i was looking at your pictures. i see you've been to amsterdam too i went a few years ago and loved it (of course). unfortunately it's been my only trip out of the U.S. ..canada notwithstanding. damn time and money and time that you *could* be making money but would have to take off work. i'm dying to travel more...

i'm sure you get this all the time but i'm in love with your dog. i want to give her cuddles. i guess i'm lucky. most women my age, often way younger, get those 'gotta have a baby' really strong urges. i just get those urges about dogs. i've never had one, though i'd say i'm more of a cat person. i have four of 'em. heh. i definitely want a dog but i'm being logical about this. already have four animals. one of them is expensive as hell with his medical problems. plus i want to wait until i have a house and who knows then that'll be. so i have to live vicariously through other's doggy pictures for now.

have you decided about california yet? where in CA would it be? one of my friends moved to a smallish town outside of SF and really loves it there. it sounded really sweet (and i'm pretty much tired of MI by this point...though I'll be here at least 2 more years to do my master's). not to mention legally growing if you get the magic little card i'm looking into portland or someplace similar for after i'm done. but i'm sure if i do move it'll be dictated by where i can find a job.

ever get on aim?