September 08, 2006
Picture it! San Francisco! 2006
So to tell my story, I need to start back at the beginning. I set up a profile on a website several months ago and about a month and a half ago I got a message from a guy I was interested in. He was in the process of moving and was going to have company in town so August wasn’t a good time to meet. September rolled around and its started off busy for me but we still emailed each other on occasion.
Finally, Im on my way to beer bust, and while underground I got a voicemail message. I listened to the message and by the sound of the voice, I recognized it as the guy Ive been trying to meet. I called him back instantly and we chatted for a bit. We agreed to meet on Thursday at the Pilsner for a couple of drinks.
Thursday gets here, I go to the bar, and wait for him to arrive. In walks a guy who looks familiar so I wave him over and we sit down and start talking. I am thinking to myself “This guy is much hotter than I expected and a really nice guy to boot”. I was excited and enjoyed talking to him. We talk about interests that we both share and chatted for about 20 minutes. When we started talking about work, I mentioned that I work in the area he moved to. I was a bit surprised when he said he has lived in the same place for about 5 years.
I mentioned how good it was to meet him after about a month and a half of trying to which he responded “I only messaged you about a week ago”. Now Im feeling a bit strange. This is not the same person I originally thought it was but I was really enjoying the time. I felt a bit silly, I mean honestly, how can someone talk to someone on the phone, set up a meeting time, and then talk for about 20 minutes without realizing it’s a different person than you expected.
So moving along, the guy was extremely good looking, nice, compassionate, and seemed like he would be someone worth getting to know. He just came out of a relationship and hasn’t really been getting out there to meet people. As a firm believer in fate and as silly as it may sound, I really feel like I should help him along and invite him out to some of the events and things that I go to. I feel as if I should be making friends and introducing him to people I know. I also would love to get to know him better myself. Did I mention he was hot.
So that concludes this part of the story. We will see what happens. We may try and get together next week but as busy as Ive been and him having company this weekend, it looks like we wont get together again till next Monday or Wednesday
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August 03, 2006
Just Say No To Myspace!
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June 09, 2006
Making The Bar
I had a realization yesterday that my dad wouldnt live forever. He had surgery and came close to having open heart. They were able to use stents which was good. Im still unsure what it all means but one thing that I know is that when I found out that he was going to be fine, I had a huge emotional drop in me. A feeling of happiness that everything was going to be ok and a feeling of sadness knwoing my parents wont live forever.
Over the years I have had several close people die. Friends, Grandparents, and other relatives have died and its been funeral after funeral. I thought I was used to it and I thought I had the realization before. Somehow this was different and even thought my dad and I havent been all that close, we still love each other and know it. I didnt realize just how much I was worried until the news came and the emotional shift happened.
On another note, I made the BAR. The BAR is the bay area reporter and is a paper that is much like the empty closet in Rochester but on a bigger scale. It was a gentlemans 83rd birthday and there I am posing with him. Apparently he is someone people know. NICE!!!
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April 27, 2006
Flames in Castro (and not the men)
This has been a fucked up evening. After work I raced home planning on hanging out with a friend tonight. After booking plans on top of plans none of them called which left my evening open. I had wanted to go to dinner with Josh and his friend anyway, so I'm kind of glad none of the other plans panned out.
I raced home for food, laundry, shower (not necessarily in that order), talked to a friend from Rochester who is now considering moving here. I raced out the door to meet Josh under the flag and had a few minutes to spare so I grabbed coffee at Starbucks.
I came back to the corner to drink it. After sitting on the corner for about 10 minutes, waiting for Josh and using the instant messenger on my phone to chat with a few people, I heard the crash.
Not thinking too much was involved but curious to see, I looked down Castro. There, engulfed in a cloud of smoke were the flames of what I believed to be a car on fire.
I watched for a bit from afar as the flames continued and the bang of small explosions continued one right after another. It was bigger than I thought but wasn't prepared to get a closer look.
Josh showed up and we all went to dinner. We were originally going to eat at one of the restaurants that were participating with the Dining Out For Life benefit but they were all packed. We ate at Azteca which I never mind good burritos.
I separated from Josh and his friend and headed back to Castro hoping to learn more about what happened. I never expected it to be so bad. 6 cars burnt as well as two motorcycles. I'm still not sure what happened but I did learn how great one friend is.
Tonight my friend Sir Tony, was in his sister gear. He's a Sister of Perpetual Indulgence and a man with a huge heart. Tonight he was across the street at the cove when the accident happened. Dressed as Sister Gladys Pantseroff he pulled one guy out of the car. The guy had a pulse and he proceeded to administer CPR. They lost him. He truly is a sister and a wonderful person.
With that said it reminds me of my dad when I was about 13. I ran into a friend of mine who couldn't find his 4 year old cousin. My friend Allen had spent the night and we were driving him home.
As we went down the hill a crowd had gathered. We stopped to see what was happening the way small town people flock to the scene like a magnet to metal. They think they saw the 4 year old boy in the marsh in the woods. No one was brave enough to go look No one except my dad.
My dad jumped out of the car, ra into the woods, pulled the boy out, gave him CPR but it was too late. The boy was already dead. I guess those moments there keep me loving my dad for being the great guy he is. I may get pissed at him, I may not call all the time, and I may not show how much I respect him but knowing who he is and remembering how courageous he was keep me loving him all the more.
With that said I'm going for a cocktail.
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December 08, 2005
Sometimes Things Are Better Than You Realize
So lately works been getting to me a bit. Perhaps its because I haven't called in sick once in the last 6 months but I'm thinking vacation couldn't come at a better time.
Deep down I know this has been one of the best places I've ever worked but I also have it in my head that I could still do better. I have to say that with all the perks, being well liked, and hopefully as the company grows, there will be room for advancement.
With this said I've been moping a bit at the office. I've seen people wearing different hats than the norm. No one has said anything, which isn't really any different than usual, however its different than most companies. When someone leaves, it isn't announced, isn't talked about, and for all any employee knows, they are just vanishing. They don't discuss it, you just keep your head facing the computer and keep going with the motion. Its like a horror movie. People leave and no one notices.
So I've been moping a bit instead of my happy go lucky self. I think they sensed it after my request for a review which should come at the end of this week. The reason they sensed it, I'm guessing, is yesterday. I was feeling resistant and defensive. I had that "I don't care" look on my face when I got called into the office.
