Two Hundred Fifteenth Entry
WooHoo!!! John, The Red-Headed Stepchild, Stevens got voted off AI! There is justice in this world.
I was driving home tonight, and as I drove over the freeway, I saw a giant brush fire behind some houses. It first I thought it could have been a controlled burn, but then I remembered that you can't do that within city limits. Duh! I drove by it and it was really cool. There were people running around all over the place. The TCFD hadn't even got there yet. It had just started. I drove up to it and watched it for a minute. I wish I had my camera with me. As I was leaving, the FD was rollin' in. When I got home, I ran up stairs to see if I could see it from my window(the fire is about a quarter mile from my house) but I couldn't. Too many trees in the way. Oh well.
I got a cool new cubicle organizer for my office today. It cost the County about $100, but its worth it. I've been needing more surfaces for my crap to spread to.
I vacuumed my living room today, and I hated every minute of it. Vacuuming is the one household chore that I absolutely detest doing. Not that I enjoy doing housework, but... you know what I mean.
I've been trying to write a song for the last few days. For those of you who don't know...
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Way back a few years ago, Jen and I were both into playing guitar (her more than me) and excited about making music. Lisa got in on the action and became our songwriter. Jen and I (and possibly Lisa...can't remember due to neo-band drug phase) made a pact to have a legitimate band by the time we turned 28.
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Come May 21st, 2004, we will have exactly 2 years to do this. In true Gemini form (I can't say this for Jen...she's a cusper) I have put it off and kind of lost interest in it...blah. Well, this week I have made an effort to write down my lyrical thoughts and make them rhyme. It's hard. I keep thinking about Eddie on AbFab when she is instructed by her "life coach" to write a pop song...."Hey baby...I'm drivin' down the road....lookin' at the bicycles....lookin' at the birds and people walkin' on by..." I try, but the words aren't there. I have had some really interesting ideas, but the words just aren't there. And you just can't write songs about Civil Engineering. "Hey baby...I'm drivin' down the road...checkin' out the superelevation of the curve...lookin' at the curb and gutter grade...starin' at the structural columns of the bridge..." Nno.
4.25.2004
Two Hundred Fourteenth Entry
I'm still upset Jennifer Hudson was voted off Idol. Stupid John Stevens.
As most of you know already, I am going to Portugal in June. I knew my family was going before Easter. I told everyone that I would not be able to go due to time/vacation time restraints. But, in true Toste family style, I was persuaded to go by means of which I cannot mention for fear of persecution.
So yeah:
June 11th (noon) - Fly to Vegas from SFO w/Louis
June 13th (11:30am) - Fly back from Vegas to SFO w/Louis
June 13th (10:30pm) - Fly to Boston from Oakland by myself
June 14th (7:30am) - Get to Boston from Oakland
June 15th (~10pm) - Fly from Boston to Azores w/family
June 28th (~10am) - Fly from Azores directly to Oakland w/brothers.
It's going to be a very busy few weeks. And I would normally need 84 hours of leave to pull it off.
The Mechanics
I don't have enough vacate(I watched Legally Blonde yesterday) to be gone for two weeks. So, a combination of sick leave(the Friday we leave for Vegas), vacation(24.5 hours by the time we leave), comp time(4.55 hours to date), personal holiday(8 hours I can take whenever), a leave of absence and patient/compassionate management at work allows me to be gone for this vacate. In an effort to reduce my leave without pay, Marcia has very generously offered me the opportunity to work overtime. For every hour I work overtime, I get 1.5 hours of comp time(it's basically vacation time). So:
4 hours of sick leave
+
24.5 hours of vacation
+
8 hours of personal holiday
=
36.50 hours of leave
84 hours needed
-
36.50 hours of leave
=
47.50 hours of extra leave needed (i.e. comp time)
Now, another thing I forgot to mention is that any request for personal leave of absence where I would be gone for more than 40 hours would need to be approved by the head of personnel at the courthouse. That's where the comp time comes in.
47.50 hours of comp time needed
-
4.55 hours of comp time
=
42.95 hours of comp time needed
/
1.5 hours of leave per hour of overtime
=
28.7 hours of overtime
I need to work 28.7 hours of overtime if I want to get paid during the vacate. That amounts to about 4 hours every week from now til then. It just so happens that we have an absolutely giant pile of work to do at work. We are all working under the gun right now. I don't think I will have any trouble making up a big chunk of the time needed for the vacate. And hopefully I will be able to work a little more comp time than I actually need.
In other news.
I bought a bunch of cinder blocks and pine boards and am going to make a coffee table. It's white trash furniture, according to Louis. But all the things cost me $32. And I've got some cool ideas to make it decent looking.
I'm still upset Jennifer Hudson was voted off Idol. Stupid John Stevens.
As most of you know already, I am going to Portugal in June. I knew my family was going before Easter. I told everyone that I would not be able to go due to time/vacation time restraints. But, in true Toste family style, I was persuaded to go by means of which I cannot mention for fear of persecution.
So yeah:
June 11th (noon) - Fly to Vegas from SFO w/Louis
June 13th (11:30am) - Fly back from Vegas to SFO w/Louis
June 13th (10:30pm) - Fly to Boston from Oakland by myself
June 14th (7:30am) - Get to Boston from Oakland
June 15th (~10pm) - Fly from Boston to Azores w/family
June 28th (~10am) - Fly from Azores directly to Oakland w/brothers.
