>Busy at work… busy out of work —

I went to get my tooth fixed on Friday, my first experience with a dentist in quite some time. They were good, had it fixed lickity split… and looks better then before I chipped it :] I keep feeling it with my tongue though — knowing it’s artificial is somewhat strange, like a milestone in body improvement/replacement. What if my arm gets ripped off 20 years from now, will I just go and get a new one, better then the original? I’ll be honest and say I wouldn’t think twice about that sort of thing — science fiction, but not too far out.

I was stuck in Amherst traffic after that… ended up seeing 3 people I knew, also stuck in that same traffic. Made me feel better that at least I wasn’t alone =]

Saturday I went to the GHO (Professional Golf Tournament) in CT. All the big golfers were there, but I couldn’t name any of them other then Tiger Woods :]~ I did see quite a few pros hit, every time the ball would just whiz by *swoooosh*. I saw many a curve, drop, and insanely long drives that I never thought would be possible. I have a greater respect for golf and those that play well =] It was so hot we really couldn’t stay for too long, barely (and I do mean: barely) made it around the course once… no shade anywhere, and the concession stands were far between.

I then spent the evening hanging out with my niece. She’s a month older then I am. I’ll explain:

My father had a son about 35 years ago, he had a daughter about the same time that my father had married my mother and had me.

So that results in my niece being a month older, my nephews are 20 and 17.

We had a pleasant evening, just driving around Worcester, went to a few bars, then played some pool and video games at Jeraldine’s. I haven’t ever really “hung out” with a relative… well, ever. She’s got a daughter, about 2 years old now… Ashley, saw her briefly… my niece’s daughter, which makes me a great uncle. =]

I’ve also, in the midst of everything, been trying to work on my summer class for STCC. I’m taking music appreciation, much more in depth then I was thinking, but I’m pleasantly surprised. I feel enriched while studying, listening to the pieces they have… and it’s all done via the web and all the media is on a local cd-rom. I’m still about a week or two behind, but caught up about a week and a half yesterday, alone. It started when I was in Wilksbarre at the beginning of the month, didn’t think to double check the start date… but I’m on it now, and should be caught up soon.

To anyone wondering about online courses: day’re da bomb van schnapple. =]

I’ve started training here @ work, temporary schedule of M-F 8-4:30 for the next month or two… lots of time to be out in the summer sun. …and reduced work load (YAY!) It’s a good schedule for the summer… I’m happy.

I’m also putting together a computer for my mom, her 400mhz PII just wasn’t cutting it anymore.

New system:

P4 1.7mhz, 256mb RAM, 40gig HD – $400 (17″ Monitor – $75, WinXP Home – $100)

If anyone’s interested in a similar system for that price range, contact me.