"Desmond" they said. "we'd like to give you more money".
Great words if I wasn't in my funk. I do work hard and deserve the money but what about fame and glory? What about fame and recognition? Oh wait, I recently obtained that earlier this week. I guess this morning, I'm thinking, I should just shut up and be grateful.
Last week I go email from the head of our marketing in Walnut Creek. He asked if I'd be willing to take some photos of Matt who was going over to live person which is the online chat service we offer on our website. I, loving photography, kindly said sure and earlier this week my picture of Matt was posted on the website. " talk to Matt " it says beneath it.
I have to say, if this is an opportunity for future photography work, I'm certainly happy with that.
So to but myself in check, which I often have to do, I have my fame, I have my raise (which works out to be on an average $1.70 per hour), I have a wonderful boyfriend who loves me for me and I in turn can't tell you enough how much I love him, vacation is just over a week away, I have my bills paid, and I have a roof over my head. I've got a pretty good life compared to many.
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November 17, 2005
So Many Men So Little Time (not so much anymore)
So many men so little time playing in the background. I left on that song. My song.
For some reason it means something different tonight. Tonight, once again, I walk into the bar, not knowing a soul, walking up to the bar, looking around at strangers, wondering if anyone even notices me, saying hi to the one who everyone knows is *that* guy who says hi to anyone because he's loneley, Im getting my drink, still listening to the music, finding a place to settle, drinking my drink, and again wondering if I exist in the moment, right now, in this time, and in this place.
So Many Men So Little Time! I left during *that* song. At one time it was my theme song. Now I wonder. How many men are there still? How little time do I have? Ive grown older and wiser, yet I still seem to wonder.
I'm on my way home but stop to think about all the memories. A guy walks by who has the voice of Bernie Brown. The tone of voice too. God I miss my friends.
I think about how closed I've become and how I don't let anyone in, including Josh. I want the best for everyone, and I often sacrifice my own happiness to see the smile on another persons face. Most don't realize this about me but I let my own desires go when it comes to being there for friends and in my relationship. I often wish I had the same backbone or does all my friends who listen, think the same thing of me.
I think about all the friends who really don't know me. I think about all the people I haven't let in. I wish they knew how much I care. I wish they knew how much I'd love to talk to them. Do they really want to listen? I wonder how many do.
A lot of this has to do with Scott. I dated him and lost most of my trust with most of my friends. It also allowed me to close myself off from trusting anyone. God I hate him. I know we shouldn't really hate anyone but for some reason all my issues stem from someone I dated for 4 months. Yes, 4 months. The friends I used to confide in, the friends I used to trust are all wasted now on the fact that I cant open up who I am and cant tell people how I feel, out of rejection that I may once again get tossed aside like a wet rag that has just accidentally brushed against your cheek. God I have issues. God I wish I could have that openness back with the people I love. God, Im not the average Leo (despite what I want to believe).
So I'm heading home. Wondering where the rest of my night takes me. Ill watch Smallville and go to sleep. I'm glad tomorrow is Friday. The weekend awaits.
So Many Men, So Little Time. The song rings a bell and I remember when that was true. Now its Billy Flynn. All I Care About Is Love (unless its my own).
I dont go out on Thursdays. This is unusual. Have I mentioned how nice it is knowing tomorrow is Friday?
By the way, I bleached my hair and then dyed it a blond. I like it but others may not. Clean shaven but who cares? I need a change in my life.
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October 06, 2005
Just a thought
Who came up with the game paddy cake and who wins?
Seems we are taught this game from childhood and somehow when you are a kid, you start giving the same game variation. I remeber the hand slapping games when I was little and you still see the tradition carried on with the girls today.
I played. Is it because I was destined to be gay or was it the fact I wanted to play and the only ones around me most of the time, were girls playing miss mary mack?
So after thinking about at great lengths this morning, I ask.
Who wins?
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September 29, 2005
Waking up disturbed
So I wake up from a very disturbing dream. I walked up to corner enterance of a building, covered with an awning and there were about 3 people standing there. They werent hurting anyone but I knew one was the were the ring leader and had to be shot. Me, with my machine gun in hand, proceeded to fire a round. I hit the leader and with holes through his mid section, he continued to walk around unphased.
The guy next to him, who I recognized but after waking didnt know, was also hit and walking around as plain as day. He begged me to finish the job. I then took the gun, centered it in his mouth and fired.
With his eyes bloodshot from the blow and obviously off balance, he fell to the floor dead as dead can be.
I walked away, feeling a loss, feeling remorse, and afraid at the same time. The leader was still alive and would surely come after me to kill me. I had little fear or concern for that but still a hint of sadness came over me. I went upstairs to be by myself.
I woke up from the dream feeling disturbed.
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September 08, 2005
Gay Marriage
So Tuesday night, California legislature passed the bill approving neutral gender marriages voting 41-35. Ive seen the info on several blogs and figured I would add some info to mine. Perhaps this day and age, with enough blogs that carry the information, something useful can come out of it.
Our governor has already said he will veto the bill but there is still time to send your thoughts by clicking this link. http://www.govmail.ca.gov.
with the email, you can also call the governors office and vote.
916-445-2841
Press 5 to voice your opinion on a current hot issue
then Press 2 for gender-neutral marriage
Then press the corresponding button to Support—I think it's 1, but listen to make sure
Here is my letter:
Dear Governor's Office,
I have a few questions about gender-neutral marriage. First off, why do you hate me so much? I can understand if I personally attacked you or your family but needless to say I havent. I have been living here, living life, and going about my daily business every day.
You may say its an issue and one person shouldnt take it so personally but as an individual, how can I not? I mean it represents who I am and how I live doesnt it?
Id like to take a moment to talk about family because isnt family another part of this? Id like to explain how I left my family which have been my backbone and support growing up, to move to the west coast in order for my partner to be closer to his. With this, his family became like mine, and mine (while we were on the east coast) became his. My nieces and nephew call him uncle.
Truth is, it's all cute and dear, however its not real. They are not my inlaws, nor my relatives his. With your veto of the bill they never will be. So again I ask, why do you hate me so much? Is it simply for who I am or something less serious as to who I chose to spend my life with? I have other family members who will judge me that way.
