The reason I was gone last night (the church's 30-Hour Famine) was okay.. I really didn't get that hungry. As part of the thing, we had to not only eat, but we did yard work and crap for other people.. I was put on removing pegboards and putting in insulation... I somehow established middle management.. and it turned into a bureaucracy. Don't ask me how.. but it did.. in 3 hours.

After it was over, we went to McDonalds, and I'm pretty sure I'm generally well-liked by my co-workers, cause everyone talks to me and stuff, even when I'm off-shift. It's cool.

Glad to be home.

I had an absolutely horrific driving lesson yesterday. This woman let another student pull out of my driveway (apparently she was still on another lesson), and he promptly hit the giant rock at the bottom of it, and it dented his car. And then, we went to the nightmarish DMV, dropped off this kid in a town about half an hour driving distance away from where I live, and, talking on her cell phone and speaking no English, forced me to drive sixty miles an hour on major highways. I'm traumatized and we're switching to another driving school...there is absolutely no fudgeing way I am supposed to drive on the Garden State Parkway, an interstate highway, on my first driving lesson.

Heh, August. Damn month.




I have a lot of things going through my mind tonight. I'm not exactly in a very good mood. I'm hoping I start to feel at least somewhat better soon.

Heh, August. Damn month.




I have a lot of things going through my mind tonight. I'm not exactly in a very good mood. I'm hoping I start to feel at least somewhat better soon.



However, on a lighter note (!!!!), today was actually fun. My co-worker and I played baseball in the store. We broke so much crap, it was amazing. He won, so obviously I started hitting him with the little plastic bat. Mid-hit, a customer comes into the store and gives us a very strange look. We freeze, bat still in the air, and say in unison "Hello, How are you today?!" with the biggest smiles we could muster.

There are days, such as this, when I absolutely love my job.

However, on a lighter note (!!!!), today was actually fun. My co-worker and I played baseball in the store. We broke so much crap, it was amazing. He won, so obviously I started hitting him with the little plastic bat. Mid-hit, a customer comes into the store and gives us a very strange look. We freeze, bat still in the air, and say in unison "Hello, How are you today?!" with the biggest smiles we could muster.

There are days, such as this, when I absolutely love my job.

Hmm, that's crazy. What kind of store do you work in?

The weatherman says that August should be hotter than July.

I had an absolutely horrific driving lesson yesterday. This woman let another student pull out of my driveway (apparently she was still on another lesson), and he promptly hit the giant rock at the bottom of it, and it dented his car. And then, we went to the nightmarish DMV, dropped off this kid in a town about half an hour driving distance away from where I live, and, talking on her cell phone and speaking no English, forced me to drive sixty miles an hour on major highways. I'm traumatized and we're switching to another driving school...there is absolutely no fudging way I am supposed to drive on the Garden State Parkway, an interstate highway, on my first driving lesson.


Good God, it sounds like like an eventful first driving lesson. Hope the experience didn't traumatize you too much.

I'm tired. And I don't know what to do. Make another xanga entry? Post a myspace bulletin? Start posting more here? I judt don't know. BAH.

I realised yesterday that I have been working for 20 years.  :-\\

I had an absolutely horrific driving lesson yesterday. This woman let another student pull out of my driveway (apparently she was still on another lesson), and he promptly hit the giant rock at the bottom of it, and it dented his car. And then, we went to the nightmarish DMV, dropped off this kid in a town about half an hour driving distance away from where I live, and, talking on her cell phone and speaking no English, forced me to drive sixty miles an hour on major highways. I'm traumatized and we're switching to another driving school...there is absolutely no fudging way I am supposed to drive on the Garden State Parkway, an interstate highway, on my first driving lesson.


When I was learning to drive my old man had me drive to Nottingham.. a town about 30 some miles away up the Motorway.

His reasoning was that if I could do that first time I'd be fine.

I was, it was easy.

You'll get used to driving on the highway soon.

I'm an awful driver but much prefer driving on the highway because I have so much space around me and can keep a pretty much constant speed. It's E-A-S-Y!

I realised yesterday that I have been working for 20 years.  :-\\


Today.. you really disapoint me.

Today I'm fairly annoyed. I was looking forward to seeing some of my friends before I leave.. well, I called around, half of them are currently on holiday. (Goddam last minute deals!) and others are working, have commitments etc. Still.. I'll see a few of them tomorrow at some point for a last pint.
This is what happens when you refuse to plan ahead.  ;D

Today.. you really disapoint me.



how so?

how so?


Working, when you live in a country that rewards sloth and work-avoidance.  ;D

Working, when you live in a country that rewards sloth and work-avoidance.  ;D


Perhaps it would have been more accurate to say

"I realised yesterday that I have been at work for 20 years"

Perhaps it would have been more accurate to say

"I realised yesterday that I have been at work for 20 years"


Now that's a whole different kettle of fish.

Ugh... I've been sick for a week this evening... I've just been getting worse and worse... I only got a couple hours of sleep last night because I couldn't stop coughing...

Ugh... I've been sick for a week this evening... I've just been getting worse and worse... I only got a couple hours of sleep last night because I couldn't stop coughing...


Me too. I feel really sick, tired.. I can't freaking get up before noon, no matter how early I go to bed.

I'm taking off piano today.. this sucks, if I don't get better, cause I'm working 4-11 tomorrow.

Ugh... I've been sick for a week this evening... I've just been getting worse and worse... I only got a couple hours of sleep last night because I couldn't stop coughing...


Sorry to hear about your coughing!  Have you been to a doctor?  I hope you are better soon and that you get some rest!

Congested.. well.. in a way.

I don't really suffer from hay-fever, but.. the one thing that does get me is the dust from dry hay.

So, today..

I went to see to the horse this morning and lo & behold she had ripped the lid off of her hay storage box thingy. So I'm standing there trying to fix this thing and sneezing every minute, she's spagging out because she has no idea why i'm making so much noise, I hit my hand with the hammer, I got seriously mad and started yelling and cursing a streak and then looked over the stable door to see some kid.. I would guess about 6 or 7 standing there watching me.

Funny moment.

Anyway, I took some pirotin (however you spell it - Hayfever stuff) and it seems to have worked, I just sounded like John Major for a while.  ;D

Sorry to hear about your coughing!  Have you been to a doctor?  I hope you are better soon and that you get some rest!



Thanks... No, I haven't, but I suspect it'll go away soon.

I'm feelin' pretty good today. This week I'm at home taking care of the dog; my folks will be back home sometime on Friday afternoon. (They've been gone since Monday morning.)

So Far I've been at Au Bon Pain for almost 6 months now and I'm praying for more days and hours sometime within the next few weeks or so. :)

Glad you're having a good time there, Howard. O0

Glad you're having a good time there, Howard. O0



Thanks,How you doing so far?

Me too. I feel really sick, tired.. I can't freaking get up before noon, no matter how early I go to bed.

I'm taking off piano today.. this sucks, if I don't get better, cause I'm working 4-11 tomorrow.


That often happens on summer vacation. Maybe you need to start drinking juice. Or tea. Both help me with the perennial lethargy I experience without requisite stimuli.

That often happens on summer vacation. Maybe you need to start drinking juice. Or tea. Both help me with the perennial lethargy I experience without requisite stimuli.


I drink a lot of juice and water during the day.

I drink a lot of juice and water during the day.


You could try caffeine. I use it to control my sleeping patterns, quite honestly. Just trying to help.

You could try caffeine. I use it to control my sleeping patterns, quite honestly.


I drink a good bit of soda too.. guess I'm not using it correctly..

Me too. I feel really sick, tired.. I can't freaking get up before noon, no matter how early I go to bed.


Hmm.. I've been a bum all summer, but my sleep is still the same.

Go to sleep from around 12 - 3 and wake up around 6 - 9.

I got my lip pierced. Yay!

wow, it's August 3rd already...imagine that. :o

I'm enrolled at college..... madness! |I actuaslly don't have a clue why but I start on the 14th september!

I'm leaving tomorrow to go to Michigan to meet my friends. Then we are going to get plastered. Then on Saturday morning, we are going to Ohio to this bar my friend knows about and we're going to get plastered again. Should be fun.

If I survive the booze, I'll be back Sunday night. ;D

I got my lip pierced. Yay!


Ouch, could you taste your blood when they were piercing a hole in it? Show us some pics when you get the chance.

I got my lip pierced. Yay!


Yey!
=D

I got my lip pierced. Yay!


I'll never understand what's so inticing about piercings to people... I just don't get it.

I'll never understand what's so inticing about piercings to people... I just don't get it.


Yeah, as soon as I got my lip pierced, I realized how much I didn't like it. It's a shame, I wasted money on something I took out two weeks later.

Yeah, as soon as I got my lip pierced, I realized how much I didn't like it. It's a shame, I wasted money on something I took out two weeks later.


I've heard it hurts a lot, and it makes it harder to drink.

Got stung by a &%$#* bee-AGAIN!!!!  >:(  This time on my hand. The pain has subsided but now it is starting to swell. WHY DO THEY LOVE ME SO??!!!




Cat

I've heard it hurts a lot, and it makes it harder to drink.



Yeah, mine hurt every day until I took it out. It was incredibly annoying, too.

I'll never understand what's so inticing about piercings to people... I just don't get it.

Ditto! It doesn't make a whole lotta sense to me either. :P Even the thought of it makes my stomach turn.

Ditto! It doesn't make a whole lotta sense to me either. :P Even the thought of it makes my stomach turn.
With a pierce lip, you can talk and drink at the same time.

Yeah, as soon as I got my lip pierced, I realized how much I didn't like it. It's a shame, I wasted money on something I took out two weeks later.


XD I still want to see you with a lip ring or stud.


And, I don't really understand the appeal either...

With a pierce lip, you can talk and drink at the same time.

Do you know someone who has one?

Ordered 3 shirts today.. ordering the last right now.

I'm feeling ok today.The temperature today was 98 degrees so today will be one more time for the extreme heat then showers and thunderstorms will cool us down for the weekend when temperatures will be in the 80's.

wow, it's August 3rd already...imagine that. :o



Summer is just flying by. :o

Summer is just flying by. :o
We will soon be buying Christmas presents.

We will soon be buying Christmas presents.


4 months away

I drink a good bit of soda too.. guess I'm not using it correctly..


Eat more vegetables and carbohydrates. Works for me. And lots of hot liquids.

I went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art today. It was interesting...there was a Mayan ancient artifacts show, a tradition/transgression British Fashion show (showed how modern designers like Manolo Blahnik, Malcolm McLaren, and Vivienne Westwood played on old British archetypes like the fox hunt), a Girodet (a romantic painter from the early 19th century) show, and a Raphael altarpiece. Here's some pics:

Girodet Show-
http://www.artic.edu/aic/exhibitions/girodet/images/2.jpg
http://www.artic.edu/aic/exhibitions/girodet/images/3.jpg

My two favorites from the show.

Raphael altarpiece-

http://www.metmuseum.org/works_of_art/images/ep/images/ep16.30ab.L.jpg

I have to get in more to the city's museums, there are some great shows coming up this fall and winter.

Ouch, could you taste your blood when they were piercing a hole in it? Show us some pics when you get the chance.


No, I couldn't taste my blood! lol But I did afterwards  :-\\

I'll definitely post some pictures, Trimac!

Summer is just flying by. :o

You can say that again!

I'm off to the fair!

I'm off to the fair!

Fair? As in County fair? Where's that at?


Right now we have one out here in Ventura County...but we don't often go to them.

You can say that again!


Summer is just flying by. :o

Summer is just flying by. :o

It'll be fall before you know it!

It's amazing how the time just flies on by.

Fair? As in County fair? Where's that at?


Right now we have one out here in Ventura County...but we don't often go to them.


Yes, the county fair. It's not all that great, but everyone's there.

Yes, the county fair. It's not all that great, but everyone's there.

I see. :)

We went to the one out here in Ventura County for the first (and only) time in 2003, just to see what it was like. We might go to it again some other time, probably not this year, though.  During the 90's we went to the one out in Orange County with my mom's cousin (who had been living in Tustin with his family at the time). And I think we went to the one in L.A. County (Pomona) in 1989.

Today was.. hilarious.

At work, we had a meeting to talk about protocol.. they gave everyone but me, this girl I don't know, and Fantastic Steve off, but they had to go to the meeting.. we had to work, so we'll make up the meeting at some other time. But everyone who was allowed at the meeting got a free meal.. and Fantastic Steve and I don't because we weren't there.. cause they wouldn't let us! ;D

It sucked, making meals for 20 people all at once and not getting a free one.. but it was dead slow after that, so they let me out 2 hours early.

I'm off to the fair!


Well, that was fun. I saw lots of Sparta friends. I also found out that I get motion-sick very easily. I lost my breath twice on this crazy ride and felt really crappy. But other than that, it was great!

feel sort of sad today.  It's my son't last full day at nursery.  The end of an era!

feel sort of sad today.  It's my son't last full day at nursery.  The end of an era!


Regular school isn't much different, just harder!

My hand is swollen and it keeps switching from hurting to iching. Damn bee!  >:(





Cat

My hand is swollen and it keeps switching from hurting to iching. Damn bee!  >:(





Cat
Sorry to hear that, I do hope it is your hand which does not control the mouse.

Sorry to hear that, I do hope it is your hand which does not control the mouse.



No, thank goodness. It is my left hand that the stupid bee got. Man, I hate bees and they seem to love me.



