Uuuuuuhhhhhhhstill waiting for those days off. Wednesday and Thursday, where the hell you at, boys?

mostly looking forward to Friday. it'll feel nice to pay for my own gas and my own food and my own coffee by myself again. haaaa, first paycheck in a month. working this much WILL be worth it. I keep repeating that to myself. worth it worth it worth it.


I said the 'c' word, didn't I? coffee sounds pretty satisfying right now. hm. should I chance the two bucks?

(in an hour, I won't even consider answering that question. I'll just be looking at it like, "bitch, really?")


there is a Dunkin Donuts opening up in Torrance, apparently. they're hiring staff right now. holy fucking shit, I will totally drive half an hour south just for a Dunkin iced coffee. I'll make it my day-off tradition.


played the Left 4 Dead 2 demo last night and loved it. so far Borderlands is neat, too. video games are becoming my poor-man's escape for when the internet gets boring. usually I'd go out and explore buuuut due to lack of money or/possibly and any energy whatsoever, seems that sitting in front of the telly is a great and entertaining second option.


dicks.
and more Borderlands.

My day...

• 08:20 Both of my coworkers that I share up front duties with called in sick today. Panic Alert - slightly above medium.
• 09:00 In the 'That's Going to Leave a Mark Department' I just spilled water all over my desk....and cubicle wall...and calendar...oh, dear.
• 09:03 Man, that bottle had range!
• 09:44 RT @cnnbrk Comedian Katt Williams held in Georgia jail, facing burglary and trespassing charges - poor little Ting Ting.

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I have completely finished all of my unpacking! My case has gone back up in the attic so that's all of that all sorted. Next job will be to sort out all my photos and do a photo post. That will be fun because I took nearly 400 photos - I don't know what stuff I've found to take pictures of after this length of time (apart from the boyfriend obviously but I didn't take 400 photos of him before anyone says anything) - so that's a lot of pictures to whitebalance, rotate if necessary, rename and sort through. Michael only took 130 so he's not got such a bad job in comparision.

I've got my car battery all charged up this morning ready to go off to work even though I don't actually know what's happening there. On my last day before my holiday, the woman I was working for told me that she wasn't sure if I would be needed when I got back as they'd all caught up with the backlog and everything but she'd contact Keele so they could let me know. On Friday, I rang Adecco to find out but J was out so I had to leave a message. I pointed out that I would prefer something a bit closer to home so if they could look out for something for me. J didn't get back to me but I didn't realise that until it was nearly 6pm by which time J would have gone home. I thought that if I was needed and expected back today, I'd get a call asking where I was but I didn't. And I wasn't really surprised by that, to be honest. I didn't bother ringing J today because I'm still struggling with jetlag so having a few days to get that sorted would be a bonus. I'll probably be okay towards the end of the week so I can call then.

In other news, I can't believe it's 20 years since the Berlin Wall came down. I was an army brat and spent my formative years in Germany - West Germany, as it was then - and so that country has a bit of a special place in my heart. I have a very vivid recollection of going through Checkpoint Charlie but I can't remember why we did that. We left Germany before it was reunified and I've not been back although I would love to. I know it wouldn't be the same at all but I don't think I really mind. I'm not the same person I was then, and Germany isn't the same country it was then either. It seems symbolic somehow.

Hey Matt,

When you were first diagnosed with leukemia, I don't think any of us really let it set in. We knew it was serious, and I'm sure we were all concerned, but we were also pretty sure that you'd recover and everything would go back to normal. We all fully expected you to go on to be ridiculously famous, but keep your cool head and give us tons of money in the process. I don't think we ever really let it set it and make us sad, even to the end, which I think is what you wanted.

I'm sorry I'm sad, now.

Twitter continues to be brilliant: exclusive bit of news direct from James Roberts, news editor of F1 Racing: there will be an interview with the Delightfully Northern Dr. Rob Smedley in their next issue, which hits newsagents on November 24th (and subscribers' doormats a wee bit earlier, I hope). SDFJKLDF. I shall sit and wonder what topics might be covered, and what photos might be included, until then.

( Related: small, watermarked-to-fuck photos of Dr. Rob looking srs bsns I found a while ago )

Also related: Wondering why Rob is now Dr. Rob? He's being given an honorary degree by Teesside University on November 27th at Middlesbrough Town Hall. He will become a Doctor of Professional Studies.

Also also related: To be filed under 'things I didn't know', Rob attended Fisi's October wedding. Bless.


Unrelated: I HAVE FIXED MY MOOD THEME SO IT SHOWS UP AND MY LAYOUT SO PHOTOS DON'T FALL OFF THE END YAAAAY

buttryjewtoast

I HAVE NO LIFE OFFICIALLY.

WHO WANTS TO RP WITH ME? OTHER THAN KIT WHO I MIGHT DRAG INTO THE RP FRAY

We took the dogs on a short test hike up in the hill behind the Loma Linda dog park today. I've acquired several books that list dog friendly hiking trails in SoCal, and they emphasise canine good manners, so we wanted to see how they'd do on trails, as opposed to wide open beach. We started out up the dirt road with the Gentle Leaders on, then let them off the leash and they stayed with us pretty well, stopping to chase the occasional lizard into a bush. But they came when they were called, which was what I was most concerned with.

A lot of it was up hill and I had some trouble getting my breath. I've got a touch of asthma and the smoggy air and dust really set it off. May have to break down and carry an inhaler or something. Maybe have an oxygen tank like old Piney on "Sons of Anarchy."

After a 40 min hike we turned the dogs loose in the big dog enclosure at the dog park, where there were plenty of other dogs to play with, including some very friendly pit bulls, including an adorable black and white pup. That breed is really growing on me. I think they are probably as nice as the people who own them, and most of the ones I've met at the dog park and dog beach have been goofy, playful, friendly characters with good socialization skills. The dogs that is, not the owners. Well, the owner were well socialized. And friendly.

( You tart... )

I can't sleep and feel a bit sick. I am stressing about work tomorrow. And about things (re: personal preference) I admitted to relatives when I was drunk saturday night. And about maybe not ever finishing my bsg_bigbang.

The work thing is sort of HLC-W's fault, though her intentions were good. The rest of the things are just standard business amplified by the current evacuation of the lining of my uterus.

I should just never talk or think or drink or try to write, generally.

Er, well, there is always my last valium.

This is my crazy post for this week. Thank you for listening/tolerating/skimming and good night (I hope).

ROFL OH SKY, YOU DORK! <3

My day...

• 21:27 I wish someone would hurry up and light a doobie. Maybe it will overpower the urine smell in here. Fuck!
• 23:56 Despite the smell and some douchey fans, Mr. Casablancas put on a pretty damn good show.

http://postsecret.blogspot.com/2009/11/sunday-secrets_07.html

I HAVE FIGURED OUT WHY I DON'T LOVE 21ST CENTURY BREAKDOWN LIKE I LOVE AMERICAN IDIOT.

( OMG REVELATION (not in all caps, I swear) )


OH UNRELATED: my week was made when I got a personal 'for sure' from Rubens. :D Also LOLWUT unexpected tweet from Antonio Pizzonia!