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| It's been a while |
| 07.01.04 (4:50 am) [edit] |
Wow. It's almost been two months since I've posted something here.
Sam and I have our three-month-i-versary today! :) It's seems like we've been together so much longer. And we are still going stong. :)
In other news, my sister Beth and Will have decided to split after about now eight months of marriage. I'm one that says marriage for life, but she seems happier and I'm glad she's getting out of what turned out to be a bad situation. I wish they would work it out, though.
Otherwise, the old ladies are still aggravating me, I've finally started taking that aiki-jujitsudo class at my gym, and I'm looking forward to two weeks as a camp counselor with Sam at our church camp. Three weeks to go!!!
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| The Weekend, for the lack of a better title |
| 05.10.04 (1:42 pm) [edit] |
Sam and I never did wash our cars, but we did get out for a little bit on Saturday before he was on call for the weekend. There's this really cool candy store near his house and we went there so he could get his mom her Mother's Day present. Then we bopped off to the mall for video games, followed by the usual trip to Wal-Mart.
Sunday was spent gaming. :) I am almost ashamed to admit this, but I enjoy playing Pokemon!! I think the movies and the cartoon are pretty retarded, but the games are fun.
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| Fran's Last Day |
| 05.07.04 (12:46 pm) [edit] |
Well, today at 5PM EST, Fran will officially be retired. She is very happy to be moving back to Oregon to be with her family and friends out there. Still, we will miss her smiling face in the office. And I mean that. I don't think I have ever seen Fran in a bad mood. If she was angered, she got over it quickly.
I am glad that the weekend is nearly upon us! Sam and I are planning on washing our cars tomorrow. Both cars are black and the birds have been using them as target practice. I would also like to purchase parts to create an external hard drive for music.
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| Bad Mood |
| 05.06.04 (5:47 am) [edit] |
I am in a bad mood today. I guess it's from lack of sleep. I hope it improves. There is just a lot on my mind right.
Sam's coming for lunch today, so that's a bright spot to look forward.
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| German Day here at Abort, Retry, Fail? |
| 04.28.04 (5:46 am) [edit] |
Guten Morgen, meine liebe Damen und Herrn! Es ist Mittwochmorgen, und scheint die Sonne.
Warum schreibe ich auf Deutsch? Warum nicht? Es mir keine Wurst was denken Sie ueber meinen Blog. Ich fuehle mich auf Deutsche heute schreiben.
Wir hier die leben in Pennsylvanien hatten gestern gewaehlt. Sehr interessant, hat Specter ueber Toomey gewonnen, aber von nicht viel. Nein, wann wahlen uns in die Herbst sollen interessant sein. November kommt. . . . .
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| Midnight Rendevous |
| 04.21.04 (5:37 am) [edit] |
Actually, it was more around 12:30AM.
Sam and I went for a brief walk in the wee hours of the day. We had been talking online for a good part of the evening, and decide to take advantage of the nice night. We both missed each other terribly. Despite that he does work second shift, I think we make do pretty well.
I am so glad that we did. It was wonderful to see him for that brief time, and it was definately worth sneaking out of the house and getting screamed at by my parents.
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| Must...rant... |
| 04.20.04 (8:17 am) [edit] |
I must say I am completely amazed at the lack of problem-solving skills some people have. And the fact that they don't listen. Or read directions. How they expect to someone else to figure it out for them.
Well, I just might take some time off, or, better yet, get a new job. I just wonder what some people in this office are going to do when it comes to the time they might have to do this without depending on me.
No matter how many times I tell someone, instruct them, or help them, some people never quite seem to learn; I guess it's because since I'm here, why should they have to do anything. And that angers me...a lot.
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| Animal Crossing |
| 04.19.04 (1:58 pm) [edit] |
Had another fun, happy weekend of gaming with Sam! He introduced me to another game that I am addicted to: Animal Crossing. Sam and I played it so much that we never did get to Crystal Chronicles. We managed to get some Zelda in, playing a local park, taking advantage of the streak of fabulous weather we are having.
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| Friday! |
| 04.16.04 (8:26 am) [edit] |
I haven't drank any coffee this week because my tummy has been feeling weird, so I've been drinking tea instead, which definately doesn't have the same waking affects as coffee. I feel like a zombie and should be tottering around with my arms stuck straight out saying "Brains....brains...."
The fact that I have absolutely nothing to do in here isn't helping matters much. I did do some server room stuff, which took all of five minutes, so I've been reading an online comic that Sam gave me a link to, Sluggy Freelance. It's pretty amusing.
Speaking of Sam, he is bringing me lunch today. He is such a sweetheart. :)
In other news, my bra is really uncomfortable today. I'm sure you really wanted to know that, too.
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| The Past Few Days |
| 04.13.04 (1:31 pm) [edit] |
First, I have to say, Sam and I had an incredible weekend together. The only time we weren't together was when we were sleeping. We played video games(Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles ROCKS!). Next game we're going to tackle is Zelda: Legend of Four Swords.