Cat

No, thank goodness. It is my left hand that the stupid bee got. Man, I hate bees and they seem to love me.



Cat

Was your hand covered with a sweety sticky substance at the time of the bite?

Was your hand covered with a sweety sticky substance at the time of the bite?



No. Actually what happen was I just got into the car. I had my purse on my lap and I put my hand on my purse. Little did I know that there was a bee sitting on my purse. Yeah, I put my hand right on top of the bee. Talk about PAIN!!! It is just sore right now but still swollen.




Cat

It'll be fall before you know it!

It's amazing how the time just flies on by.


The end of 2006 is 4 months away and almost time for 2007. :o

No. Actually what happen was I just got into the car. I had my purse on my lap and I put my hand on my purse. Little did I know that there was a bee sitting on my purse. Yeah, I put my hand right on top of the bee. Talk about PAIN!!! It is just sore right now but still swollen.




Cat
You have my deepest sympathies, but that bee must had been after your money.

I'm looking forward to a nice August when hopefully I'll be able to work full time with more days and hours at Au Bon Pain. :)

i totally peirced my sisters & our friend shauwns lip 2 days ago~!~ then my sis peirced mine! i'm lovin it BUT it is swollen & kinda hurts...~LOL~ <3

You have my deepest sympathies, but that bee must had been after your money.


So is that what it was doing there? I had better check to make sure that my credit cards and cash are still there. I hate the thought of that bee using my credit card to buy honey.



Cat

i totally peirced my sisters & our friend shauwns lip 2 days ago~!~ then my sis peirced mine! i'm lovin it BUT it is swollen & kinda hurts...~LOL~ <3



Does it still hurt?

Does it still hurt?



like a bitch~!~

i need PAIN KILLERES~!~


~LMAO~

like a bitch~!~

i need PAIN KILLERES~!~


~LMAO~


medication?

medication?



Painkillers are medication.  They aren't candy.

like a bitch~!~

i need PAIN KILLERES~!~


~LMAO~


Mine's not really hurting me. Are you cleaning it, Amb?

Painkillers are medication.  They aren't candy.



I know that. ::)

Painkillers are medication.  They aren't candy.



~LOL~...they CAN be candy! ;)

Well...I've had the house to myself for the past four days, and now my parents are on the way home as we speak. In fact, they'll be home in less than half an hour...so I gotta go soon.

Well...I've had the house to myself for the past four days, and now my parents are on the way home as we speak. In fact, they'll be home in less than half an hour...so I gotta go soon.



So you have to get the house back in order, get all the girls out, restock the liquor cabinet, etc. etc.  ;)




Cat

So you have to get the house back in order, get all the girls out, restock the liquor cabinet, etc. etc.  ;)




Cat

In the serious sense, I do not need to do any of that...for I have had nobody over. I've kept the place tidy as can be. :) ;D

I just need to log off and prepare myself for when they officially get home; that is, pull into the driveway.

Mine's not really hurting me. Are you cleaning it, Amb?





yea i have


BUT


don't worry...its not hurting that much anymore! :)



its just like tha back since it is swollen <3

In the serious sense, I do not need to do any of that...for I have had nobody over. I've kept the place tidy as can be. :) ;D

I just need to log off and prepare myself for when they officially get home; that is, pull into the driveway.



Sure, sure. We believe you.  ;)





Cat

I'm never gunna get married.

I'm never gunna get married.


why is that? </3

i'm sad...i hate life...everything sux...EVERYTHING is somehow my fault...uuhh...i went and sat in tha pool while it was raining in my clothes just ta see if that made me feel better...it didn't... :(

Today was.. hard. More in a second when I get back from my shower.

Today was.. hard. More in a second when I get back from my shower.


We had a continuous rush, with 15 minute interims every 90 minutes. It was just me and Fantastic Steve (Who doesn't know how to make sandwiches well yet, so I taught him, but he's still slow) and Cool Seth.. but they kept sending Cool Seth (who knows more then any of us, having worked 16 times longer then us) to do stuff.. the store was understocked and we got a ton of business. It was tiring. I stayed late.. but I got a free milkshake and overtime pay out of it.

Also, today was my first pay day. Not bad at all.

^ Good for you, I need to wait until next thursday for my next paycheck.

Today was above average, went to the local gym and ran 40 minutes on the treadmill, bought a few grocery items and collected the mail.

I feel, and have felt good all week, yet when I open my mouth things don't turn out so good  ???

why is that? </3


I think there appears to be some important sister-sister communication going on here.

Sure, sure. We believe you.  ;)





Cat

They got back just a few minutes after I logged off the 'puter (5 PM Pacific time), so I was ready to greet them when they got home. They had a nice little trip. :)

They got back just a few minutes after I logged off the 'puter (5 PM Pacific time), so I was ready to greet them when they got home. They had a nice little trip. :)
that's nice Jeff, I'm sure it's good to have them back home, yet some time to yourself is good. 

that's nice Jeff, I'm sure it's good to have them back home, yet some time to yourself is good. 

That's true...and you just got back too, huh? ;)

I think there appears to be some important sister-sister communication going on here.


If you draw attention to it, you could ruin the bonding!

My hand feels a bit better today-still puffy and itchy. Last night it was totally puffed out. I got a piece of meat out of the freezer to put on it. Couldn't do it for very long because 1) it was just too damn cold 2) the meat started to thaw.  ;D  But the swelling did go down.

And today a damn horsefly bit me.  >:( >:( >:(  At least it is not swollen like my hand but it does itch. I HATE insects!!




Cat

Painkillers are medication.  They aren't candy.

geez cool off!
Howard isn't some stupid kid you know.

geez cool off!
Howard isn't some stupid kid you know.



awww..poor howard! :( don't worry you're not stupid...i know tha t you knew what i ment! :) <3

And today a damn horsefly bit me.  >:( >:( >:(  At least it is not swollen like my hand but it does itch. I HATE insects!!



Yep...they really are a pain. >:(

My hand feels a bit better today-still puffy and itchy. Last night it was totally puffed out. I got a piece of meat out of the freezer to put on it. Couldn't do it for very long because 1) it was just too damn cold 2) the meat started to thaw.  ;D  But the swelling did go down.

And today a damn horsefly bit me.  >:( >:( >:(  At least it is not swollen like my hand but it does itch. I HATE insects!!




Cat
:o  that damn horsefly! I sure hope you feel better soon Cat, and did you swat the foul thing?
http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0Je5mxVU9VEIXwAM..jzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=12el7vrt7/EXP=1154917589/**http%3a//www.weide-web.de/schreibt/Pegasus_Sternenhimmel.jpg

me myself, I'm just peachy this evening.

My parents told me today, flat-out and straight-up, that I'm totally humiliating to them.

My parents told me today, flat-out and straight-up, that I'm totally humiliating to them.
sorry to hear that, but it is most likely more a communication problem than anything else. you guys speak 2 different languages, they don't understand you very well, and you may not understand them so well either. I got a 17 year old and I know that I eff up all the time with my big mouth saying things that make her feel untrusted, incapable and other feelings that aren't pleasant and I know it's mostly me not knowing what else to say so I say the wrong thing which is what your parents are doing. it'll get better as you get older. hang in there  8)

Well, this night went from bad to worse.. I feel awful now.

And so much for a good night's sleep.. I was gonna sleep well, now I bet I don't sleep at all.

My parents told me today, flat-out and straight-up, that I'm totally humiliating to them.


That's horrible. Well, some people are just born to the wrong parents. There was this incredibly profound passage in a book that I read, saying that if you aren't born to the right parents, than you spend your life looking for them. Well, probably you'll know better than to do that to your own kids, anyway. I've gotten in some fairly big fights with my parents over time, since they're irrevocably screwed up in their own way. Eventually, you'll grow up and move out and realize not to repeat their mistakes, and sort of accept how sh*tty your parents could be, as part of maturation, I suppose.

As for me...my dad's friend finished a book that he helped to edit, so we went to her sister's brownstone in Park Slope/North Flatbush for a five hour garden party, which I was invited to. I got a little drunk and gregarious and I ended up talking for hours with these two gay guys in their 30s and 40s, one of whom designs Aretha Franklin's costumes, about actresses and singers and The Golden Girls and all these wonderful things gay men bond over. My dad's friend knew about alot of '80s music that I like (Elvis Costello, The Smiths, etc.) being born in 1969, so we talked about that and literature for awhile. The owners of the brownstone had an original watercloset from the 1880s, and an antique 1920-1950ish tie collection that included the tie Cary Grant wore in North by Northwest. These people gave us a ride back to Port Authority, which we missed the closing of by two minutes.

Summer is just flying by. :o


With all that HEAT, maybe that's a good thing.

Band camp starts tomorrow.. very excited.

Band camp starts tomorrow.. very excited.



dude i LOVED our band camp....i was in color guard. good times, good times! <3

dude i LOVED our band camp....i was in color guard. good times, good times! <3


Ours is the bomb.. and we get a mid-day break so we don't have to march in the afternoon sun.. we're there from 8:30 AM- 9:00 PM every day, but from 1:00- 5:00, we get a break, and my friends and I are going to get a pizza.

Ours is the bomb.. and we get a mid-day break so we don't have to march in the afternoon sun.. we're there from 8:30 AM- 9:00 PM every day, but from 1:00- 5:00, we get a break, and my friends and I are going to get a pizza.



that sounbds VERY* fun....our hours were kinda like that, we didn't get that long of a break though. lets just say i got a VERY* good tan! lol <3

Screw them, Andrew...if they're feeling humiliated, it's their problem. They don't have a good reason to feel that way.  8)

Feelin' great today... I had the last of my TOT sessions; I got a ride to and from the place, from a lady who lives fairly close to me. When we got to my place, I had her come in for a few minutes so I could show her around. Then she went home.

Feeling pretty good, just got back from New York.  Saw my sister and her family, did a lot of shopping, ate too much , saw my dad and visited my mom's grave (very emotional for me but something I had to do since I had never been to it).  Starting to get nervous about my daughter starting school in about a week.

Felt alright the entire day, but today a japanese flying beetle almost landed in my ear. I barely caught the bugger in my hand and threw it on the ground and stomped on it!

Feeling pretty good, just got back from New York.  Saw my sister and her family, did a lot of shopping, ate too much , saw my dad and visited my mom's grave (very emotional for me but something I had to do since I had never been to it).  Starting to get nervous about my daughter starting school in about a week.


Oh...the first day of school!  That's as big for mom as it is for the child, hm?  Hang in there -- you'll do fine  ;)

Feeling pretty good, just got back from New York.  Saw my sister and her family, did a lot of shopping, ate too much , saw my dad and visited my mom's grave (very emotional for me but something I had to do since I had never been to it).  Starting to get nervous about my daughter starting school in about a week.
Mine start the 23rd.  Which brings me to the stupid school district.....first off, they are switching my kids from a school that's about 5 minutes away to one that's about 20....second, they won't give me ANY information about bus schedules (even though they HAVE them).....third, they won't give me any information about classrooms or even verify if my youngest is in morning or afternoon kindergarten (I've heard he's in afternoon, but they won't verify that >:()  So, I get to go to the school and argue with them in person ::)

Last night I got back from spending the weekend with three people I have been talking to online for the past 4 years or so. Totally fun, but my liver is protesting now. :P

Mine start the 23rd.

I'm sorry, but that's just way too early to be starting school.


Also...

Which brings me to the stupid school district.....first off, they are switching my kids from a school that's about 5 minutes away to one that's about 20....second, they won't give me ANY information about bus schedules (even though they HAVE them).....third, they won't give me any information about classrooms or even verify if my youngest is in morning or afternoon kindergarten (I've heard he's in afternoon, but they won't verify that >:()  So, I get to go to the school and argue with them in person ::)

Why would they be doing all kinds of wacky things to inconvenience you? That's just wrong.

I'm sorry, but that's just way too early to be starting school.


Also...Why would they be doing all kinds of wacky things to inconvenience you? That's just wrong.



A few years ago, my sister told me that my nieces started school on Aug. 12th.  :o :o  I remember when we started the Wednesday AFTER Labor Day.



Cat

awww..poor howard! :( don't worry you're not stupid...i know tha t you knew what i ment! :) <3



Thanks Fire.  ;)

geez cool off!
Howard isn't some stupid kid you know.




Thanks Chaka.

I just removed the Original Song & Poetry Thread today, it wasn't getting any traffic.

I feel a little nervous and a little excited....just made a date for Friday with a guy I met on the Yahoo personals.  I've never actually decided to meet anyone before.  But he seems great so....we'll see.

I'm going to get a camera of some sort soon and see how I can get some pictures of myself here online.

I feel a little nervous and a little excited....just made a date for Friday with a guy I met on the Yahoo personals.  I've never actually decided to meet anyone before.  But he seems great so....we'll see.


Hey that's great,  have a fun time and see what happens from there..


I'm going to get a camera of some sort soon and see how I can get some pictures of myself here online.


Hurry up please I can't wait to see you!!

My daughter starts school the 22nd and I'm already starting to feel like it's the beginning of the end. We're going on some college visits this month, made an appointment to pick up senior pics tomorrow.  I'm getting sad already, and it's just the beginning of the school year.  :\'(

Hurry up please I can't wait to see you!!


I will also need to know if the libraries can use CD data, if not, I'll have to do it over at my sister's house(since they have internet and a CD port on it).

