Thanks! Me too. I was lucky, when I got here I found my bedding in the first two bags I checked.

Suburbia. :) It's temporary. Move went well, huge thanks to my friends for helping me.

I can't imagine moving appliances in that kind of snow!! Get this: The Penske truck? Didn't have any windshield fluid!! Didn't work with a refill, either. Thankfully the roads weren't too bad.

Because it's 5° with a -10° windchill. Brrrrr!!!

Just checkin.

I used to work with one of those. Think Taye Diggs only taller, bigger & better looking. I was totally twitterpated.

Seconded. :)

Adding

The 300
Sin City

Then I am officially jealous. I'm happiest when near a large body of water.

Please try to score me a date with Jon Stuart, kthxbai. Gratz!

I like that.

Of course my favorite saying "touchstone" would have to be Desiderata.

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.

Take kindly to the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.

Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

Max Ehrmann c.1920

Exactly. I believe it was Amy Grant who once said something along the lines of "You don't know what Real love is until somebody has cleaned up your vomit and tucked you back in bed." (Pretty sure she was referring to illness, not drunkenness.)

People stop being pretty/handsome the minute they start acting ugly.

Got any words of wisdom to add?

I'm grinning from ear-to-ear. Congratulations, and best wishes!

Why? It's not a courtesy. If you don't feel it, don't say it.

Heathens Greetings!

Seriously, I'm surprised I haven't checked bus fare to Ohio yet!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiXbRBS5Z58

Yeah. Usher. I'm 52, and I have a crush on him. He is quite talented.

My guess? You're not ready yet.

Totally love him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epRKFobT7Uo

He reminds me of James Taylor, Billy Joel ... phenomenal talent.

I have a couple of friends from there. Are you on the coast?