I am over 100% sure - today more than ever - that my mind operates in a fashion which is entirely unique and very distinct from that of other people's minds.

So what, right?

It has been 10 days now that we have not had power

ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff

Dear small and unlucky gecko that I squished with my foot:

I am really sorry about that. To be fair though, you should not have come into my home. Just because I have the windows open does not mean you can just come in! It is unfortunate that your poor manners resulted in your untimely and undignified death - you should blame that dog that would not stop barking that made me get out of bed in the first place.

Sorry,
Rachel

I just read a review of a book that made reference to "the jesus kitty litter box" that is Chronicles of Narnia. Holy effing bananas I love that!

Also, I want to say that I think the Twilight series, which I finished in four days, was a completely insidious and vapid bunch of baloney. That being said, I absolutely LOVED it. Like, I could not put it down for one second have to know what is happening next because obviously I hate myself sort of way. Like, I read about 2000 pages in 4 days because ohmygodedwardandbellaandwerewolves and wtf ever. What can I say? I am a sucker for creepy obsessive lovestories where the recipient of said love is onehundredpercentretarded.

andiwouldreaditagain.

That Ike was one jive turkey.

It's hilarious / depressing that we got our power back after Ike, but the super rainy storm that came afterwards took it away. I have been losing my mind without any idea of what is going on in the world, but at the same time have been very happy without our TV. We watch too much of it anyway and this has been a nice break. I'll give you a break down of a typical day at the Petty household sans electricity:

Sunrise: wake up
brush teeth
open all of the blinds and shades
boil water to make coffee
have breakfast
play go fish
play more go fish
go fish
trivial pursuit
go fish
go fish
lunch
go fish
go fish
beer drinking and plenty more go fishing
evening walk
dinner
sunset: sleep

Thank you, Ike, for giving me my husband's undivided attention and lots of evening walks.

Storm after Ike, you are a jerk for taking away my hot showers.

Today there will be a hurricane.

My black kitty, Sirius, has been sick and acting strange so he is out there in the windy world all alone. I cannot find him.

Leave it to me to be more worried about a cat than a hurricane.

Now, we will have ravioli and watch the weather.

I hope everyone stays safe and dry!

Happy Hurricane!

I have about 40 pages left of New Moon, and I fully intend to spend my entire saturday reading Eclipse.

They changed the soap they provide in the ladie's room here, and the new kind makes me nauseous.

So, last night I finised Twilight. I was surprised that it only took my two days to finish it, I don't think I even read Harry Potter that fast. Nonetheless, I have started New Moon (the second in the series) and ohmygod I just love it so much!

What a tremendous dork I am!

We went to Rockport for the long weekend and stayed at my friend Randy's condo. It was really fabulous. There was lots of swimming, porching, ocean views, frisbee, Pirates of the Carribean life and drinking. I had such a relaxing and wonderful time, srsly!

We got back to Houston on Monday, and although I was sad to leave I was thrilled to see my kitties.

Last night I started reading Twilight... boy howdy am I obsessed! I got halfway through, but I just want to finish it!