So I'll try to get it done here ASAP.

Today was indeed band camp.. good day. I have a competent musician in my section, as well as one pretty cool guy.

Today was indeed band camp.. good day. I have a competent musician in my section, as well as one pretty cool guy.
that's jolly good man! one can hardly wait for the band camp stories  :o

A few years ago, my sister told me that my nieces started school on Aug. 12th.  :o :o  I remember when we started the Wednesday AFTER Labor Day.



Cat




The public schools in Chicago started after Labor Day, but the private schools started the 2nd week of August.  The upside to that was we got to get out of school before they did.  I don't really see what the big deal is about school starting before/after Labor Day.

i'm going to NC tomorrow to some big theme park. it'll be my first! thee & i am scared sheeshless cause i've watched Final Destination 3 & sooo yea..those who have seen it i am sure you know what i am talking about! but i hope i'll have fun...i will miss you guys tho! :( <3

i'm going to NC tomorrow to some big theme park. it'll be my first! thee & i am scared sheeshless cause i've watched Final Destination 3 & sooo yea..those who have seen it i am sure you know what i am talking about! but i hope i'll have fun...i will miss you guys tho! :( <3
it will be fun, have a good time

i'm going to NC tomorrow to some big theme park. it'll be my first! thee & i am scared sheeshless cause i've watched Final Destination 3 & sooo yea..those who have seen it i am sure you know what i am talking about! but i hope i'll have fun...i will miss you guys tho! :( <3


Yeah, rub it in, why don't you?!

Having a much better day today. Day off work, and thanks to a talk with a friend who gave me some advice which involved chocolate!!  ;D

Having a much better day today. Day off work, and thanks to a talk with a friend who gave me some advice which involved chocolate!!  ;D



Hmmm, I wonder who that could be.  ;)




Cat

Hmmm, I wonder who that could be.  ;)




Cat

The chocolate was in the form of ice cream though, not bars  :D  ;)

The chocolate was in the form of ice cream though, not bars  :D  ;)



That will work, too.  ;D




Cat

I will also need to know if the libraries can use CD data, if not, I'll have to do it over at my sister's house(since they have internet and a CD port on it).

So I'll try to get it done here ASAP.



Okay.
I'll wait to see them, I appreciate you don't have full time use of your own pc like some other fortunates who tend to take stuff like that for granted.

The chocolate was in the form of ice cream though, not bars  :D   ;)
Melted Mars Bars?

Okay.
I'll wait to see them, I appreciate you don't have full time use of your own pc like some other fortunates who tend to take stuff like that for granted.


Well, I can get a camera relatively easy right now. That reminds me, I better ask the librarians about CD data disc, to see if they can be loaded into the computer(if not, I'll either see if the photo drop can use normal disc or go over to my sis's house).

I have a bit of a headache from cutting back on my caffeine.

I'm feeling pretty good today.My Mother will teach me how to make spaghetti this week in order for me to live on my own in an apartment I first have to know the basic cooking skills.Next week,It may be on to something harder,We'll have to see. :)

Today was okay.. tired, but I met some cool people, and had a lot of laughs.. will be at a friend's tomorrow.

The mouth feels a little bit better, but I am still hurting from the oral surgery yesterday.

I have a bit of a headache from cutting back on my caffeine.
My heavens Ceekay!!  I can picture you writhing on the floor having withdrawals. If your doctor advised you to cut back, I'd get another Dr.  ;)  of course I'm only kidding. good luck


I'm feeling pretty good today.My Mother will teach me how to make spaghetti this week in order for me to live on my own in an apartment I first have to know the basic cooking skills.Next week,It may be on to something harder,We'll have to see. :)
that's great Howard. learn as much as you can. spaghetti is good because it will last a couple of days.

Howard- Trust me, cooking is essential to bachelorhood survival!

Learn also the following: Fried rice (trust me on this- coupled with Top Ramen, it works wonders!)

Lasagna (this helps if you like Italian food)

Spaghetti squash (if used in place of pasta, it it AWESOME- you can eat as much as ya want, & not be bloated afterward- also helps cut down on "butt trumpet" action; I'm sure Robin will appreciate this)

Grilled chicken breast (or baked, if you have no access to a grill- either way, it's healthy, and versatile)

At least one breaded recipe (My 1st one was breaded catfish, but any will do)

You can't go wrong...unless you are one of those who burns water!
In that case, I suggest you frequent some restaurants with magnets indicating the delivery number.
Men have reputed these things to have saved their lives!

My heavens Ceekay!!  I can picture you writhing on the floor having withdrawals. If your doctor advised you to cut back, I'd get another Dr.  ;)  of course I'm only kidding. good luck
that's great Howard. learn as much as you can. spaghetti is good because it will last a couple of days.



Thanks badfinger! ;)

Howard- Trust me, cooking is essential to bachelorhood survival!

Learn also the following: Fried rice (trust me on this- coupled with Top Ramen, it works wonders!)

Lasagna (this helps if you like Italian food)

Spaghetti squash (if used in place of pasta, it it AWESOME- you can eat as much as ya want, & not be bloated afterward- also helps cut down on "butt trumpet" action; I'm sure Robin will appreciate this)

Grilled chicken breast (or baked, if you have no access to a grill- either way, it's healthy, and versatile)

At least one breaded recipe (My 1st one was breaded catfish, but any will do)

You can't go wrong...unless you are one of those who burns water!
In that case, I suggest you frequent some restaurants with magnets indicating the delivery number.
Men have reputed these things to have saved their lives!



First the easy foods and maybe one day when Robin and I live together in a couple of years if that happens,We will cook once in a while but not all the time. :)

Howard- Trust me, cooking is essential to bachelorhood survival!

Learn also the following: Fried rice (trust me on this- coupled with Top Ramen, it works wonders!)

Lasagna (this helps if you like Italian food)

Spaghetti squash (if used in place of pasta, it it AWESOME- you can eat as much as ya want, & not be bloated afterward- also helps cut down on "butt trumpet" action; I'm sure Robin will appreciate this)

Grilled chicken breast (or baked, if you have no access to a grill- either way, it's healthy, and versatile)

At least one breaded recipe (My 1st one was breaded catfish, but any will do)

You can't go wrong...unless you are one of those who burns water!
In that case, I suggest you frequent some restaurants with magnets indicating the delivery number.
Men have reputed these things to have saved their lives!


You can put chicken in bread and make it a sandwich! ; D

I'm feeling pretty good today.My Mother will teach me how to make spaghetti this week in order for me to live on my own in an apartment I first have to know the basic cooking skills.Next week,It may be on to something harder,We'll have to see. :)


I taught myself how to cook when I lived with family.

I taught myself how to cook when I lived with family.



What did you cook for them?

What did you cook for them?


After me and my sister got older, we started cooking for ourselves. I don't much of what I cooked while I was there.

After me and my sister got older, we started cooking for ourselves. I don't much of what I cooked while I was there.


You ever cook Chinese?

You ever cook Chinese?


No, easier(but more expensive) to order.

No, easier(but more expensive) to order.


Oh you mean like take out?

I'm feeling 'blue'...I gotta lose weight, it's driving me crazy.  I need to start exercising again, but I can't never make myself do it.

I need to go to school and get out of this town. My home is like a circus, and I can't handle it anymore.

I need to go to school and get out of this town. My home is like a circus, and I can't handle it anymore.
so do you need peace, or do you need some adventure in your life  ???

so do you need peace, or do you need some adventure in your life  ???


An adventure away from home will give me peace. That makes sense, right?

An adventure away from home will give me peace. That makes sense, right?



Makes perfect sense.

Great, great day. I'm happy right now.. and that's saying a lot.

An adventure away from home will give me peace. That makes sense, right?
Beth, you almost always make sense. It ain't easy trying to discover who we are & what we're capable of doing if given the chance. I hope you figure it out.  8)

I need to go to school and get out of this town. My home is like a circus, and I can't handle it anymore.


It might, it might not. It might get rid of some problems, but it might introduce a whole gauntlet of new problems to tackle. Not saying you shouldn't do it...I think you should go for it, if that's what you think best.

I'm feeling 'blue'...I gotta lose weight, it's driving me crazy.  I need to start exercising again, but I can't never make myself do it.



me too Carol. I was doing really good there for a while, I lost 10 lbs....but I have been slacking lately (mainly due to stress, etc)....I have to get motivated again and start exercising. Maybe we can help each other with motivation or something? :)

me too Carol. I was doing really good there for a while, I lost 10 lbs....but I have been slacking lately (mainly due to stress, etc)....I have to get motivated again and start exercising. Maybe we can help each other with motivation or something? :)


Do 10 laps round the blocks, or no inthe00s for a week!

...that's what I would say, if I were your personal 'Gillian or Bob'... ;D

Not suggesting you're in the same category as the people on that show, but you know, a tough as nails personal trainer is something most people don't always appreciate...

me too Carol. I was doing really good there for a while, I lost 10 lbs....but I have been slacking lately (mainly due to stress, etc)....I have to get motivated again and start exercising. Maybe we can help each other with motivation or something? :)


It sucks, I used to be so good.  I maintain the same weight for years, and even after I had my children I got back down quickly.  After my mother died I started to gain weight, slowly but here recently I've gotten out of control.  I'd like to drop about 20 pounds (maybe more).  Now if I could walk on the treadmill and post here at the same time I think I could do it.  LOL!!

I'll try to help motivate you...I don't know how good I'll be. 

Great, great day. I'm happy right now.. and that's saying a lot.


:O! Yay! Good.

Our phone line isn't working, and my mom's probably worried because I haven't called her. She also needs to tell us whether she has jury duty or not (She won't know until about noon).

My dad was supposed to let us borrow his cell phone, but I don't think he did...

Uh oh.

Today my boss officially made me the photographer for Curb magazine (Our town's local music scene/greensburg hauntings magazine). Of course, it's not a paid job, but he will supply everything I need, I'll be able to get into the Greensburg/Pittsburgh shows for free, go to any haunted places for different articles, and it'll look great on my resume'. I'm excited, mainly because I've been feeling extremely discouraged with everything lately.


On a more dismal note: I really physically harmed Jay today D=.

I had a pretty good day today.Nothing much to talk about except volunteering sucks and I've been at my hospital for almost 2 years(In December)and volunteering altogether almost 12 years.I think it's about time to take a break.

I'm shocked at how much better my lip feels now. I had to break my sandwiches into pieces and eat with a straw, but those days are gone, I think. I hope! I'm still in awe.

I'm shocked at how much better my lip feels now. I had to break my sandwiches into pieces and eat with a straw, but those days are gone, I think. I hope! I'm still in awe.




What happened to your lip?

What happened to your lip?


Got it pierced. The right side of it. Well, my right.

Oh you mean like take out?


Yes.

Got it pierced. The right side of it. Well, my right.



Hope you feel better

Yeah, so as a couple of you know, we got wireless internet at our house yesterday and let me tell you how FABULOUS it is.  I can go anywhere in the house, and up to 10 ft around the house in any direction and get the wireless signal from our router.  I love this!  No more fighting over time on the desktop.....my sister and I can use our laptops anywhere now. 

Yes.



take out is way too expensive

Yeah, so as a couple of you know, we got wireless internet at our house yesterday and let me tell you how FABULOUS it is.  I can go anywhere in the house, and up to 10 ft around the house in any direction and get the wireless signal from our router.  I love this!  No more fighting over time on the desktop.....my sister and I can use our laptops anywhere now. 


That's great. How expensive is yours?

That's great. How expensive is yours?



Well, getting the Home Networking added to your DSL service was only $5 a month extra added to your bill.  The cost of the router and the wireless card for my laptop (my sister's already came with one) was $70.  So in total, $75.  It's not that expensive.

Today has been rather OK, bordering on good.

My jaw still hurts from the incision, but the only thing that really agitates it is when I try to open the left side of my mouth, so it's still soft food for a bit.

On the upside- My 5 yr. old told one of her friends who wanted to do something naughty "no, because that's outside of my boundaries" (her friend wanted to sneak off to an area beside the Laundry room, in our complex); I found maps and helpful hints to a game I haven't played in years because I was afraid I'd never beat the thing (I have all 3 in the trilogy); tonight, my wife & I are taking some "quality adult time" in the form of a Date Night; and I found out that a major rival of mine, business-wise, got busted today for drug possession. This jackass has been trying to run me out of business for 5 yrs. now, and has used almost every trick in the book to discredit or slander me.

Needless to say, I'm doing quite well. 8)

Today was AWESOME, again. I have disciples. DISCIPLES.

And my Nine-Inch Nails shirt came. It's awesome.

I AM SO F-ING PISSED OFF RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A kid from across the street was over playing with my daughter, they went on the computer and and he was trying to get her to look at pictures boobs.  That little sh!t. 

I AM SO F-ING PISSED OFF RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A kid from across the street was over playing with my daughter, they went on the computer and and he was trying to get her to look at pictures of boobs.  That little sh!t. 





What kind of idiot would do such a thing to her? >:(

What kind of idiot would do such a thing to her? >:(


A kid who's mother doesn't give a crap what he's doing.  He won't be coming over here any more.

I'm having a pretty good day and I hope to have a nice weekend at work tomorrow and spend time with Robin,Sunday.  :)

I AM SO F-ING PISSED OFF RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A kid from across the street was over playing with my daughter, they went on the computer and and he was trying to get her to look at pictures boobs.  That little sh!t. 