Lets take a moment to talk about love. How can you judge me based on my abilities to love? I love my partner (wish I could say husband) with all my heart. Like every couple we have had good times and bad times throughout the 2 1/2 years together but the truth is, I would never trade our relationship for any other out there. Even relationships between a man and a woman would be jealous of how much we care about each other.
Well I guess that about says it all. The issue you talk about, in case you havent noticed, is dear to each individual thats affected. It is personal to each individual. Its not a mass of people you are affecting but each individuals life. I dont believe that sending signals of hatred to each person is what you were going for with this and if I were like you, I would put you in the same regards. You would then become a part of a whole group in which you would lose any identity and be judged by the opposing team. You are one person and deserve to be treated as one person. So am I.
Thanks for your time,
San Francisco
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July 29, 2005
Visitor (my sister) Day 2: China Town/Union Square
So I had to work yesterday until 3pm. I got out of work on time and met Michele and Josh at Josh's space as he was giving her a massage from 2:30-3:30. The look on my sisters face and the glow, was enough to tell me how much she enjoyed it. She couldnt stop boasting about her San Francisco massage by Josh.
So we hopped the F Car with a ton of things to do, and headed downtown. We first stopped at the farmers market at Civic Center which was kind of nice. It was late in the day now so everyone was packing up to go home. We did manage to buy a pair of sunglasses each which I must say makes me look cool. :)
Onward for food. We stopped by a chinese restaurant on Powell St and got some fast food Chinese. Delicious, hit the spot, and completely brought back some energy. We then went to Union Square and saw a ton of great artwork. She got to see Macy's, Saks, Tiffanys, Armani's, and the Disney Store. Ok which one of these things doesnt belong here?
After a brief stay at Ross, and Old Navy, it was off to China Town. My sister was delighted. I dont think she knew what to expect in China Town but she definitely loved the bargains. T-Shirts 3 for $10.99, and massage balls for $1.99. Granted they arent really the best quality but still the same, they look good and didnt cost a whole lot of money.
By this time everyone was exhausted so we headed home. Full day and now on to another. Tonight you ask? Golden Gate Park & the Japanese Tea Garden.
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April 21, 2005
Palace of the Fine Arts/Giants Game
Lets see.... Today has been fantastic considering last night was a bit emotional. I was a little depressed yesterday over a few things I won’t mention.
So on to the good stuff.
Last night I spent some time learning a little about InDesign. I made it to chapter 2 (which is better than my first attempt at it). Hopefully Ill pick up more in the near future.
To start the morning, I purchased a plane ticket for my best friend Jason to come visit. We are going half on the trip which suites me fine because Id rather buy a ticket to have a friend come out and visit than go back to Rochester to visit. I guess theres just so much to do here, I couldnt imagine why anyone wouldnt want to come to San Francisco. Anyway with that out of the way and a quick hooray! I will be seeing him the beginning of July. *smile*
Today I got my FAFSA forms filled out for school. I cleaned the bathroom a bit and made right (I hope) of something that lead to the depression of yesterday.
After chores were done I hung out with my friend Rick. We started with lunch at Harvey’s and then decided to go to The Palace of Fine Arts.
What a fantastic place to take photos. The place was amazing and walking distance to the beach where I got some great pictures of Golden Gate Bridge.
Afterwards, Rick had an extra ticket to the Giants game & I said I would go. It’s been a wonderful experience. My first SF baseball game.
When Rick first asked me to go to the game with him, I debated it in my head. First of all I usually hate sports but I thought it would be a great place to get some experience taking those kinds of photos as well as using my camera with the zoom. The second thing that came to mind was memories of when I was little, living in NYC and going to the Yankee games and Mets games.
People have asked me in Rochester to go to the Red Wings games and I pretty much turned it down every time. I guess after the major league games in NYC, nothing would quite be the same experience. I was hoping to recapture the feelings of youth by going to see the SF Giants at SBC Park.
It was a great experience, however several things happened. First, I noticed all the advertising and when I was little, they all seemed like such big named corporations like VISA, Budweiser, Chevron, etc. Now these same names, seem so common, and a part of every day life on such a smaller level.
The other thing I noticed was all the drunken people who were there. God, were these drunk people there when I was little. We watched a guy carrying his friend down the steps, barely holding him up by his jacket. The guy was not stumbling, he couldn’t walk. He was like rubber and just going through the motions as if his friend was carrying a giant rubber doll. He found his seat before security came, and they let him stay. He fell asleep and slept right through the game.
Not more than a 1/2 hour after this guy walked by, there was a group of younger girls. Again, it was a repeat of the same experience, only different age bracket and different gender. Guess they come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Mind you, this was all before the game even started.
So other funny things happened as well. Of course you have the vendor walking by yelling PEANUTS! There was a strange twist to this. The first time he walked by, he looked at us, and shouted "Salted Roasted Peanuts". Funny thing was he only said that when walking past us. I thought it was a bit odd and dismissed it until he did the same thing.
PEANUTS! PEANUTS! and the SALTED ROASTED PEANUTS when he walked by us. I mentioned this to Rick who laughed but we still both thought "coincidence". Until it happened a 3rd time. Now there was definitely something strange going on. The stadium began filling up and we lost track of the guy but the experience will still live in my memory (and my journal) forever.
So on to the audience on the big scoreboard (which looked a lot smaller than I remember when I was little). Its kind of fun to watch people when they are on camera and don’t know it. This one spotlight of this young boy was cute but in the background it was funny. Two girls, and all I heard in my head was Josh saying, "Stop dressing like a slut, please! thank you!". With that I started making jokes to Rick, mimicking the girl, saying things like "oh I’m a whore" and "Ill give you a blowjob". We laughed but it was a moment later when she actually made a motion for giving blowjobs (you know tongue in cheek with the hand gesture to go along with it). With this we laughed even harder.
We left at the top of the 9th, tied game, around 9:30pm, so that we could beat the rush for the Muni. We really didn’t care who won but of course we wanted the Giants. It wasn’t until I was out drinking, around 12:30am, I ran into two guys who had just got back from the game. Yes 12:30 which means the game must have lasted until about 11:45pm. The Giants won in the 13th inning, 4-3. Hooray.
So that was my night. When I finally find software for mac that I’m comfortable with, Ill be updating my web page and posting the pictures. Again, the Palace of Fine Arts was amazing. I can’t wait to show off the pictures.