Of course, we did more than play video games. There was so much awesome stuff in this past weekend. To sum it up, it was definately the best Easter EVER! I love him so much and he love me back. :)
Sam did meet the family. He had Easter dinner with us. We made a cheesecake. A really good cheesecake. YUM. Sam and cake seemed to go over very well.
Well, otherwise, the office is crappier than ever. Uncle Stupid was up to old tricks again and making us stay late to record. At least those of us who stayed get to leave an hour earlier on the day of our choosing.
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| Another rainy day |
| 04.08.04 (10:10 am) [edit] |
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More rain today, but it didn't stop Sam and me from kissing under a broken umbrella in courtyard near my office.
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| Friday... at last! |
| 04.02.04 (1:35 pm) [edit] |
Ahhh, the weekend, only one long half hour away for me.
At least I can say the d-word (Dating. There I said it!) with out stuttering now with Sam. I really really like him. And he really really likes me. :)
It's been otherwise an especially long, bitchy week in here. Maybe it's the weather. It's been raining for about three days now. At least we had a nice, though brief, period of sunshine before a thunderstorm hit.
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| The D-word |
| 03.31.04 (12:59 pm) [edit] |
Well, folks, I better face it. Sam and I are d-d-d-d-d-d-a-a-a-t-t-t-t -t-t-t-t-t-ing.
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| Weekend of, um, stuff |
| 03.29.04 (5:53 am) [edit] |
Everyday this weekend seemed to be jammed-packed all different things of the interesting kind.
Friday: Got screwed out a laptop for the SECOND time at work. Stupid boss. Went to hibachi grill place with Joan. Went to Barnes and Noble. Went to Friendly's. Had fun. Ate too much food.
Saturday: Got up early to go to county pancake breakfast with Mike and Martha, and Martha's friend Becca. Yummy REAL maple syrup. Cleaned house. Did crossword puzzle. Played bass. Went to Sam's.
Now this is where temporarily stop and write in complete sentences. And this is where I discuss Sam and my dilemma of sorts concerning him. It has been painfully obvious Sam is infatuated with me, and I haven't the faintest idea what to do about him. I am strangely drawn to him and we have fun together, but I still am perfectly happy staying single and just being friends him- that's it. And I reiterate: I don't know what to do about. I am even having a difficult time putting this into words.
Back to Saturday: Watched LOTR: Two Tower extended edition at Sam's. Went to Dairy Queen half way through. Let Patrick out for a pee. Went back to finish movie. Went to Olive Garden. Olive Garden busy too busy. Went to Borders Cafe. Had roast beef sandwich. Good sandwich. Went to move theater to see LOTR: Return of the King. Only showing that night SOLD OUT. Kinda pissed. Went back to Sam's to watch The Emperor's New Groove. Uh-huh-uh-huh-uh-huh. Went home. Ate too much food again.
Sunday: Went to church. Had good discussion in Sunday school. Went to service. Sat with Heidi and Sam. Had fun making silly comments about things with Sam. Went to Panera bread with Emily. Went to Pottery Works with Em and Heidi. Went to Barnes and Noble to buy kite. Heidi did too. Flew kites at church. Went to church again. Went home to watch TV.
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| Made up my mind |
| 03.25.04 (10:13 am) [edit] |
I have made up my mind to definately start looking for a new job, rather than just talk about it, muse about, or dream about it. I just can't stand it anymore.
There have just been a few things that have pushed my over the edge, like a certain politician I work for breaking a promise (imagine that) and other crap along those lines. My dad has been trying to get me to get serious about this, his exact word being "BAIL." I just might listen to him this time.
Speaking of Dad, after six months or so of unemployment, he has finally got a job! He'll be working at the local Radio Shack and will eventually be the store's assistant manager.
He used to work at Radio Shack when I was a small child. He seemed happy there, but his dad pretty much made him come work for the family printing business that my dad eventually took over and hated. I hope he is happy to be back at the Shack.
I know.. lame-o rhyme..... couldn't resist, though.
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| The Never Ending Plodding Day |
| 03.23.04 (1:34 pm) [edit] |
I just wish 5PM would get. Then I can leave this place for a few precious before I have to come back in the morning.
I slept horribly last night.... unsettling dreams and some unexpected muscle pain. I just hope I sleep better tonight.
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| Adventures in Toilet Plunging |
| 03.22.04 (9:51 am) [edit] |
I went on a church retreat this weekend, and I had a pretty good time! Here are some memorable things that would make anybody there laugh, but otherwise make others scratch their heads. Here they are anyways.
* The Naked Preacher
* The clogged toilet in the girls room ("Are we being good stewards?")
* The Stripclub of Life
* The propaganda of Chutes and Ladders. Sam and I had entirely too much fun with this game.
* That lovely sulfur smell that got in your clothes if anybody went near the springs.
* Patty the Ping Pong Terror
That's about it. The list may make the retreat pretty sorrid, but it wasn't.
