desperate times will prove to you

I've been listening to my AllRise tracks on my iPod a lot. It's been helping and my bud, Adam, assures me they'll be back from the dead some day. They better. Good music is worth its weight in gold.

But moving on.

Lots going on.

Finished the video yesterday. Waiting to hear from someone before I share it, but this I can say. I'm really pleased with it. Really happy. It's tough at the same time though.

Things have been so rough lately, that finishing didn't give me the normal rush of euphoria of a finished project. I went rather straight into Post Project Ennui. And relief. I've been so slammed lately that finishing, I sat there, I did yell YES, but I immediately felt, oh thank the gods, that's done, on to the next.

Aiya.

And it's true, but I don't have to like it. My desk is snowed under work, not just for me, but for others.

Also, today, Ree and her family are possibly facing having their home taken from them, but I won't know how that comes out till a few hours from now.

As you all know, I fucking suck at waiting.

Other friends are going through major challenges. No jobs. It's just very shitty.

*scrubs face with both hands*

I guess all I'm saying is that it's Monday with a vengeance.

Dear Goddess, help. Let today not suck.

Help Mike Get Home

Anyone have air miles/free domestic round trip tix/hack for getting from LA to Newark/Atlantic City for pennies on the dollar in the next three days, please let me know ASAP.

My friend, Mike O'Brien (with no LJ), needs to get back there before his mom goes in to brain surgery. Please spread the word and RT. Thank you!

Any help/suggestions/pointers hugely appreciated.

EDIT: To everyone who offered suggestions and *especially* lunaticbubbles and Robin without an LJ, an incredibly heartfelt thank you. We've pulled it together. Now just trying to get the details hammered out, but we're getting Mike back to his mom.

Thank you, all. You all are wonderful.