Thanks Rick, I had a great time hanging out with you.
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March 31, 2005
The Week To Date
Well theres been a lot of things to write about but finding the time just doesnt seem to work.
To cover the basics, its been nice having Josh down this week. I had Monday off and we didnt leave the apartment.
To recap the basics, Friday evening he arrived and we enjoyed our togetherness. Saturday we went to the farmers markets both in Noe Valley and Embarcadero. The one at Embarcadero was much better. I bought some raspberry vinegar which is delicious.
Saturday afternoon, I went with Josh to Oakland to look for massage tables. Unfortunately he didnt find anything that was worth his time and we left there a bit disappointed. It seemed like everything was just short of what he wanted and it almost seems impossible to get something exactly what he wants. My suggestion is to call these companies to see if perhaps they can make a few small alterations to their designs to suit his needs.
Saturday night, Josh and Steve went grocery shopping. Josh has been nice enough to cook just about every evening so far. With working all day, I am VERY appreciative about that.
So dinners included, but not limited to, Celery Soup which I have been craving (Im not sure why), and Chicken French last night which was absolutely delicious. Theres been other dishes that I cant remember but those have been my favorites so far.
Movies have included, The Incredibles (my second time watching it on DVD), Bourne Identity, and Bourne Supremecy. All good movies. Im impartial though to The Incredibles. Hopefully tonight, Invader Zim will be here and we can watch that. The original copy that came from Netflix was broken so I reported it and they quickly sent out a new copy.
In other news, Ive been looking into unemployment and school a bit more. Its really confusing on what to do when you are eligible for unemployment in two states. If I take NY unemployment, I take about $38 less a week but can also pick up CA benefits later on if I need them. If I take CA unemployment, I lose the NY benefit because it will have been too long. Both make it tough to go to school because they both want it in the field of work youre in. I really want to go back for photography.
Anyway, with photography in mind, Josh has been working on his resume and asked me to help create a new signature mark for it. I came up with an idea and made it happen. Wheather he uses it or not (which I think he might at least use the concept), it still gives me experience with my photoshop skills. This is what I created from scratch in case youre interested. It started with the taking of 3 basic pictures and you can view the story board (so to speak).
Well Im late for work. Its now 6:37. I have today and tomorrow left and Im so looking forward to getting it over and done with.
Till the next update. Take care.
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March 24, 2005
nearly 10 months now
Moving here, for some reason now, seems like an eternity ago. With the few people that I keep in touch with, it almost seems as if they are the ones who moved away.
With life becoming routine, more and more each day ( Muni, Bart, Castro, the hill, the apartment, downtown SF, Oakland, The Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, The Trans America Building, Fishermans Wharf, Alcatraz, tourists, etc...), I find it more of a reality than what I can barely remember as being my life.
Moving here was a change for me and I have recently realized, not only was it a good change, but I never would have done it without Josh. Im very grateful for that.
With this I am now finally seeing my potential here. To do things Ive never done before. To live life as Ive yet to live it.
I signed up last night & made the decision Tuesday night to go back to school for photography. I think about actually working in an environment that I like (if not independently).
My life is beginning to change. Like I always say, things happen for a reason, and I really believe at this time, I am getting rewarded for all those stepping stones (ie: the bf's I dated, the crap jobs, etc...). Did I mention I wouldnt be going in such a possitive direction without Josh?
I cant wait to see him tomorrow night.
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March 17, 2005
St Patricks Day
Well there's so much I wanted to write but I have now learned a new lesson with the palm. Backup backup backup!
Yesterday my palm went into a violent rage because apparently one program didnt like another one. Typical fag software I call it lol.
Anyway, the palm began to loop and kept rebooting itself. There was no way to turn it off (that I knew of) and the worst part was that I couldnt even use the phone.
I ended up taking the battery out and when I got home, I called sprint. They had me do a hard reset which lost all my data. Good thing I was able to back it up on my laptop (which was old info) and at least it wasnt all lost.
So on to other news. The Incredibles came on Netflix which Im excited about and cant wait to watch. Just finding the time to do it is the problem. Perhaps over the weekend when I have the apartment to myself, or maybe tonight if Steve gets home early enough. We'll see.
Other things gping on, Josh is coming down next weekend and I cant wait. Its been 4 weeks now and I have really been missing the intimacy and quality time together. We are trying to figure out so many plans, both individually and together. How do we make them happen? How do we make it work? So many details.
As for this morning, I hate when BART screws up. The train said concord and the next thing I know its heading south. Wheb we hit Powell and realized we were going the wrong way, we all got off and scurried across to the Pittsburg Bay Point train. Nothing like having to backtrack in the morning. If they didnt switch platforms for the Concord train, this most likely woyldnt have happened. Perhaps it would have. Next time!
So on to work. Writing my entry on BART and emailing it to myself on the go is a nice feature. God I love my phone/palm. God I love my new computer.
BTW......Happy St Paddys day. Corn beef & Cabbage for lunch perhaps?
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Ok, so no corn beef and cabbage, but who said there's no such thing as a free lunch? I saw the emails over and over again for the past month but really didnt read them. Guess thats one thing thats effected me when it comes to the job.
The emails were an invite to a free lunch that the contract managers put together to "celebrate" a new contract thats taken off. Although it was catored from Boston Market, it was still nice of them and nice to have a free lunch. Unfortunately no corn beef and cabbage for me this year. Hmmmm, I think Id much rather have my free lunch *chuckle*.
The fixings consisted of chicken, turkey, ham, stuffing, corn, creamed spinach, mac & cheese, potatoes, salad, and several types of cakes, brownies, and cookies. Im sure Im missing some stuff but it was a good variety and made the day go by a bit quicker.
So now Im home and relaxing. I seriously need to do laundry this evening. It sucks not having anything to wear and I dont want to be stuck doing it on a Friday night. That would be even worse. Two things stopping me. First, Im tired, and second Im really wanting to take a bath. Maybe Ill just wait on both of them until tomorrow evening. Im sure I can do both after work and still have time to go out if I decide to do so. hmmmm.... Fags are always doing laundry.
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March 03, 2005
The week
Ok, so a quick update. For those of you who dont normally read Josh's journal then here's the update with the phones. We finally received them.
