>With the re-decorating I’m looking to do, I’ve been looking at some new stuff for the bedroom. Check out these beds: – 1 – [ Full ] [ Queen] [ King ] – 2 – [ Full] [ Queen ] [ King ] Only $2.95 shipping on all orders. Word. I found a site a few years ago, it was one of the first to use flash to sell a product. You were able to design your own shoes for about the price of a normal pair of Nikes. I’ve purchased a few pairs myself, the latest of which being…
>New uber-fast computer. Sometimes even an orangutan needs a hug. The mystery of silk may have been solved– man has yet to create a synthetic that can rival the strength of the real thing. So it’s go to do with the ammount of water/protein that’s mixed in… but that’s all they know. Said mystery is not exactly “solved” as the article states. For those who long for (OSX) Linux enlightenment.
>The discussion groups are back! [ sign up ] Access is granted on an individual basis. Everyone will be approved – it’s just a matter of setting the permissions to be able to see the forum. An artists *chuckle* um… rendition of Mars 60,000 years ago. New game system: The Phantom is a CD-free, WinXP “content delivery system” allowing online buying of games, downloading, and play via the hardware box. Try before you buy feature alone is worth it, my Mac doesn’t even have any real games, I’ve just been downloading and playing demos — 2 levels is enough for…
>I was talking with a co-worker about jobs today: “I could take that job at Mount Holyoke — do the AV stuff… mad chicks.” “yeah… as a Hatter – BLAUGHABLALBL BLAUGHAGAGA!” Nothing against the ladies of Mt. Holyoke, they’re all quite passionate. It’s just that usually that passion comes out as… anger. Oh yeah, and the rest are crazy, or hate men… or maybe it’s a little bit of each =] -=- New kitten pictures, speaking of kittens – Ramones bit from “I love the 70’s” on VH1 with the dancing kittens… yeah – originated @ rathergood.com -=- Behold the…
>I’m a Contractor!
>A while back I signed up for rollouts.com, forgot all about it. It’s a sort of outsourcing company for techs. Computer upgrades for retail outlets (replacing cash register motherboards, warranty repairs/replacement) and odd jobs here and there. On the way to Tori yesterday I received a call — an emergency job involving Stop & Shop Deli machines (the touch screen to order meat/cheese). They’d been hit with the MSBlaster and needed everything updated. So I had him send me all the info, got up early – chose my jobs, and was on my way. I went to Staples after checking…
>Tori & Ben Folds
>A Day in Boston I went to Boston today — got an early start, picked everyone up and we were off! It was a long drive, saw a pretty big accident along the way on 90. At least 6 cars were involved and one ended up on top of 2 other cars… a big mess, everyone rubbernecking like mad. We played tourist, took the T to Boston Common, followed the freedom trail, and go some good pictures of the cemetery and things in the area. After a day of walking around, my sorrowful stomach (too much beer on Saturday) was…
>The Aftermath and Recall
>So I think overall it went well last night — I was understood, and he got some reasons. I know he can do it when he’s determined and his horiscope for today seems as fitting as mine was yesterday ~ Leo: If certain projects or tasks have seemed difficult for you to finish, today’s energy will give you the zip you need, dear Leo. The energy from the aspects that occurred yesterday is still very much present, and things will go well for you once you get started. It’s a good time to meet with others to discuss business or…
>Departing
>I had to ask a housemate to leave again last night. I need to be able to get the place ready for new people to move in, and can’t do that with him there. I started last night, I told him I’d need him out but he said he needed more time “to get a job”. ~ Well, it hasn’t happened yet, not likely going to happen any sooner the longer I let him stay, besides me having someone ready to fill the space who can actually pay for it. Just need to “reinforce the timeline” this evening — it’s…
>Whew
>So I hadn’t meant to get so in depth, but questions were asked regarding the immediate necessity of the room being empty. It was hard to recall previously noted points that “made all the difference” — touched on a few, and that was enough. It was over with a racing heart and a large sigh. He was upset. I know he understood though. We’re civil, calmer now — much better. Time will tell. -=- I went into this knowing my horiscope which seemed fitting: Aries: Go forward bravely. Be true to yourself. Friends or family just have to deal.
