14 Days

14 days.
2 weeks.
The engine starts August 5th.

The third week leading up to these final 2 weeks has been largely spent alone at the llama ranch, as everyone else is out hiking/out and about. It's been an interesting week, including a Weeks Worth of new movies watched (see post below), the beginning of packing and cleaning of Llama Ranch Cabin D, and also the passing of my poor, dear Ima Bear :-(

It appears she had lymphoma, which for whatever reason decided to manifest in an ugly, pus-filled infection of her right third eyelid. Options were limited, and I decided to say goodbye. I've worked at a vet hospital, and seen many others pets off, but never one of my own. I didn't cry, but I certainly miss her. I suppose in teh grand scheme it was better for it to happen here at home, rather than on the road to Portland or in Portland. Perhaps some Portland pet-shelter could bear to part with a young, cute kitty, but until then...

Until then, the apartment and job searches continue. All I seem to have to go by is Craigslist :-\ which while a useful resource, doesn't seem as... legitimate? IDK. I've found some good leads on places to stay, but haven't really made any solid calls (they've all been answering machines up to this point.) Same with the job. Persistence is the key... It might appear, to the untrained eye, as if young Nevan may be growing up... Don't be fooled for a minute ;-)

Before then, there will be enjoyment and celebrating. The Boulder Olympics are fast approaching (what is it with me and organizing Olympic-events?) and should prove to allow me a solid chance to see most of my Why Oh friends together in slurred, joyous celebration... Maybe one more trip in the mountains? Not banking on it, but it'd be nice... Need to climb Freemont Butte... Need a rope (lasso for you East-coasters)... There's a Demolition Derby Saturday night I'd love to go see :-)... and other than that... just to enjoy my last couple weeks in the wide opens of Wyoming... for now.

Goodnight.