Semi-Homeless

I've recently learned there is a huge difference between homeless, sort of homeless, and having your own place. Right now I fall in the middle or perhaps just slightly to the right of the middle. Would that be to the right? I dunno. At any rate, I am moved out of my old apartment aside from one recliner that just won't die. I can't get rid of the damn thing and I might have to do some shots with my new roommie and then actually schlep it home in the dark. He actually said he would do that with me. Good guy, eh? I spent my first night in my new home last night. I went to the grocery store after work and then went home to make dinner. I hadn't been able to cook for a few days since my kitchen was in boxes in a storage unit and I wanted to try out the new kitchen. He seemed appreciative that I cooked dinner. My crazy dog eventually calmed down and we settled in for the night. The first few nights with a new roommate are always a little awkward. At one point we both somehow ended up in the living room on the couch on our respective laptops doing essentially nothing. This wouldn't seem strange if you were alone... but with "company" it just seems odd. Eventually we'll both get more comfortable and figure out a routine. Maybe I'll dig up a movie for tonight.

I'm currently at work gulping down coffee. Sleeping on an air mattress for 3 nights and then having a displaced whiny doggy keep you up for a 4th tends to wear you down. My eyes are all red, my muscles are sore, and I'm a sleepy bunny. Spazzy McGee should calm down tonight, at least to the point that I'm able to get a little more restful sleep.

So, the question now is... what's next? I was told that the other people my room was originally promised to and were going to move in in August now no longer need it so I can stay indefinitely. That's good news since if I can stay there for a few months I can save up all sorts of money on rent. We haven't exactly nailed down what I'll be paying in rent but we did establish it won't be a lot since the house is half demolished and I've been helping him renovate since the day he moved in. So, maybe I'll find an amazing house or apartment to rent soon... maybe I'll stay there for a few months and then buy a house, maybe I'll just stay there and use the "temporary" excuse as a motivation to finally get out of this one horse town. I guess I'll just keep my eyes and ears open for new possibilities.

Ok, back to work. This coffee isn't going to drink itself. ;-)

Happy 4th of July!