I'd go talk to that little brat's mother.

A kid who's mother doesn't give a crap what he's doing.  He won't be coming over here any more.


Good for you,now lock the doors. >:(

I'd go talk to that little brat's mother.


Oh I am...I'm just going to calm down a bit before I do. 

Oh I am...I'm just going to calm down a bit before I do. 


take a glass of water if you have to

Oh I am...I'm just going to calm down a bit before I do. 



Good idea.  You don't want to go over there armed to the teeth with 4-letter words.

Good idea.  You don't want to go over there armed to the teeth with 4-letter words.



It's best to calm down and think before you speak.

Oh I am...I'm just going to calm down a bit before I do. 


I can totally picture you throwing that boy outta the house like they do on Fresh Prince  ;D

I can totally picture you throwing that boy outta the house like they do on Fresh Prince  ;D



No that's too harsh

I can totally picture you throwing that boy outta the house like they do on Fresh Prince  ;D

Oh, you mean Jazz? Yeah, he gets thrown out (usually by Uncle Phil) each time he visits.

Oh, you mean Jazz? Yeah, he gets thrown out (usually by Uncle Phil) each time he visits.



Or Carlton sometimes

Or Carlton sometimes

I don't think Carlton has ever kicked Jazz out. He's the cousin who Will always teases about being short.

I don't think Carlton has ever kicked Jazz out. He's the cousin who Will always teases about being short.


I've seen those times.  ;D

I AM SO F-ING PISSED OFF RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A kid from across the street was over playing with my daughter, they went on the computer and and he was trying to get her to look at pictures boobs.  That little sh!t. 




Oh no! :o :o :o I just now read this...sounds like a real brat to me. I hope he got in serious trouble; that kind of thing is so inexcusable.

Oh no! :o :o :o I just now read this...sounds like a real brat to me. I hope he got in serious trouble; that kind of thing is so inexcusable.


I don't know...his mom was at work so I told the grandfather.  I assumed he'd be in trouble but I saw him running around outside with another kid.  ???

Needless to say, my daughter is not allowed to play with him any more. 

My daughter is only 5, she does not need a 7 year old showing her these thing...thankfully she's an honest kid and told me right way what he was doing.

Needless to say, my daughter is not allowed to play with him any more. 

Well that's good. She shouldn't be anywhere near him.


My daughter is only 5, she does not need a 7 year old showing her these thing...thankfully she's an honest kid and told me right way what he was doing.

Yeah. Thank goodness there was no worldwide obsession with that kind of thing when I was that age; even if there was, I would still have had absolutely no desire to look at it or expose anyone to it.


Karma for you, btw. ;)

Well that's good. She shouldn't be anywhere near him.
Yeah. Thank goodness there was no worldwide obsession with that kind of thing when I was that age; even if there was, I would still have had absolutely no desire to look at it or expose anyone to it.


Karma for you, btw. ;)


You know, the computer is a great thing unless you have someone abuse it.  I never imagined I'd have to worry about this kid...makes me so mad!!


Thanks...I've already given you karma.

You know, the computer is a great thing unless you have someone abuse it.  I never imagined I'd have to worry about this kid...makes me so mad!!


We didn't get our first computer till 1993; it was on my 13th birthday. We basically used it for school and work related purposes...and occasionally to play Scrabble. For the record, it was a Mac that wasn't internet compatible.



Thanks...I've already given you karma.

I noticed in the Karmalog. :)

Yesterday was the last day of Band Camp. Disappointing, yes. But we still have meetings occasionally in the summer, and then when school starts.. football games! Lots of fun, that stuff is.

Spent the night at a friend's house last night.. for the first time in my life, I actually laughed until I cried.. not a pleasant experience. It hurts more then anything... hard to breathe. Ah, well.. it does show how much fun my night was.

I found out more then just the two freshmen like me.. apparently, half the damn class of 2010 is hot for me. It's.. hilarious, really. Somehow, over this summer, I gained some fantastic power over the hearts and minds of people younger then me.

Yesterday was the last day of Band Camp. Disappointing, yes. But we still have meetings occasionally in the summer, and then when school starts.. football games! Lots of fun, that stuff is.

Spent the night at a friend's house last night.. for the first time in my life, I actually laughed until I cried.. not a pleasant experience. It hurts more then anything... hard to breathe. Ah, well.. it does show how much fun my night was.

I found out more then just the two freshmen like me.. apparently, half the damn class of 2010 is hot for me. It's.. hilarious, really. Somehow, over this summer, I gained some fantastic power over the hearts and minds of people younger then me.


Perhaps they liked you before, but didn't think it's cool to like a sophomore.

Yesterday was the last day of Band Camp. Disappointing, yes. But we still have meetings occasionally in the summer, and then when school starts.. football games! Lots of fun, that stuff is.

Spent the night at a friend's house last night.. for the first time in my life, I actually laughed until I cried.. not a pleasant experience. It hurts more then anything... hard to breathe. Ah, well.. it does show how much fun my night was.

I found out more then just the two freshmen like me.. apparently, half the damn class of 2010 is hot for me. It's.. hilarious, really. Somehow, over this summer, I gained some fantastic power over the hearts and minds of people younger then me.
;D it's good to be king, enjoy the adoration.

Feelin' pretty good today. Later on I have to call a friend about getting a ride to a picnic tomorrow. :)

Very tiring day of work.. and 8 more hours tomorrow. Aye.

Well, getting the Home Networking added to your DSL service was only $5 a month extra added to your bill.  The cost of the router and the wireless card for my laptop (my sister's already came with one) was $70.  So in total, $75.  It's not that expensive.
Really?  You have to pay for home networking with DSL?  Hubby set ours up for free ;)  Guess it pays to have a computer geek in the house ;D


I was a little too aggressive on the wave runners today and my back is KILLING me (not that I'll admit it to hubby ;)) :(

Really?  You have to pay for home networking with DSL?  Hubby set ours up for free ;)  Guess it pays to have a computer geek in the house ;D


If you want to use the provider's equipment, be covered under warranty and have 24 technical support, then yes you do.  It's only $5 a month extra added to the $40-something dollars we already pay for DSL.  It's not even a blip.  BellSouth has really good deals and their prices for internet service are great, so my dad didn't mind taking on the extra cost.

Feelin' pretty good today. Later on I have to call a friend about getting a ride to a picnic tomorrow. :)

Update:

I called her at 8:30 (three hours ago) and left a message...she hasn't returned my call. Either something is wrong with her phone, or she just hasn't picked up the message yet. I won't worry about it; I'll just try again in the morning.

I'm staying the night at Shawn's right now. We sneaked out of the house at like, 2 in the morning. Don't get me wrong, that makes the 2nd time EVER that I've snuck out. The first time being like, a few weeks ago.

Tonight (or... this morning?) my good friend Rodney picked us up from the church down the road in his "stoner van." lol We went to the cemetary and talked. It was really great and really worth it.

And we didn't get caught  8)

Got a surprising note in the mail today...

About 2 wks. ago, I entered in an int'l. poetry contest, sorta off-the-cuff.
I was originally thinking about having my wife enter, since she's a poet in her own right.

She is suffering writer's block, so I thought, what the hell.
I came off with an impromptu poem, submitted it online, and forgot about it.

In my mail today, I received a letter from the Int'l. Library Of Poetry.
My poem is getting published, and I am a semi-finalist, in the contest.
I am competing for around 104 prizes, including a Grand Prize of $1,000. There's also an Annual Grand Prize of $10,000.

Needless to say, I was shocked! :o :o :o

Aye.. work in 2 hours.. for another 8.

Update:

I called her at 8:30 (three hours ago) and left a message...she hasn't returned my call. Either something is wrong with her phone, or she just hasn't picked up the message yet. I won't worry about it; I'll just try again in the morning.

Update: almost 11 AM, still no communication. :-\\

Got a surprising note in the mail today...

About 2 wks. ago, I entered in an int'l. poetry contest, sorta off-the-cuff.
I was originally thinking about having my wife enter, since she's a poet in her own right.

She is suffering writer's block, so I thought, what the hell.
I came off with an impromptu poem, submitted it online, and forgot about it.

In my mail today, I received a letter from the Int'l. Library Of Poetry.
My poem is getting published, and I am a semi-finalist, in the contest.
I am competing for around 104 prizes, including a Grand Prize of $1,000. There's also an Annual Grand Prize of $10,000.

Needless to say, I was shocked! :o :o :o



Congrats-but I hope it is a legit contest. I entered one and they basically just wanted to sell me a poety book that had my poem in it. I didn't buy the book so I don't know if my poem was in it.



Cat

Congrats-but I hope it is a legit contest. I entered one and they basically just wanted to sell me a poety book that had my poem in it. I didn't buy the book so I don't know if my poem was in it.



Cat
Sounds suspicious to me.

Sounds suspicious to me.



Yeah. I didn't realize until AFTER I submitted my poem. They make it sound great-and you even get your poem is a book!  :o  But the book cost you I can't remember how much money-but I do remember it was quite a lot.



Cat

Yeah. I didn't realize until AFTER I submitted my poem. They make it sound great-and you even get your poem is a book!  :o  But the book cost you I can't remember how much money-but I do remember it was quite a lot.



Cat
I think the book will be a private publication and will not be in the shops. Have you Google Search?

I think the book will be a private publication and will not be in the shops. Have you Google Search?


I can't remember what the name of the book was (this was about 15 years ago or so).




Cat

Aye, aye, aye.. tonight is pissing me off.

Tonight has been great. I finally have a boyfriend. I went out with him before, like 3-4 years ago. Hopefully this time will be better than last time. :)

Tomorrow, I'm spending the day in the city with my friends. We don't really have a plan, really... I guess we're just gonna wander around taking pictures. It's going to be awesome, though. Just what I need.

Update: almost 11 AM, still no communication. :-\\

Well...she finally returned my call at 11:38. Apparently her phone had been in silent mode. I didn't know this until I called her from my cell phone, which was at a quarter to 12. By this time my dad had already taken me to the place where my picnic was gonna be (and I had arrived early). My friend said that she had left a message on my home phone "a few minutes ago," since that's the number I left in my message to her. It all worked out, though. And I had a great time today. :) O0

Tonight has been great. I finally have a boyfriend. I went out with him before, like 3-4 years ago. Hopefully this time will be better than last time. :)
when do I get to meet him and conduct the standard interview just to make sure he's good enough for you and to do a background check  8)


I feel whupped from being up all night, and going hard all day. but I only need a good nights rest and the love of a fine woman to restore me back to 100%. I'll settle for 1 out of 2  ;D

Feeling much better...my daughter starts school on Wednesday and she's excited...I'm happy for her.  The weather has been much nicer, less humid.  I've lost a couple of pounds!!  And the nasty kid from across the street hasn't shown his face around here!!  YAY!!

Tomorrow, I'm spending the day in the city with my friends. We don't really have a plan, really... I guess we're just gonna wander around taking pictures. It's going to be awesome, though. Just what I need.


Aw man, that'll be so much fun. Tell me all about it!

Feeling much better...my daughter starts school on Wednesday and she's excited...I'm happy for her.  The weather has been much nicer, less humid.  I've lost a couple of pounds!!  And the nasty kid from across the street hasn't shown his face around here!!  YAY!!
she's gonna love it and hopefully that brat from across the street stays out of sight. good for you on the sucessful dietng. it's hard work but rewarding when you make some progress.

And the nasty kid from across the street hasn't shown his face around here!!  YAY!!

That's wonderful, lorac!! :D


When I was growing up, there were some nasty kids in my neighborhood...including one who lived across the street from me. They're all history now, thank goodness. :)

Feeling slightly worried, actually...where the f*ck is Donnie Darko? It's been about 9 days and he hasn't been on msn...Though most of you have probably forgotten about him..

Aw man, that'll be so much fun. Tell me all about it!



Not only will I tell you....being that I'm taking a video camera with me, I can show you...!

Feeling slightly worried, actually...where the f*ck is Donnie Darko? It's been about 9 days and he hasn't been on msn...Though most of you have probably forgotten about him..


Yeah, I noticed he's not around as much as he used to be... maybe he's found other ventures to occupy himself with, or he simply lost desire to be online.. but that makes me wonder whatever happened between him and that lady of his, Tamara.

Not only will I tell you....being that I'm taking a video camera with me, I can show you...!



=o, movies!?

Yeah, I noticed he's not around as much as he used to be... maybe he's found other ventures to occupy himself with, or he simply lost desire to be online.. but that makes me wonder whatever happened between him and that lady of his, Tamara.



Perhaps he was grounded. I know he was already grounded from his (musical) keyboard.

I can't remember what the name of the book was (this was about 15 years ago or so).




Cat
Have you tried Google Searching the words to your poem?

I'd lay my head on the railroad track, and wait for the double E, but the train don't run through here no more, poor poor pitiful me.

Perhaps he was grounded. I know he was already grounded from his (musical) keyboard.


No, he wasn't grounded as such...he was only allowed to use his computer for 'school-related' purposes...which usually means nothing, since it's a bit hard for your parents to control how you use your own computer, specially when it's in your room.

No, he wasn't grounded as such...he was only allowed to use his computer for 'school-related' purposes...which usually means nothing, since it's a bit hard for your parents to control how you use your own computer, specially when it's in your room.


Does he do year-round school?

Does he do year-round school?


