Thursday, July 31, 2003

What a crazy day.  I was busy with work and trying hard to fight against my mood spiraling down.  Somehow, a former friend of mine decided to pick today to start a fight with me.  And I, in all my belligerent glory, tried to resist the bait but didn't last 5 minutes.  So, I stooped to his level, and now I feel worse. 

Time to go out past the scary neighbors again and go see my girlfriend.  I hope she can cheer me up.  :)

Wednesday, July 30, 2003

Nothing like Galahad being under the weather to kick me out of my doldrums.  I even went out past my scary neighbor to get some wonton soup.  I didn't have time to feel sorry for myself anymore.  And while I was waiting for the order from the Chinese restaurant, I wandered into an Asian food store.  Omg, so many yummy & strange things there.  I wanted to get my honey something to make him feel better.  So, somehow it turned into Christmas in July.  Thirty minutes later, I left waving goodbye to the Vietnamese owner and promising to be back soon. 

We ate our soup and chicken chow fun and watched cartoons.  Then for dessert, we had some yummy exotic fruit.  He told me the name but I promptly forgot it before I left the store.  It was bumpily like an artichoke.  Once it was peeled, there was sweet white flesh inside and small, black, smooth seeds.  And then there was the after-dessert dessert of Hat Dieu, which is similar to peanut brittle but with cashews and not as sweet, which Galahad ate with his special new Yunnan tea.

Of course, I can't escape my mood forever, so it came back later on when we watched some sad movie.  Fortunately, we were able to catch a few episodes of South Park, so that helped to lighten my mood right before bed.

Tuesday, July 29, 2003

   BookCrossing

Dream Dictionary - Learn the true meaning of dreams

Monday, July 28, 2003

  Our Sisters' Place

Rate My Kitten

Sunday, July 27, 2003

Today was the perfect pool day, but the scary neighbors are still here, so we stayed in and watched another movie --- Jungle Book 2.  Hehe, it was cute and of course I have that song stuck in my head now (The Bare Necessities).  I'm still fighting this migraine.  Ack, what a bad month this has been for me.  Since I was already miserable with a migraine, I decided to cheat and eat Doritos.  I love them, but they have some chemical in them that hurts me.  Nice that I still want to eat them, huh? 

Saturday, July 26, 2003

Galahad is still the master of picking out great movies.  Today we watched Transporter.  The opening chase scene is fabulous!  It's a fun movie with great action scenes.  I'm fighting a migraine though, which sucks.  :(

Friday, July 25, 2003

Sushi & Movie night!   Galahad's creative picks are rubbing off on me.  I picked out Happenstance.  It was quite peculiar but entertaining nevertheless.

Thursday, July 24, 2003

What drama this has turned into!  Today the big scary neighbor left his full-size truck plus trailer loaded with construction equipment parked in front of my house across the street.  I didn't complain because he really has nowhere else to put it.  But, it's the 3^rd or  4^th time since last week so apparently someone else complained.  Anyway, a tow truck was dispatched since this isn't the type of neighborhood where you can leave something like that.  Plus, no one really likes him.  He returned home when the tow truck already had his truck jacked up.  Omg, the shit hit the fan!  I almost hid under my desk waiting for gunshots.  Hehe, I had the phone in my hand in case I needed to call the police.  Fortunately the tow truck driver seemed to have good survival skills.  I think he accepted a bribe, let the truck back down, and drove off. 

After he left, I watched his non-English-speaking employees unload his truck.  They must have carried off 50 small, white plastic bags that didn't seem to weigh much.  Yeah I know, it's probably grout for all that marble he's been chipping.

I truly hope he doesn't think I instigated this.  Maybe he will just get fed up with how decent people live and go back under his regular rock.

Wednesday, July 23, 2003

Migraine came back last night.  :(

I tried to sleep in but the banging next door took that option away.  I waited until after I ate breakfast (meaning I'm much calmer) and then went to ask how much longer they would be.  The workers who answered the door spoke no English.  I asked for the owner (the big edgy guy), and do you know where that mother fucker was????  He was fucking sleeping!!!!!!!!!!  WTF???   So now he's all cranky from being woken up by me.  [Payback's a bitch, asshole.]  He tells me if I don't like the noise to call the police and proceeded to slam the door in my face.  Gotta love friendly neighbors. 

