at a table right on the edge of the sidewalk, which was very convenient, as Rosey could smoke and talk to us at the same time.

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Back at home, merryperseis and I spent a beautiful romantic evening together. The day would have been perfect if I didn't have a freakout in the closet after merryperseis went to bed. I woke her up and she helped me get back into a good state so I could sleep. Even with that sour note, the day was wonderful, One I wouldn't mind repeating.

Sara came over yesterday. It was nice to see her again. She has the most wonderful energy. I can't help but be in a better mood when she's around. She helped convince me to make peace with the gnomes. She feels I am bless that fae follow me around, even if they are often annoying. I think she's right. I feel I've been a bit like Gargomel. I think I'll be a bit nicer from now on.

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After Sara left, riga_mortia and purpleglitter came over. We were joined in my room by merryperseis and Robin (the new roommate). The five of us had a wonderful time talking and listening to music. Good friends. Good fun.

riga_mortia spent the night. I've missed her so much. Last night was the first time I saw her beautiful face since November. I plan on seeing her often from now on. I'll probably see her tonight at Ceremony.