Yikes.

I bet the Pope would say that condoms are increasing the problem of teen pregnancy, too.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/19/health/19birth.html

New Place

When I move back to the US I'll also be moving into a new place! Sam just bought a condo in Nashville, and after weeks of transcontinental decorating, here's what he has so far. I think it looks fabulous.

Vintage formica table with original top, 6 chairs with original vinyl, and a leaf for hosting dinner parties :) 75 dollars. What a steal! And the TV is sitting on a vintage coffee table, obtained for a measly 50 dollars. Lovely! I hear the table might eventually be liberated to serve its true purpose, as Sam's dad is rumored to be building a TV cabinet of some sort.

New couch and chair (the latter of which might be relocated to the other side of the couch). Also got a crazy deal on these. Originally he described them over the phone as "teal and terry cloth"--thankfully that seems to be quite an inaccurate description :)

Relaxing after moving all that heavy furniture :)

afternoon light through the big window (corner unit = lots of light!)

new bed! night stands and dresser on the way.

These days I have such terribly mixed feelings about going back (in just over 2 months. yikes). Regardless of how sad I am about leaving--and I'm pretty damn sad--I'm still so excited about this! I've been so impressed with Sam in all of this, his style and his super bargain hunting skills that I didn't even know about! And many thanks to Dan Smith for supplying a truck and muscle power, and to Judi for all of her assistance and input :)