I think I’ve figured out the secret of life. Ok, maybe not. But just as mysterious, I’ve figured out the secret of my roommates canopener. Now, maybe to SOME that doesn’t seem like a big deal. But for me, it feels like I’ve finally tapped into some cosmic secret. For months (actually a year now since I moved in) I’ve been battling that fucking thing. Some days I’d caress it just right and I’d almost hit that sweet spot we all dream of. Other days…*splat*… tuna juice in the eye is just gross.
So I feel like a mother running around on Thanksgiving morning trying to get the house in tip top shape before the family comes over for turkey dinner. I’ve been going at this blog site for a week or so now and things are coming along. As most of you read this, you won’t know all the pain and toil that I went through just to get it ready. I’ve cooked everything from scratch, set and reset the table, and hand polished all the silver (twice.) I even killed the turkey myself! Hell, I gave birth to that fuckin’ turkey. All for YOU! My adoring fans, err, friends.
I did manage to do a little shopping today for myself. (Are you shocked?) I bought —wait for it— books. I know I know. I NEVER buy books. But this time, I just had to. Check it out… a book about blogging. Big geek, I know. Whatever. And a book about, CSS. Uh, that’s more geek stuff for those of you who are technology-challenged.
There’s more that I want to say today. I need to finish cleaning up my room. I made a list of all the books next to my bed that I’m wanting to read or re-read. It’s kinda large. You’ll see. I’m planning on posting it on here. (I think you’ll notice a familiar pattern.) So I’m off to do chores and finish cooking my world famous chili. *yum* Then a little reading and back here to check in. I’m thinking it’s going to be an early night. CL has got a court reserved for us at 8am. Who the fuck plays tennis at 8am?! Oh, I guess that’s going to be me. *whatever with that*
bzzzzzz… It’s late and I’m still up f*cking around on my computer. Hmmm, something new. Not! Anyway, three reasons why I’m still awake: 1) I had the day off today and slept in until 11:30am; 2) big ol’ cup of java at 7:00pm; 3) and it’s f*cking friday people, I SHOULD still be awake.
So yes, I had today off. I had planned to take yesterday off as well but it just didn’t work out that way. I’m burning through some vacation time before I loose it at my anniversary. It’s hard to believe but I’ve been with the same company for almost 7 years now. Granted, we’ve been acquired by a larger company and I’ve held 3 completely different positions since I started; but still. I think I’ve doubled my salary since the beginning as well so that’s good too. As I think most people know, I’m really really really ready for something new in the career department of my life. I’m working through some books that I’m hoping help me figure out what’s next. I’m frustrated because I’m soooo ready for a change and the market get’s worse and worse. There’s probably going to be more layoffs at work and everywhere else you turn people are getting layed off. (Is that the form?) In a sick sort of way, I’m kind of hoping that it happens to me. (I’m telling you, I’m REALLY looking for some change.)
Most of my day off today I spent getting my computer back up and running. I had to completely reinstalled the system software and transfer preferences to get everything back the way it was. Phase 1 is complete. I’m saving Phase 2 for a later date. Bleh! The rest of the day I’ve spent surfing the web. The internet is so perfect for me. There’s an almost infinite amount of topics that I can access as fast as my brian can wander. It’s like learning a new language, that HTML.
Speaking of a new language (and new careers.) I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned this but I’m learning to speak Spanish. I’ve always felt like a total moron because I only know one language. French is the one I really wanted to learn but due to my Hispanic marketing experience at work, it makes much more sense for me to learn Spanish. I’ve been really bad about studying the last couple weeks but I DO plan on hiring a private tutor to get me up to speed and fluent/conversational by mid-2k3.
This weekend is also supposed to be about getting my goals together. I’m becoming overwhelmed by the amount of things I want to accomplish. (i.e. tennis, composing, Spanish, weightlifting, teaching, career, writing, etc.) There’s soooo much. I’m planning on setting up a section here that has my goals and various milestones that goes along with them. Sounds boring??
Speaking of lists… I’m finding some really good sites that are giving me ideas on how to present the books I’m reading, music I’m listening to, sites I’m visiting, etc. Stay tuned for that.
(pretty much random tonight) I’m starting to see how after writing for awhile, your log could get less boring. There are so many kewl sites that really make me laugh. I’m hoping that after I dump all this mundane stuff out of my head, I’ll be all witty and pithy. Then again, that’s really not the point of this log. Hmmm… time will tell.
That’s about it for now I guess. Just wanted to touch base in here as I’m planning on sending out a “blog-warming” email to all you people to let you know about this thing. I wanted to make sure I had most of the bugs worked out before I told people about it though. I’m thinking that it’s pretty much ready. I’d do it this weekend but I think I have most of my personal email addresses on my computer at work .
Time for bed. I have a student in the morning. Saxophone at 10am. Not pretty. (Not that saxophone is EVER pretty.) 🤣