t-5

mr smear's been having tummy troubles this past week or two, so we figured we'd round off this rather excellent day with an emergency room visit. i really hope it's not appendicitis.

i'm exhausted. i'm anxious. i'm feeling a bit sad. this past week had some great bits and successes, but it also included me taking the warnings seriously and consulting with an international tax specialist, who made it very clear in no uncertain terms that i am not earning nearly enough to live anywhere near tel aviv.

also, that i'd be a dumbass to continue working as a freelancer from israel.

we also suddenly remembered that gd is allergic to cats and had forgotten to ask the mongoose if he has cats. he does. two of them.

i'm now desperately looking for a place to live and a new job. hooray.

...

alright, apparently mr smear isn't presenting with the right symptoms for appendicitis and we're going home (after only an hour or two). he passed out on an emergency room bed shortly after they let him in.

that's my boy.

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did i mention i'm tired?