Before I start off, for those that talk to me on a semi regular basis, you can probably skip most of this as I've probably discussed it at one time or another.

I'm nervous as hell about it but I'll be moving an hour away to live in an apartment with a friend of mine in Conway, Arkansas very soon. I still won't be completely independent from my family as my minimum wage employment insures that, but I think sharing an apartment with a friend of mine is going to be a big first step. She's already well acquainted with my squeaky side, being the first person I ever discussed it with, so I'll be able to keep whatever toys I want out. The only iffy portion, toy wise anyway, is she has two cats so I've got to keep my door shut at all times, lest any of my toys become a scratching post *cringes at the thought*. As stressful as the move and job transfer will be, I think it's gonna be worth it as I'll be able to socialize a lot more in Conway. Many of my friends from college are still there so my social life won't be nearly as dead as here in Heber.

On the squeaky side of things of late, I've bonded quite a bit with my Palomino, Fiora. I've always had a great amount of affection for equines so having her (with Lucky too) is wonderful. She's a good snuggle at night and fun to do a little light bouncing on when she's under-inflated. My only major concern is how tight her neck and throat always feel, regardless of inflation levels. Gonna have to get around to attempting an external reinforcing job at some point. All of my other creatures have made me quite happy as of late as well. Lucky and Chip are the perfect size for cuddles and I love the their respective vinyl feels so very much. Chip might even have my favorite vinyl to date. Barge is still the cuddle hog he's been since the day I got him so not much has changed there haha. On the repair side of things, that vinyl cement has worked wonders. This is the first time Chance has been fully airtight since I got him some five months ago (sad I know) and my little sinclair dino is the closest to airtight he's been since I've been attempting to repair him (those darn legs are a pain with all those negative curves).

Finally, for lack of a better place to discuss this, I'm not sure of thanking folks for faves and such. I can see being grateful for people liking one's art/pictures/stories, but I can also see it kinda getting annoying to have one's shout box filled with thank you shouts. That said, I do appreciate you guys liking whatever squeaky stuff I end up getting into so don't feel left out or anything if I'm hesitant to thank everyone. *squeaky huggles for all*!