It's going to be a very busy few weeks. And I would normally need 84 hours of leave to pull it off.
The Mechanics
I don't have enough vacate(I watched Legally Blonde yesterday) to be gone for two weeks. So, a combination of sick leave(the Friday we leave for Vegas), vacation(24.5 hours by the time we leave), comp time(4.55 hours to date), personal holiday(8 hours I can take whenever), a leave of absence and patient/compassionate management at work allows me to be gone for this vacate. In an effort to reduce my leave without pay, Marcia has very generously offered me the opportunity to work overtime. For every hour I work overtime, I get 1.5 hours of comp time(it's basically vacation time). So:
4 hours of sick leave
+
24.5 hours of vacation
+
8 hours of personal holiday
=
36.50 hours of leave
84 hours needed
-
36.50 hours of leave
=
47.50 hours of extra leave needed (i.e. comp time)
Now, another thing I forgot to mention is that any request for personal leave of absence where I would be gone for more than 40 hours would need to be approved by the head of personnel at the courthouse. That's where the comp time comes in.
47.50 hours of comp time needed
-
4.55 hours of comp time
=
42.95 hours of comp time needed
/
1.5 hours of leave per hour of overtime
=
28.7 hours of overtime
I need to work 28.7 hours of overtime if I want to get paid during the vacate. That amounts to about 4 hours every week from now til then. It just so happens that we have an absolutely giant pile of work to do at work. We are all working under the gun right now. I don't think I will have any trouble making up a big chunk of the time needed for the vacate. And hopefully I will be able to work a little more comp time than I actually need.
In other news.
I bought a bunch of cinder blocks and pine boards and am going to make a coffee table. It's white trash furniture, according to Louis. But all the things cost me $32. And I've got some cool ideas to make it decent looking.
4.15.2004
Two Hundred Thirteenth Entry
It has been a while since I wrote a blog.
Last week was the California ADA Conference, referred to as the Curb Ramp Carnival at my office. I learned a lot of things about the accessibility issues facing disabled Californians. It was a good conference, and I learned a lot.
I was up north all last week for the conference and Easter. I missed a lot at work.
This week has been really stressful. There is going to be a lot of voluntary and possibly some manditory overtime at work. Not that I mind getting Comp Time (for every hour worked over time, we get 1.5 hours of paid leave), but it's kind of a nuisance.
***Newsflash*** Jon Peter Lewis was voted off of American Idol tonight. I thought for sure Diana was going this week.
It has been a while since I wrote a blog.
Last week was the California ADA Conference, referred to as the Curb Ramp Carnival at my office. I learned a lot of things about the accessibility issues facing disabled Californians. It was a good conference, and I learned a lot.
I was up north all last week for the conference and Easter. I missed a lot at work.
This week has been really stressful. There is going to be a lot of voluntary and possibly some manditory overtime at work. Not that I mind getting Comp Time (for every hour worked over time, we get 1.5 hours of paid leave), but it's kind of a nuisance.
***Newsflash*** Jon Peter Lewis was voted off of American Idol tonight. I thought for sure Diana was going this week.
3.31.2004
Two Hundred Twelfth Entry
Out the door just in time
Headin' down the 405
Gotta meet the new boss by 8 am
The phone rings in the car
The wife is workin' hard
She's runnin' late tonight again
Well, I know what I've been told,
You got to work to feed the soul
But I can't do this all on my own
No, I know, I'm no Superman
I'm no Superman
You've got your love online
You think you're doing fine
But you're just plugged into the wall
And that deck of tarot cards
Won't get you very far
There ain't no hand to break your fall
Well, I know what I've been told
You gotta know just when to fold
But I can't do this all on my own
No, I know, I'm no Superman
I'm no Superman
That's right
You've crossed the finish line
Won the race but lost your mind
Was it worth it after all
I need you here with me
Cause love is all we need
Just take a hold of the hand that breaks the fall
Well I know what I've been told
Gotta break free to break the mold
But I can't do this all on my own
No, I can't do this all on my own
I know that I'm no Superman
I'm no Superman
I'm No Superman
by: Lazlo Bane
Out the door just in time
Headin' down the 405
Gotta meet the new boss by 8 am
The phone rings in the car
The wife is workin' hard
She's runnin' late tonight again
Well, I know what I've been told,
You got to work to feed the soul
But I can't do this all on my own
No, I know, I'm no Superman
I'm no Superman
You've got your love online
You think you're doing fine
But you're just plugged into the wall
And that deck of tarot cards
Won't get you very far
There ain't no hand to break your fall
Well, I know what I've been told
You gotta know just when to fold
But I can't do this all on my own
No, I know, I'm no Superman
I'm no Superman
That's right
You've crossed the finish line
Won the race but lost your mind
Was it worth it after all
I need you here with me
Cause love is all we need
Just take a hold of the hand that breaks the fall
Well I know what I've been told
Gotta break free to break the mold
But I can't do this all on my own
No, I can't do this all on my own
I know that I'm no Superman
I'm no Superman
I'm No Superman
by: Lazlo Bane
3.28.2004
Two Hundred Eleventh Entry
Amy was down this weekend. We had lots of fun. Much eating, TV and farting around was had by all.
