PITHY.

For the first time in a long time, I shall endeavor to keep myself to a minimum of words in an attempt at pithiness. Only a few things are going through my mind exactly at this moment.

Moving sucks. I forgot I had muscles there. Thank the Goddess for epsom salts. I'm sad Harry Potter ended, but so happy I read it under 8 hours so that I could finish packing. I will need, to, however, pack my Nintendo Wii first so it stops being a distraction. Do I really have this much shit? And where did all those people go who offered to help me move? And finally, 4 DAYS? Are you fucking kidding me?!!!

That is all. Monkee out.

Update and a Letter

So things are moving along here in my world. Work is still a little hectic for this time of year, but it's not overwhelming. I'm moving apartments, which is the biggest news, so that has me plenty busy when I'm not busy at work. That's pretty much life in a nutshell.

In the meantime, I've found Craigslist to be an appropriate distraction for momentary resting when packing. Partially because I need a dining room table. I forgot how much I used the thing in New York. Which brings me to the next thing...

And now, a public service letter:

Dear People Who Surf or Post on Craigslist in Albany,

Craigslist is a fantastic service to everyone - where else can you find activities, pets, a free dryer, a Nintendo Wii, and singles or sex in one place?

Yes, I'm sure you said Las Vegas. I'm sure there's some truth to that.

However, a few guidelines everyone my abide by using such a free public service:

1. There are differences between "their," "there" and they're. Please learn them.

2. On that same note, please learn punctuation. It doesn't have to be perfect, but being able to distinguish between once sentence or thought and the next is really helpful.

3. Why on earth would anyone want a free broken TV? Throw it away.

4. If I respond to an ad about a cheap area rug, do not assume I am interested in any of the other things you have in your house. You didn't advertise them, I'm not interested. Stop emailing me everytime you feel the need to get rid of something else in your house.

5. If you don't live in the area that you state in the post, please tell me so that I don't drive 45 minutes down a dirt road to pick up a free aquarium stand. It's not worth the gas, I might as well go out and get a new one.

6. Missing connections is really funny to read when bored or procrastinating. Please make the posts interesting, not disgusting.

7. "Strictly Platonic" means just that. I am not interested in being a person you would cheat on your wife with, not interested in jumping into a serious relationship after two emails - all I was looking for was someone to go to an event with in an effort to meet new people. As friends. Because that's what strictly platonic means. It works successfully in places like New York City, I can't understand why people here don't get that.

8. When posting an apartment, please make sure you are in the geographic boundaries of the place you are posting in. I'm not looking for an apartment in Long Island, I was looking in Albany. If I was looking for an apartment in Long Island, I would look in that Craigslist. Or shoot myself. Either or.

9. Musical instruments should never be bartered for a lawn mower. I'm sorry. Call me a purist. You're an idiot if you think that's a fair barter. And I'm happy to take those instruments off your hands.

10. Volunteering does not mean interested in helping you move. I'm looking to help stray dogs and kittens, people who can't help themselves or push little old ladies around from Florida (I do work for AFSCME). Do it yourself. I am.

Thank you for your attention to these matters. Keep Craigslist enjoyable for all.

Sincerely,
Little Brown Monkey