Not sure how it works with home schooling...I would think you'd still roughly follow the yearly curriculum, if you wanted to do the exams at the same time as everybody else. His mum teachers him, apparently, as well as looking after his four other brothers and sisters.  :o

Not sure how it works with home schooling...I would think you'd still roughly follow the yearly curriculum, if you wanted to do the exams at the same time as everybody else. His mum teachers him, apparently, as well as looking after his four other brothers and sisters.  :o


Oh, I didn't know he was homeschooled.

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Have you tried Google Searching the words to your poem?



IF I could remember some of the words.  :-[  I do have a copy of it somewhere around here but where? Who knows.




Cat

IF I could remember some of the words.  :-[  I do have a copy of it somewhere around here but where? Who knows.




Cat
For the reason I ask is that, someone else could be claiming your rightful copyright fees.

For the reason I ask is that, someone else could be claiming your rightful copyright fees.



Good point. I do have a copy of it in my ancient dinosaur (prehistoric word processor) so if there is any question that I wrote it-and when, I have proof.




Cat

Good point. I do have a copy of it in my ancient dinosaur (prehistoric word processor) so if there is any question that I wrote it-and when, I have proof.




Cat
Splendid!

having a good day. Vaughn and I spent the day with my mom, we went out to lunch and to visit my grandma at her new apartment.

I think I'm going to have a good day. When my aunt and uncle come home, I'm going to hang out with Rodney and hopefully take cool pictures of us. He downloaded Rocky Horror Picture Show onto his computer last night and I think we're going to watch it. I can't wait.

Feeling good.  Work is very laid-back today and eveyone's in a good mood  :)

Feeling good.  Work is very laid-back today and eveyone's in a good mood  :)
Why discuss about work when it is your day off?

Why discuss about work when it is your day off?


huh?

huh?
I have had a wonderful day off work today, and the thought of work is the last thing on my mind.

I have had a wonderful day off work today, and the thought of work is the last thing on my mind.


ah.  I thought you meant *me* and I was thinking, "well, here I am at work" -- hope you enjoy your whole day off!

Feeling slightly worried, actually...where the f*ck is Donnie Darko? It's been about 9 days and he hasn't been on msn...Though most of you have probably forgotten about him..



Oh, you still keep in touch with him through MSN?

Oh, you still keep in touch with him through MSN?
He may have gone on holiday?

Hurrah! No more "Puppet Mouth" for me!

The sutures are out, and I feel GREAT!

He may have gone on holiday?

I don't really know or care right now. All I know is that Double D has been kicked off, and I don't need to worry about it anymore. :-X

So Far Au Bon Pain is doing great.I've been there about 6 months,Robin is doing well and everything else is just status quo.

Today... was... amazing. I never had that much fun in my entire life. We went to the city, and took pictures. When we went to eat at the Hard Rock Cafe', my one friend told the waitress that it was my birthday. After we ate, she said "You need to follow me". She took me to the middle of the restaurant, made me stand on a table, handed me an ice cream sundae, and everyone in the building sang Happy Birthday to me. It was great.

Today... was... amazing. I never had that much fun in my entire life. We went to the city, and took pictures. When we went to eat at the Hard Rock Cafe', my one friend told the waitress that it was my birthday. After we ate, she said "You need to follow me". She took me to the middle of the restaurant, made me stand on a table, handed me an ice cream sundae, and everyone in the building sang Happy Birthday to me. It was great.


Woo! Glad you had fun!

I... will have to hear about it, still.

Oh dear Lord, I'm up to my arse in teen drama. It's hilarious.

So Far Au Bon Pain is doing great.I've been there about 6 months,Robin is doing well and everything else is just status quo.


I'm happy for you, Howard.


As for me, I'm still searching for a part time job.

Today has been OK.

Not too hot, no real humidity...
My 5 yr. old is whining, and has been for about a week...

I am going to be practicing my songs for this year's "Fair Idol"- exhibition, of course.
I also am figuring out how to keep my 1st Lvl. charctaers from constantly getting killed off in 5 mins., when playing a game I never finished, and just started getting into again.

I'm happy for you, Howard.


As for me, I'm still searching for a part time job.



Have you tried volunteering?  ???

Whoa.. my dad's being.. nice.. and reasonable.

I'm scared.. something's wrong.

But on a serious note.. I'm seriously worried for my mother's health.

Whoa.. my dad's being.. nice.. and reasonable.

I'm scared.. something's wrong.

But on a serious note.. I'm seriously worried for my mother's health.


What's wrong with your mom?

Have you tried volunteering?  ???

I have been volunteering...for the past two years. But it's just an internship; I don't get paid.

Feeling pleased that my wife's birthday was nice and glad I didn't eff it up with my big mouth  ;D Feelin good because Lady Di got treated royally by Julie & I. She liked her presents, and they both enjoyed the dinner I prepared. so all in all, I'm feeling pretty f*ckng good.  8)

I haven't seen 8:30 am in MONTHS. I got about 5 minutes of sleep last night (technically this morning. I tried to go to bed at 4 am) and when my aunt and uncle woke up to go to work (right when I lied down!!!), the kids woke up. And now I'm watching them.

I feel like a zombie.  >:(

I haven't seen 8:30 am in MONTHS. I got about 5 minutes of sleep last night (technically this morning. I tried to go to bed at 4 am) and when my aunt and uncle woke up to go to work (right when I lied down!!!), the kids woke up. And now I'm watching them.

I feel like a zombie.  >:(
Speaking of little sleep.....I got the letter from my sons' schools yesterday with the bus times.....my oldest's will be coming at 6:35 :o  Which means starting next week, I'll be getting up at 6 am :-\\

Speaking of little sleep.....I got the letter from my sons' schools yesterday with the bus times.....my oldest's will be coming at 6:35 :o  Which means starting next week, I'll be getting up at 6 am :-\\


Not a morning person? Neither am I. That's about what time my bus came. Whew, it was horrible. I had to get up at 5:30 just to hop in the shower.

Not a morning person? Neither am I. That's about what time my bus came. Whew, it was horrible. I had to get up at 5:30 just to hop in the shower.
I am sooooooo not a morning person.  I think it might be a bit more manageable if my other son's bus came earlier as well, but I'll have nothing to do between 6:35 & 8:13 and unfortunately, that's not quite enough time to take a quick nap (at least not for me) :(  Luckily, my oldest is pretty self-sufficient and more of a morning person than me so at least HE'LL be "awake" ;)

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I am sooooooo not a morning person.  I think it might be a bit more manageable if my other son's bus came earlier as well, but I'll have nothing to do between 6:35 & 8:13 and unfortunately, that's not quite enough time to take a quick nap (at least not for me) :(  Luckily, my oldest is pretty self-sufficient and more of a morning person than me so at least HE'LL be "awake" ;)


Gawd, your other son's bus comes after 8? What time does he have to be at school?

Not a morning person? Neither am I. That's about what time my bus came. Whew, it was horrible. I had to get up at 5:30 just to hop in the shower.


We used to have a bus driver show up at 6:30... we'd show up to the school 25 minutes before they would let us off the bus and in the school.

Today... was... amazing. I never had that much fun in my entire life. We went to the city, and took pictures. When we went to eat at the Hard Rock Cafe', my one friend told the waitress that it was my birthday. After we ate, she said "You need to follow me". She took me to the middle of the restaurant, made me stand on a table, handed me an ice cream sundae, and everyone in the building sang Happy Birthday to me. It was great.
that's great Beth, I love the Hard Rock Cafe. Did you look at all the wonderful music memorabelia? the places are loaded with fun rock music stuff. Last time I went, we near a bunch of Gwen Stefani stuff. I didn't know making the birthday person stand on a table was done but I'm glad they gave you the royal treatment. and their food is pretty good too. I love their babyback ribs or the french dip. both good choices there. sounds like the type of day you've been needing.  right on.  8)

Not a morning person? Neither am I. That's about what time my bus came. Whew, it was horrible. I had to get up at 5:30 just to hop in the shower.

I ain't exactly a morning person either. And when I went to school from K through 12, I never went there via the bus. One of my parents always drove me. Still, I had to get up early, especially during my high school years. It usually took 20-25 minutes to get from my house to the school, depending on the traffic situation on the freeway. Of course, that's before there were any surface-street thoroughfares north of Devonshire Street in the NW San Fernando Valley (in the NW portion of Los Angeles).

I have been volunteering...for the past two years. But it's just an internship; I don't get paid.




I have been volunteering for almost 2 years at my hospital but altogether excluding my part time job at Genovese,12 years.

I have been volunteering for almost 2 years at my hospital but altogether excluding my part time job at Genovese,12 years.

That's nice.

That's nice.



I really should be getting more hours at Au Bon Pain so I can work full or part time,I have had enough of volunteering the tasks are just tedious.

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I get that sometimes.

Today looks like a good day.. gonna do something with friends (finally) before work.

But I'm a little unsure about what to do concerning something...

Well, I'm leaving in 40 minutes to meet the people I'm going to go to school with. I didn't think I'd be this nervous. Hope everything goes okay.

In other news! I feel I rushed into something too quickly, and now I'm...Ugh, I don't know. Er.. and no, I'm not gonna elaborate. :P

Well, I'm leaving in 40 minutes to meet the people I'm going to go to school with. I didn't think I'd be this nervous. Hope everything goes okay.


Well, meeting groups of new people is always hard. I'm sure once you get there and into it a little, you'll be fine. That's how I usually am.

In other news! I feel I rushed into something too quickly, and now I'm...Ugh, I don't know. Er.. and no, I'm not gonna elaborate. :P

DO IT! ELABORATE!!

Well, meeting groups of new people is always hard. I'm sure once you get there and into it a little, you'll be fine. That's how I usually am.

DO IT! ELABORATE!!


Yeah, I'm sure I'll end up having a good time.


And I'm sure it'll come out sooner or later.

Yeah, I'm sure I'll end up having a good time.


And I'm sure it'll come out sooner or later.


Good luck with that.

Also, good luck with that.

Aaaand it won't be bad! However, I'm sure you'll read this AFTER you go.

UGH...my stupid stomach ulcer started acting up at like 3 am....I got hardly any sleep and right now it is noon and it still hurts a bit. :-\\

UGH...my stupid stomach ulcer started acting up at like 3 am....I got hardly any sleep and right now it is noon and it still hurts a bit. :-\\


Uh oh... :/

Is there any medication you can take?

Uh oh... :/

Is there any medication you can take?



well, I took some milk of magnesia...it usually helps, but it didn't this time. I will probably have to end up getting a prescription med for this...it keeps getting worse. :-\\

well, I took some milk of magnesia...it usually helps, but it didn't this time. I will probably have to end up getting a prescription med for this...it keeps getting worse. :-\\


Oy, that sucks. I have a friend who has two giant cysts on her ovary O_O...

I hope she gets better, it could kill 'er!

Oy, that sucks. I have a friend who has two giant cysts on her ovary O_O...

I hope she gets better, it could kill 'er!



OMG...how old is she? Does she have to get surgery?

I feel considerably better, almonst the best I've felt in weeks.

My mouth is well on the mend, my daughter starts school next week, and I have been told that for my exhibition singing, I am to do what I do best- Over-The Top!

(Being a performer, I used my entertainment skills last year, and it helped me to win. Not bad, for a guy who had to beat 20 others out!)

If anyone is interested, I will elucidate on the way it happened last year. This will give you more insight as to how my mind works. (IF YOU DARE! Muhuhuhuhahahahahahaha!)

I still need to find someone to help me take some pictures.

I still need to find someone to help me take some pictures.


Picture of what?

Just FTR, I don't dress up in French Maid outfits...not since my Rocky Horror days.

Good luck with that.

Also, good luck with that.

Aaaand it won't be bad! However, I'm sure you'll read this AFTER you go.



Actually, Dominic... it.. was.. ..pretty bad D=.

OMG...how old is she? Does she have to get surgery?


15, and... Probably not. She was gonna, but now she has medication.

Actually, Dominic... it.. was.. ..pretty bad D=.


Aw, what was so bad about it?

I'm feeling pretty good today.This month would be 6 months since I've worked at Au Bon Pain and now I can get 6 months of work on my belt and something to put on my resume. :)

They think they've found who killed JonBenet, so I've been glued to the television all day.

I didn't mean for that to rhyme...

They think they've found who killed JonBenet, so I've been glued to the television all day.

I didn't mean for that to rhyme...




John Mark Carr

Picture of what?

Just FTR, I don't dress up in French Maid outfits...not since my Rocky Horror days.


Pictures of me(as well as me holding my acoustic guitar and some catgirl images).

Pictures of me(as well as me holding my acoustic guitar and some catgirl images).


more catgirl images? ;D

more catgirl images? ;D


Of me holding catgirl images.

Of me holding catgirl images.




Let's see them

They think they've found who killed JonBenet, so I've been glued to the television all day.

I didn't mean for that to rhyme...




He's said some factually incorrect statements in his "confession" so he may be someone just confessing to the crime for the attention.

John Mark Carr


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/nicki_morrissey/karr--200x250.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/nicki_morrissey/karr--200x250.jpg



That's a sicko >:(

Let's see them


I need to have someone take them first, I can't hold things and take a picture at the same time(it would be too awkward).

I need to have someone take them first, I can't hold things and take a picture at the same time(it would be too awkward).


Oh Ok I see

I need to have someone take them first, I can't hold things and take a picture at the same time(it would be too awkward).


Does your camera have a timing device? Then you could set it, place it on top of something, and then it will take the picture.