I am sooo excited about going home next Friday. Less excited about the conference in Sacramento on Tuesday. Meeting new people. Hmmmph! And then excited about coming back to SL on Thursday. And less excited about going back to work the following Monday.
Oh yeah, did I tell y'all that I'm going to a conference next week? Yeah. The "California ADA Conference". It's in Sacramento. I'm staying at the Best Western Hotel. I am excited about learning all kinds of things about ADA and cementing myself as the "Curb Ramp Czar" at work, but I am not excited about everything else a conference means, mainly meeting a bunch of people. Scary.
So yeah, if enough people are interested, I am open to having a hotel party in my room. I will be there Monday night through Wednesday night. I'm certain that noone will take me up on that offer, but it would be fun, and I thought I'd throw the idea out there.
Amy was down this weekend. We had lots of fun. Much eating, TV and farting around was had by all.
I am sooo excited about going home next Friday. Less excited about the conference in Sacramento on Tuesday. Meeting new people. Hmmmph! And then excited about coming back to SL on Thursday. And less excited about going back to work the following Monday.
Oh yeah, did I tell y'all that I'm going to a conference next week? Yeah. The "California ADA Conference". It's in Sacramento. I'm staying at the Best Western Hotel. I am excited about learning all kinds of things about ADA and cementing myself as the "Curb Ramp Czar" at work, but I am not excited about everything else a conference means, mainly meeting a bunch of people. Scary.
So yeah, if enough people are interested, I am open to having a hotel party in my room. I will be there Monday night through Wednesday night. I'm certain that noone will take me up on that offer, but it would be fun, and I thought I'd throw the idea out there.
3.24.2004
Two Hundred Tenth Entry
It has been a long, long time since I wrote in my blog. A lot has happened since my last entry:
Trip to the Coast
I went to the Coast a couple of weekends ago. I went with my cousin Igo and his friend David. It was a lot of fun. We went to SLO, Cal Poly, Pismo, Montana de Oro, Santa Maria and everywhere in between. We ate until we nearly exploded at Krispy Kreme, Margies and Woodstocks. It was a great day.
Amy Visit
Amy came to Tulare this weekend. We had a lot of fun. I didn't realize how much I missed her until I saw her actually drive up to my house. She's coming again this weekend.
Wisdom Extraction
I had the Friday from hell last week. I locked myself out of my house, spent an hour trying to break in, had a wisdom tooth pulled, took my grandma to the doctor, suffered from unbelievable pain that I'm sure is worse than childbirth, did 6 loads of laundry, I put away 6 loads of laundry, and cleaned my house. My wisdom tooth-hole still hurts and I am taking about 4 Motrin's a day.
Death of a Dream
I found out yesterday that I am not eligible to sit for the PE exam this October. I have to sit for it April 2005. I have to wait until at least July 2005 to quit my job. I am so sick of it. I am motivated more than ever to get a second job.
Rubber Checks
I bounced a record 5 checks this month. Fucking 24-Hour Fitness takes their money out at the most inconvenient times.
Idol Madness
I have yet to miss an episode of American Idol. I am officially addicted. I am pulling for Diana DeGarmo. I'm glad Matt got eliminated this week.
That catches you all up.
It has been a long, long time since I wrote in my blog. A lot has happened since my last entry:
Trip to the Coast
I went to the Coast a couple of weekends ago. I went with my cousin Igo and his friend David. It was a lot of fun. We went to SLO, Cal Poly, Pismo, Montana de Oro, Santa Maria and everywhere in between. We ate until we nearly exploded at Krispy Kreme, Margies and Woodstocks. It was a great day.
Amy Visit
Amy came to Tulare this weekend. We had a lot of fun. I didn't realize how much I missed her until I saw her actually drive up to my house. She's coming again this weekend.
Wisdom Extraction
I had the Friday from hell last week. I locked myself out of my house, spent an hour trying to break in, had a wisdom tooth pulled, took my grandma to the doctor, suffered from unbelievable pain that I'm sure is worse than childbirth, did 6 loads of laundry, I put away 6 loads of laundry, and cleaned my house. My wisdom tooth-hole still hurts and I am taking about 4 Motrin's a day.
Death of a Dream
I found out yesterday that I am not eligible to sit for the PE exam this October. I have to sit for it April 2005. I have to wait until at least July 2005 to quit my job. I am so sick of it. I am motivated more than ever to get a second job.
Rubber Checks
I bounced a record 5 checks this month. Fucking 24-Hour Fitness takes their money out at the most inconvenient times.
Idol Madness
I have yet to miss an episode of American Idol. I am officially addicted. I am pulling for Diana DeGarmo. I'm glad Matt got eliminated this week.
That catches you all up.
3.08.2004
Two Hundred Ninth Entry
This weekend was extremely fun. It was a weekend of food, family, friends, campfires, food, snow, hiking, food...
Friday night we got to the cabin at about 7pm. We unloaded and hung out by the fire. We ate a dinner of hot dogs and chili. Delicious. For dessert, we had strawberry covered cheesecake. It was Igo's birthday on Thursday, so we lit a Jesus candle and sang him Happy Birthday. He turned 17. After dinner, we sat in the cabin and lounged/talked. We played "Light as a Feather". Lisa and Igo levitated! We figured out the sleeping arrangements and went to bed.
