Averygoodun's Personal File

Whelp, they have finally started work on the backyard. I wish someone had let us know ahead of time that they would be chopping down our backyard tree, though. Geoff said he saw a shadow, both literal and metaphorical, pass over my face as I watched the tree come down. ( I was surprised by my reaction. )

My legs feel three times as heavy as they're supposed to feel, and I don't think it's just the benadryl hangover. In fact, I don't think I have a benadryl hangover. I am just really, really tired.

My dreams last night were about trying to get alone time, and failing miserably. I couldn't even take a shower in peace. And the funny bit was that when I complained in the dream about it, everyone sympathized and said they understood and made certain accommodations (like refraining from moving furniture that made a bathroom private while I was using the bathroom), but no one left me alone.

So, I think I may be peopled out.

It was a good weekend, though. Just... I need a day off now.

( Ramblings )

But now that the coffee is starting to kick in, I should go do... something. Coursework, probably. I'd like to get done well before Sunday this week. Last week was a bit more overwhelming than I expected.

In possibly great news, we think it's probable that we've found the cause of Page's constantly upset gut: eggs. It's a little bit of a bummer because, well, that means no more baked goods for him*, but, well, if giving up eggs means he doesn't suffer anymore, then GREAT!!!

It's still early days, but it's very hopeful.

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Cuz, honestly? Yeah.

Instead I will talk about my big ol' mouth. Specifically the misbehaving teeth in it.

( Read more if you want )

( IO(non dental)N )

And, that's that. Should try to get something done today, besides my teeth. And I only have an hour to myself left before I go pick up Page. But it's amazing how much can be accomplished in an hour. So off I go.

'Course, I've known that for years and years. But it becomes really obvious when Page is ill. As he has been all day.

( Page's woes )

On the brighter side of life, I managed to rescue all my daffodils and crocuses from the backyard. That leaves only a few ferns for a friend to come get, and all the plants worth saving are all safe. Then we'll only have 4-5 cubic yards of dirt to move (after the planter boxes).

Things are moving along, and soon I'll be able to finish adjusting the front garden line! Yay!

Anyway. Bedtime now. And hopefully we will all sleep soundly tonight. *crosses fingers*

Star date 264326535.4:

We managed to stay on schedule despite being attacked by rogue beings that looked like tree roots on the planet Alpha Garden's surface. The commander made references to religious beings and places, several times, as we applied pressure from one direction and another with little success. We "pulled out all the tools in the tool box," as he said, and managed to "make it out alive." His statements seemed improbable exaggerations, as the beings were known to be tethered to the surface, allowing for us to retreat if necessary.

It was odd to find they were replications of their former selves, and that we had essentially been battling tactile shadows, however. Their remains have been laid to rest, and that quadrant is now clear of any hostile lifeforms. We have sent notice to Star Fleet that recolonization can occur safely now.

Tomorrow we will have the task of moving several old friends of the Federation to new homes. The captain commented that it is a shame we have not found the Astilbes a suitable final home at this time, but he believes it will not be long before we will find one. He assured me they will be comfortable in their temporary home in the meantime when I asked if we should be concerned for their well-being.

We will also be welcoming new Federation members. I do not understand why everyone laughed when the commander asked, "Where did all the Thyme go," though. Neither Thymians have disappeared; we are fully aware of where they currently are. We also are aware of where they will be once we ferry them to their respective homes, so his remark seemed curiously inane. I think it is supposed to be a joke, but when I asked why it was funny, they tried telling me about how time moves at different speeds at different times. I do not understand how quantum physics makes that statement funny, however.

It also seems highly disrespectful to make fun of the Thymians' name. However, the captain did not deem it worthy of recording as an offense against the commander. And yet, later, when I picked up L. Thyme, moved him to my other side, and said I was "just passing the Thyme," he reprimanded me.

Humans are strange.

I overdid it today. Geoff overdid it a bit, too. Digging is hard work, ya'll.

