Nostalgia

I may have mentioned in a previous post that EMSA and I recently got a shiny new car (the car is now named Felix, for those who are curious). The new car has all sorts of features that I have never had before - satellite radio, electronic seat adjustments, rear view back-up camera, etc. I was surprised to learn of yet another new feature as soon as it started to get cold out:

I think my car may be a little bit too smart.

This happens immediately upon starting the car, then the display returns to it's usual MPH/fuel economy mode. Good, I guess? Although as a lifelong MN resident, and a driver in MN for more than half that time, I think I've got this down by now. However, a little safety reminder never hurt anybody.

We spent the evening with our good friends Maren & Doug, who are about to move out of here:

Long-time readers should recognize this apartment building.

It's the end of an era. I moved into that apartment 6 years ago and next month, for the first time since then, someone not somehow related to me will be moving in. First it was Kelsey & I, then Kelsey moved out and Maren moved in. Then I moved out and Maren got a new roommate. Finally, Maren's roommate went back to Japan and Doug, her now husband, moved in. So we spent the evening reminiscing and I got to say good bye to probably my favorite apartment of all the one's I've ever lived in. I mean, come on, who doesn't love this view:

Lake Harriet at sunrise, taken as I walked to the bus one morning before work.

The only downside to that apartment? It didn't allow me to get a cat. That was swiftly remedied as soon as Andy and I moved to St. Paul and got this little guy:

Look at how little he used to be!

I mean, just look!