>Realization
>I received some really good news today — well, it was and it wasn’t. It is good news for my friends, which is good news for me… and it couldn’t be two better people. They have well-matched mentalities, both being very laid back and caring people. I’m also happy cause there’s no question now for me. I am getting better at taking a hint, but it’s still difficult. It takes noticing things that aren’t quite right and associating those with the opposite result then what you’re going for. Taking a hint saves a lot of hurt trouble. I know that…
>New Pictures
>Here’s some new pictures I scrounged up: My old car, 97 Ford Probe GTS: Probe01 Probe02 Franna: Franna01 Franna02 Computer: Case Inside1 Inside2 Sunset Robodog They’ll make it to the pictures page (hopefully with dates) once I get some time @ home.
>I felt like I was back in my groove today — I didn’t dread coming into work, since it was good to get away from the momentary stress at home. Besides, I just feel generally good, which helps — unlike how it’s been the past few days, dragging on and resenting everyone I have to call. I like it much better this way. I grabbed a few issues when I got here – called the customers, called the dispatch, got everything squared away and told the whiners how it was going to be. I don’t feel like taking guff today…
>I’m a fan of Ecto Cooler, but… wow — this guy’s done his research. I like Phish… and I wonder what was this guy on? The other members of Phish have children… whats this guy been up to? “I may have shown bad judgment, but I am not a pedophile.” – uh huh… art pictures, eh? Oh, yeah – BTW: you might want to make sure the 9 year old isn’t the daughter of the head of Hell’s Angels before you go photographing… but your tender nether-regions could have told you that. Clown robbers brighten the day near Mexico City.…
>The Beginning of the Two Factions
>News: Nachi is spreading, an anti-Blaster worm that patches up the vulnerability after getting in through the same hole and cleaning up after MSBlast. The main question right now is if it preys on any other known windows vulnerability in the background, and the issue being that it’s still getting in — and restarts your computer as soon as it’s downloaded and installed the patch. ** Faction Theory ** So here’s my theory – cyberspace has always had the “bad guys” the |-|4X0Rz. Well, now is the time for the vigilantes to emerge. They reverse engineer the virus to undo…
>New Client
>Well I’m excited, I found a new project to work on thanks to a friend’s recommendation. I haven’t gotten the site up yet, but it’s coming, and it’s awesome. So keep your eyes peeled. Remember Worms? If you loved it as much as I — check out worms 3d. Screenshots and progressions, oops galleries show the animation bugs… very very cool, I think all game companies should do that when producing a big title. It gives you something to do while it’s in the making, you tend to see what the issues are — being patient in the meanwhile because…
>Well just waiting for an appointment with a client — so updating a bit here and there. I just got back from Home Depot and boy do I feel productive! I bought paint for my room, painting supplies, and blinds for the front of the house. We’ve had a nakked side window since we moved in… about time it’s covered. I’ve started moving things out of my room, making ready — I’ve got a few volunteers to paint and will most likely take them up on that offer 😉 Hear that?
>Party Joke
>And now… a joke from Margaret: A rich white man in Florida decided that he wanted to throw a party and invited all of his buddies and neighbors. He also invited Leroy, the only black guy in the neighborhood. He held the party around the pool in the backyard of his mansion. Everyone was having a good time drinking, dancing, eating shrimp, oysters and BBQ and flirting with the women. At the height of the party, the host said “I have a 10 foot man-eating alligator in my pool and I’ll give a million dollars to anyone who has the…
>Poison Ivy Has Relinquished!
>It took 3 long weeks — but my skin is clear of the dreaded Poiz-N-Ivvy O Deth. My foot is all scarred up, some elsewhere too — makes me wonder if it’ll heal beyond that, but I didn’t have any skin left on my foot that wasn’t covered so it was expected, though the final kick in the keister were the few that budded up on the soles of my feet – ACK. I don’t want to do that again — wasn’t fun, but I came out on top dammit! I have some good recomendations for fighting it in the…
>Uptown Girls
>I just got back from seeing Uptown Girls — and I was surprised. You could count the male presence on one hand, and as I was the only one of a large group of girls I felt somewhat intimidated. It was a delightful movie, they help eachother out, to understand what the other doesn’t seem to see. I enjoyed myself, laughed a lot and though there may have been parts where I looked like I was crying — it was all a ruse, if only for the record 😉 This band from the UK reminds me of her love interest…
>Caitlin’s Dillemma
>My friend had an interesting question today: “How long does Nicotine stay in your system?” Apparently her father decided to get life insurance, which involves her getting a full test for nicotine and various other substances. (I’m guessing he’s suspicious) I feel bad for the poor girl, she’ll probably fail quite a few of the tests, especially nicotine. It wouldn’t be the end of the world, I mean her mom knows she smokes, but she’s been lying about things like that all her life so far — keeping it a secret, mainly just from her father. Who knows what’s going…