Simpson Priban Merger a Huge Success

(posted by Ange)

The Simpson and Priban merger was completed this week with the partnership now running smoothly. Simpson's fears of giving up total control of the apartment and allowing questionable objects into the pad were unwarranted. Priban's fears of being told what to do, where to put things and what not to bring also fell away easily. He reports he felt he was given a lot of latitude in this area and that Simpson is the only one who could have made him feel this way. He notes Simpson is quite special that way and unique from past potential mergers. Simpson reported she wanted the transition to be as easy as possible, and wanted Priban to feel comfortable and at home in his new space. She admits she has loosened up a lot over the years, crediting this (and the fact that she is so in love) for the smooth merge.

Both parties are now working well together running the Simpson Priban Residence, which both feel is a much better looking space since bringing possessions together. Simpson is excited at the objects she has "inherited", which include a properly working, large T.V. complete with high end DVD player and surround sound; a fully stocked bar; another fabulous bookcase with books; an extensive DVD and CD collection; and a keyboard to tinker on, to name a few. Given this, it seemed only right to also accept the Playstation, numerous "decorative" skulls and skeletons, and a very large (and very creepy) painting (done by Priban himself) of Dave Mustane, lead singer of Megadeath, hanging prominently on the living room wall. As Priban allowed Simpson to maintain the bedroom status quo, Simpson thought it only right to give Priban the rights to decorate the living room walls. All in all, it looks fabulous and Simpson admits that she is focussing more on how well the painting is done and less on how the eyes follow her around the house. When asked about his lack of "inheritance" from Simpson's side and the fairness of this, Priban replied that he was getting the best thing ever - Simpson. Simpson would also like to note that Priban is the best part of the deal for herself.

The day-to-day "routine" is in place. Both parties work well from their respective "offices" in the same space, once they've risen at about noon or so. Coffee breaks are usually taken together and as usual, they try to work as little as possible, although this seems more challenging for Priban, who seems to be constantly inundated with new work (due, of course, to his amazing talent). Household duties seem to have sorted themselves out spontaneously. Priban is in heaven with home cooked meals on a regular basis, especially since Simpson is a fabulous cook. Simpson is thrilled with her tea being made for her every morning and has already taken advantage of Priban's handyman skills on a few occasions. Mostly, the partnership is enjoying the thrill of the merge, the constant presence of each other, and the fact that neither ever thought they would participate in such a merger.

At the end of the day, this is a merger based on love, mutual respect and a true working partnership. The original purpose of this merger, to save money for the Excellent European Road Trip Adventure, seems to have changed from the main purpose to a side benefit of this great merger. This looks to be a long lasting merger and this blog will keep you updated on its progress and the great things to come out of it.