Does your camera have a timing device? Then you could set it, place it on top of something, and then it will take the picture.



or a disposable camera

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/nicki_morrissey/karr--200x250.jpg


Is this the guy that "confessed" to JonBenet Ramsey's killing?


He's said some factually incorrect statements in his "confession" so he may be someone just confessing to the crime for the attention.


I can agree with this statement.
This guy plan on becoming the next Henry Lee Lucas, or Ottis Toole?

Is this the guy that "confessed" to JonBenet Ramsey's killing?

I can agree with this statement.
This guy plan on becoming the next Henry Lee Lucas, or Ottis Toole?



Yes It Is

Aw, what was so bad about it?


Well, by the time we got there, all of the new people had left, and the only ones that were there were the people who've been going there for a while. Everyone knew each other, and they were all running around, sliding on this huge slip-n-slide, and ... I don't know, there really weren't any openings for conversation, so Nat and I kinda just stood there, and talked to each other.

He's said some factually incorrect statements in his "confession" so he may be someone just confessing to the crime for the attention.


I know. I'm still iffy about whether or not he's the killer. BUT he did explain some information that police never told the public.

feel weirdly separate from things, as if everyone (or at least peoples names) are all together in a big room having fun at a party, its a bizarre feeling

apart from that dog eyed as it's 12mn

feel weirdly separate from things, as if everyone (or at least peoples names) are all together in a big room having fun at a party, its a bizarre feeling


Awww, I get that feeling allll the time.

I feel like I should be doing something else

none of my friends ever call me, they don't live anywhere around here.

I don't have any friends here where I'm at.

It sucks.

I haven't spent any time with someone my age since last November. 

[quote author=Keyser S

sounds like you need a road trip  8)


or something.

I'm about to go crazy.

[quote author=Keyser S

If you have money, smoke and beer.. I'll go on a road trip with you.


Same here.

For a good part of today, I've been feeling very full (and still do), as if I ate enough for an army. :o So I ended up not eating very much dinner today.

Work was tiring and long.. I'm lonely tonight.

Work was tiring and long.. I'm lonely tonight.

Where do you work at?

Same here.
road trip passenger #3

If you have money, smoke and beer.. I'll go on a road trip with you.
road trip passenger #2
[quote author=Keyser S

Everything's been pissing me off today.

My aunt was on my ass about college. It starts the 28 and I STILL don't have my financial aid turned in or my dorm fee paid for. WTF am I supposed to do about it? Screw college, I don't even bloody care anymore.

I've been trying to watch the news all day, covering the new lead in the JonBenet case, then Casie came over to stay the night, and she and the kids were running around the house, screaming, and being... kids. Then she and my aunt were on the computer, blasting horrible music, if you can even call it that. It amazes me how people can listen to such tasteless, meaningless, brain cell-killing noise.

I just wanna go out to a public place and punch them in their faces, I'm so mad.

And Jesus, does anyone other than me f*cking clean this house? Every day I clean it, then when everyone gets home, it looks like sh*t. I'm so sick and tired of it. If I made any spelling errors, sorry. I'm too lazy to look over it.

Feeling ok in general, it's been busy working 9 hour work days but tomorrow I finally get my day off!

I will still go to the gym as I usually do, and plan to get some strength training done there. I am also looking forward to going to the Padres game this sunday, which was part of being a UCSD alumni member.

Where do you work at?


McDonalds.

Everything's been pissing me off today.

My aunt was on my ass about college. It starts the 28 and I STILL don't have my financial aid turned in or my dorm fee paid for. WTF am I supposed to do about it? Screw college, I don't even bloody care anymore.

When I first started college, I just went to a nearby community college; I wasn't sure what I wanted to do as of yet. Three years later, I transferred to the university, where I've been attending for the past five years.

Best of luck in whatever you wind up doing; that's all I can say.

McDonalds.


oh.

Everything's been pissing me off today.

My aunt was on my ass about college. It starts the 28 and I STILL don't have my financial aid turned in or my dorm fee paid for. WTF am I supposed to do about it? Screw college, I don't even bloody care anymore.

I've been trying to watch the news all day, covering the new lead in the JonBenet case, then Casie came over to stay the night, and she and the kids were running around the house, screaming, and being... kids. Then she and my aunt were on the computer, blasting horrible music, if you can even call it that. It amazes me how people can listen to such tasteless, meaningless, brain cell-killing noise.

I just wanna go out to a public place and punch them in their faces, I'm so mad.

And Jesus, does anyone other than me f*cking clean this house? Every day I clean it, then when everyone gets home, it looks like sh*t. I'm so sick and tired of it. If I made any spelling errors, sorry. I'm too lazy to look over it.
hang in there Ashliey, sounds like a tempest, but all you can do is ride it out, weather the storm and hopefully things will clear up.

I've had a pretty decent day.. slow, relaxed.. hope work is okay.. yesterday was VERY long.. but then, my mind should be clear today.. so it should be better.

ji'm frustrated at having to hurry up and wait at work-

jsut as you relax, the piles of stuff come...

THIS IS MY 7000TH POST!

THIS IS MY 7000TH POST!
AWESOME!! you're going Postal  :D

AWESOME!! you're going Postal  :D

yeah...i';ll be at the big 10 in no time!

I had a decent day.Tomorrow I'm working and on Sunday Robin and I are going to shop at either Burlington Coat Factory or Syms for a coat or jacket for me. :)

THIS IS MY 7000TH POST!
Well done, another milestone in your messageboard career.

yeah...i';ll be at the big 10 in no time!
yes you will, and I'll be there at the big 10k myself today in 10 posts

THIS IS MY 7000TH POST!



Congratulations.

Today is... an awful day. The horrid happenings of this day make my head want to explode into a million pieces. Ugh, I can't wait until it's over, I just want to forget all about it.

Today is... an awful day. The horrid happenings of this day make my head want to explode into a million pieces. Ugh, I can't wait until it's over, I just want to forget all about it.



Aw...What happened? :(  ???

Today is... an awful day. The horrid happenings of this day make my head want to explode into a million pieces. Ugh, I can't wait until it's over, I just want to forget all about it.


I know that feeling. 

Today is... an awful day. The horrid happenings of this day make my head want to explode into a million pieces. Ugh, I can't wait until it's over, I just want to forget all about it.


=( Hope things get better soon.

Today is... an awful day. The horrid happenings of this day make my head want to explode into a million pieces. Ugh, I can't wait until it's over, I just want to forget all about it.
You well have the weekend now to recover. I hope it all turns out fine.

Howard- Good job! Pick a good one, and don't forget to let us see it!

KKay- All right, now! Hopefully, I'll be getting somewhere. I'll probably celebrate my 2,500th, and 5,000th, and...well, you know where this is going.. :D

Ashley- I know how ya feel, believe it or don't. PM me, and I'll be happy to compare notes with ya.
(Don't let my old age fool ya!!!!)

Keyser, MKD, TG- Yes, this day was bad on a few points....my personal recommends:
If ya imbibe- 3 Kamikazes, w/a Jagermeister chaser.
If you don't imbibe- Either a good collection of '80s movies, a decent concert, or a good novel.

Friday evening again...

[quote author=Keyser S

KKay- All right, now! Hopefully, I'll be getting somewhere. I'll probably celebrate my 2,500th, and 5,000th, and...well, you know where this is going.. :D



onward and upward.  see you there! :)

.... Indeed.


Ah, someone else who knows that "well crap its Friday night again" feeling.

I'm not just complaining because I don't have a date, I'm complaining because I don't have ANYTHING to do.  I don't think I'd be as bothered about not having a date if I had other fun things that fill my life but I don't. 

[quote author=Keyser S

I'm happy to be online, but it looks like nobody will be coming on until later, or not at all.


I'm really not(no offense guys, lol).  I've been on the net since I was 13, and I've spent a LOT of time on it.  This doesn't really entertain me like it used to, but despite this, here I am.  Not anything else to do.

The only things I can think of to do that would be fun, aren't really fun to me going by myself.  The only things I could think of would be going out to eat or going to the movies. 

I guess I can learn to talk to myself.

I could get drunk.

[quote author=Keyser S

In three years.


Yeah, you and everyone else in this country knows that isn't how it really works.

Oh well though, we're out of beer so I won't be getting drunk tonight.

God f*cking damnit I am lonely.

[quote author=Keyser S

[quote author=Keyser S

dude, if you were a musician, you could write some good effn'g blues songs, I'm sure that's how most blues were written, in the midst of low times. blues ain't nuthin' but a good man feeling bad. Joe Seneca said that in the 1986 movie Crossroads with Ralph Macchio.


I personally find it much harder to write when I'm in the lowest parts of feeling down.

Anyway.. today, everyone on night shift called off (They had good reasons, but still...) so it was just me and Fantastic Steve for 3 hours alone in the kitchen.. one of those hours being overtime.. so we got off an hour late. Aye.

I personally find it much harder to write when I'm in the lowest parts of feeling down.

Anyway.. today, everyone on night shift called off (They had good reasons, but still...) so it was just me and Fantastic Steve for 3 hours alone in the kitchen.. one of those hours being overtime.. so we got off an hour late. Aye.


Was he being nice this time?

Fantastic Steve- HaHa that sounds like a funny nickname.

[quote author=Keyser S

[quote author=Keyser S

haha, that nickname reminds me of the scene in PeeWees Big Adventure where he's having the meeting to find his stolen bike
"is there something you want to share with the rest of us Amazing Larry"


I love that movie, man.

"I keep having this dream about a snake.. wearing a vest... rolling a donut..." ;D

Was he being nice this time?


Yeah, we sorted everything out.

Yeah, we sorted everything out.


What, did he give you a swirlie?

"Hello?? McFly??"

[quote author=Keyser S

Saturday morning now!

In just eleven minutes it'll be Saturday morning here!

[quote author=Keyser S

Went out for breakfast with my family, got the house to myself for the rest of the day until work at 4.. aye, I don't want to go in today.

I'm listening to an album that is, for me, synonymous with the fall....november...sunset..
im in a very mellow autumn mood on this hot august day.

I have no actual plans for today... I was initially supposed to go to a party with my young adult group tonight, but it was cancelled because the woman hosting it had to help her parents move this weekend. She'll probably reschedule it for a later day.

I feel like I'm getting sick. Other than that, today's pretty good.

I feel like I'm getting sick. Other than that, today's pretty good.


Man, seems like you really can't get a break 100%, can you?

I'm going to a book store after I leave here.

I'm over at Dustin's house, waiting for Brendi and Mindy to come over, and we're going clubbing! Woop and stuff. This would be my first time ever going to a club. I hope I have fun, even though I do NOT dance.

Trying.. to.. resist... negative.. feelings..

[quote author=Keyser S

karma for your resistance!! ;)


Cool, guess every dark cloud does have a silver lining. ;) ;D

[quote author=Keyser S

karma for your resistance!! ;)

Ditto! O0

Ah cool- thanks.

oh god, its so depressing here at night.

Today was good.. steady, and reasonably well-managed.. and we got free desserts on the way out!

I'm over at Dustin's house, waiting for Brendi and Mindy to come over, and we're going clubbing! Woop and stuff. This would be my first time ever going to a club. I hope I have fun, even though I do NOT dance.
so how was it nicki? did you have fun? did you dance even though you do NOT dance?  8)

I'm going to a book store after I leave here.
Did you buy any good books?

so how was it nicki? did you have fun? did you dance even though you do NOT dance?  8)


Weeeeeell, we ended up NOT going to a club (the one in mind looked more like a bar/lounge, and it was in the "ghetto" and it scared Brendi lol), so we went to downtown Nashville and walked around. That was so great. There was a guy with a monkey, a guy who looked like a statue, lots and lots of people, LOTS of music, and really neat buildings, including the Hard Rock Cafe.

I took pictures, but they look crappy because I was hanging out of the car, lol, and it was night time.

Then the car started acting up, something about the transmission, and we went straight to a hotel. That was loads of fun, and we left at 11 today.

I've discovered a J-Pop station. My night is good.

Right now, I don't care about the last thing I ate or drank, old Nickelodeon shows, or word chains.

They were young, and now they're dead. :(

And I'm on the verge of tears.

Right now, I don't care about the last thing I ate or drank, old Nickelodeon shows, or word chains.

They were young, and now they're dead. :(

And I'm on the verge of tears.


Wait, who's dead?!

Extremely expectant for the software I ordered off the net to arrive...I just spent $600 on a sequencer, and it's supposed to come today, so I hope nothing happens to stop that happening.  :-\\

They were 18. Cookeville High School Class of 2006. Their lives were just beginning.

Becky:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/nicki_morrissey/Becky001.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/nicki_morrissey/Becky2.png

Lauren:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/nicki_morrissey/Lauren1.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/nicki_morrissey/Lauren2.jpg

Sean was driving; Lauren, Becky, Megan, and Philusa were in the car too. It totally wrecked.  Lauren and Becky were thrown from the car. I think Lauren died soon after/during that. Megan, Philusa, and Sean weren't that injured and were able to walk around the scene. Becky died today in the hospital. I can get the link from a news site, if you want to read more about the crash.

That's what hits me the hardest. I didn't really KNOW her, but I talked to her a few times and saw her around the coffeeshops all the time. Just realizing that I'll never ever see her at Poets or East 1st again really makes me sad. I told my best friends that I thought she was the prettiest girl in Cookeville. And she was. Shawn (divine_intervention) and I were so jealous of her, not in a bad way. And now she's gone.

