I had lunch with Andy at Five Points Deli yesterday. It was nice to see her and catch up. I only worked until 3; then Ray & I played racquetball. It was great; I finally beat him the second game 17-15 (although I know he could shut me out if he wanted to). Now my lower back is in pain; nothing serious. We had an early supper and headed to see UP at the dollar movie theater--all 4 of us. It was sold out! bummer. so we came home and watched The Avengers instead. Old and creepy but good.

I woke up at 1:30 wide awake and ready to go. Bizarre, not really worrying about anything. No caffeine for days, 3 sips of wine with dinner. I read for hours and eventually fell asleep in the bamboo room.

One of the residents took out all her savings ($700) to buy a car. First, how reputable is a car you can get for 700 down? Second, how is she going to buy insurance, registration, gas and keep it running?

It has been raining for days and I am sure taking the bus sucks.

Another resident wants to buy a TV for her room so she can avoid having fights with the others.