Saturday morning I woke up at 5:30am. I was out of the cabin by 6am. I was the only one awake. I decided to hike down to the creek by myself. It was a very tough hike. I was dying the whole way down and back up. At the creek I accidentally nearly completely fell in. My foot was soaked.
I went up and saw that Tia and Debbie were awake already. They were taking the dogs for a walk. Tia started the fire and we sat around. Everyone got up soon there after. We drank hot chocolate and talked around the fire. The sun behind us was welcome warmth.
We ate a breakfast of "vegelated" eggs and flank steak. It was sooooo good!
Afterwards, Jen, Lisa and I went down to Glenville to buy beer, trashbags and a newspaper. Very expense! On the way back, we took a detour to Sugarloaf and loaded up my truck bed with a ton of snow. When we got back we had a snow fight and lots of snow fun.
By mid afternoon, Jen wanted to go fishing. So we went. We didn't catch anything. We didn't even see any fish in the clear creek, but nevermind. It was fun to just sit around and cast the line in.
We had lunch at about 5pm. It was meatloaf and it was soooooo good! I don't normally care too much for meatloaf, but I love Debbie's version of it. Paula's is a close second. :)
We sat around the fire more and talked. Roasted Marshmallows and stuff like that.
Dinner consisted of Tia's World Famous 10 Veggie Chicken Soup. It cooked for over 8 hours. It was sooooo good! It was even better when I added Cilantro, Sour Cream and Wine. Mmmmmmmmmmm.
We all crashed pretty early (around 9pm).
Sunday morning I awoke at 5am and went to the bathroom. I could barely see anything. I was going into the bathroom and Jen kicked me. She was awake too! I did my business and went back to bed. I couldn't sleep anymore so I listened to my mp3 player. When it got more light outside, I got dressed and went outside. Tia followed shortly thereafter. We started the fire and put the soup on.
Soup for breakfast. It was even better the second day.
We played a little frisbee and catch later. Then it was time to pack up.
We packed up and hung out for another hour enjoying the silence and serenity. It was almost sad to leave.
Thanks to Debbie, Tia, Igo, David, Jen and Lisa for making it a great weekend.
I intend on going back up there again. It's only an hour and a half away from here. Lots of fun.
This weekend was extremely fun. It was a weekend of food, family, friends, campfires, food, snow, hiking, food...
Friday night we got to the cabin at about 7pm. We unloaded and hung out by the fire. We ate a dinner of hot dogs and chili. Delicious. For dessert, we had strawberry covered cheesecake. It was Igo's birthday on Thursday, so we lit a Jesus candle and sang him Happy Birthday. He turned 17. After dinner, we sat in the cabin and lounged/talked. We played "Light as a Feather". Lisa and Igo levitated! We figured out the sleeping arrangements and went to bed.
Saturday morning I woke up at 5:30am. I was out of the cabin by 6am. I was the only one awake. I decided to hike down to the creek by myself. It was a very tough hike. I was dying the whole way down and back up. At the creek I accidentally nearly completely fell in. My foot was soaked.
I went up and saw that Tia and Debbie were awake already. They were taking the dogs for a walk. Tia started the fire and we sat around. Everyone got up soon there after. We drank hot chocolate and talked around the fire. The sun behind us was welcome warmth.
We ate a breakfast of "vegelated" eggs and flank steak. It was sooooo good!
Afterwards, Jen, Lisa and I went down to Glenville to buy beer, trashbags and a newspaper. Very expense! On the way back, we took a detour to Sugarloaf and loaded up my truck bed with a ton of snow. When we got back we had a snow fight and lots of snow fun.
By mid afternoon, Jen wanted to go fishing. So we went. We didn't catch anything. We didn't even see any fish in the clear creek, but nevermind. It was fun to just sit around and cast the line in.
We had lunch at about 5pm. It was meatloaf and it was soooooo good! I don't normally care too much for meatloaf, but I love Debbie's version of it. Paula's is a close second. :)
We sat around the fire more and talked. Roasted Marshmallows and stuff like that.
Dinner consisted of Tia's World Famous 10 Veggie Chicken Soup. It cooked for over 8 hours. It was sooooo good! It was even better when I added Cilantro, Sour Cream and Wine. Mmmmmmmmmmm.
We all crashed pretty early (around 9pm).
Sunday morning I awoke at 5am and went to the bathroom. I could barely see anything. I was going into the bathroom and Jen kicked me. She was awake too! I did my business and went back to bed. I couldn't sleep anymore so I listened to my mp3 player. When it got more light outside, I got dressed and went outside. Tia followed shortly thereafter. We started the fire and put the soup on.
Soup for breakfast. It was even better the second day.
We played a little frisbee and catch later. Then it was time to pack up.
We packed up and hung out for another hour enjoying the silence and serenity. It was almost sad to leave.
Thanks to Debbie, Tia, Igo, David, Jen and Lisa for making it a great weekend.
I intend on going back up there again. It's only an hour and a half away from here. Lots of fun.
2.29.2004
Two Hundred Eighth Entry
Just finished watching the Academy Awards. It was an excellent show. No surprises at all. Watching the show has intrigued me to watch Monster, Lost In Translation and Mystic River. Must watch these. I did not like the song that won from Lord of the Rings.
