June 10

Today is my last day at this company. I start a new job on Monday at a new place after 6 and a half years and I'm a little scared. It's kind of like a bad break up and now I'm putting myself into the dating world again. I have no idea if it's going to work. The last thing I want to do is dip into my retirement fund because I can't hold down a day job.

March 25

My beloved Lucifer had to be put down this week, I've had her almost 16 years. It was time, she was in such poor health and I couldn't bear the thought of her suffering. Fortunately I still have my other cat, Raphael. I'm not sure if she's aware of what is going on, I'm sure she realizes Luci isn't around any longer, I've been cleaning everything in the house to eliminate Luci's scent. I thought it would be good for Raphie, and probably myself as well. I put Luci's picture in a nice frame on my bookcase to remember her.

February 15

I genuinely hate Valentine's Day, it's always a disappointment. On the bright side, my birthday is later this week, I turn 46. I'm in the process of saving up for a trip to Europe. I've never been, and I'm thinking England & France for 4 days. Expedia has some pretty good deals. Anyone out there ever travelled to Europe alone?