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Taxing day. Glad I already had mine done. Got early and dropped off laundry, checked mail and then went to yoga class. Yoga was refreshing. It also left me a bit spacy although not eating anything until about 1:30pm also helped keep me fuzzy as well.

Last month's rent is due today. When I hand it over, I'll have to let the landlords know that I'm out of here in another month to six weeks, their option.

Started preliminary browsing for a new place. Prices are two-tiered--below $1000 and well above that figure. I'll need to stay in the lower bracket and also stay well below if possible. Something in the $600 to $750 range will have to be it. May affect where I choose to live.

Several forces coming together around issues of housing, money, writing, health, etc.

Did dream last night, but it's really hazy now around the details. Seems like it had to do with children in some way. I was helping kids figure out some puzzles and such. But there are no clear memories at this time.

Will go dancing tonight and loose some of this funky feeling. L must be still dealing with her taxes or she's asleep. She was going to work last night, after dance class, on completing everything. Hope she got it done.

Been catching myself "thinking" like a writer some today. Turning everything into a story. Seeing story possibilities in the things happening around me. Like the two guys sitting down to lunch and reading "bad news" stories to each other. Flashed on a story that would have two such characters and some oddball result caused by their attention to the dark news.

A "So-Hum" story that involves the meditative breathing practice we did in yoga class. A story that includes some twist around the salutation people give when the weekend is near--have a good weekend. Almost like wishing something good for themselves in saying it to another person.

And of course, the writer sitting in the lush garden calling forth the devas.

Even apartment hunting has story possibilities.

I was going to go sit in a cafe and work on the next card exercises in the book. When I drove downtown, I was put off by the hoard of people and cars on the streets even though it was near 2pm. I drove aimlessly about for awhile, then settled for my favorite frittata place and went there. Was a bit crowded but not like the downtown area.

Landlady has returned. Time to deal with the realities of life. I don't look forward to finding another place and moving, but my need for a kitchen is paramount right now. G was asking if there's an alternative, but not one that works where I am now. Have to move.
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Back from dancing so guess I've been moving. L was a bit tired after her two late nights dealing with computers and taxes. Talked with landlady and am good here for either a month or 6 weeks, whichever. Gives me some wiggle room in case I have to wait. Also can possibly take advantage of L's place being empty for 7 to 10 days as well.

Changes, changes, changes. All in the space of a lifetime. Tried zabasearch today. Scary system. Who is the person with my name and birthdate in Oakland with three phone numbers. Guess I could do a reverse lookup, which I think I'll do. Hmmmm! Wonder who/what he is. Mystery.