Life is kind of a wonderful WIP. Overall I'm feeling much better than I was last journal. You know that feeling when the worst happens and you realize you're still okay? It's a good feeling. I think I'm starting to find a balance again between all the crazy that's been going on lately. It's been a straaaange last few months but in some ways really good despite being really bad? I'm not sure how that makes sense but it does. I'm in that period of growth and acceptance that kinda comes after a shit storm.

Ze things I am happy for:

I got all my money back from the awful apartment with no argument whatsoever. I didn't even have to threaten them with lawyers and stuff. And they let me off the lease without it going on my credit.

I got a new place that I moved into on Monday. I love it so far! Cute lil room with a huuuge bathroom in a nice location with cheap rent. My one roommate seems great but the other one... eh... we haven't had any conflicts but everyone keeps telling me "interesting" things about her. The good part is so far she has never been home. I will take pictures once it is all nice and furnished. I am also still close by to my old roommates and this is really sooo much better for our friendship and stuff (for those of you who don't know the full story... let's just say it's complex and boils down to my landlord is certifiably insane but kinda nice anyway). So I'm kinda happy I still have them in my life, just in the proper place so to speak.

Super wonderful amazing supportive people. My coworkers are kinda awesome. Just sayin'. I was really touched by how epic they were after Tifa died. Like even just dragging my butt out of the house so I wouldn't be sad and helping me move and all that jazz... I heart them. I'm really, really lucky to have so many positive people in my life who can stand being around me. I'm also supa thankful for my deviant buddies. Some in particular I adore with the force of ten typhoons. You know who you are. Awesome people definitely counterbalance all the asshats. So thankuu for all the support and kind words lately. Means the world to me. Also mechanics that fix my car for free... yeah. My faith in humanity has been restored somewhat.

And on that note, thanks to whoever suggested me for a DLD and has chosen to remain mysteriously annonymous.

I went on a loffly cabin adventure over the weekend. I backpacked in and started a fire and stuff.

I will be getting Bean, my new kitten, on May 30th! She was a gift from my friend. I hope all goes well. I gotta get the apartment all moved in and cleaned up for her. I already know what I will name her and what she will eat and how I will train her and what kind of costume she will wear. Needless to say I'm kinda over-eager.

I getta see my favorite Bee in July! ISOEXCITED.

Finally nice warm weather here. I've been havin' fun just gnoming around town lately. I intend to puke out some more writing soon too. And read more things. And cuddle Fevy lots.

Tell me about your favorite kinda hippo recipe in the comments.