Managed to change the headlight on the Bug without blowing up the car. This calls for the Beer of Victory.

Finally got my phone working again. Note to self: never try to import 10,000 contacts to an older Android phone.

All caught up with Writober now. Only have to write the epilogue now.

You're not sorry, Tumblr.

Finally got home. Battery needs to be replaced. Well, at least I got out of the house.

It figures. The first time I get out of the apartment in weeks, and my car battery dies. :(

back in san antonio

Taken with picplz at Amtrak - San Antonio, TX in San Antonio, TX.

crossing the pecos river

Taken with picplz.

Just stepped off the train at Alpine, TX. HOLY BAJOLEYS, IT'S COLD. And I love it.

Walking on the moving train makes me feel like a Weeble.

hello again, texas

Taken with picplz at El Paso Amtrak Station (ELP) in El Paso, TX.

Good morning from just past Deming, NM. Miles to go before I sleep.

Hello, Yuma.

hanging out in the observation car

Taken with picplz.

ready for the trip home

Taken with picplz at Union Station - Platform 10b in Los Angeles, CA.

Here we go. Next stop, Los Angeles.

this is me happy #merightnow

Taken with picplz at Dana Point Marine Life Refuge in Dana Point, CA.

still falling

Taken with picplz at Dana Point Marine Life Refuge in Dana Point, CA.

going down

Taken with picplz at Dana Point Marine Life Refuge in Dana Point, CA.

sunset

Taken with picplz at Dana Point Marine Life Refuge in Dana Point, CA.

yarrr

Taken with picplz at Dana Point Marine Life Refuge in Dana Point, CA.

seagulls, i think

Taken with picplz at Dana Point Marine Life Refuge in Dana Point, CA.

the reason i travelled 1500 miles #onemomentofperfectbeauty

Taken with picplz at The Pilgrim in Dana Point, CA.

Stop telling me how sorry you are, Tumblr.

NOM NOM NOM

Taken with picplz at Original Pancake House in Laguna Hills, CA.

sunday morning #merightnow #oohlookatme

Taken with picplz.

all dressed up

Taken with picplz.

Rambunctious toddler + my ribs = I'm just gonna lay on the floor for a while.

No matter how libertine I think I am, reaching into a washer and pulling out a teal D-cup-size bra always makes me blush. thankssisinlaw

nap time

Taken with picplz.

Foot still hurts from yesterday. My left foot got an up-close introduction with a Hot Wheel. Now I know why Pop limps a bit.

Bah. Writober blues: can't bridge the next three chapters to the ending. Time for bed, then. Maybe it will come to me in the Dreaming.

Taking a much-needed break from the keyboard. I need to remember how to walk.

Bought my train ticket home today. Trying to enjoy the time I have left.

red red wine

Taken with picplz at Weezy's Joint in Trabuco, CA.

On the way to my sister's house. Mom is making cream puffs tonight. :)

Had my first experience with Ethan being denied a toy in the store. Managed to distract him with stories of me being denied Star Wars toys.

fooling around

Taken with picplz at USPS Mission Viejo in Trabuco, CA.

Mom and Pop are here with Ethan and me. Mom is making pancakes. Ethan is helping. Pop and I are watching the news. A good morning.

Now begins the crazy part. The big man is dead, and now a dozen little men vie to be king of the hill. libya

I am really craving a Whataburger Breakfast on a Bun right now.

dinner is served

Taken with picplz at Josh & Olga & Ethan in Laguna Niguel, CA.

Out and about. Good thing, too; I was starting to see dinosaurs in trains everywhere I looked.

Ethan is getting way too smart. I just watched him crack the pattern lock on my smartphone.

the ol' morning routine

Taken with picplz at Josh & Olga & Ethan in Laguna Niguel, CA.

Staying with my brother all week, I've learned more about Curious George in two days than I ever learned the first time around.

It's amazing how much more interesting children's television becomes when you have Rage Against the Machine playing on your headphones.

The weather here in OC is really nice. The fog is making me sleepy, though.

tv is best experienced at point blank range

Taken with picplz at Josh & Olga & Ethan in Laguna Niguel, CA.

serious ethan takes breakfast seriously

Taken with picplz at Josh & Olga & Ethan in Laguna Niguel, CA.

Yay! Finally have internet access! Now I just have to wade through 500 email messages. o_O

Hello again, Orange County.

i forgot how crazy california traffic can be #roadtrip #bumpercars

Taken with picplz.

Just passed Barstow. Another two hours until we reach Orange County.

Just entered Arizona. Better dig out my passport.

Awake and in search of breakfast. I think a trip to Frontier is in order.

Hello again, Albuquerque. I love thee, infamous city.

Less than an hour from Albuquerque. I can feel the difference in the air - hardly any humidity, cool, refreshing. I've missed this.

Just arrived in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Stopping for a bite to eat, hopefully without green chile.

Someone has hacked my Ping.fm account, so if you see anything stranger than what I usually post, that's why.

I got a job =D http://ping.fm/FtqUN

And away we go. Next stop, Albuquerque.

did you want something

Taken with picplz at Sonic in San Antonio, TX.

gpoyw: your blog is weak but your kung fu is strong edition

Taken with picplz at Between The Darkness And The Light in San Antonio, TX.

my achilles heel

Taken with picplz at Pabst Brewing Co in San Antonio, TX.

little luna

Taken with picplz at H-E-B | Alon Market in San Antonio, TX.

I was afraid this was going to happen. This new couch is way too comfortable. Someone please send a tow dolly, please.

days go by

Taken with picplz at Dairy queen in San Antonio, TX.

I missed the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta this year. That makes me a little sad.

For someone who wasn't going to do much today, I've been pretty busy. Major cleaning done in anticipation of new sofa. I'm tired now.

So much for the cool breeze. There's that good ol' Texas humidity I remember.

Moving furniture around. I'm inheriting a couch, which doesn't bode well for the ever-growing posterior expanse.

Wow. A cool breeze. I'd almost forgotten what one felt like.

yes, it really is almost noon #verydarkinhere #atleastihavecoffee

Taken with picplz at Between The Darkness And The Light in San Antonio, TX.

rainy sunday morning

Taken with picplz at Between The Darkness And The Light in San Antonio, TX.

time for a beer or three #merightnow #oohlookatme

Taken with picplz.

enchiladas om non non

Taken with picplz at Sandras Cantina in Comal North, TX.

pick your poison

Taken with picplz at Pabst Brewing Co in San Antonio, TX.

a time lord always knows where his fob watch is

Taken with picplz at Between The Darkness And The Light in San Antonio, TX.

i really need a haircut #justatest

Taken with picplz at Between The Darkness And The Light in San Antonio, TX.

i need a haircut #merightnow #oohlookatme

Taken with picplz at Between The Darkness And The Light in San Antonio, TX.