I filled out some of the paperwork and got two proofs I needed (needed to drive there) fairly easily. So more later. Figured out what my ex's address is. He hates it when I ask him for his information every year so this year I found it for myself! This year, I think I'll make a copy of this paperwork even though it has to be filled out every year. Maybe I can save myself some brain power next year? I also asked at the credit union about applying for a credit card. She said they don't like to do secured cards- they'd rather do regular credit cards. Maybe I can get one?! That would be nice. But I'm going to wait until after I move when the dust has settled. Oh and my case manager never called me back. So much for "within the next business day". When I was getting a piece of paper for my proofs from the Department of Human Services (food stamps and medicaid) there was a guy there with issues about his food stamp card not working. Apparently, he hadn't picked a PIN and the poor guy working there was trying to tell him this through the glass door - they don't let you in anymore- and the guy just started spewing at me about "This how all government is. They should just use your driver's license for everything.... They this and they that and complain complain complain!" I, on the other hand, got in and out easily with what I wanted! Go me! Stuff is still everywhere here. But N3 is coming by Saturday to finish up his stuff. I want to get rid of a ton of stuff from the kitchen. For instance: I don't need 20 mugs. I need 2 or 3 and that's it. I don't need a crock pot- I never use it. Stuff like that.

To those of you in the smoke, I feel for you. That must be awful. B- why are you riding all that way in the smoke? My sister says the smoke is out her way, too. She lives in California. Here, it was chilly - 66 F today I could've worn jeans and a sweatshirt, but I went out in shorts and a t-shirt anyway. Having some dried seaweed and corn for dinner. Maybe later I'll have some chicken. Today is the 10th. HURRY HURRY HURRY on the paperwork!