Not an easy day.

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Raining again today, so I thought I would grab a load or two just in the Xterra. I loaded up, headed out, and... bam! Driving along main street at about 35 miles an hour when traffic came to an immediate stop. I stopped, barely, but solidly. The '87 F-250 behind me did not. So, we drove out of traffic, into a lot. I couldn't find the police phone number in the phone book I had in the vehicle, so I went into the Chinese restaurant to ask. Uhrm, they did not know what I was asking. They did not know what the term police, phone number, or phone book meant, they certainly could not put it all together (or would not, more on that if you are interested). So, I went over to the pizza joint next door. By the time I called, the driver that bumped me had already called someone, or a dozen people, I think, one of whom then called the police.

A good half of an hour of waiting, or it seemed like it, and the policeman arrived. Information was gathered and he did his work. Of course, I was a bit discombobulated. I really thought I handled these things well, and I suppose I do in fact, but inside I was all messed up. In any case, a report was filed and everyone went their merry way. Good policing by the way, and yeah, it is nice when it works well.

Of course, nothing is so lacking in complications for me lately. I actually have two policies currently active on the vehicle, though one is about to be retro-deactivated. Which was which I could not be certain. The officer was fine with that and gave me his card, wrote a number that made reaching him easier, and just asked that I call back soon in order to fill the form out fully and correctly. I suppose it is better to have two policies active than none... still. As well, my renters insurance from Iowa is still active, ugh. I was sure I had asked to end that. Anyway, as long as I can get the owner of that property to verify that I am no longer renting there, they will rebate me back to when I moved... last July. Hmm, more money? Nice.

I finished unloading what I had. I am not listening to music at this point, in case I need to hear something wrong with the vehicle. It makes driving a bit annoying, and nervewracking, but so be it. The cat was fine, friendly as ever. I fed her a bit of milk, which she certainly does like! I also let her out, by leaving the door open for her, as much as she wanted while I was there. She comes in just fine, especially if I am going to be inside with her too. I found the paperwork from my insurance company (which was going to my new address before I had moved in, which they had to have known... Akch!).

I think I have cleared up almost everything with my insurance and the police. I have to get to FedEx Office and sign a fax, then fax that fax back, in order to rescind my other other auto policy shortly. I also need to contact my landlord from Iowa. I had planned to call him anyway, and let him know I was buying a home and to thank them for having been conscientious, kindly, and fair landlords. Hey, him and his wife were good people and landlords, what can I say. And I am considering a stop at the hospital. My neck is extremely tight, I have some nausea, and I can tell a headache is on the way. I just took 1500 mg of aspirin mixed with caffeine, since I could not find my Tylenol... which I think is in some box or other over at my home... probably.

ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! How much more can happen? Do not even dare answer that! I knew I would be busy getting in and setting up, but everything is slowing me down. The weather, an accident, 30 calls it seems just today, back and forth, over and under each other. And then, of course, my phone is dying for lack of battery. I shut the damn thing off and plugged it in. Oh, and I have to take a sound board back today, grab a few disposable cameras, consider a stop at the hospital, feed my face sometime, go to FedEx Office, get a ball mount for the trailer (I do not think the tow package was damaged?), and... and... some other stuff.

To say I am not a bit out of my depth would be to lie. I am under water, late, and in a hurry to do what cannot be done with any kind of speed. To say I can, will, or would quit is not true either. I guess I will do what I can with what I have in the time I have and hope for the best. And the headache is beginning. Buggers it all.

On the good side, I have a cat that loves me anyway. I think she would love anyone, but that is not the point. I need to get a comfy chair over there soon, so I can spend a more relaxed time with my new owner. Ugh... Ha! It ain't all bad. Oh, and I will be becoming friends with my slave driver in a home, my home. Yeah. Like one of my favored chiefs said, from Navy days... It's not a good day without at least one big thing and several small things to complain about. It is, indeed, a good day. No, no, it's a GREAT DAY!

Well, I best get to it. Laterz!