accursed

it's sad that I don't have any new art or photos to post; it's been a hellacious week.
the money situation is still very tight: I was able to pay for repairs to the Saab, but now I need to spend some money on body work before I turn in the Saab at lease's end and end the saga once and for all.
and, wouldn't you know it, our refrigerator has died (although the freezer is still working). brave Hiro is trying to fix the fan unit (because the condenser still seems to be working), but we've had to clean the refrigerator out. that's a good thing, I suppose, but relying on bottled water and microwave popcorn and soup (not in the same meal) is not such a good thing.
speaking of Hiro, the school situation is not yet resolved. hopefully, before the coming week is out, we'll know one way or another whether he'll have to go back to Japan. his odds at the Embassy in Tokyo are slim at best. the current plan is to convince the new university to guide him through a reinstatement procedure, which would keep him here in the States. fingers are crossed.
I haven't heard on any new shows, although I've decided to put off the Saturday market appearances until July, if only because I probably will be lucky if I have all the material I need for the show in Port Angeles by Memorial Day weekend. thanks again to my friend Laureen for putting me up while I'm out there.
I am heading to Vancouver in the morning to attend a meeting for vendors at the Garden Show in June. should be fun, and I hope it clears enough to let me get some photos taken at the UBCBG. it'll also be great to see my friends Klaus and Mikie and their two kids, Shoma and Maya. the word on the street is that little Maya is turning out to be as rambunctious as her big brother. two against one is the scenario I envision! =)