I am sick. I was kinda hoping that it was just allergies, but it's sticking around like a fungus.
I'm doing laundry right now, but I can only do one load because I ran out of detergent. I probably have enough clean clothing to get through the week.
This weekend was pretty mellow. My dad came down to visit, but I'm sick so it was very anti-climactic. I did go yard sale-ing with Paula on Saturday and I got three boxes full of old National Geographics for $10. They are from the 60's, 70's and 80's. I will enjoy looking through those when I have the time to look through old dusty mags and aggravate my allergies.
Tomorrow I am going to the dentist again. Not looking forward to it.
Next weekend is camping. Really looking forward to it.
Just finished watching the Academy Awards. It was an excellent show. No surprises at all. Watching the show has intrigued me to watch Monster, Lost In Translation and Mystic River. Must watch these. I did not like the song that won from Lord of the Rings.
I am sick. I was kinda hoping that it was just allergies, but it's sticking around like a fungus.
I'm doing laundry right now, but I can only do one load because I ran out of detergent. I probably have enough clean clothing to get through the week.
This weekend was pretty mellow. My dad came down to visit, but I'm sick so it was very anti-climactic. I did go yard sale-ing with Paula on Saturday and I got three boxes full of old National Geographics for $10. They are from the 60's, 70's and 80's. I will enjoy looking through those when I have the time to look through old dusty mags and aggravate my allergies.
Tomorrow I am going to the dentist again. Not looking forward to it.
Next weekend is camping. Really looking forward to it.
2.27.2004
Two Hundred Seventh Entry
Take Free Career Inventory Personality Test
I thought I took this one already, but I ended up getting a different answer, I think.
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I thought I took this one already, but I ended up getting a different answer, I think.
2.25.2004
Two Hundred Sixth Entry
My votes were right on for American Idol. Amy and Latoya made it through. I liked watching Leah cry at the end. I always thought of her as a bitch. Hahaha. Cry little Bulgarian girl. Not you Rou.
Tomorrow I have a ton of work to finish at work.
SLO is out for the weekend. Her highness' friends aren't available this weekend. So I am free this weekend. Except for Saturday morning. I'm going yard sale-ing with Paula. It's always fun yard sale-ing with Paula.
Wish me luck tomorrow.
My votes were right on for American Idol. Amy and Latoya made it through. I liked watching Leah cry at the end. I always thought of her as a bitch. Hahaha. Cry little Bulgarian girl. Not you Rou.
Tomorrow I have a ton of work to finish at work.
SLO is out for the weekend. Her highness' friends aren't available this weekend. So I am free this weekend. Except for Saturday morning. I'm going yard sale-ing with Paula. It's always fun yard sale-ing with Paula.
Wish me luck tomorrow.
2.24.2004
Two Hundred Fifth Entry
I love being in the middle. I can see over both sides of the fence and perhaps tell one side what's going on on the other side. I should be a mediator.
I forgot to mention in the last blog that I spoke with Dayni last night. I couldn't sleep, so it was good that she called at 11:45. I loved talking with her. And I miss her. Louis' birthday party just wasn't the same without her. I'm taking her camping after she graduates.
I spoke with Amy and Lisa earlier. Both are doing well. Amy was at CSUH procrastinating, and Lisa bought some CD's at Target. Tsk, tsk, both of you.
American Idol was awesome tonight. Latoya got 10 of my votes, and Amy got 2 of my votes. Both Cali. girls! I thought that the nerdy pencil salesman did well also. Many compliments from the judges, even Simon! What a shock!
I am watching 24. I love that show. I am so tired though. I am going to sleep.
Watch for a new blog on March 15th. It's going to shock you!
I love being in the middle. I can see over both sides of the fence and perhaps tell one side what's going on on the other side. I should be a mediator.
I forgot to mention in the last blog that I spoke with Dayni last night. I couldn't sleep, so it was good that she called at 11:45. I loved talking with her. And I miss her. Louis' birthday party just wasn't the same without her. I'm taking her camping after she graduates.
I spoke with Amy and Lisa earlier. Both are doing well. Amy was at CSUH procrastinating, and Lisa bought some CD's at Target. Tsk, tsk, both of you.
American Idol was awesome tonight. Latoya got 10 of my votes, and Amy got 2 of my votes. Both Cali. girls! I thought that the nerdy pencil salesman did well also. Many compliments from the judges, even Simon! What a shock!
I am watching 24. I love that show. I am so tired though. I am going to sleep.
Watch for a new blog on March 15th. It's going to shock you!
2.23.2004
Two Hundred Third Entry
You are an enzyme. You are powerful, dark,
variable, and can change many things at your
whim...even when they're not supposed to be
changed. Bad you. You can be dangerous or
wonderful; it's your choice.
Which Biological Molecule Are You?
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Very interesting.
You are an enzyme. You are powerful, dark,
variable, and can change many things at your
whim...even when they're not supposed to be
changed. Bad you. You can be dangerous or
wonderful; it's your choice.
Which Biological Molecule Are You?
brought to you by Quizilla
Very interesting.
