I've been averaging 2-3 beers and 4-10 cigarettes a day this week...except for Sunday.

Sunday I finally got the tattoo I've been wanting! It's the astrological symbol for Cancer; all black and tribal-styled. Me likey. It wasn't painful, and it went on quick. It's starting to itch a little though; I need to slap some lotion on there!

Steve from Upstairs went with me and got a tattoo of his own; this was his 2nd time getting inked, and he got a "In Memory Of" tat for his brother and sister who died in a fire long ago.

Afterwards we stopped by a bar and had a shot and a few beers, then went home and grilled with the family. I had a good Sunday!

This week is all about trying to get the final paperwork together for our mortgage application. Once everything is finalized and we (hopefully) get the commitment from the bank, then we'll be ready to set a closing date. And then I just need to worry about having the money for closing.

Ah, too much to tell.

I was on vacation last week, we spent 5 days in Cape May with my parents, sibs, and their sigothers. It was wonderful! Very relaxing and fun. While there, I turned 30. Ehp! I don't feel old yet, so I guess everything's ok.

We had a huge BBQ at the homestead on Saturday - there ended up being nearly 200 people who showed up through the whole day. We even had some Mercerites show up - Pete, John, Nic, plus Mike and his new girlpal. I got really messy drunk by the end of the night. I dunno whether it was the tequila shots or the whiskey. Anyway, suffice to say I wasn't feeling great on Saturday morning when I awoke.

The housing stuff is proceeding pretty well. As of now, our mortgage application is approved, but I guess things can still change if we don't provide certain added information. I'm pleased, but I'm still not feeling like a homeowner until we're actually moved in.

Work has been ok this week, although of course I didn't want to come back after vacation. B is back at work this week too, so I haven't gotten to see her much at all, other than a kiss as we pass each other at the door.

I still haven't gotten a tat...hopefully this weekend.

Wed. : No drinks, 4 smokes
Thurs : 1 glass of wine, 4 smokes

After today, I'm on vacation until the 21st! Boo-yah! We're heading down to Cape May on Sunday to spend time with my family, and then coming back home on Thursday. Hopefully we'll have some Virginia buddies coming up for a visit (and the Big-Ass-BBQ on Saturday!). I'm also planning on getting a tattoo.

The fun starts today after work - I plan to attend happy hour with some coworkers.

I've got a lot of crap to clean up around here before I go though!

Holy shit I've been busy and neglectful this week. I don't think I can give an accurate count for the past week, so I'll just guess : I'm at about 6 beers for the week, and maybe a pack of smokes. I should be ok for the week, provided I don't go crazy over the 3-day weekend.

More later, maybe - I'm still very busy at work!