"Since the house is on fire let us warm ourselves." -Italian Proverb
It is pretty amazing what I can do when I put my mind to it. As I have mentioned, I got the keys to the house early, but there were so many things to set up. So I got working. Friday I got cable and internet moved to Tuesday the 15th and had to negotiate a reduction of over 70 bucks on the installation fees. Then I delegated to Rino to get the electricity going, which he got for Monday, and Abram to get the gas up, which he got for Tuesday. I feel bad because I was on their asses calling and texting each half hour, but it was Friday and I knew we needed to act quick. We also needed a fridge, yet we didn't have much money. I got out of work early and purchased a fridge from an apartment complex that was changing appliances. I got it for a hundred bucks and though it needs some cleaning, it will do the trick. I wasn't done yet. I then went to the post office and put in the paperwork for our mail keys. Finally I went by the house, dropped off the fridge (alone mind you) and found the garage door openers. Everything is coming together. All we have left is sewer (how does that work?), trash, name change for water (it's working) and well the actual moving. I'm sure I'm forgetting something (like all my stuff from Edinburg). This move will officially make me an Austinite.
Why I love the Daily Show. Look at their Documentary on Fox News.
The Rise and Fall of Fox News.
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While I was moving some stuff on Saturday night, I noticed the darnest thing. I saw a man walking his dog on a horse. The dog, horse and man all seemed very happy. Only in Texas. I think it was that moment, and the one where I drove into my neighborhood which has cows and horses in the front when it just made clear how very much I am in Texas.
I was going to go out Saturday night, but I took the night to myself. I needed it and though I had planned on drinking, I ended up just using the time to think and reflect on the fact that now, almost a year later, I'm in Austin for real.
of course I get let out early this Friday
Only in texas.... that's funny..... the man on the horse walking his dog. but what was he wearing? like regular clothes or did he look like a cowboy, hat and all? because that's what i pictured. anyways congrats on the new place. god i hate moving, and i always seem to lose things along the way. only god knows when i'll get my own place.
ReplyDeletei hope you know i think of you as my friend marty the lawyer. i hope the courtroom is as dramatic and exciting as it seems on the law shows.... :) or at least every now and then. laters
He was wearing a cowboy hat...I think I noticed that before I noticed the horse and it was a while before I even noticed the dog.
ReplyDeleteI'm really liking my new place, but I still have a lot to set up. Plus I have so so much cleaning to do at Oscar's place. You have to leave a place like you found it. I didn't think I would have roommates at this age, but you know, I like my setup.
Oh I don't mind being Marty the Lawyer. I actually like it. Unfortunately I don't get to go to court (well its rare) and when we do go to trial, its an administrative court, so it isn't as fancy (but don't tell them I said that.)
I hope things are going well. Can't wait for your next update.