1. I have passport! And a place to stay in Osaka! This simplifies my savings goals: wedding gift, gift for sister-in-law, maybe gifts for brother's in-laws, tickets for bullet trains and trip to hot springs onsen.

2. I decluttered a bit: two boxes of books dumped in the aluminum 7' tall container by the Safeway, for charity. Am cleaning out the bathroom, because in a few days I will have new tiles, new fixtures, new bowl, new countertop, new soapdish, and new toilet roll holder, and a ventilation fan with lights!! Woohoo!

3. I visited the Vital Statistics office in Vancouver on Friday -- my change of name certificate has been mailed to me, so getting my kid's citizenship certificate has gotten one step closer to reality. I also visited the Canada Post office (it was my official 'Canadian government errands' day, including picking up the passport) to mail my elections registration info.

4. Mailed off order to the garage door replacement company.

5. I have posted ads to give away a lamp, a foam puzzle, and an afghan. Also am trying to sell a rare Elvis Presley 45rpm 7" EP for $5. An auctioneer in St. Louis is offering a similar 7" EP (same songs, different release, better condition of sleeve) for $500-$750 so I think if this doesn't go, I'm going to try eBay, where no doubt more Elvis fans with long-playing hi-fis still exist.