Long story short, they sent them to Rochester, Bruce was nice enough to overnight them to us but they had Rochester phone numbers. This morning I called Sprint because mine wasnt working. After a HUGE hassle of trying to get any info out of them, I was finally told that they changed the phone numbers on Monday. After arguing about simple information such as "Were the new phone numbers sent out", I kept getting the run around for a password to access that info.
After I explained the situation and explained that the Sprint screwed up so many times already, I finally asked for a supervisor. The guy got back on the phone and gave me the info I wanted and helped me program my phone with the new number. I also got the other new number for Josh (which he had no idea they went ahead and changed them). Now I am waiting to hear from Josh as to which number he wants before sending it out. The internet still doesnt work on the phone but all in good time I guess.
Well this made me late for work. I felt like such a scrub and didnt have time to take a shower. Blah, I hate that feeling. Things have been a bit better at work and Kwanza finally told me that it wasnt anything with me and that it was alot of personal stuff which made me feel better. Its funny how one can make these assumptions based on body language and not asking. The funny thing is I figured the "old me" would have just been outright direct and asked what the problem was. Instead I kind of kept to myself, kept thinking about the situation, and feeling bad. I decided to go back to the old me and ask, which turned out to be a wise move.
I had lunch with my friends Luis and Gary (from gay.com). They work in the area so it was nice getting together. We went to a Vietnemese place in Oakland and spent about 1/2 hour together.
After work, it was home, laundry, and then off to meet my friend Eric who I had met once while visiting Long Beach. We never kept in touch but on occassion would run into each other online. He was going to be in town for a sick relative and we had made plans to meet.
It went well and I had forgotten how cute he was. He and his partner moved to LA about 8 years ago from Chicago. They also have a home in Palm Springs. Its kind of impressive. Owning 2 homes in CA? lol... who'd have thunk it?
Very nice guy, just as I remembered him. Sweet and childlike (if you catch the drift). We went to dinner at Welcome Home, and then went for a quick drink at The Edge and another quick 2 at The Mix. before I knew it, it was 10pm and it was past my bedtime.
He went back to his hotel, I came home, and ended the day.
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February 17, 2005
Quickness
Just a quick entry tonight....
Josh left today to go back to Heartwood. Not sure when he will have a chance to come back down. Could be 5 weeks till the next break unless he gets a chance one weekend in the middle. Who knows.
All I know is it felt weird coming home from work, seeing his stuff gone (and for those of you who know him, he brings alot down when he comes to visit). Its kind of quiet this evening and its kind of sad not having him here but May and graduation are only a few more months away. Its comforting knowing that the time is getting closer.
As for other updates. My taxes should be in my account tomorrow morning which means I will be ordering my new computer first thing in the morning. Im excited about that. YAY for the Mac-Mini.
Still no word on the phones. They were ordered on Thursday afternoon and were supposed to ship to Roseville (something about shipping only to the address of the credit card used and stolen identity stuff. Blah blah blah). Anyway, since josh ordered them and Im paying him back, they had to go to his grandmothers house first and then she will be shipping them here. Hopefully they arrived yesterday or today and she will be shipping them to me asap. At that point Ill have to ship Josh's off to him. Im so excited. Me with the latest in electronics. Who'd of thunk it? lol
Im also hoping to get my futon soon. After consideration and hearing Josh say that a mattress would be fine to suite both our needs at the moment, I still feel a futon would be better for the time being. We can always look at mattresses later on down the road and find something we both want to sleep on.
Thats about it... Work was ok but Im glad tomorrow is Friday. Hooray, then only 6 more weeks of work. Im counting down the days.
Thats it for now... happy weekend to all who read.
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February 03, 2005
Realization
This morning, I started thinking about my life and where to turn. I hold alot in and it isnt easy or healthy. Since the move 8 months ago, Ive felt like I cant really talk to my old friends about the fears and issues in my life, I cant talk to my new friends because I cant bringd down that wall just yet (and new friends dont want to hear someone whine), and Josh is so far away to hug and find the support I need.
I was afraid yesterday for the first time about several issues. First, the cyst on my head. I know it isnt a big deal and people have them removed all the time. Mind you, Ive never broken a bone in my body, never spent a night in a hospital, and have never really had any kind of surgery in my life. So facing something that may seem small and minor to others, is inside me as a fear, a concern, and a bit of unease.
Second is losing my job in April. Ive never been in a situation like this. When I was younger and still living at home, I was laid off but had my family who still paid the bills and provided all the necessities, so it wasnt a big deal. Now its my life, my support, my means of living.
Many options and Im not sure how to go about them. The fear remains, what if it doesnt work out for the best? I could take the summer off and slowly look for a job. I could collect unemployment and perhaps take a class that will be usefull for finding a job down the road (like my certificate which prevented me from getting that other job). How will employers see that time gap in between jobs on my resume? Will I be able to make enough money to support myself once the severance is done and Im living off of just unemployment? Im faced with the same fear I had when I initially moved.
The third thing is Josh's possibility of staying at Heartwood another quarter. 8 months ago, I moved out here with plans of being together in May. 10 months apart was a long time. Ive been patient with the hopes that the time will go by quickly. With everything else going on, I looked forward to graduation in May and finally putting together the plans we started a year ago. How do I say "I dont want you to continue on because I need you here"? I cant say that. I wont say that. I mean I could and in some ways have but I know its selfish of me. I just feel like once again, the plans we made are being pushed back which brings a sense of disappointment.
So with all that said, I really feel alone, afraid, and unsure about things. Im feeling a bit down. I did realize one thing while talking to my friend Colleen this morning (who helped considerably. Thank you!) and thats the fact its all still part of "the change". The transition period isnt over till Josh is done with school.
I also know that losing my job is a part of change and the biggest fear Ive learned is that people are afraid of the transition and not the change itself. Its scary to be in transition because you dont know the outcome. So Im still dealing with two major changes in my life. Perhaps I will try and be less afraid of the transition but its definitely hard.
Ok, done venting. Back to being a pillar of strength for now.
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January 20, 2005
People!
Have you ever wondered whats going in a persons life? in their mind? when you look at a stranger or perhaps your best friend? Sometimes just by looking at someone, I wonder.
As I was coming home on the Muni, there was a senior citizen who got on. The woman in the seniors seat, got up and offered him the chair. He refused which made me think about why?
