We've gotta replace our HVAC unit and that's not cheap.

So... We've gotta replace our HVAC unit and that's not cheap. Apparently there are holes rusted into it and it's not safe. The repair guy said that it could be blowing carbon monoxide into the house. That might explain some of our headaches and tiredness... or not. My parakeet is ok and I'm guessing he would be more sensitive to that than we would. I have been far more seriously exposed to carbon monoxide before so if it has been an issue it's been thankfully relatively mild.

We had a problem with the unit cooling over the summer and a different repair guy asked us if we had enemies (yes, dead serious - it was so hard not to laugh at him) because he claims it was sabotaged. That was really goofy and we're not using him anymore. He didn't repair the HVAC at my old house and then he came at us with that theory at our house (which he also couldn't fix) and that was the last time I called him. 😂😂😂

In any case our new repair man makes valid, logical points and has shown us the damage. Since our unit has been here since 1997 it's decently old and definitely rusted through and if he says it's dangerous then I believe him. (A little Googling also confirmed what he said.) It's had trouble heating and cooling. I don't think we have many choices at this point despite money being tight because I'm not working yet. 😕

Anyway, our new unit will be installed as soon as the weather permits. That could have been today, but the rain hasn't let up. I'm pretty bummed because the low tomorrow is 23°F. Maybe it won't take long to get it put in and working. I've been ok without heat so far, but this wet + lower temperatures is not good, especially for my bones. I guess I'm just grateful we can handle it. I know that many people aren't so lucky. 🙁

Hm. I guess I'm being weird again.

Hm. I guess I'm being weird again. I stopped working on emptying my old house so I could focus on the Differential Equations exam I had last week. For all of my efforts I made a solid 30/100. I feel... not too much of anything about that, really. I'm not sure why I'm not upset. I really like that class and find it super interesting, but I guess that doesn't count for much. 

I'm also stuck in this weird mindset that it's still January. I had a thing I'd planned to do mid-February and uh... well, I'm not ready and it's going to have to wait. Logically I know it's 02/18 but mentally I'm still in January and I don't know how to fix that.

I also need to do some stuff for my CS class. I'm planning to do that today. Currently waiting for the HVAC person to come and go so I can get on with my day.

If anyone knows how to reboot my internal calendar - please let me know!

My kiddo and his kitties. 💕

My kiddo and his kitties. 💕 I love him so much. 💗

Emily, Laurel, Janet, and Shaun did this to me...

Emily, Laurel, Janet, and Shaun did this to me - and I am forever grateful. 💕

It's been a migraine day. 😞

It's been a migraine day. 😞 But on the bright side I was going through my old tote of CDs and found one by Fulanito. It's honestly still amazing and the group was just getting started in 1997. So... I have a whole catalog of awesomeness to look forward to. 😁

With as cold as I always am...

With as cold as I always am I've been shocked over the last few days since our heat broke by how ok I've been. We will definitely get it repaired by the time Thursday rolls around with weather back in the 20s F, but this has honestly been not a big deal. I'm thinking we're going to keep the thermostat a little lower in the colder months to save on the electric bill. I definitely just learned something about myself. Neat.

I bought shelves a few weeks ago.

I bought shelves a few weeks ago. Finally had time to put them up over the last few days. This is my room in progress - there is still more for me to do. Also, the baby plants are growing!