Week's End Wrap Up

Here's a run down of the week thus far:

Put in my 2 week notice at Hugs & Kisses. I actually slept well all week for the first time in ages. First day at the new job is the 21st (one week shy of my anniversary at H&K) and I have already been issued my laptop. Excitement abounds and in one short week I will never have to drive to Tigard EVER AGAIN. As god is my witness!

Found out the turtle under the deck is actually a possum. I took Rufus to the doggie park this morning and was informed by Animal Services that I have been allowing Rufus to roam out of the off leash area without a leash and the fine is $150 but I was let off with a warning. Since I had Animal Services right there I asked him if they could come out and take care of the possum thingie for me, pretty please. Turns out possums fall under the jurisdiction of Fish and Wildlife (possum gone wild anyone?) but they will not trap it, I would have to rent a trap and notify F&W to come and "dispose" of the vermin. Turns out wild animals once they are in the big city can't go home again. They become exposed to diseases (clap, crabs) and can't be returned to the wild where they would spread it to their unsuspecting wives (story as old as time I'm afraid) so it's capitol punishment for them.

Gas prices are way out of line. I filled up my tank yesterday, FIFTY BUCKS! That's right, we've hit a milestone. For those readers who are below or at the national average of just over three dollars a gallon up here in Portland it's hovering around three bucks fifty. I am soooooooo glad I will get to stop spending well over $200 bucks a month on gas as I will be able to take advantage of my TriMet pass and can ride the train to work. Or bike to work. Or both (ride my bike to the train station and train it in). That would have been unheard of if I was still living in Dallas (mass transit is for the domestic help only). The one good thing to come about by the stupid-high price of gas is it's changed my perception about driving every-damn-where, even 5 blocks to the grocery store. I now walk (at least while the weather stays nice) to the grocery, wine and video stores now (usually with Rufus so bonus for him there) and consolidate other trips. Look at me! I am becoming a good-ish person!

That's about it, and ain't it about enough. Have a good weekend and take a hike!