So the Arizona legislature sent their budget plans over to the governor early this morning. They failed to include a tax measure she said was a requirement for her to pass it.

The Arizona Senate's front doors were briefly locked Wednesday morning at the order of a majority staff official who indicated the move was intended to prevent Brewer's office from delivering vetoes of legislation.
 
Lobbyists trying to leave through those doors at about 7 a.m. after watching part of a floor session were told to exit through a rear entrance.
 
Explaining the locked doors, Senate General Counsel Greg Jernigan said "we prefer not to get veto letters this morning."

Arizona's cute :) I'm glad I'm not the only one who likes to sleep in.

Update: I moved the furniture, including two televisions and four computers (ok, two were laptops). I unpacked three boxes and two suitcases. I did four loads of laundry. I still need to take the recycling out and clean up some little things. I never got around to that shower I was going to take. I think that's everything.

Oh, lbeth, does ilu=I love you?

After driving 25 hours, I'm in Seattle. Zach's at work and my big plans for the day are to completely rearrange his life/apartment. Should be fun. I think he's slightly worried at the cleaning I'm about to perform. But hey, I've gotta mark my territory, don't I? My bladder's pretty full...

I think I'll take a shower and grab some lunch first. I need my strength to move furniture. Don't worry Zach, all will be fine when you return home after work...

I bought a new laptop for law school. After much deliberating, I chose to go with a Lenovo (IBM). Although it's not as pretty as a mac, it's comparable spec wise and only cost $700 to the mac's 1400+. Initially I regretted my choice. I had my first real interaction with Vista when this computer arrived. Now I've heard that Vista is much better. Unfortunately, in this laptop's case, it was not. For some reason they just didn't get along. After heeding the advice of several people, I decided to download Windows 7. The difference is amazing. Previously I would get a 5 minute black screen on login, frequent wireless disconnects, random resolution changes, and overall slowness. After installing Windows 7 all of these problems went away. My drivers were all installed without me doing a thing. No more black screen, slowness, etc. I love it. Everyone running Windows should download Windows 7. It's so worth it. So pretty. I don't care if they ripped off the mac. I love it.

Here's what we're eating:

Sad news virtual friends:
www.sissyfight.com

Kitten attack!

I had quite the day yesterday!

First, I saw a bus make a turn and detach from the electric wires above it. Next, I saw a dog with a doggy wheelchair. His back legs had no feeling and were being dragged behind him on the ground (he had booties, don't worry). Then, I saw trees with flowers! Did you know trees can have giant flowers on them? I also saw a man walking a ferret on a leash. I feel like I forgot something. Oh yeah! My brother's girlfriend is visiting friends in Seattle. I'm visiting Zach in Seattle. We're half a mile apart and didn't know it. That's kinda creepy. Normally we're 1000 miles apart.

Ok, so...it's been really hard not buying stuff on etsy. Today I caved. But really, I just had to have this! You understand, right?!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18298672

I am the only one in the theater for coraline. It starts in 5 minutes. This is creepy.

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I feel like crap. Stupid cold/headache/blahhhhhhhhh.

Did I tell you I made an etsy shop? I wanted to sell something, but don't like leaving the computer and am too lazy to ship things...So...banners! I've sold two so far...law school is practically paid for now.

Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade emilyadi.etsy.com

Ok, random, I know, but is anyone not that impressed with the cakes on Ace of Cakes a.k.a. Charm City Cakes? I mean, this guy has way cooler cakes in my opinion: http://www.mikesamazingcakes.com/

Schools are still open :( Is snow possible when there aren't any clouds and the sky is blue? :(

Awesome! There is a chance of snow for tomorrow which means I might get my first ever snow day! Two years ago they closed schools in the afternoon. Here's hoping it's an all day thing!

source: http://www.nea.org/home/29402.htm

Current Expenditures ($) per Student in Public K-12 Schools, 2007-08

Rank	State	2007-08
1	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	17,449	*

51

ARIZONA

5,346

*

Table 4. Student-Teacher Ratio in Public K-12 Schools, 2007-08

Rank	State	2007-08
1	UTAH	21.6	*
2	ARIZONA	21.4

With the proposed cuts, class sizes will grow by a lot...

While I admit I haven't been great about blogging my life, I must respectfully demand that several people comment about what's happening in their lives: Ferret, Kley. That is all for now.

Last night I had the most amazing dream. In it, I went out to dinner with three cast members of Saved by the Bell--Zack, Kelly, and Lisa! Beat that dream!

Facebook is...I don't know. Facebook was the one who informed me I was in a relationship. Today facebook reminded me it was my birthday (I forgot). I wonder if Facebook will inform me about law school or if I get laid off. Only time will tell!