Been having so much fun with the new language-learning software, but it is way too soon to really judge how effective it is. It’s helping me to learn even more vocabulary. That much I can say.

I have bitched and bitched about the many ordinary, everyday abilities that I have been denied in this life, but I have definitely been blessed with the ability to learn languages quickly and easily, and that helps make up for some of my shortcomings. Although not fluently and not always correctly, I was able to read, write and speak German in less than a year after I started with knowing just a few words.

If Jesse can keep his racket to himself today, I’ll spend most of the day studying in between my workout, shower and doing a few loads of laundry.

Tomorrow we’ll change the rats’ cage, turn the water on the cooler now that we’re to be in the 80s, then enjoy the day checking out that co-op park.

Tom continues to wish he had a life while loving all the money he’s making. It’s insane and this could very well be the last time he ever makes so much. We’re certainly not going to get as much when he retires, but we’ll be much better off than we were on unemployment.

I really, really hope we really do find our home this month. One that’s nice but something we could still afford if he were laid off and we were back on unemployment.

For old-time’s sake, I’m going to order one last round of my favorites from Incense Galore.

I had a dream about Maliheh last night, but we didn’t just exchange emails, we met in person and all seemed to be fine. Does this mean I’m finally going to hear from her? I doubt it. I really believe without a doubt that she befriended me for dishonest reasons.t.