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January 27, 2002
2 years old!
I just remembered that yesterday was my journal's second birthday. Woo! It really doesn't seem like it's been that long. Perhaps that's because I never update. Heh.
I'm in a much better mood than I was a couple of weeks ago -- I really haven't felt like writing anything lately, because it would have been more whining about money. I wanted to wait until I felt less broke, and until things got a bit better, and they have now. The spiffy new budget is working very well indeed, and between that and care packages and a visit from my mom, the kitchen is stuffed with food, and all my bills are paid (on time, even!) So I'm feeling much better about the whole thing.
My mom just left -- she called me yesterday at around 10 a.m. (and woke me up) to say she was unbearably bored, so she was going to hop in the car and drive here to spend the night. I had just enough time to wake up abit, shower, and tidy up the apartment before she arrived. We didn't do much -- went to the grocery store, wandered around Melrose, watched TV, ate dinner (which she cooked), and worked on the mammoth jigsaw puzzle she gave me for Christmas. This morning, she drove me to the laundromat (I really know how to show my mom a good time!) and, since it was so warm and sunny, we went for a long walk around town while the laundry was in the dryer. Once the laundry was done, we went back to my place, worked a bit more on the puzzle, and then she headed for home. She doesn't like to drive after dark, so she left about an hour ago. It was nice having her here; not only did I have someone to hang out and watch TV with, but my apartment is practically spotless. She scrubbed down the kitchen -- I couldn't pry her away from the sink -- and straightened up the living room and bathroom. She's a mom, apparently she is compelled to clean my apartment.
I'm hoping she'll decide to move to this area -- she likes it, and there really isn't any reason for her to stay in Rutland. Plus, I'd like to be able to see her more often.
Posted by Mary Ellen at January 27, 2002 02:32 PM