Ding, ding.

Homie A LOVES watering the concrete.

My azalea hiding in the clover.

My Saliva.

Sunshine on my shoulders.

Garden day today. Also chores. Had much fun having breakfast with the Homies, doing a bit of shopping with Homie K, and planting things out in the garden. The soil here is dark and sandy and a dream to work with after Appalachian and Sierran red rocky clay!

Had three clients yesterday. I am worn out, and wanted to see in this morning...well I did, until 8:30.

Ordered Chinese and watched T.V. last night with Mr. Urbane. Got some good kitty time in and cut a deal with him about practicing stretching.

If only this was in focus and brighter.

I see this everyday on my walk to work.

Future Howard Hughes?

I think living in this city might turn me into a germaphobe. I can't help but worry a bit when I'm on the train, etc.

Still tired, but not as bad today.

I had a frustrating afternoon at the mall...pants never fit. ;-)

So much mess to clean up this weekend!

Last corner.

Corner number three...notice curtain pulled so that I can't see right into the Men's Locker Room.

Another corner.

One corner.

Hands on.

A few things.

I did my first two massages today. I felt a little rusty, but hopefully I helped. I am trying very hard to get things organized, so that the routine develops and things go smoothly.

I like walking around, although in that neighborhood I feel like a fashion misfit, and as it turns out my pants are too big. There seem too be a lot of after hours bars...if only that were my scene.

I forgot to tell you...during the painting process, S and I went for nice lunch down the street. We had been sitting out in the sun and enjoying some REALLY nice food. I had finished, and S had two bites to go, when we both looked up just in time to see a homeless person loose their lunch all over the sidewalk. ICK, and yet very funny.

Is it really wrong to want a companion of the opposite sex to spend time with?

Riding the train is crazy. Very crowded at rush hour, and the people are surprisingly quiet. In the evenings, many people close their eyes.

I am very tired, and seem to have little oomph to do my chores...am not even going to shower until the AM. Must catch up this weekend, and yet, I must also play a little, otherwise, none of this will be worth it!

Mammy in shade.

Crepes with Mammy, my hardworking, generous companion.

I paint the office.

A-man and Nana (now often Nanny) after he slept over.

S in the cafeteria during one of eight or so trips to IKEA.

Bad, Bad woman.

That's me..I know it has been too long, and this will be short (MUST go to bed early tonight). I tried to do this last night, but I was having technical difficulties.

The last ten days or so has been a huge whirlwind of mostly getting the business ready. I officially opened today. I can't thank my wonderful people enough for all the help, support, encouragement, pain, sweat, blood, effort, money, etc. that they have given me. I have been grumpy with them way too much, and have not (and can not) said/say thank you enough.

This city is amazing, and unfortunately I have seen too many of its stores and bad drivers over the last few days. Thank goodness I am done with that. Now it is time to step forward, work hard, and make my way.

I haven't taken enough pictures, and (again) some of these I didn't take, but that's OK.

Mr. Urbane seems oblivious, though we had another pleasant dinner on Friday.

Saturday I was ill.

A-man is awesome, but both he and Homie A are having a rough time with some "Teef" right now.

Today I had fun with public transportation. I saw beautiful asian women, and many elders. I wanted to take pictures, but didn't.

I have the bestest Mom in the world.

I am scared about work, and excited, and concerned about having the energy for it.

I'll put up pics of the office tomorrow.