The House-Sitting Experience

PHOTOS!!! *foams*

I'm back from house-sitting, and it sure feels nice to have to sleep in my own bed again. Even if it's not nearly as comfortable as Alice's.

She had a beautiful home, and gave me free rein over practically everything--the food, the Tiki Bar, the hot tub, the King sized bed, the washer and dryer, etc, etc. It was like going to a hotel that pays you. And with all that temptation I'm proud of myself for not being terribly greedy--although I did spend ridiculous amounts of time in the hot tub.

Kate and Dave got to come over and visit, which I was very glad about--I knew Kate would get a kick out of that bar. At one point we were all in the steamy water in 8 degree weather and it was snowing--for some reason I never imagined I'd be able to tolerate being in a bathing suit, outdoors, in the dead of winter. But let me tell you, the dash back into the house afterwards was horrid.

But like I said, it's good to be back. My entire apartment might fit in their living room, but it's mine and there's no place like it. I've got a big week ahead of me--a quiz, presentation, and two midterms. But after that I'm free and clear for Beth and Matt, Chicago, and another just-in-time spring break.

Off we go.