Tomorrow we move. Unfortunately, ATT is electing not to activate our internet service until Friday the 7^th. The posts will come forth with at that time. Until then, consider this: a year ago, a woman backed into our car and left a huge dent in the door; rather than fix it, we took the insurance money to the bank. Fast-forward to yesterday: I was at Wal-Mart getting gas, and, as I was leaving, the car in front of me stopped, blocking my exit; a guy got out of the car (which said “Dent Doctor” on it) and asked me if I wanted my dent pulled out; I said ‘sure’, and thirty seconds later, the dent was a lot smaller (still crinkly, but far less noticeable); I tried to thank the fella, but he was already back in his car and driving away; it definitely made my day. Go and do likewise.

Things are starting to come together: we found a house (to rent) close enough to campus so that I don't have to buy a car (I may regret this decision come February), the university payed most of my tuition (I had my doubts), and everything has just generally started to fall into place. We anxiously await Sarah's employment, but things will go fine even if it doesn't happen for a while...

There's been a short moratorium on drywalling, so I think I'd better get some writing in while I can still move my fingers. I realize that I've not been posting much as of late, and I'm sure all two of you are starting to get a little anxious ("what's happening!", "where'd Max go?!", "have you seen my gerbil?!", etc.), but I think you'll have to bear with me for a short time. Soon, Sarah and I will be moving (again). Still within the state (have to get a little closer to school, and, allegedly, you're not supposed to live in your parents house until forever), so it's nothing major or unplanned, but this week should bring some major hecticity. Yeah, yeah. Not a word. Whatever. Anyway, this week, I have to play 18 holes of golf, buy a car, buy/rent a house/apartment, move into a house/apartment, finish the drywall, attend meetings on four days (driving 160 miles each day to get to and from the meetings), eat, sleep, etc., etc. I'm sensing a long week. Also, Sarah needs to find a job.

And...go.

Here's the thing: I've been hanging drywall all week. I could tell you about how I used math for the first time in real life, but I'm too tired. That'll do for now...

Today, someone saw a bear. It wasn't me, and I don't have any idea who saw the beast, but I know someone did. I bring it up because

Today I was avoiding going to bed, and I accidentally started watching a special on PBS about cat shows (apparently, I will do ANYTHING to avoid sleep). In any case, I learned that 1) I will never be a true 'cat person', and 2) true cat people sincerely love their cats, and 3) true cat people are a little demented. No offense. Also, I looked up a breed of cat called "Maine Coon", and came across a picture of, perhaps, the largest cat on earth. I thought I'd seen the largest cat on earth while I was in New York, but the cat I found today would eat that cat. For lunch. And then he'd eat like 15 more cats. Then he'd eat his normal lunch. Just look at the picture.

The was magic on the course today. I started out slowly, had a few rough spots in the middle, but ended up pulling off a 74. The fun included a 35 on the front, 4 birdies, an eagle, a near miss for double eagle, and a near miss for a hole-in-one.

If you didn't understand anything I just said, please consult a caddy.

Time to cross the border into Canada: 8 minutes
Documents required to cross the border into Canada: none
Terrorists caught at the border: 0

Time to cross the border into the United States: 154 minutes
Documents needed to cross the border into the United States: 1 passport or 1 driver's license and 1 official birth certificate
Terrorists caught at the border: 0

Hmmm...

Oh, good news: I saw a woodchuck today. (His name is Charles). In other news, tomorrow we head to New York for Rebekah's wedding. (Rebekah is not a woodchuck; at least, I don't think she is). We'll be cutting through Canada on the way over, and I can't wait: I heard we'll get to go ice fishing and eat seal for dinner. Also their money is stupid. They have dollar and two-dollar coins, which are called Loonies and Toonies. Also, we don't speak Canadian. Hopefully they'll let us out (or oot, as they say) if we don't want to trade in our car for a dog sled. If my fingers don't get frostbitten, I'll update the blog periodically if I have internet access...

Sarah and I changed our driver's licenses back to Michigan, and our car now has a Michigan plate, so it's officially official: we're residents of the Great Lakes State again. Let the economic downturning begin.

Today there was no plan, and I ended up spending several hours at the mall and Target. All of my personal, moral, spiritual, and visceral hatred of Target aside, I don't particularly enjoy spending oodles of time at the mall (even if it meant getting $10 shoes, which I completely needed [I previously didn't own shoes] at Steve & Barry's). All that to say, tomorrow I'm coming up with a preemptive plan.