Tuesday, July 22, 2003

I mentioned yesterday to someone I work with that I was a little bit fuzzy from the migraine.  I almost didn't because some people can be asses and say things like "yeah I hate when I get a headache until I take a few aspirin."  But, I was having a hard time understanding what he was trying to ask me, so I jumped in and said that.  He responds sympathetically and says his wife used to suffer from them also.  My ears perk up at the 'used to'.  Either she's dead, they've divorced, or I'm about to hear some cockamamie bullshit.  Oh yeah, it was door #3.  He tells me she just had a hysterectomy and that cured her.  /rolls eyes until they almost pop out   Thanks for sharing. 

And yes, I do realize it could be legitimate, that she might have been going through menopause and had migraines as a side effect.  It still doesn't apply in the slightest to me and his tone conveyed that perhaps in a few years I might want to look into that.  Spank you very much, Helpy Helperton.

Monday, July 21, 2003

I went to see my chiropractor this morning to see if he could fix me.    I did the whole shebang while I was there --- the hydro table, mini-massage from masseuse, adjustment, mini-massage from Doc, neck traction, and some cool electronic zapper toy that he uses on my ears and hands.  It beeps when it hits high electricity in the body; and the ears and hands are supposedly good reflexology points.  Somehow, I'm broken cuz it didn't beep when he ran it over my hands.  I thought he was fucking with me cuz he would run it over his (which beeped fine) then mine (nothing).  He swore he wasn't.  I guess I have none of my own electricity.  Maybe that's why I always get shocked? 

He teased me on the cuteness of my ears.  Wtf?  That's almost a new line except (believe it or not), I've actually heard that before.   /rolls eyes

Sunday, July 20, 2003

Spent a lovely day out by the pool with Galahad until ... sigh... my neighbors came out and ruined it.  Who the fuck wants to hear loud, angry Italians yelling and smell cigarettes being chain-smoked when outside relaxing and enjoying nature???  Grrrrrr.

My migraine got so fucking intense --- on my 3^rd Imitrex with no sign of relief.  Oh yeah, and it's my mother's birthday.  Why am I still remembering this when I have trouble remembering my new nieces' birthdays?  The living are more important than the dead.

Saturday, July 19, 2003

 Ack, fighting another migraine.  And the asshole banging next door isn't helping.  :(

Friday, July 18, 2003

We had sushi & movie night tonight, all in the privacy of our own home.  Gah, I love take-out and video rentals.  =)  Hehe, I picked the movie tonight so it was a chick flick -- Two Weeks Notice.  It was pretty funny actually, in a cutesy kind of way.

And a big fuck you to Blockbuster for not removing the yellow locking strip from the DVD before letting me rent it.  We had to get out the tools to watch the movie.

Thursday, July 17, 2003

 Celestia: A 3D Space Simulator

The Homonym/Homophone Page
 

Wednesday, July 16, 2003

  Happy Birthday to my bean-bagged friend!!!  =)

Tuesday, July 15, 2003

Galahad & I went with someone to sign up for an experimental medical study, and the bastards wouldn't let us in and manipulated the patient to think he could have only one person in with him.  Wtf???  We took time off of work to be patient advocates and they give us attitude.  If he didn't need the study so badly, I would have advised them to take a flying leap.  As it was, I grumbled in the waiting room for an hour and sucked up my ego and went in an hour later when summoned.  It looks like a good study if he qualifies, so I'm gonna STFU for now. 

Monday, July 14, 2003

My neighbor from hell is back in town.  He has remodeled his bathroom 3 times already and is on #4.  Chipping & banging & drilling, oh my!  He's a big, scary, edgy man, so I don't want to complain too loudly if you know what I mean.

Sunday, July 13, 2003

I visited my sister-in-law's new house today.  We haven't hung out and talked for quite a few months so it was nice to catch up.  [I left Galahad at home so he didn't have to endure girly talk two days in a row.]  She was the one who cared for my mom the last 3 months of her life in her previous house.  I think it's healthier to not have to be in the room where she died.  Somehow, I can still clearly see that vision though.  :(  She said she had just gotten rid of a bunch of Mom's clothes (not all though) in the move.  She kept a few favorite pieces that my mother loved.  We cried a bit and reminisced.  It was a cathartic evening.