Two Hundred Second Entry
I went to the dentist today. As it turns out, todays dentist is the real dentist at that office. The other two dentists that worked on me were just filling in for him. Dr. Fishback (today's dentist) is very cool. But, he took one look at my chart and xrays and decided that the other dentists totally fucked up. I left with the impression that he was going to redo all of the work that the other dentists did. Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, FUCK! I hope that isn't the case. I hope I don't have to pay for any of it.
I e-hat dentists.
I went to the dentist today. As it turns out, todays dentist is the real dentist at that office. The other two dentists that worked on me were just filling in for him. Dr. Fishback (today's dentist) is very cool. But, he took one look at my chart and xrays and decided that the other dentists totally fucked up. I left with the impression that he was going to redo all of the work that the other dentists did. Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, FUCK! I hope that isn't the case. I hope I don't have to pay for any of it.
I e-hat dentists.
2.19.2004
Two Hundred First Entry
Lisa did it, so I thought I'd try it.
Take Free Myers-Briggs Personality Test
I can't believe what it calls me. Is this test good or is it good?
Take Free Enneagram Personality Test
Take Free Enneagram Personality Test
I don't like this one so much...
Thanks Lisa.
Lisa did it, so I thought I'd try it.
| ISTP - "Engineer". Values freedom of action and following interests and impulses. Independent, concise in speech, master of tools. 5.4% of total population. |
I can't believe what it calls me. Is this test good or is it good?
Conscious self | Overall self |
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| Enneagram Test Results
Your Unconscious-Overall type is 4w3 |
I don't like this one so much...
Thanks Lisa.
2.18.2004
Two Hundredth Entry
Happy Birthday Blog!! It turned 2 years old on Valentines Day! Another milestone: 200th entry!!!
It has been a while since I wrote...
Last weekend was very fun. I went karaoke twice, surprised Louis at J. Crew with all my buds, ate at least 10 times more food than I did all of last week, spent time with my family and spent lots of time with my Amy.
I was ecstatic to see Amy. I really enjoyed the time I spent with her. I can't wait to see her this weekend.
Work today started off rather depressingly, mostly due to lack of sleep and a task at work that has been hanging over my head for about a month now. I moved the task along and instantly felt relieved. My day got better. I felt a lot better for getting it done. I was hating going to work for the last few weeks because I knew I had to do this.
My day got even better when I began the process of registering for an ADA Conference in Sacramento come April. It's no Las Vegas or Montreal, but it's three days where I get paid for not being at work.
I just found out that Camile and Matt got through on American Idol. I voted for Lisa 10 times! God damn it!
Oh well, it's just a TV show.
Happy Birthday Blog!! It turned 2 years old on Valentines Day! Another milestone: 200th entry!!!
It has been a while since I wrote...
Last weekend was very fun. I went karaoke twice, surprised Louis at J. Crew with all my buds, ate at least 10 times more food than I did all of last week, spent time with my family and spent lots of time with my Amy.
I was ecstatic to see Amy. I really enjoyed the time I spent with her. I can't wait to see her this weekend.
Work today started off rather depressingly, mostly due to lack of sleep and a task at work that has been hanging over my head for about a month now. I moved the task along and instantly felt relieved. My day got better. I felt a lot better for getting it done. I was hating going to work for the last few weeks because I knew I had to do this.
My day got even better when I began the process of registering for an ADA Conference in Sacramento come April. It's no Las Vegas or Montreal, but it's three days where I get paid for not being at work.
I just found out that Camile and Matt got through on American Idol. I voted for Lisa 10 times! God damn it!
Oh well, it's just a TV show.
2.11.2004
One Hundred Ninety-Ninth Entry
Diana DeGarmo made it through to the next round. Voting for her 10 times must have helped.
Work today was very good. I officially got three things completed today. And as soon as I got those done, I got three more things to do.
Completed:
- Centerline realignment and curb and gutter grades on Front Street in Earlimart.
- Curb and Gutter grades in Porterville at the southeast corner of Conner and Tyler
- Curb and Gutter grades on Avenue 95 in Terra Bella (I only got it today too!!)
Yet To Do:
- Design alleys in Richgrove
- Determine whether 0.20 feet of asphalt is enough to overlay the Road 152
- Work on Construction drawings of Phase 1 of the Sidewalk and Landscaping Project in Cutler/Orosi
The yet to do list will no doubt grow tomorrow.
I am so glad tomorrow is Thursday. Then it will be Friday and then I can be at home in San Leandro.
I know it may sound corny and cheesy, but I can't wait to see Amy this weekend. I just want to see her.
Diana DeGarmo made it through to the next round. Voting for her 10 times must have helped.
Work today was very good. I officially got three things completed today. And as soon as I got those done, I got three more things to do.
Completed:
- Centerline realignment and curb and gutter grades on Front Street in Earlimart.
- Curb and Gutter grades in Porterville at the southeast corner of Conner and Tyler
- Curb and Gutter grades on Avenue 95 in Terra Bella (I only got it today too!!)
Yet To Do:
- Design alleys in Richgrove
- Determine whether 0.20 feet of asphalt is enough to overlay the Road 152
- Work on Construction drawings of Phase 1 of the Sidewalk and Landscaping Project in Cutler/Orosi
The yet to do list will no doubt grow tomorrow.
I am so glad tomorrow is Thursday. Then it will be Friday and then I can be at home in San Leandro.
I know it may sound corny and cheesy, but I can't wait to see Amy this weekend. I just want to see her.