However, we got all the mums and Siberian irises moved to the community's corner gardens (I think 20 holes were dug today alone), and I even managed to clean up the piles of dirt before I came home, had a shower (sitting for most of it), and then collapsed on the couch.

My body is not happy with me, and not in the normal, achy kind of way. More like the I'm-going-to-throw-up-if-my-heartrate-increases-anytime-soon kind of way. I will be taking tomorrow off. Completely.

Well, at least physically.


ION, the fledglings in our roof are loud. Again. I'm seriously considering filling that hole with foaming insulation when they move out. It's not so bad the first week after they hatch, but then they get bigger and so, so much louder. And, like any youngsters, are either asleep (night time) or talking/arguing. Always.


Hmph. You know, I'm not nearly as negative in real life as I am on here. Not sure whether that means that LJ is a good venting place that allows me to get it out, or if posting to LJ encourages the negativity/complaining... I'll assume the former for right now.

But it looks like I got an A in biology. Maybe. Probably. So yay.

Anyway, I should go eat dinner. Maybe watch a movie or something, too. *nods*

I wasn't aware that the "Keep Calm and Carry On" phrase has been trademarked. Shows how much of my news knowledge comes from across the pond.

When a dentist says "It'll be easier to keep clean this way" when removing the remains of a large filling on a lower molar, don't believe them. That sucker is a magnet for all things edible, and very, very difficult to get a toothbrush into. My nightly routine has increased by at least three minutes, most of which is spent swishing. Which helps a little bit. A very little bit.

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And now it is time for me to go pick up Page. I hope he had a good day. And doesn't mind simple, simple food for dinner.

ETA: Oh, and it seems the construction next door is officially over! The place is listed and everything. Yay. (Not listed at a wonderful price, but far better than what it sold for!!!) I wonder who our new neighbors will be.

Because if I don't make a list, I will waste the day on the computer (and it would be wasting time, as I've pretty much run out of things I want to do on here).

But this isn't a "to do" list. More of a suggestions list. Because I am taking the day off, I think. More or less.

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My bleeding heart (the plant, not the liberal epithet), while tiny, has some buds developing, so that's exciting. And my star magnolia really, truly IS alive. I was starting to wonder, as the buds weren't really getting any bigger for a while there. It was just delayed because it's going straight to leaf rather than blooming (not a surprise; getting transplanted is stressful). My lemon balm is growing leaves (nice, contrasty, chartreuse leaves) and... well, life abounds. It's a happy thing.

I'm getting anxious to start transplanting the backyard plants to their permanent or temporary safe homes, but I think I really ought to wait until they're at least showing. With the astilbes, I'll definitely wait till they've finished blooming. If I can. I still don't know when they're going to renovate our backyard. Maybe I should start asking people who might know...

And now that the food and tea have kicked in, making me feel a heck of a lot better, I will go start my day. I hope you all have a happy weekend!

ETA: Also, something to save up for.

And by that I mean that I can now feel it through my warm fuzzy.

However, the air is still cold (there was a layer of frost on the car this morning), so the warm fuzzy is definitely still needed.

My front garden is giving me almost no end of pleasure. As soon as the sun is shining on it today, I will be taking pictures. I've already taken a couple pictures of my backyard daffodils (lovely, lovely flowers) through the window. When I'll post these photos is another question entirely, as I'll need to figure out where. I suppose my deviant account would do, but I'm not sure I want random garden photos there, and I'm not sure I want to take the time and effort to make these garden photos something that could be described as "art". *shrug*

But really, I need to concentrate on getting a fair amount done today.

I really don't want to.

I read so much yesterday that my eyes were stinging by the end of the day. Dimming the lights in the evening helped, but, sheesh. Such sensitive organs, eyes.

But. Need to get reading again. And editing. And write that damned bibliography (I really, REALLY don't wanna do that). And finish the stew I started yesterday...

*sigh*

And, really, there's no time like the present, is there? *blows raspberry in Buddha's direction*

Cheers!