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[telophase]

The reason I keep coming across anime stuff is that I'm cleaning up the dining/library area, which has served as a junk catchall for the past year, because over the next couple of weeks I'm moving my studio area into there. I did the IKEA thing today - there's been a store open in Frisco, about 45 minutes away, for 6 months now and I kept intending to go. Only got 2 things because I realized quickly that of the $300 I budgeted for this, I was going to ahve to have a good deal of that for the delivery, because even if they fit in my car there was no way I was going to be able to get them out on my own. :)

So I got this desk and this chest of drawers to start off the studio area. I was originally going to buy at least one more table and move the bookshelves over to the area where my work area is currently, but realized that if I didn't I could leave the bookshelves there and buy more bookshelves for the current work space and be a lot happier. And Target has some cheap 5-shelf bookshelves for sale, so I think I may be over there tomorrow.

This is a coffee table I've got my eye on - I like the storage, plus the ability to extend it if necessary. In black-brown, of course, not that birchy color.

I have no idea what I'm going to do with my current desk, which looks sort of like a Stealth bomber. IKEA wanted $60 to take it away, and ... I don't THINK so!

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[kurobahikaru.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that'd probably be a good idea. The other big problem is that we're moving. >XP (I hates it, precious, hates the movingses.) D'you have a specific "few weeks" you'd like me to get it in?


Wow. Even my mom says it's a good deal. (And getting her to agree to using gas? Pulling teeth, I swear. With no anaesthetic. >.<)

[telophase.livejournal.com]

Within the next month or six weeks? I've got to be at ConDFW at the end of February, and starting January 28th, my Saturday mornings will be taken up until 1:30 or 2-ish, because I'm signing up for a painting course, but other than that I have no plans in the upcoming weeks.

:D

[kurobahikaru.livejournal.com]

Okay, shouldn't be a problem. Late afternoon is probably best anyways, since it is a 6- to 8-hour drive. *shakes fist at the constant construction up and down I-35* Would most likely be a Sunday? Since I got sucked into- I mean, employed at the great and mighty Hobby Lobby. (Send me money and I'll get your shinies, oh yes. XD *is such an enabler*) If it's on a Sunday, it won't be for at least 2 weeks; inventory. See me leap for joy. Not.

And maybe I'll drag my mom along and she can go visit her mom while we're there. And maybe they won't try to strangle each other. Or something. How am I related to these people, again?

[telophase.livejournal.com]

:D Sounds like a plan to me.

[kurobahikaru.livejournal.com]

*currently posting from sister's laptop, as is only comp in house in working condition* Okay, moving's done-ish... How does next Sunday sound? Feb 4th? I've got to wait for my next paycheck for gas money. ;.;

[telophase.livejournal.com]

Sunday is the 5th. :D

That weekend I've got the painting class on Saturday morning from 10-1, but I'm free that afternoon, and all Sunday, so any of those times is fine.

[kurobahikaru.livejournal.com]

I have the dumb. I cannot brain tonight. Class tomorrow,must reserve few pitiful cells. ._.;;

Okay, then, Sunday it is. Kidnapping friend-type-boy-creature for slave labor and driving relief; 6-8 hours driving is a killer, and I don't want it to be literal. Mom on not-strangling-grandma streak again... best to keep them apart. *eyeroll* Can I disown them and have you adopt me instead? I'd sell them for parts, but I'm not sure I'd get anything. (Wouldn't sell the brother, though. I've put too much time and energy into warping him to my will teaching him to be a valued member of fannish society. He bathes. I'm so proud. *sniff)

And it is after midnight and I have to get up early tomorrow... If I didn't like doing this to myself I'd quit, right?

[telophase.livejournal.com]

And do ya want a free 19" monitor? :D

[kurobahikaru.livejournal.com]

Sure! Yay free stuff! XD

Speaking of free, did you want me to pay for the desk, $10 or whatever? It wouldn't be a problem if you do. ^.^

[telophase.livejournal.com]

Nah. Payment enough to get it the hell out of here. :) And the monitor, too - it's just taking up a big spot that the cat wants to sit on. I can't really do any more cleaning/rearranging until it's gone, because it's taking up a big area of space that I need to shift things *into* to make room for other things. XD

It's not the best of monitors, I got it refurbished to start with, but it's big and the last time I checked, two months ago, it worked. :D

'Tis a good thing you're bringing help - I'm not sure my knee would thank me for crawling around under it at the moment. XD

[telophase.livejournal.com]

Are you coming up? On Sunday (the 5th)? Let me know either way - I need to know so I can make plans if you're not showing.

And I rahter think you need, say, my address. :) Email telophase14 (at) gmail (dot) com

[kurobahikaru.livejournal.com]

I find it hilarious that I get home from work to tell you I'm heading up Sunday and I'll need your address to find this reply in my inbox. XD

Yes, still coming, and thank God for church, since everyone will be there instead of clogging I-35... Ah, the upsides to living in the south. XD

[telophase.livejournal.com]

OK - if at all possible, it would be very very nice to get it done about noon, because a friend of mine and I were starting to make tentative plans to go take photos at the Dallas zoo at 2. :) (The zoo closes at 4 on Sundays.)