2.08.2004
One Hundred Ninety-Eighth Entry
Winter is officially over. Today was a very mild day and the weather is just going to get warmer from here on. I hate summer.
Dalila's birthday party yesterday was a great success. She had her hair straightened for the occasion, and it looks just like Beyonce's hair. Wicked. The music was a hit. It was so hard to find clean versions of some of the rap she wanted. But I did it, and she was grateful.
Also yesterday I went to breakfast at Ryan's with Liberalina, a cousin of mine. She is very fun to hang out with. We did lunch today also.
I broke down and finally did laundry today. I am finishing it up right now. Just one more load to go into the dryer. I've already folded everything else. Go me.
I am diggin being off the Atkins. I am eating all kinds of good stuff like cake, chips, french fries, soda. Excellent.
To buy list:
Lint roller.
I can't wait to go to San Leandro next weekend. Valentine's Day/Presidents Day. Most excellent.
I don't want to go to work tomorrow. I have a ton of stuff to do. My office is stuffed with clutter and crap. I did a water change on my fish tank on Friday. The water was nasty. Now it's clear.
I really like the Maroon 5 CD, Songs About Jane, or something. It is a extra-decent CD.
I can't wait to see you, Amy.
Winter is officially over. Today was a very mild day and the weather is just going to get warmer from here on. I hate summer.
Dalila's birthday party yesterday was a great success. She had her hair straightened for the occasion, and it looks just like Beyonce's hair. Wicked. The music was a hit. It was so hard to find clean versions of some of the rap she wanted. But I did it, and she was grateful.
Also yesterday I went to breakfast at Ryan's with Liberalina, a cousin of mine. She is very fun to hang out with. We did lunch today also.
I broke down and finally did laundry today. I am finishing it up right now. Just one more load to go into the dryer. I've already folded everything else. Go me.
I am diggin being off the Atkins. I am eating all kinds of good stuff like cake, chips, french fries, soda. Excellent.
To buy list:
Lint roller.
I can't wait to go to San Leandro next weekend. Valentine's Day/Presidents Day. Most excellent.
I don't want to go to work tomorrow. I have a ton of stuff to do. My office is stuffed with clutter and crap. I did a water change on my fish tank on Friday. The water was nasty. Now it's clear.
I really like the Maroon 5 CD, Songs About Jane, or something. It is a extra-decent CD.
I can't wait to see you, Amy.
2.03.2004
One Hundred Ninety-Seventh Entry
With all the rain yesterday and today, this weekend will be a great chance to catch some fresh snow in the mountains. Should be nice. I know I went last weekend, but I would love to go again. The snow will be much softer this weekend. And I wouldn't go to Sequoia Park. Probably just up to Balch Park, maybe Camp Nelson.
Today was one of those tear out your hair days at work. I worked so hard to get two projects done today, and when Phil reviewed them, I got reamed with criticism. Not that I hate criticism, but I have already discussed these projects with Phil and I never got any hint as to whether anything I was doing was wrong. Jesus Christ! What does it take to work with sane people?
Actually, I was thinking today that I work with a great and fun group of people.
Tomorrow I am going to my third bid opening. The project isn't even mine, but I am in charge of the laptop and calculations since the Project Engineer is at home, convalescing after having kidney stone removal surgery last week.
Dalila's birthday party is this weekend. I am working on the music concept and need to have it done by Friday at the latest.
With all the rain yesterday and today, this weekend will be a great chance to catch some fresh snow in the mountains. Should be nice. I know I went last weekend, but I would love to go again. The snow will be much softer this weekend. And I wouldn't go to Sequoia Park. Probably just up to Balch Park, maybe Camp Nelson.
Today was one of those tear out your hair days at work. I worked so hard to get two projects done today, and when Phil reviewed them, I got reamed with criticism. Not that I hate criticism, but I have already discussed these projects with Phil and I never got any hint as to whether anything I was doing was wrong. Jesus Christ! What does it take to work with sane people?
Actually, I was thinking today that I work with a great and fun group of people.
Tomorrow I am going to my third bid opening. The project isn't even mine, but I am in charge of the laptop and calculations since the Project Engineer is at home, convalescing after having kidney stone removal surgery last week.
Dalila's birthday party is this weekend. I am working on the music concept and need to have it done by Friday at the latest.
2.02.2004
One Hundred Ninety-Sixth Entry
How about Janet's boob?
Patriots won Super Bowl XXXVIII in a stunning rollercoaster of a game. It was just a very emotionally unstable game. I was rooting for the Patriots, and it was touch and go there for a while, but they pulled it out. Awesome game.
Beyonce's rendition of the National Anthem sucked. It's hard to butcher that song(unless you are Roseanne) but she did it.
My weekend was really fun. My brother and Rouja came into town last Thursday. Didn't do much Thursday night. Friday, we bought a ton of food and my brother cooked some sort of soggy stir fry that was really good. We ate and watched Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Each time I watch that movie, I love it even more.
Saturday was snow day. I got up at 6am. We were all to meet at my aunts house at 7:30am. We were late, but we ended up leaving Tulare at about 9pm. August needed to make a stop in downtown Visalia, and Calvin needed to go to Wal Mart to buy chains. We went to Surplus City where I got a ton of snow gear for only $50. Pretty good. They sell all kinds of stuff. I even found the electric guitar I am going to buy. Hahaha.