Perhaps its pride? Perhaps it was unintentional. But I started thinking about when I get to be that age. It seems there are benefits (such as a seat on the train which moves quickly and throws you with every bump in the tracks). So why would one refuse?
I wonder if its an insult to some people. I mean, its a direct indication of age. "you're old, therefore you must be tired and need rest". I would like to think at that age, I will still look good (for my age), I will still be able to function, and still have somewhat of my strength to stand on a train instead of taking that seat thats offered. Truth is I may not. I just hope Im not one of those dumb founded people who obviously dont even know what train theyre on. You know, the ones with the goofy faces that just look silly.
So along the lines of whats on peoples minds and what are they thinking, was a guy I saw in the laundry matt, as I passed by walking home. He was shaving while using the payphone for a mirror. Now mind you I could understand if this was someone who was obviously homeless (and he may have been), but he certainly didnt look it. My first thought would be that he has a date, is running late, and had to have clean clothes. Could be as simple as that but the question remains, what other scenarios are out there?
So Im home from a long day at work and it feels like I have been there all week even with Monday off. God thats sad after only 3 days this week. Im grateful tomorrow is Friday.
Tonight will be a relaxing night of TV. Charmed at 6, Smallville at 7, and some new show Im hoping to find at 8 which is by the creators of Buffy (so I believe if I heard correctly on the radio).
If that doesnt work out, then I have two movies that came today. The Forgotten, and The Village. The Village I will hold and watch with Josh since he wants to see it. It kind of irritates me that it came today since it said in the rental que, short wait, which is why I added it to the top to begin with. Who knew it would ship asap.
I also called Tech Skills today and left a voice mail on the womans voicemail. She was busy when I called. I left a message to call me back on the status of the job. I have yet to hear word so Im not sure if its a good thing or a bad thing.
It could be a good thing by means, they havent made a decision to hire me. I would like to think a call back saying "we decided to go with another person" would be easy if that were the case. It could be a bad thing by means that they are blowing me off so I should give up and let it go. Im not buying that one bit.
So on that note and to track back to this morning, it was great waking up to an email from a friend in Rochester who I dont hear from enough. He gave me inspiration on the job, and some info on the restaurant I ate at yesterday. The place is a Dim Sum restaurant which slipped my mind. I never knew till his email what Dim Sum meant and it kind of surprises me that people know this stuff. Dim Sum is Cantonese for “a little bit of heart”, just in case Im not the only one who didnt know.
So although I just wrote a bit ago about the job interview, I just received an email from them. I figured as much but at least now I know.
"Hi Desmond,
I want to thank you for coming in to meet with Louisa, John and myself. You did very well on the interview. However, after talking with both Louisa and John, we all agree that we need to have someone who is already certified. We wish you the best in you search!
Best regards,
So that about says it all. So much for knowledge, personality, and experience lol. Hope they rot and hope they are stuck working with someone they hate and hope that person gets fired in a month so they have to do it all over again. Ok no I dont really wish that but it makes me feel better just saying it.
So thats about it. Im not terribly disappointed so I wont dwell on it. Ill just move forward and keep looking. I always feel like things happen for a reason and in time it will prove itself. "Stepping Stones" I call them. Each moment in our life is a stepping stone to the next. Ive always thought that and even more so now. I mean, if it wasnt for the choices I made in the past, the relationships (the good and the bad), I would never have Josh in my life, and never be living in San Francisco, and would most likely never move forward. So with that, Im grateful.
On that note, todays entry is done. Best wishes all.....
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January 06, 2005
Trailer Park Trash
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory Starring Johnny Depp, Directed by Tim Burton (You may have to right click and open in new window depending on the browser you are using).
Bewitched Movie Starring Nicole Kidman, Will Ferrel, Shirley McClain, and Michael Caine.
Star Wars Episode 3 Revenge of the Sith
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December 24, 2004
Thursday night dinner
Ok, so I have a few minutes to tell you about yesterday. I got done work at 2, Josh picked me up around 2:30, and we stopped briefly at a store in Oakland before heading to Roseville for dinner with his friends. After about a 4 hour drive due to heavy traffic, we stopped at Beverages and more to pick up some alcohol.
Josh was going to get wine and I decided to buy some UV Blue and iced tea (which his friends didnt like. Oh well, more for me). If it wasnt for a few small issues, I would have loved the place. Its a one stop for all your beverage needs. The problem was, They wouldnt sell alcohol to Josh because he had an out of state license. Pigfuckers!!!
I guess its the store policy to only accept CA ID's. They had no problem with me buying it for him but it was just a fucked up scene.
As for dinner, it turned out really well. I enjoyed hanging out with the people there and it wasnt as bad as I imagined it to be. Dinner was great, KT was an excellent host, and his friends seems a bit more sociable which could have been because of a smaller group.
Now we are off to another friends and then who knows what. Tomorrow is Christmas dinner with his grandma. Today we baked banana cake and muffins and went to brunch with his friends. More on all that later.
Now on to the next house.
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December 16, 2004
My Eye Exam
So to catch up on the last couple of days, Thursday was irritating and Friday was even worse. Josh came down Thursday night which was the highlight of the past 2 days.
Thursday evening I had an eye appointment. I still have money in my flex account to use and i figured it was a good place to use it but the problem was, I didnt know whether I wanted new contacts or new glasses. So I went there thinking I just wanted a basic eye exam for glasses and if I needed to get an additional exam, I could always go back.
So I explained 2 things to the girl behind the counter before I went in for the exam. I explained that I only wanted an exam for what my copay would cover which would be a basic eye exam. She said that was no problem. I also explained that I had my contacts in and wanted to take them out. I was told to leave them in because the doctor would probably want to check them as well. So I left them in.
After all was said and done, I go to pay for my copay, and the optomotrist tells her to charge me for a contact lens evaluation. Well you could imagine that I wasnt going to sit quiet and pay for that so I spoke up and reminded them of my original request. I was a bit steamed but managing it well. The optomotrist pulled me aside (to prevent a scene in front of people Im sure) and we discussed it. She said she couldnt write me a prescription for contacts without the exam and wouldnt charge me for it, but would write me a prescription for glasses. I agreed and walked out of there.
Mind you, my eyes are now dialated from those drops they put in your eyes and walking home was interesting. Blurred lights everywhere and crossing the street, my depth perception was completely off. Im lucky enough to be alive as opposed to dying by force of a car lol.
