Can your sister not get a mortgage? Seems like death and inheritances can make everybody act terribly, even if they don't normally. So people who normally aren't great...

I am so happy to be home right now! I wasn't supposed to land until 1am (was going to have to fly through LA and change planes) but I got to the airport and saw there was a direct flight and they were willing to switch me, surprisingly!

Also I finally got the official offer letter for my new job (which I start getting better paid for as of 3/1 but don't actually start training for/doing until almost April?) so that's a relief and exciting. And more money!

Yay for Tribble, finding a good home!

You are not obliged to walk away from all of your inheritance just because your sister made bad choices.

That, for sure.

Connie, I have the same problem with small storage boxes.

I feel futless. There's work to do, but I've promised myself I won't work outside actual work hours anymore. There's other stuff to do, but I'm tired and can't focus on it. There's stuff to watch on the DVR, but I can't focus on that either. I should just take a Benadryl and go on to bed.

Drew, I'm sorry your sister is making this so much harder.

Steph, I'm glad your brother is doing better.

-t, congrats on the recognition. That's fantastic.

I failed to adequately meara the last 2-3 days of posts I just caught up on, but I was vibing appropriately at each of you as I read along.

Connie, I have the same problem with small storage boxes.

They're so damned cute! And if I get enough boxes and bins, everything will be sorted and make sense!

Mmm, storage containers.

Yay, Tribble (and sarameg for not being the Tribble-keeper)

Woohoo, meara, for getting home earlier than expected and even more so for new job with more money!

I hope you are sleeping, Zen.

Man, Gray's Anatomy had me all sad and self-reflective and then the end left me in the dust in a way that takes me feel safe to have another glass of wine and watch Scandal. I don't know how they can call this a "Bordeaux blend" when it's made in California, but it's tasty.

Steph, I"m glad your brother's getting through it. He's lucky you could go out there.

He's had a pretty good day today -- he hasn't had a beer in 26 hours now -- but got kind of shaky towards the end of the day. That may have been a blood sugar issue, because he had some fruit juice and a baked potato and felt somewhat better.

We're currently watching Family Feud and debating how long it would take for our family to bust out into a fistfight because of how bad our answers would be. We think it would happen before the first commercial break.

Connie, I have the same problem with small storage boxes.''

Joining this support group. It really is a disease.

Aw. Tribble. Congrats on being cute for hairless apes who will give you a great life.

Steph, I'm glad and relieved that things are looking up for your brother.

billytea, I love your parenting. Deeply impressive.

Congrats, meara!

msbelle, I don't care what those stoopid corporate knobs say, WE all know you are outstanding in your field...and, indeed, in all things.

Awww, Tim just texted me a picture of Kato sleeping with one of my t-shirts. I miss my pup.

Aw.

Scandal: OMG Olivia's black leather jacket at the end! I am excited about what that says about where her character is going.

Yes, that's my takeaway. I stand by it.

Aww, Steph. The Biscuit has my pajama top in the kennel with him, but I miss him too! And my boy.

Liese, I hope you get a lot out of this conference, including time to recharge your batteries.

But yeah, I'm doing pretty good so far, I think partially due to talking it out here. Like, I just stepped out now to talk to the SO for a while and then decided to come on back to the hotel to work on music for a little bit before I head back out if the roomie is still over there. But really good day today and tomorrow everything starts legit.

Good for you, -t!