You know what's sad? I've lived here for two years and when they show one of those "Severe Weather Advisory" maps on TV with the little flashing counties, I still can't figure out which one I live in. I sit there and stare at and go, "I think I live in the big square-ish blob one." But they're all big square-ish blobs, so I think I'm just deluding myself.<br /><br />On Friday, I renewed my lease on this apartment. I've lived here for almost a year now. I can't believe it. My rent went up. I was quite upset until I realized that it only went up by $5. Then I felt kind of sheepish. My landlord calls me "kiddo." I was pretty amused by that since I call everyone in the department the same thing or "kid," regardless of seniority or age. <br /><br />I have to read 120 articles by August 1st. Now that's really funny.