raybear | Got kind of tired of packing and unpacking.

On the walk to the train, the theme song to WKRP in Cincinnati came on my ipod.

For the past week it seems that every other night I'm only getting 4-5 hours a sleep. In between I'm only getting 7 hours, which is about average. I'm not sure what my body is running on. Possibly coffee and the love of a good woman. Or dog. Probably the coffee.

Here comes the update. But first, some predictions of things to come. Supposedly.

Intensely loving

Matters are stirring when it comes to your love life this week, most notably in the area associated with love affairs and dating. Your capacity for flirting could reach new heights. This is due to a Full Moon in Scorpio, which may also mean your emotions need some kind of intense and dynamic outlet. Mercury also trines Pluto on this day, so conversations are also going to be very intense. Don't be surprised if a meeting associated with your job actually turns out to have romantic potential as well. The only possible problem you could have is getting involved in emotions of fear and paranoia, which might ruin the atmosphere a little. You don't have to commit yourself to anything you don't want to - you can choose instead to relax, and have some fun. Jupiter turns direct in Virgo, which means full steam ahead with all those writing projects, administrative matters, and marketing ideas you have wanted to sort out recently. However, on Wednesday the Sun squares Neptune, so take care with your personal finances. This isn't the time to leave your wallet or purse lying around anywhere, or to buy anything in a hurry, especially if it is expensive. Mars moves into your sign on Friday, which spurs you into action.

Friday I got up at 6 am along with DYA and all the kings going to DC. Except instead of sitting in a van, I packed up the kitchen and remaining household. I got the keys to the new place, then drove up to Canada to pick up

thebrownhornet, my moving buddy for the day. We ate fried chicken and watched three guys move my stuff. We picked up couches and went to the new place. At 5 pm they were done. At 6 pm Damon packed the car (and I mean packed) while I swept and soon we were driving off into the sunset away from the old and into the new, with a quick stop at Hollywood Grill for dinner. I recommend the coffee (it's Superior -- the name says it all) and the mozzerella cheese sticks.

Oh, I forgot to mention I lost Liesl, the cat. Or thought I did. I thought she had run off, snuck out of the apartment, never to be seen again. I made several distraught phone calls to Lowenstein. About 3/4ths of the way through the move, suddenly one of the moving men yelled, "CAT. CAT." and she appeared in the hallway. I have no idea where she was hiding, but I snatched her up and shoved her into the crate. She made it to the new apartment but I haven't seen her since Friday night when she woke me up on the couch in the middle of the night by pawing my face. She's eaten some, so I know she's around, probably just recuperating in a corner from the trauma.

Sophie, however, is thriving. She's completely in love with the back yard, though this morning there was a minor incident involving her paw getting caught under the back door which made her a little wary, but I'm sure she'll get over it soon enough. She's also loving the new couches and the sunshine and the windows. I don't blame her.

On Saturday I ran errands, including a grocery store trip with

limenal who also let me use her computer so I could submit a short story before the deadline. Later that evening I had a date where I was fed an amazing meal. I was so spoiled. It also included a fantastic breakfast. Ahem.

Sunday was spent arranging furniture in the living room and working on the kitchen. I've had two unsuccessful ventures in bed shopping this weekend. In true bachelor fashion I've been sleeping on the couch or in others' beds, which hasn't been bad but Lowenstein comes home tonight, so I should probably figure out how the hell to fit the old bed into the playroom/bedroom so we can sleep tonight. Otherwise I'm sure she'll claim the couch and I'll be stuck with the loveseat and my legs will cramp.

Last night I DJed for the Hellcat Hussies and it was tons of fantastic. Their show was great, I had fun in the booth, lots of friendly faces came by to say hi, the crowd was fabulous.

That was the short report. I need food. And more coffee.