In other news, my dad got a job....FINALLY. Thank God! He's been unemployed since the end of August. He'll be working at Radio Shack. Woo-hoo! Family discount!
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| doggie |
| 03.17.04 (11:35 am) [edit] |
Today is Patrick's birthday. Patrick is my dog. He's 3-years-old now. My baby is growing up. I bought him homemade dog biscuits in the shape of bunnies. I gave him one last night considering I probably won't be getting home until late this evening.
Well, otherwise, not a whole lot going on right now. Things are pretty slow here at work, but the old bats here are driving me more batty than usual. And I want to hit them with a bat, too.
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| One for the books... |
| 03.10.04 (12:32 pm) [edit] |
"March 9, 1830, England, William Hukkison became the first person ever run over by a railroad train. Man, this is got to be one of the worst ways to go down in history. For millions of years, no trains, then trains and you get run over by one."
From my crazy friend Konrad. Since he sent this from Poland, this probably should have gotten to me yesterday, but, hey, he's does have a point here!
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| Day of the Never Ending Phone Calls |
| 03.10.04 (12:03 pm) [edit] |
The phone has been ringing off the hook today. Nuts. And people haven't had easy question, either. For example:
*a frustrated woman wonding why she was getting so much junk mail from mortgage lenders.
*An elderly gentleman farmer who hears about the Internet, but really doesn't know how or want anything to do with it. I can understand that.
*A man from NYC who wants to move to my area of PA.
*A paralegal from Chicago who called about fees and complimented the area I live in. She's visited here. Nice to talk to someone about other things than work.
*And most frustrating: A man who could not access our site because his version of IE was out dated. This one took two phone calls of me telling him the same thing both times. Actually, I think I spoke to him three times. No problem, but I just hope he doesn't call in again.
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| Kinda funky irony |
| 03.09.04 (5:09 am) [edit] |
I went to kickboxing last night for the first time in three months. I managed to keep on my feet for the entire class, despite that I there were times I just wanted to fall down and gasp for air. My knees held up pretty good. I did go home and put some Icy Hot. I smelled like an old person and stank up the house something fierce. It was good to be back.
Now the kinda funky irony party.....Eric was our instructor yesterday. He was teaching the day I hurt myself. Jerry, the regular instructor, was still there supervising. That poor Eric wouldn't even look me in the eye after Jerry tore him a new one about my incident. Yesterday, he was friendly and encouraging. And he's not bad on the eyes, either.
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| Weekend of movies |
| 03.08.04 (5:51 am) [edit] |
I saw two movies this weekend, Hidalgo, and The Passion of the Christ.
I liked Hidalgo. It was a good story, and I like Viggo Mortensen. The mustang they used in the movies was quite a beautiful. Basically, a good family movies. I really enjoyed it.
Now I know that everybody is sick to talking about The Passion, so I will keep my opinion brief. You either get this movie, or you don't. I saw a wonderful movie that showed what my Savior went through in the crucifixtion. Sure, it was violent, but the Romans weren't necessary the kindest people to their prisoners. My reaction wasn't one of sadness, but rather one of joy. I have never seen this chapter in the life of Christ played out so well, and I was happy and wanted to share my joy.
My friend on the other hand completely missed the point. If people focus on the violence and criticize it to the minutae and such, at least is seems to have gone over their heads, and it makes me sad.
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| In memory.... |
| 03.05.04 (5:33 am) [edit] |
Brian Demmy passed away on Feb. 26, 2004. He was 47 years old. His brief obituary was in my local paper on Wednesday.
Elizabeth called me to let me know he died. We both knew him, if only briefly, but his name would occaisonally pop up in our conversations.
We met Brian at a local watering hole called the White Swan about four years ago. He was sitting alone in a large section of the bar, which was sort of separated from the rest of the place around the bar itself, which was packed otherwise.
We went in and walked past Brian, saying hello, and went towards the beer. When we decided to leave, Elizabeth, being the bolder of us two, started to talk to him. Brian was quite an interesting person.
We found out that he played guitar here at the White Swan and other local bars. Elizabeth and I told him that we were thinking of starting our own band (it'll happen one day), and he encouraged us to do so. He was happy for someone to talk to. He spoke of how as a teenager he would just get up and hop a bus or train to places like Nashville or Chicago for the heck of it. Everytime he needed money or transportation to get home, he would call a friend, who asked him why he went to that particular place. Brian would always respond, "I don't know." It was quite funny, and you would almost have to hear him say it. He just wanted to escape, I guess.
We saw Brian a few times after that at the White Swan. The last time we saw him, he was playing his guitar and singing there. He was pretty good!
Just last week, Elizabeth and I were wondering how he was doing and what he was up to. I guess we got our answer.
In his brief obituary, it did state that he played his guitar in different group and at many local places. It also stated that he liked to travel.
Rest in peace, Brian. You will be missed.
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| Use your brain |
| 03.04.04 (1:36 pm) [edit] |
If only people used their's, my life would be so much easier.
Still waiting to get that magic wand.....
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