FROM July 03, 2006

Just moved into my new apartment this weekend. It is the tiniest place I have ever lived in and my new neighbors are sketchy at best. On Saturday, as I was moving in boxes, I was greeted by 3 Albuquerque police cars, each with a handcuffed guest inside. Great, I thought, what a neighbor hood. As I am walking through the hallway, I passed a group of early 20 somethings and once looks at me and says "Afternoon, officer" with a sarcastic tone. I guess it's my stocky Irish build combined with the shaved head. Ever since that point, this "kid" has been giving me nasty looks and comments. Hopefully, it just stays that way. Hopefully, he doesn't try something because I'm not really in the mood for any crap from him. I would hate to put in a situation where I would have to defend myself.
Anyway, I am out of Scott and Deb's house. Scott could not help but start boxing my stuff up while I was out. I am glad to be rid of him. I hate to lose a friend after some many years but I have had it with his crap. At least, I won't have to deal with the near-constant harping and analysis of what he sees as whats wrong with my life. Thanks, but I do the self-doubt thing well enough without needing help.I haven't been sleeping well in the new apt yet, but that's to be expected. New sounds, the security light right outside my window. Kind of hoping that the conversations with Lenny bear some fruit. I think Pittsburgh could be close enough to the people I love and care about, without living in the Lehigh Valley. But we will see how serious Lenny's offer is.