As if dealing with my friend Kylie's apparent decision to kill herself wasnt enough stress, things are piling up around here.

First, my job - this week I've been cut to 4 days a week, and frankly, I cant sustain my share of the expenses here on that. Plus, apparently its up to me to run around trying to get a hold of the manager of the location I want to transfer to and arrange an interview before a transfer will be approved, so I dont know when or even if this transfer is going to happen.

Second, my home. They have been doing renovations here, and of course eventually that will mean an increase in our rent here - maybe as much as double what we pay now. If that comes, we will be looking for a place to live, and in Edmonton right now, cheap housing is darn rare, especially places that allow pets.

and third of course is Kylie. I've tried to find a number for the Portland police, but the only contact numbers I could find would mean long distance charges for me, and in any case, since I dont know exactly where in Portland she lives, I'm not sure what I can do from here other than pray that somehow, she finds a reason to live.

Forgive me if I need more hugs right now, okay?