Saturday, July 12, 2003

We tried to go out to the movies to Pirates of the Caribbean.  Galahad is a Johnny Depp fan, and I, of course, am a huge Disney fan.  Laugh.  Because of my aforementioned commitment issues, I never picked an exact time to go.  It was playing every hour, so I figured we could just go whenever we felt like it.  After we finished with the pool, watched the Kim Possible Kountdown marathon, and got ready, we were in time to see the 9 PM show.  I invited one of my friends who seemed like she needed the company.

It was playing at 2 of the 20 theaters at the Palace.  Who knew it would sell out?  Oh well.  We ended up hanging out at Mizner Park and talking.  I think Galahad was getting a wee bit tired of it, so I called an end to the night.  He's so sweet though.  He knows she's going through a rough time, so he let her talk her heart out.

Friday, July 11, 2003

I was asked why Galahad and I aren't married.  I figured I'd answer here in case anyone else was curious as to how my unusual mind works.  ;)   There are several silly reasons for and against it, but I guess the real reason is probably locked up in my mind a little bit.

FOR:

• Insurance reasons (how romantic :p)
• Legal reasons

AGAINST:

• After so long, why bother with it now?
• Income taxes would increase and complicate
• I haven't known many (any?) successful long term marriages
• Apparently, I have deep-seated commitment issues.  I'm guessing these might be from my 1^st mother's death, but it's just a guess.  I obviously don't care enough to root through them yet.
• Legal marriage forces (sort of) people to stay together whereas we choose to stay together as long as we are both happy with each other.  This feels like the most important reason at the moment.  Every day we have a choice to leave but we reaffirm our choice to stay.

MOOT:

• No plans for kids, so that doesn't factor in
• Big weddings stress me out so no need for a Cinderella wedding.  I already had the Cinderella courtship which was absolutely fucking fabulous.  :)  /swoon

And of course, none of these reasons matter if he really wanted it.  I think he feels similar to me (minus all my issues :p).  If either one of us really needed the emotional security of a legal marriage, the other one would do it in a second.  When I feel the need for reassurance now, I just ask him for it.

Thursday, July 10, 2003

   Western Potatoes : Nutrition

Helicopter Flying

Wednesday, July 9th, 2003

 Ack!  I'm fighting a migraine, not a bad one but a nagging one.  :(

Tuesday, July 8th, 2003

I had lunch with my brother today.  He's been worried about me since I have gotten so reclusive.  I'm happy he doesn't take it personally like other people have.  :)  He just knows I'm eccentric like that.  ;)

Monday, July 7th, 2003

  Elder Wisdom Circle. Advice From Those Who Care.

Trendy Wendy

Sunday, July 6th, 2003

Another lazy beautiful day by the pool and then a relaxing movie afterwards.  Laugh, I've gotten Galahad hooked on Disney movies, too, now.  Treasure Planet was very good.  :)

Saturday, July 5th, 2003

Galahad took me out to dinner for our anniversary.  Laugh.  We actually have no anniversary, but we met 10 years ago on July 4^th weekend --- no idea which day though.  ;)

Hard to believe I've known him 10 years -- almost 1/3 of my life.  The best 1/3 of it most definitely!  :))

Friday, July 4, 2003

Happy 4th!  I spent the day with my honey, just relaxing and enjoying our independence.  We watched 2 movies, Animatrix and Big Trouble.  I didn't care for Animatrix much.  It was cool, but I'm not fond of short vignettes.  Big Trouble was hilarious and almost as funny as the book.

Thursday, July 3, 2003

 Aluminum Foil Deflector Beanie

HoldTheButton.com - How Long Can You Hold It?

Wednesday, July 2, 2003

  Honda's New Accord

Urban Legends Reference Pages: Automobiles (Cog)

Tuesday, July 1, 2003

Roflmao.  I just got a speaking-to from my manager in regards to my interactions with a certain salesperson who annoys him, too.  Another manager complained about me and quoted one of my responses as unprofessional.  I had thrown the "Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part" line in when this salesperson had asked me to drop everything (including a customer with a recurring crashing server) to help him on his deal that he left until the last minute.  I was politely trying to explain how I prioritize when he interrupted me and said his deal was critical to him and therefore more important than a server down.

My manager is awesome.  He totally backed me up and even kept a straight face when listening to this complaint.  I'd better shape up or it's back to nice class for me.