So on the way home, I started thinking. I felt a bit raped in a way. I wanted contacts but didnt want the exam. I started thinking as to what the laws were and why she couldnt issue a prescription for contacts since she *did* do the test for it. It was their fault for doing it when I requested them not to, and it really shouldnt make a difference now which prescription she wrote.
With this in mind, I did some research. What I found is that they cant hold a prescription for contacts based on a payment fee. This irritated me more but knowing that I may have read that wrong or interpreted it wrong, I emailed the american board of optometry. Im still waiting to hear back from them.
So with that, I came home, took an hour nap and awoke to Josh and his classmate getting in around 9:30. They made great time. His friend Devin was supposed to get a hold of his friend in Berkeley which didnt happen. I stayed up till about 11:30 and after thinking about work the next day, I finally went in to bed. Midnight... still no sleep. 12:30am, still no sleep. 1am, still no sleep. UGH, 5am is coming so soon and I have insomnia. Finally around 1:30am (after Josh came in and Devin crashed on our couch), I got to sleep. Which brings me to Friday.......
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December 02, 2004
Away from it all
Have you ever wanted to just disappear for a weekend and not tell anyone you were going? I guess Im feeling that way now. Looking to escape for bit without telling a soul. Perhaps make a few people worry as to whats going on. Unfortunately I honestly dont think too many people would care. Ok, so Im feeling a bit down this evening. Its normal for me and Im sure before long, Ill be right back up to the happy go lucky Desmond everyone knows and loves. *chuckle* That can be a performance sometimes.
So for today, there really hasnt been too much going on. I worked if that counts for anything. Work has been consistent since I had my desk moved. Theres still some confrontation between others but even thats died down quite a bit. There is still the issue of *that* woman who now sits kitty corner from me. Im loving it because of my intimidation techniques which some of you may have seen me use in the past. She doesnt speak to me much and I prefer to keep it that way. I think the only thing we agree on is how much we despise each other.
The week went by considerably fast considering its my first full week back. Im actually relieved that tomorrow is Friday (of course thats every week). Im still trying to work out plans to possibly go up and finally see Josh at Heartwood. I havent had a chance to get up there yet and Im really looking forward to it if it happens. Its important to me now that I make more of an effort in this since Ive spent the last 6 months trying to get settled into a new place, buy new stuff, and establish somewhat of a life the best I can. Im pretty comfortable where I am and now its become a priority to see the place thats been a part of his life for the past 3 months. Hopefully it will work out.
Well this evening its laundry. Ive put it off for the past 4 days and finally its to the point where I just need clothes. I could go to work naked but I dont think *that* woman would enjoy it too much. So thats about all. Not really anything exciting to report but if anything does change, Ill keep everyone well informed.
"cheers to another boring post"... Its better than nothing
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November 04, 2004
Not a whole lot happening
Lets see, what about today?
Not really alot to tell. Its Thursday, Im still not feeling up to par. I did manage to get many of my coworkers sick as well as my roommate. I really feel bad but what can I do? Oh well, life goes on.
Hopefully tomorrow will be so much better. Josh should be coming down to visit. Im really proud of what he's accomplished so far and give him so much credit for doing it.
Today was the last day of the quarter for him and he gets a week off in between. I havent seen him in 5 weeks which has been rough for me. I think Im going to make a concious effort once I get back from Rochester, to go up there and visit for a weekend.
So thats about it. Looking forward to a 4 day weekend, work 3 days, off 2 days, work 2 1/2 days, off 5 1/2 days work 2 days, off 4 days. lol, not alot of work in there which I like.
Peace and best wishes to all.
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October 28, 2004
Im sick
Ok so I'm sick.. No really, no faking…
I think it has to do with several things. First is the change in weather. God, its gotten cold here. This morning was 48 degrees and as you already know, that’s how cold the apartment is. Another reason is that I don’t think I'm used to the climate here. When the temperature changes, it seems like there is something different in the air that I'm not used to. Blah……
So needless to say, I'm sick and I don’t like it much. The slightest draft gives me the chills all over, I have a sore throat and no energy. I'm tired and cranky and I cant even go home and crawl under the covers because I have to bake *that* cake for tomorrow. Have I mentioned Blah?
So I just learned a new phrase called Castro Attitude. Apparently I was throwing it around this morning lol. This guy who I work with takes the same route as me to work via Muni/Bart and once in a while we run into each other. Well being a bit sick this morning with lack of energy, I was only about to speak if spoken to. I noticed him and he continued to go about his routine and through the 40 minute trip, I never caught any eye contact. So I figured leave him to his thing and Ill just go about feeling miserable, cold, etc.. (did I mention I was sick?).
So when I finally got to work, I was told I was throwing Castro Attitude which apparently is when people pretend like you don’t exist and just snub their nose. They don’t look at anyone and pretty much keep to their own selves and in their own world. Hmmmm Im not sure if it’s a compliment meaning that Im learning the ropes of the Castro or if it was an insult. Apparently he looked in my direction several times and even said good morning at a few points but I refuse to believe it. Next time Ill go out of my way to say hi, good morning, etc
Ok so I left work early. I discovered my whole body itching and my skin was a nice cherry red. Im thinking an allergic reaction to something but Im not sure what. I would love to blame the pizza place around the corner but who knows. All I know is Im either sick or allergic to the food there and I dont like it one bit.
I came home and slept for 2 1/2 hours and if I didnt have to bake a cake, I would probably just sleep right through.
Coming soon, picture of the cake (when its done)
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October 07, 2004
Six Flags
Ok, so not a lot to tell. I have done a little more work on myself and issues Ive been going through. I talked with Josh and really feel good about things. I have a strong confidence that things will work out fine and that the world will be full of sunshine and happiness once again.
One thing thats almost for certain is that I am considering going back to Rochester to visit sometime next month or in December for a long weekend. Perhaps fly out of here on a Wednesday night and get there first thing on a Thursday morning. I would have 3 days and then fly back here on Sunday. That would be a good thing for me about now not to mention it will have been 5 1/2 months by then and it would be nice to see everyone I really care so much about. You guys know who you are ;-)
The second fantastic thing is that I read in this mornings paper that six flags is getting a new roller coaster. HOORAY!!!! Heres the description that was in the paper.
