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Gorbachov: The Music Video


So, I'm alive. Mostly. Work continues to kick my ass with 12-14 hour days.

It's been so damned long since I posted (lurking/readying as I can grab 4-5 minutes here and there), I don't even really know where I left off. So, the short, short version:

1. Bought a bank-owned home: Fantastic deal, still more than we wanted to spend. Built 4 years ago but no one has ever lived in it because it was an investor spec-home property. Still unpacking boxes and beginning to see the bills rolling in.. ouch.

2. Bought a car: 2004 Mini Cooper w/ supercharger. Super fun to drive! It's like a go-kart on steroids. Plus, I'm getting 30 miles to the gallon driving around in the city.. can't complain one bit, really.

3. Got a puppy from the animal rescue. I affectionately call her a Chaweiner. Or, a stretch-Chiuaua. She's a great dog when she isn't pissing in the house. Also, apparently because I'm so big and scary, if I even scold her just the least bit, she pisses herself (and whatever she's standing on).. so that adds to the fun of trying to housebreak the dog. Thankfully everything in the house is tile except for the bedrooms and office.


Went and saw The Dark Knight last night.. maybe it was all the hype buildup but I thought it was just OK and not OMFG BEST MOVIE EVAR. In fact, I think the last one was better? Heath Ledger's death is pushing this movie to the accolades and box office success, I think. He does a great job in the movie and has some pretty awesome scenes... but there are some loooong spots where you kind of wish the scene would end.