After nearly a year in Dallas, I am once again preparing to move. I am staying in the city, but moving to a newly built apartment complex in what folks here consider the “gayborhood.” Friends and family who look at the website agree when I say that it is appears an Atlantis gay cruise threw up on the Dallas prairie.

I am nervous and excited all at the same time. This move represents a couple of firsts in my nearly 40 years. It will be my first “large complex” living situation (I don’t count the apartment in Chicago… that was a cave and in four years I can’t tell you the name of a single neighbor). It will be my first apartment to myself with a dishwasher, washer, and dryer. There is also a really nice gym, pool, and the staff is really nice.

In addition to the new construction, new appliances, and new neighborhood, and I will find myself with two very new room mates. I decided to take two of the kittens. I do not take that decision lightly, and I know a couple of family members (mom) are a little surprised.

At first it was going to be just one cat. After a lot of research and a lot of talking to people who own cats, I understand it is actually easier to own two pets because they will keep each other company (although more expensive). I have not decided which of the six kittens I will be taking. It appears we have three sets of twins, and I hate to break up a set. I will also need to come up with names, but need to come up with something that doesn’t make me gag a little when I say it. I am not a big fan of your typical cute and cuddley pet names like Socks, Princess, Fluffy, etc.

I am taking suggestions for names. It will probably be a boy and girl combination. I can start moving in on May 21.