when the bug slash insect slash winged creature in the bathtub is big enough that i can SEE IT WITHOUT MY GLASSES, that's not a good sign [contacts are -6.00 for those keeping score]. no screaming or anything [you're not surprised], just a large sigh, a squished kleenex and a coulda-done-without-that-at-7am feeling.

 

okay, NOW i'm actually showering.

 

btw: whose idea was it to have speakers discussing the topic of rest AT EIGHT O'CLOCK ON A SATURDAY MORNING? come on now, people. 

after much manuevering and untangling and even a call to the locksmith, we have a new copier. well, technically we're only testing it, but after an hour or two of equipment wrangling, we damn well better like it. the most notable and welcome difference between the copiers is that this machine does not sound like it is powered by hamsters. and since it is located about seven feet behind me, you can imagine how pleased i am.