Ladies and gentlemen, DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE. Ever.

They were 18. Cookeville High School Class of 2006. Their lives were just beginning.

Becky:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/nicki_morrissey/Becky001.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/nicki_morrissey/Becky2.png

Lauren:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/nicki_morrissey/Lauren1.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/nicki_morrissey/Lauren2.jpg

Sean was driving; Lauren, Becky, Megan, and Philusa were in the car too. It totally wrecked.  Lauren and Becky were thrown from the car. I think Lauren died soon after/during that. Megan, Philusa, and Sean weren't that injured and were able to walk around the scene. Becky died today in the hospital. I can get the link from a news site, if you want to read more about the crash.

That's what hits me the hardest. I didn't really KNOW her, but I talked to her a few times and saw her around the coffeeshops all the time. Just realizing that I'll never ever see her at Poets or East 1st again really makes me sad. I told my best friends that I thought she was the prettiest girl in Cookeville. And she was. Shawn (divine_intervention) and I were so jealous of her, not in a bad way. And now she's gone.

Ladies and gentlemen, DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE. Ever.


It's hitting me hard too Ashie. It still seems unreal. It feels like a bad dream that won't end. I'm so tired of car accidents. Tonight this'll probably be the only thing I post. I feel numb.  :(. And Becky was truly the prettiest girl in Cookeville. I wish we knew her better. I <3 you Ashie.

They were 18. Cookeville High School Class of 2006. Their lives were just beginning.

Becky:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/nicki_morrissey/Becky001.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/nicki_morrissey/Becky2.png

Lauren:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/nicki_morrissey/Lauren1.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/nicki_morrissey/Lauren2.jpg

Sean was driving; Lauren, Becky, Megan, and Philusa were in the car too. It totally wrecked.  Lauren and Becky were thrown from the car. I think Lauren died soon after/during that. Megan, Philusa, and Sean weren't that injured and were able to walk around the scene. Becky died today in the hospital. I can get the link from a news site, if you want to read more about the crash.

That's what hits me the hardest. I didn't really KNOW her, but I talked to her a few times and saw her around the coffeeshops all the time. Just realizing that I'll never ever see her at Poets or East 1st again really makes me sad. I told my best friends that I thought she was the prettiest girl in Cookeville. And she was. Shawn (divine_intervention) and I were so jealous of her, not in a bad way. And now she's gone.

Ladies and gentlemen, DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE. Ever.


Oh my goodness... did you know these people well? :\'( :\'(

I dunno what to say about this..it's awfully sad for anyone to lose their life at such a young age. :\'( :-[

Oh my goodness... did you know these people well? :\'( :\'(

I dunno what to say about this..it's awfully sad for anyone to lose their life at such a young age. :\'( :-[


I didn't know them too well. Mostly saw them around my town. And I saw Becky a lot. I knew her because my ex, Lucas, was really good friends with her.

I didn't know them too well. Mostly saw them around my town. And I saw Becky a lot. I knew her because my ex, Lucas, was really good friends with her.

So you did know who they were...but not personally. Still, it's a shame to see them go so quickly. :\'(


Here's a karma point for ya, to help you through this.

So you did know who they were...but not personally. Still, it's a shame to see them go so quickly. :\'(


Here's a karma point for ya, to help you through this.


Thank you. You get karma in return.

On their myspaces, there are so many comments from friends, and they're so sad. It's hard to believe it's real.

Thank you. You get karma in return.

On their myspaces, there are so many comments from friends, and they're so sad. It's hard to believe it's real.


Bleh. I hated reading those comments, but at the same time I couldn't help it. *sigh*. I wish this was just a dream or something.

They were 18. Cookeville High School Class of 2006. Their lives were just beginning.

Becky:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/nicki_morrissey/Becky001.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/nicki_morrissey/Becky2.png

Lauren:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/nicki_morrissey/Lauren1.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/nicki_morrissey/Lauren2.jpg

Sean was driving; Lauren, Becky, Megan, and Philusa were in the car too. It totally wrecked.  Lauren and Becky were thrown from the car. I think Lauren died soon after/during that. Megan, Philusa, and Sean weren't that injured and were able to walk around the scene. Becky died today in the hospital. I can get the link from a news site, if you want to read more about the crash.

That's what hits me the hardest. I didn't really KNOW her, but I talked to her a few times and saw her around the coffeeshops all the time. Just realizing that I'll never ever see her at Poets or East 1st again really makes me sad. I told my best friends that I thought she was the prettiest girl in Cookeville. And she was. Shawn (divine_intervention) and I were so jealous of her, not in a bad way. And now she's gone.

Ladies and gentlemen, DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE. Ever.
oh dear Ashley, a very sad day for your community and for Cookeville High. I am so sorry and saddened to hear this tragic news. Last year a 17 year old cheerleader from Julie(my daughters school) was killed in an auto accident and it was devastating to schoolmates and family beyond anything. I shed many tears at that funeral as a huge turnout of fellow students and parents showed up to pay respects and support the family and student body. It's gonna be sad & painful for a while Ashley, all you can do is grieve & mourn the loss of young life, and be supportive with one another. Take care

This is indeed a tragedy- whenever young people die, particularly by such violent-yet-stupid-and-pointless methods.

Speaking as an entertainer, I have seen many instances where someone who is drunk will drive- or attempt to- and end up either hurting themselves or someone else.

I try to always remind my clientele to drink well, drink responsibly, and have a designated driver- even if that means me.

Cookeville will mend, and things will go on, but take the time you have now to reflect, grieve, and remember your friends. Grieving is the first step toward healing, recollection is the next. The rest fall into place after.
I know this, as I have also seen my share of death.

You have my sincerest condolences, as do the families of these young victims.

nicki & divine_intervention, you will both be in my thoughts.  It pains me to hear of such young loss of life :\'(

Right now, I'm pretty annoyed because I've been trying to pay my tuition bill online since last week and couldn't get into the system.  NOW, I finally get in and find out that a) I cannot use my Visa and b) if I use my Discover card, it's going to cost me an extra $30 >:(  Looks like I'll be making a trip to school today to pay for that, my books, and parking permit ::)

It's hitting me hard too Ashie. It still seems unreal. It feels like a bad dream that won't end. I'm so tired of car accidents. Tonight this'll probably be the only thing I post. I feel numb.  :(. And Becky was truly the prettiest girl in Cookeville. I wish we knew her better. I <3 you Ashie.
Hey Shawn, I'm sorry for you too, just because I know it's tough to lose someone like this tragically, even if just aquaintances. It still hurts & like you said, is numbing. Hang in there, and take care of yourself and of each other today, you & Ashley.

I'm having a pretty good today and nothing much to talk about.Yesterday I got a coat for the winter time with Robin at Syms.

Today has been one of introspection for me-

My daughter had her first day of Kindergarten.
I was bombarded by phone calls asking about apartments, most of the day.
My mom is supposed to be coming to stay with us, for awhile...(Long story)
Not sure what I'm gonna do about Thursday...my wife & I are supposed to have a "Date Night", but I'm a bit broke, and I'm supposed to be singing at the Butte County Fair, that day (the exhibition singing I have been babbling about)

To top it off, I need to fart.

To top it off, I need to fart.


Did you release?

And you get karma for saying that. Flatulence is always funny. I taught my son to fart on command and then he'll say, "Ah" afterwards. Yes, thank you. I know I'm a good mommy. :D

Did you release?

And you get karma for saying that. Flatulence is always funny. I taught my son to fart on command and then he'll say, "Ah" afterwards. Yes, thank you. I know I'm a good mommy. :D
We should get him & my little one together sometime.....mine can burp on command and puts his dad & brothers to shame 8)

We should get him & my little one together sometime.....mine can burp on command and puts his dad & brothers to shame 8)


Aren't kids so much fun? :D

Aren't kids so much fun? :D


When my daughter does it she'll look at me and say, "Ewwwww! Daaaaaaddy!"

(I don't know whether to be proud that she blames others, or insulted because she blames me!)

When my daughter does it she'll look at me and say, "Ewwwww! Daaaaaaddy!"

(I don't know whether to be proud that she blames others, or insulted because she blames me!)


;D

Yesterday was a good day.. I'm not looking forward to school beginning this coming Monday, but I am looking forward to getting back into the more social aspect of school.

And there just went it all...

I just got some very upsetting news. And I had to find it out secondhand.

It still would have hurt a lot, but I would have at least appreciated having been told by someone else involved.

It makes me feel lead on, lied to.. even betrayed a little. But that's just me.

I wish there was something I could do to get my mind off of it, but I don't think this is going to leave my immediate consciousness any time soon.. I'm in for some sad, lonely, hard times.

I'm back from my 2 week vacation in Italy.
I'm tired but I feel so much better,getting away from this awful place was all I could think about.
Things are freshening up..thinking about school in september and the Pearl Jam concert!

I'm back from my 2 week vacation in Italy.


How was your vacation, then?

How was your vacation, then?

very stressfull.My brother who's autistic was  in an awful mood most of the time..so we didn't get to do all the things we'd planned.
Oh well.I'm still glad we went though.

nicki & divine_intervention, I am so sorry to hear about such a tragic event. You both are in my thoughts my condolences to you, your friends, and your whole community.




Cat

nicki & divine_intervention, I am so sorry to hear about such a tragic event. You both are in my thoughts my condolences to you, your friends, and your whole community.




Cat


Thanks, Cat. And a big thank you goes to Wayne for the sweet PM. I'm not as emotional as I was Saturday, and that's good. I think Shawn and I are going to Becky's funeral. I hope.

Thanks, Cat. And a big thank you goes to Wayne for the sweet PM. I'm not as emotional as I was Saturday, and that's good. I think Shawn and I are going to Becky's funeral. I hope.


Not sweet, Ash...just honest.

Like I said, I don't care how soggy my shoulder gets.
:D

I'm the biggest asshole on the face of the planet. I hurt one of the most important people in my life, and I don't know how to fix anything. I'm so sorry.

I'm the biggest asshole on the face of the planet. I hurt one of the most important people in my life, and I don't know how to fix anything. I'm so sorry.


Logic dictates that we are our own worst enemies.

Whatever the problem, I'm sure that if you just sit back and collect your thoughts for a spell, the answer will sooner or later present itself...

That is generally the way it works.

My day was great on so many levels. Well, maybe that's an overstatement. Second day of SOAR (pretty much college freshman orientation), and we all had to make our sections. Out of all those people there (there were lots), I was the only one majoring in English. *gasp*

My schedule was SO easy to make. I'll probably post it here later, or just on my xanga. I'm doing 17 hours a week. The minimum is 12, but if you get more hours, you can drop classes that you don't want or seem too hard. 

When we were done making our schedules, I walked around the Tech bookstore with Dustin and his parents, then I left and got some cigarettes on the way home.

Talk about feeling like an adult. Whoa. That's probably the reason why today was so great.

Congrats, Ash!

You've taken your first steps into a larger world.
The rest will fall into place, as things develop.

Just one thing- Don't forget yer buddies, out here!

Ahh, how could I forget my buddies?

Aren't kids so much fun? :D



That's why guys don't have babies just cut off your penis right now. ;D

That's why guys don't have babies just cut off your penis right now. ;D


Well, Howard, if that's your thing, then you go fer it!

I still have a use or two for mine...
Not to mention my wife!

Well, today was.. the same as before, if not worse. I've had time to think even more. There's no good reasons that can really be provided that I can think of.. I hope there's just some reason that I can be told that makes sense.. and that I can believe.

I've always had trust issues in the past.. but not with this person.. and I'm scared I may never trust anyone truly again.

And there just went it all...

I just got some very upsetting news. And I had to find it out secondhand.

It still would have hurt a lot, but I would have at least appreciated having been told by someone else involved.

It makes me feel lead on, lied to.. even betrayed a little. But that's just me.

I wish there was something I could do to get my mind off of it, but I don't think this is going to leave my immediate consciousness any time soon.. I'm in for some sad, lonely, hard times.


What is it that ails you? I'll be happy to lend a pair of ears (or in this case, eyes) if you're willing to tell me...

What is it that ails you? I'll be happy to lend a pair of ears (or in this case, eyes) if you're willing to tell me...


My guess is one of a very personal nature, involving someone too close to the edit...in this case, probably a girlfriend/fiancee.

However, that is for TG to say, or not say.

Be that as it may, I will pray for happier times out here, In the 00s.
For all of us.

My day was great on so many levels. Well, maybe that's an overstatement. Second day of SOAR (pretty much college freshman orientation), and we all had to make our sections. Out of all those people there (there were lots), I was the only one majoring in English. *gasp*

My schedule was SO easy to make. I'll probably post it here later, or just on my xanga. I'm doing 17 hours a week. The minimum is 12, but if you get more hours, you can drop classes that you don't want or seem too hard. 

When we were done making our schedules, I walked around the Tech bookstore with Dustin and his parents, then I left and got some cigarettes on the way home.

Talk about feeling like an adult. Whoa. That's probably the reason why today was so great.
Congrats!  I'm assuming you're taking mostly your basic "core" classes, but if you need help with anything, let me know.  I've already finished all of those and now I'm onto my upper levels in English (btw, I'm an English major as well ;))  This semester, I have American Lit after 1920-1960 & Literary Study:  Research and Criticism.  Good luck!!!!