Six Flags says the new roller coaster, named Kingda Ka, will rocket riders horizontally from 0 to 128 mph in 3.5 seconds before verticaly catapulting them 456 feet (45 stories) into the sky at a 90 degree angle. After a brief moment in the clouds, riders descend 419 feet (41 stories) back down to earth in a 270-degree spiral and another moment of weightlessness as they soar over a 129 foot tall hill (bearly 13 stories) and glide back into the station.
Can I just say Im psyched!
Not really much else to report. Tomorrow is Friday and the weekend will be here. Im really excited to have a weekend with nothing to do.
Hope everyone is well.
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September 30, 2004
hmmmm
Well I didnt write last night and Im not sure really where to begin this evening. I almost decided not to write again since there really isnt too much going on.
To start with, Ive had the apartment to myself both last night and tonight. Its very quiet and a bit relaxing but feels a bit strange too. I have to learn how to value these moments alone so that I can enjoy them and feel more comfortable and relax.
Yesterday, was an ok day. Didnt really do much but did talk with Josh. We came to the conclusion that everything isnt always what it seems to be. Sometimes simple things can be left out of the communication and create gaps in what we think is truth. Im not sure what he got out of it but I know I have a lot to think about and work on. Its tough trying to make my life easier while also trying to make other people happy. Sometimes things get in the way.
As for this evening, havent done much of anything. I took a 45 minute nap which is quite the change from the 3 hour nap I took last night. Work today sucked and I snapped at *the* woman who has been riding my ass and playing boss. You can only take so much and it was time to snap.
To help you understand this woman, she is the type of person you can imagine as a child, going along with what all the other kids just to fit in. She tends to point out mistakes (and looks deep to find them) and will ask *why?* you made them. If you give her an answer, she keeps asking why? as if she cant fathom why you would make a mistake. As if she is seriously looking at what would make you do it. Unintentionally she is the type of person who tries to make you feel unintelligent, and incompetent. As if she is questioning why you made a mistake. Well Im not the type of person to tolorate bullshit and Im not the type of person to keep quiet. I am the type of person who will get to the point, make it, and move on without a blink of an eye.
So finally this morning I had someone on the phone. I was talking to the boss trying to get a resolution so I could get back to the phone call and resolve the issue. *This* woman decides she is going to stand there and wait to confront me with a silly mistake. After the second *why?* to why I made the mistake, I finally said abrubtly "Is that how its done?". When she went to ask why again, I forcefully said "Is that how its done?". Finally when she answered yes, I followed it up with "I will do it that way in the future" and walked away. Probably not the best way to approach the situation but I dont plan on being belittled especially when the bosses seem to want you to duke out your problems on your own.
So thats been my day. Not the most exciting but still a day in the life. Tomorrow we are supposed to go visit Josh's aunt. He is taking his grandma down to see her in Santa Clara and supposed to pick me up on the way. I have to say, Im always nervous around his family. Its that feeling of "will I say or do something stupid and let them know Im an idiot" type of feelings.
Ill let you know how it goes. Despite the nervousness, Im looking forward to it.
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September 23, 2004
Oh Boy Oh Boy
What a fantastic day its been. Yesterday was pretty good and today has just been fantastic. Even the fact that the Costco camera that was $50 cheaper was an online purchase only. So I ended up spending the extra and FINALLY picking up my new digital. I havent tried it out yet and will be looking through the manual after Im done eating and writing in my journal.
The best part is that I ended up saving $70 because my wonderful boyfriend decided to surprise me with a 512MB SD card. Oh boy oh boy. I went to the UPS box to pick up the mail for the roommate and there was a package there. Usually its for my roommmate and I take it with me if its small but this time I thought about leaving it since I wanted to get home and check out the camera. Something told me just to take it and low and behold it was the SD card and addressed to me. I just love getting presents. :-)
Another great thing is that Ive been down about work. Well my boss came to me today and told me that Im doing really well. That was nice to hear since Ive been feeling like Ive been screwing it up lately. Apparently when I screw up I do things right? lol.... She also mentioned that there were things that were audited that I did right and the auditor got them wrong lol. How can that be? They know EVERYTHING. lol.... Go me!!!!
On to other good things about work today. Lunch today was great. Ben and Tod came to pick up the keys for Josh's car. They are going to drive it up to Garberville to pick him up tomorrow. I really appreciate it and really dont know many friends who would do that. If you guys read this, thank you. Anyway, with that said, the 3 of us had lunch today at Bellyroll Bens. Its a fantastic burger joint. Ben found it amusing since it has his name in it. Who wouldnt enjoy eating at a place with their name *chuckle*. I was about 15 minutes late getting back to work not that it matters. One thing I do love about the job is that they arent sticklers for time. Come and go as you please as long as work gets done. So the total outcome of the day was great.
Anyway, Im done eating now and nothing more of interest to write about except the countdown to Folsom. Im so looking forward to Josh's visit this weekend and the fair. Till tomorrow (or later this evening).... so long.
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September 16, 2004
Not much to say....
Not much to say here about today. Work? That went well. A good day you might say. No marathon meeting which is a nice change from the 3 hour/"let me out of here" agony.
I ordered candy, wrapping paper, and magazines from a girl who was selling them for her daughter. I normally dont spend much but the magazines were stuff I read (PC Magazine and Popular Photography) on the commute, not to mention they were a buck an issue. Cant beat that now can ya?
As for the camera, well I still havent heard anything back from the company. No email, no phone call, no nothing. I believe I will cancel the order and just go out shopping next week at some point. I will have a new camera for Folsom if it kills me.
This evening. Dinner at Nirvana with friends. 2 friends I knew were coming into town from Dixon, another that I didnt expect to see but was a nice surprise, and a new guy who is visiting from Minneapolis. We are all getting together tomorrow night for some drinks which should be fun. What a bunch of kids they are *chuckle*.
I started rebuilding my web page. Hopefully Ill continue to work on it. Its not really much but I plan on creating everything from scratch including any clip art (which doesnt say much lol).
Well that concludes my daily chores. Things that annoy me? Magazines with too many inserts that say "subscribe". They are constantly falling out when Im trying to read and just when I think Ive thrown em all away, theres always that one that remains behind to fuck up your concentration. Man I hate that.
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