We start the drive down 198 towards the mountains, and stopped at the Shell station on the corner of 198 and 65. That was the designated place where Calvin would meet up with us. We loaded up on food and water and BS'd for a while. Calvin was taking forever, so August decided to backtrack to the other Shell station on 198 thinking that Calvin may have gotten confused and stopped at that one. Well, while he was gone, Calvin showed up. We called August and he said that he would just go through to the park, since we already knew how to get there.
We took off from the Shell station and got up to the park at about 11:30am. We were informed at the gate that even though my brothers truck has snow tires and 4-wheel drive, we still needed to carry chains. California law, you know. We turned around and went to a general store about a mile away and rented chains. What a hassle!
With the chains on board, we head into the park and follow Calvin(he headed back when he saw that we weren't following). At about 4000 feet, Calvin has to pull over and put his chains on. We stopped too, thinking we would have to put on chains. Nope. The park ranger says that as long as we had 4-wheel drive, we would be OK. WTF!?!
We finally make it to the snow play area and meet up with August. They are ready to go. We gather the intertubes and head for the slopes. I didn't go down on the intertube until the very end when they tied all the intertubes together and we all went down the hill together. That was so much fun!
We got back into Tulare at about 6:30pm and I ordered pizza. Fred and I watched "The Royal Tenenbaums" on some movie channel. It is such a good movie! Fred told me I'd like it, and I did. Very funny.
At 9pm, we met up with August, his girlfriend Toni, Calvin and Paula at Billiard Park and shot pool for four hours. It was a ton of fun. We were totally exhausted though. When we got home, we played Hoopla for a couple of hours and then retired for the night.
Sunday morning we got up and ate the rest of the pizza. We watched TV, and then went to Sonic to eat a late lunch. After lunch, we went to my aunts house to check out the Super Bowl. (Repeat first 7 sentences of blog)
It was a really good weekend. I got to spend a lot of quality time with my brother and his girlfriend. It was a lot of fun.
I think that this will be the first season of American Idol that I will watch completely. I love all the shows they did last week and am looking forward to the elimination rounds. Very funny.
How about Janet's boob?
Patriots won Super Bowl XXXVIII in a stunning rollercoaster of a game. It was just a very emotionally unstable game. I was rooting for the Patriots, and it was touch and go there for a while, but they pulled it out. Awesome game.
Beyonce's rendition of the National Anthem sucked. It's hard to butcher that song(unless you are Roseanne) but she did it.
My weekend was really fun. My brother and Rouja came into town last Thursday. Didn't do much Thursday night. Friday, we bought a ton of food and my brother cooked some sort of soggy stir fry that was really good. We ate and watched Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Each time I watch that movie, I love it even more.
Saturday was snow day. I got up at 6am. We were all to meet at my aunts house at 7:30am. We were late, but we ended up leaving Tulare at about 9pm. August needed to make a stop in downtown Visalia, and Calvin needed to go to Wal Mart to buy chains. We went to Surplus City where I got a ton of snow gear for only $50. Pretty good. They sell all kinds of stuff. I even found the electric guitar I am going to buy. Hahaha.
We start the drive down 198 towards the mountains, and stopped at the Shell station on the corner of 198 and 65. That was the designated place where Calvin would meet up with us. We loaded up on food and water and BS'd for a while. Calvin was taking forever, so August decided to backtrack to the other Shell station on 198 thinking that Calvin may have gotten confused and stopped at that one. Well, while he was gone, Calvin showed up. We called August and he said that he would just go through to the park, since we already knew how to get there.
We took off from the Shell station and got up to the park at about 11:30am. We were informed at the gate that even though my brothers truck has snow tires and 4-wheel drive, we still needed to carry chains. California law, you know. We turned around and went to a general store about a mile away and rented chains. What a hassle!
With the chains on board, we head into the park and follow Calvin(he headed back when he saw that we weren't following). At about 4000 feet, Calvin has to pull over and put his chains on. We stopped too, thinking we would have to put on chains. Nope. The park ranger says that as long as we had 4-wheel drive, we would be OK. WTF!?!
We finally make it to the snow play area and meet up with August. They are ready to go. We gather the intertubes and head for the slopes. I didn't go down on the intertube until the very end when they tied all the intertubes together and we all went down the hill together. That was so much fun!
We got back into Tulare at about 6:30pm and I ordered pizza. Fred and I watched "The Royal Tenenbaums" on some movie channel. It is such a good movie! Fred told me I'd like it, and I did. Very funny.
At 9pm, we met up with August, his girlfriend Toni, Calvin and Paula at Billiard Park and shot pool for four hours. It was a ton of fun. We were totally exhausted though. When we got home, we played Hoopla for a couple of hours and then retired for the night.
Sunday morning we got up and ate the rest of the pizza. We watched TV, and then went to Sonic to eat a late lunch. After lunch, we went to my aunts house to check out the Super Bowl. (Repeat first 7 sentences of blog)
It was a really good weekend. I got to spend a lot of quality time with my brother and his girlfriend. It was a lot of fun.
I think that this will be the first season of American Idol that I will watch completely. I love all the shows they did last week and am looking forward to the elimination rounds. Very funny.
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