I had to get up EARLY this morning to get my oldest off to school.....let me tell you, 5:45 is way to frickin' early http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/09/sleep.gif

i am feeling pretty good because i quit caffeine a while back and it's turning out to be a good move; i also switched from rolls and bagels for breakfast to fruit or yogurt.  now i'd like to exercise but i still can't get my lazy butt outta bed.

i am feeling pretty good because i quit caffeine a while back and it's turning out to be a good move; i also switched from rolls and bagels for breakfast to fruit or yogurt.  now i'd like to exercise but i still can't get my lazy butt outta bed.
I tried a few years ago and had migraines every day for 3 weeks. :-\\

My guess is one of a very personal nature, involving someone too close to the edit...in this case, probably a girlfriend/fiancee.

However, that is for TG to say, or not say.


I'd prefer not to make it public... the concerned parties are all aware at this point anyway. It's not a fiancee, I'm not even of age yet. She wasn't my girlfriend, but I feel as if my relationship with my closest friend is going to change from this point on.

I just hope it will fix itself at some point.. but I don't think I'll ever think of myself the same way ever again. I'll never understand why, either.

i am feeling pretty good because i quit caffeine a while back and it's turning out to be a good move; i also switched from rolls and bagels for breakfast to fruit or yogurt.  now i'd like to exercise but i still can't get my lazy butt outta bed.


I'm really proud of you for that!  I want to do it too but I just haven't given it a go yet.  You're doing great!!  I'm giving you Karma.

I'm feeling pretty good because I challenged myself by applying for a big job (exec. director of a non-profit).  They actually invited me for an interview!  It went pretty well but I think I'm underqualified in a couple of important areas (like experience running a non-profit, duh).  Still, it took some guts on my part and I'm giving myself a pat on the back.

I'd prefer not to make it public... the concerned parties are all aware at this point anyway. It's not a fiancee, I'm not even of age yet. She wasn't my girlfriend, but I feel as if my relationship with my closest friend is going to change from this point on.

I just hope it will fix itself at some point.. but I don't think I'll ever think of myself the same way ever again. I'll never understand why, either.


TG- I can understand not airing out your dirty laundry. Sometimes, I wish other ppl would follow your example.
However, should you want someone to speak to, who will listen and not judge or criticize, drop on in at "Hawk's Haven", and tell me your troubles!

TG- I can understand not airing out your dirty laundry. Sometimes, I wish other ppl would follow your example.
However, should you want someone to speak to, who will listen and not judge or criticize, drop on in at "Hawk's Haven", and tell me your troubles!


Thanks for your concern, I do appreciate it.

Today's turning out to be not a bad day.. I'm looking into buying a synth guitar, and buying some new strings for my acoustic (the strings are almost two years old, I should have re-strung a looooooong time ago).. keeping busy helps.

Well, Howard, if that's your thing, then you go fer it!

I still have a use or two for mine...
Not to mention my wife!



I don't want to cut mine off either,Robin needs it.  ;D ;)

I am preparing for top battle form!

You see, there's this singing contest which is becoming an annual thing.
Throughout No. California, they have the local version of "American Idol", on the Fair circuits.
This year marks Butte County's 3rd year in the participation.

I competed both previous years. The 1st year, i took 2nd, even though it was very hotly debated, and it later came out that the winner played "dirty pool", in order to win. (She broke 2 rules, and one judge threatened never to return if she wasn't chosen as the winner. This judge works for MTV.)

Last year, the winner wasn't allowed to compete. She came back for exhibition singing (meaning, she rehashed her line-up from her winning year).
There were about 12 competitors last year, and I smashed them to pieces. I won $250, and went to the next round, in Auburn. I took 3rd there, but again it was very hotly debated (about 9/10 of the crowd shouted "fixed", and it came out that the winners for that year and the previous yr. came from Colusa. The Aburn Fair coordinator had previously run Colusa's. Hmmmmm.....)

So, on to this year- I can't compete, but I was formally requested back to sing in between judging rounds. Anyone who knows me knows that I NEVER repeat my material, unless specifically requested by the audience to do so.
I am singing twice- the first piece I've chosen is "White Wedding" by Billy Idol; the other is a Meat Loaf tune called "All Revved Up & No Place To Go".

I am working on getting costuming together, and I know the songs like the back of my hand. My choreography tends to come out on-the-fly, so to speak.

As I stated on another thread, I will be posting pics when I get them.

All revved up, and nowhere to go... Riding with a dead man over my shoulder?

All revved up, and nowhere to go... Riding with a dead man over my shoulder?


I take it that's "Meat Loaf Meets Oingo Boingo?"
Clever, man! Clever!

Feel the Karma, boyo!

I am preparing for top battle form! ........

So, on to this year- I can't compete, but I was formally requested back to sing in between judging rounds. Anyone who knows me knows that I NEVER repeat my material, unless specifically requested by the audience to do so.
I am singing twice- the first piece I've chosen is "White Wedding" by Billy Idol; the other is a Meat Loaf tune called "All Revved Up & No Place To Go".

I am working on getting costuming together, and I know the songs like the back of my hand. My choreography tends to come out on-the-fly, so to speak.

As I stated on another thread, I will be posting pics when I get them.


That's great Hawk!  Congratulations.  I look forward to the pics.  I tried to give you Karma but I guess it hasn't yet been 24 hours since the last time I gave you karma  ::)

I am SOOOO PISSED right now.  There was a HUGE mix-up with the buses yesterday (the first day of school) where my youngest was put on a different bus than his brother (the bus driver had a list of kids who were supposed to be on the bus and one was there, but not the other).  So, I don't know when/how they figured it out, but they had my son get OFF the bus at a stop and get ON the other bus :o  They have these name tags with their bus info on them so I want to know HOW it happened and reassurance that it won't happen again.  I just called the transportation department and was told to "give it a couple of weeks, it should be straightened out by then".  I was, like "HUH!?!  A 5 year old is put on the wrong bus and you're telling me to let it work itself out?"  Then the lady asked me for his name and THEY HAVE NO RECORD OF HIM :o  I told her obviously they DO because a) I got the letter from THEM telling me what his bus info was and b) his name tag has bus info on it.  Anyhoo, she said there were quite a few problems with various buses yesterday and she'd have to look into it and get back to me >:(  Let me tell you, if they DON'T, there WILL be hell to pay !!!

I am SOOOO PISSED right now.  There was a HUGE mix-up with the buses yesterday (the first day of school) where my youngest was put on a different bus than his brother (the bus driver had a list of kids who were supposed to be on the bus and one was there, but not the other).  So, I don't know when/how they figured it out, but they had my son get OFF the bus at a stop and get ON the other bus :o  They have these name tags with their bus info on them so I want to know HOW it happened and reassurance that it won't happen again.  I just called the transportation department and was told to "give it a couple of weeks, it should be straightened out by then".  I was, like "HUH!?!  A 5 year old is put on the wrong bus and you're telling me to let it work itself out?"  Then the lady asked me for his name and THEY HAVE NO RECORD OF HIM :o  I told her obviously they DO because a) I got the letter from THEM telling me what his bus info was and b) his name tag has bus info on it.  Anyhoo, she said there were quite a few problems with various buses yesterday and she'd have to look into it and get back to me >:(  Let me tell you, if they DON'T, there WILL be hell to pay !!!


Damn right! You have every right to be pissed off, Mama!
If they don't straighten things out to your satisfaction, I'd talk to the School Board Superintendant.
If they don't get the squeaky wheel greased, sue 'em.

My parents had a situation a little similar to yours...except mine was more humiliating.
I was once beat up on a school bus going to school, and the whole bus started chiming in, to pick on me...INCLUDING the driver.
My parents were ready to sue the School District, for the humiliation I went through, my 2nd- 4th Grade tenure, where I was.

Aye.. spent the morning with friends.. kept my mind reasonably well-occupied.. we were going to go do something, but I had to come home and do some stupid things for my dad (I got a long, angry list of punishment chores this morning for.. actually, I don't know)... and now that they're done.. I feel like I just don't want to leave again.

TG- It occurs to me that you're too melancholy and sanguine.

May I suggest 30 minutes in a hot tub, a relaxing massage, and a good meal?
If this is not possible, watch "Caddyshack". That will have the same effect.

TG- It occurs to me that you're too melancholy and sanguine.

May I suggest 30 minutes in a hot tub, a relaxing massage, and a good meal?
If this is not possible, watch "Caddyshack". That will have the same effect.


I thought melancholy and sanguine were two different things.

Actually, we do have a hot tub at our home.. and I'm going to get a good meal soon. I'll be out for the evening at a band practice (School Band has to get ready, our first show is in 8 days at the first football game!), so that ought to keep my mind off of things.

Good on ya.

I was having a slight arguement with Robin last night about how she thinks Au Bon Pain is a fake job and why I'm working 1 day a week and SSI and how she thinks she has better friends,better Parents a better job and how she has to have her "special needs" cause she's a girl with a disability.She only thinks that she's better than me but she's not.Robin should know how it feels to take public transportation all the time and how it feels to be on SSI like I am. >:(

That's great Hawk!  Congratulations.  I look forward to the pics.  I tried to give you Karma but I guess it hasn't yet been 24 hours since the last time I gave you karma  ::)

Sometimes I forget who I've applauded in the last 24 hours too. :-\\

I'll be out for the evening at a band practice (School Band has to get ready, our first show is in 8 days at the first football game!), so that ought to keep my mind off of things.


Was a very good night.. improved a lot on the music.. we'll be looking good for the first show next week.

Also, seeing some of my friends was quite nice.

I was having a slight arguement with Robin last night about how she thinks Au Bon Pain is a fake job and why I'm working 1 day a week and SSI and how she thinks she has better friends,better Parents a better job and how she has to have her "special needs" cause she's a girl with a disability.She only thinks that she's better than me but she's not.Robin should know how it feels to take public transportation all the time and how it feels to be on SSI like I am. >:(
all girls think they're better than boys. it's an annoying trait they have.

all girls think they're better than boys. it's an annoying trait they have.


WOMEN - Know Your Limitations!

WOMEN - Know Your Limitations!



all girls think they're better than boys. it's an annoying trait they have.


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I feel like throwing something through a window.  I have no particular reason to feel this way.  Or...very many tiny reasons which have culminated into one late-night headache and a lot of frustration.  I'm sure I'll feel better in the morning, but right now, I want to break something.  :-\\

I just straightened my hair, so now it's all sexy and stuff. 

I just straightened my hair, so now it's all sexy and stuff. 


:o Straightened?!?!

Do you have some way of showing us, then?

I just straightened my hair, so now it's all sexy and stuff. 


Me, too.

all girls think they're better than boys. it's an annoying trait they have.



We are better than men.  That's just common sense.  Get it with it, Mike.

We are better than men.  That's just common sense.  Get it with it, Mike.
see?

:o Straightened?!?!

Do you have some way of showing us, then?




Why are you questioning the word "straightened"?  It was wavy, and then I took a flat iron and made it not wavy.  I don't get the perplexment...........

Why are you questioning the word "straightened"?  It was wavy, and then I took a flat iron and made it not wavy.  I don't get the perplexment...........


Questioning!??! :o

;D It's just a joke... it wasn't questioning, it was more surprise, like this:

A: You know your mother was murdered.
B: MURDERED?!?!

Not like this:

A: You know I went and splanfed the dam break.
B: Splanfed?!?!

Questioning!??! :o

;D It's just a joke... it wasn't questioning, it was more surprise, like this:

A: You know your mother was murdered.
B: MURDERED?!?!

Not like this:

A: You know I went and splanfed the dam break.
B: Splanfed?!?!




Yeah well, I thought you didn't know what I was talking about.  Whatever.

I was having a slight arguement with Robin last night about how she thinks Au Bon Pain is a fake job and why I'm working 1 day a week and SSI and how she thinks she has better friends,better Parents a better job and how she has to have her "special needs" cause she's a girl with a disability.She only thinks that she's better than me but she's not.Robin should know how it feels to take public transportation all the time and how it feels to be on SSI like I am. >:(


You know Howard, I can empathize with you, to a degree.
Most ppl who suffer from a disability can either be:

-Bitter, with a fake personality, and an air of self-appointed superiority,
-OR-
-Accepting, and dealing with it, which allows them a better lease on life.

If you ask me (and you haven't), it sounds like Robin is putting you down, and being emotionally abusive to you. I've been in relationships like that, and I was always afraid to end it because I didn't want to be lonely.
Let me tell ya- you don't need that.



We are better than men.  That's just common sense.  Get it with it, Mike.


Your statement is churlish, puerile, and is very much in error.
Neither sex is better than the other overall.
Women do some things better than men; men do some things better than women.
You can't have one without the other.

Get with it, Sister M.

(And before you get one of your trademark snides ready, let me spell this out, plainly: You have no power over me.)

-End of "Labyrinth" reference.

Your statement is churlish, puerile, and is very much in error.
Neither sex is better than the other overall.
Women do some things better than men; men do some things better than women.
You can't have one without the other.

Get with it, Sister M.

(And before you get one of your trademark snides ready, let me spell this out, plainly: You have no power over me.)

-End of "Labyrinth" reference.



Do you know what sarcasm is?  Yeah, guess not.  I wasn't serious.  Jesus tapdancing Christ.  I thought it was rather obvious from the tone of Tia and I's joking that I didn't really think that.


Who says I want "power" over you?  Why would I want it to begin with?