less than 2 days...

until i'm in new york, settling into my room. some exciting things have happened since noon today:

1. i found out i'd have housing for the WHOLE TIME I AM THERE!
2. i found out my maryama is singing cherubino in a concert version of the marriage of figaro next thursday and 2 fridays from now
3. she can help me get a good but thrifty haircut and color
4. thank you india - wait, how did alanis lyrics wind up here?

things i have left to do:

1. laundry
2. mop floors
3. clean bedroom
4. pack
5. hug the dog so much until he's sick of me and i of him
6. scrub shower