Domestic Geek

Current mood: depressed
While working on a layout for my craft blog that I've been trying to get going for almost a year last night, I logged into Blogger for the heck of it. I found a personal improvement blog that I had about 2 1/2 years ago. It floored me that my personal goals/resolutions were EXACTLY the same two years ago as today. I haven't grown, I haven't matured, I haven't achieved much in that time frame. It's like I've been totally stagnate or something. I had counted on the move back to town giving me the kick I needed to change. True, I've been going to school and learning lots there, but that's about it. I weigh just 4 pounds less than I did then, I still have the same job that I absolutely hate, it's really sad.

Oh, well. I'd better get my ass off to work. I've got much to do today.

Deep in the back woods of West Virginia, a hillbilly's wife went into labor in the middle of the night, and the doctor was called out to assist in the delivery. Since there was no electricity, the doctor handed the father-to-be a lantern and said, "Here. You hold this high so I can see what I am doing!."

Soon, a baby boy was brought into the world. "Whoa there", said the doctor, "Don't be in such a rush to put that lantern down. I think there's another one coming." Sure enough, within minutes he had delivered a baby girl. "Hold that lantern up, don't set it down there's another one!" said the doctor. Within a few minutes he had delivered a third baby. "No, don't be in a hurry to put down that lantern, it seems there's yet another one coming!" cried the doctor.

The redneck scratched his head in bewilderment, and asked the doctor, "You reckon it might be the light that's attractin' 'em?"

Marcus and I just had dinner at Fatburger tonight. I heard it being talked about on the Sports Zoo while I was working. It just opened up on Alameda/I-225. It was pretty good. I still want to go to the Burgers 'N Sports place in Parker that is owned by Goose Gossage that Laura has talked about. One day.

One more thing:
Has anybody ever noticed that the Weatherpixie's moon phase is accurate? I never noticed that until I put the moon thing on my site below the Weatherpixie. How cool is that?

Current mood: apathetic
Sorry I've sort of disappeared this week. I've been contemplating how to change the trainwreck that has become my life. My life has felt so blah this week. Everytime I opened my browser and tried to type something here, it was so depressing that I just closed the window and went to surfing around other people's sites. I did start a 204 for 2004 list as seen at Delirious Cool, though. If I ever finish it, I'll post it. Man, coming up with 204 specific goals of things I want to accomplish in this next year is harder than the "100 Things About Me" list that everyone did awhile back.

We're back to no sales at work again and drivers are frustrated. I made a whopping $56 all week. I used to make that in one good night. Yeah, that's really going to buy me the stuff I need for this class. Plus, dough I've made is getting thrown out because it's been sitting around too long so I basically worked for free when I made it. It's all really depressing. At least my portfolio/resume will be completed in some form or another in four weeks and then maybe I can get some interviews and get away from pizza forever.

I've been on eBay trying to find the stuff I need for this class. So far I've gotten a 100 pack of x-acto blades for $9.99 that would've cost $22.50 at Office Depot or $27.99 at Guiry's. Then I found a cyan printhead for my printer for $13.00 that would've cost $34 at CompUsa. I lost an auction that went for $41 on a complete set of ink for my printer, but I'm still looking. Each individual ink cartridge costs $34 as well at CompUsa (that's $136 for a complete set). Some guy is selling a set of 3 HP compatible colors (no black) for $49.99. I'm a little wary. I'd feel better with OEM cartridges. I also need to find some good printer paper. Once I find or make a portfolio case, I think I'm all done with the shopping part. LOL

I did get myself a mini trampline at Sears a couple of days ago for $20. I put it together and jumped on it a while this morning. Man, I am sooooo out of shape. Less than five minutes and I was totally winded and all noodley-legged. I know one of my biggest problems is how much weight I've let myself gain.

OK, that wasn't as depressing as some of the stuff I've typed this week, so I guess I'll post it and get myself off to that hellhole called work.

We celebrated Marcus' 31st birthday today. His birthday was actually on the 6th and since he refused to have the party prior to his birthday ("Why do I want to celebrate getting old before my birthday?"), we had it today. Mike, Nina, Dave, Marcus and I started out at Chipotle for one of Marcus' favorite foods, burritos. Then it was back to our house for gifts and ice cream cake. Yum. Marcus received a Silver Nissan 350z Zip Zap from Mike/Nina and they played with their cars for over six hours. In the meantime, Nina and I watched Finding Nemo, The Great Mouse Detective, Average Joe, Saturday Night Live and Law & Order: SVU.

I got Marcus a George Foreman Baby George Rotisserie, so I guess Marcus is making dinner tomorrow. Whoohooo!

I pulled a bonehead move today. When I got home from work, I was a little hungry and Marcus said that we were going to start birthday stuff between 3 and 4, so I start a pot of water to hard-boil some eggs. Marcus decided to take a nap and I took off to get his present. I stopped at King Soopers to get some soda and remembered that I left the stove on. I had to call Marcus and wake him up so he could turn the stove off. Stupid!

Anyway, I need to work in the morning, so I'd better get off to bed.