Day 43

Spent the day in a Nyquil induced fog watching junk TV and sleeping intermitantly.

Felt exhausted.

Day 42

Woke up feeling awful. Sore throat etc.

Went into work for a couple of hours. Got cough drops and nyquil from Walgreen's.

Went home and slept from 11:30-3:30.

Had soup.

Watched a few episodes of Deadwood, season three. Read a few pages of Ghost.

Passed out.

Day 41

Went to work obsenely early for meetings. Work is very hurry up and wait right now. Met a cute dude from another division.

Dropped by the Comic Stop to loiter with George and pick up some comics.

Stopped by a bakery in Mill Creek to pick up a quick sandwich and found that cinnamon rolls were half price and picked two up for fantastic breakfast with Lynn tomorrow.

Met Bonnie at the seamstress's house for the final dress fitting. Seamstress told me I was super skilled in the art of bridesmaiding. Should be by now. Was assigned to pick up the dress.... a wee bit nervous about this.

Came home and did my taxes and read some more Ghost.

Day 40

Snowed quite a bit and work was lonely.

Left early and made it home in time to watch It Takes a Thief while cooking dinner.

Watched the State of the Union Address while biking.

Went to the Stube for conversation and pretzels. Chris, Andy, and two new folks (Jenny & Ryan?).

Spoke with Amber, Grandma, Brad, and Megan.

Read more Ghost.

Day 39

Sean and I battled snow to pick Kim up and together we went to the Asian shopping center in Richmond. I was able to get yummy snacks that I haven't had since I left Tokyo, visited the two story Daiso, and ate delicious Beard Papa Cream Puffs.

We drove back down and the trip was pleasant with such good company (in spite of the incredulous border agent). When Sean and I arrived at the family homestead we found that cousin Laurie was in town. We had dinner and a fresh fruit tart. (Yay!)

I went home and unpacked while watching Mansfield Park on Masterpiece Theater (which makes me really miss Alistair Cook, Vincent Price & Diana Rigg).

I finished Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant and it was a really good. I recommend it.

I started Alan Lightman's Ghost this weekend and it is continuing to be interesting, though it is a little melancholy. Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant was melancholy too.

Today was exceptional.

Day 38

We had a nice breakfast (with an extra slice of bacon!) and Mother and I went out to do some shopping.

We made a pot-roast and watched The Life of Brian (unchanged) and The Protector (quite excellent).

We also made delicious chocolate and peanut butter chip cookies and exchanged Christmas gifts.

Today was also a good day.

Day 37

I left work early to go to Canada with Kim and Sean.

The trip was fun, and the border crossing quite short. We dropped Kim off at her friend's house and picked Mother up from work.

We went out to a wonderful Greek restaraunt with Mother and Darren. We then returned home to play games.

It was a good day.

Day 36

Had dinner & cupcakes with Steve. Very fun.

Spoke with Grandma, Mother, Megan, Sean, and Czabrina.

Packed while watching Chuck.

Day 35

Worked very late for a client meeting.

Made salmon patties for no reason.

Spoke with Addy, Bonnie, & Czarina (having girded myself for the conversation).

Didn't work out at all.

Read more of Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant. Still very good.

Day 34

Spoke with Megan about her father. She'd called me yesterday at work to tell me that he had cancer and today we talked more about it. I'm very concerned.

Met up with Paul for Kidd Valley and more Eerie Indiana. That show should never have been canceled. And I'm going to die at 450 pounds. Hooray.

Read more of Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant. Really touching- yet I feel like the characters are too charactery.

Spoke with Steve & Addy.

Day 33

Had my oil changed and my car thoroughly cleaned.

The weather was beautiful and Theo wanted an extra long walk.

Violated my used-only shopping plan and bought an expensive winter coat thus fulfilling my three year long goal of purchasing a winter coat. (Which trumps my 3 month used only goal, because I say so.)

Watched Veronica Mars and made brownies.

Spoke with Burke, Mebbie, Steve, and Addy.

Met up with a group of folks at the Stube for drinks. Lots of people showed.

Today was a good day.

Day 32

Had to run to my apartment at 7 am to make sure my alarm clock was turned off and it was.

Walked Theo, it was nice.

Sean and I loitered in the hot tub for a long time then walked Theo again.

Brad and I caught The Sarah Conner Chronicles. It was ok, but I strongly feel they should have picked someone more angry, strong, and wiry for Sarah. She is supposed to be the original scarily badass mom.

Read more Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant.

Day 31

Watched cartoons. Ran to the dog-sitting house to let Theo out.

Met up with Bonnie, Jannette, & Dani at the seamstress to help Bonnie with bustling the wedding gown.

Had lunch at Panera with Grandma and ran a few errands.

Picked Czabrina up from the hairdresser and had dinner at Rialto. Our favorite waiter was working and wanted to know where Ron was.

Then we went to Target for no reason at all. Eventually we cruised back to Czabrina's and watched Scott Baio is 46 & Pregnant and Celebrity Rehab. The shame is thick.

Today was a good day.

Day 30

Jim & I got dinner at this amazing Greek place in Cap Hill called Byzantine. I had delicious stuffed eggplant. We also had yummy flaming cheese for the appetizer and everyone said oooooooooh.

Then we headed over to the Cinerama to see Cloverfield. We went to this store across from the theater and picked up some Dramamine since the movie is hand cam filmed. In line at the theater we ran into Steve's friend Bill. Cloverfield was awesome.

Jim 2.0 and Paul joined us, but Ron & Czabrina were late.

After the movie Jim & I met up with Jason (Deuce) and a cool friend of his from out of town at Dragonfish.

Super awesome day.

Day 29

Had several stressful events at work... and also cake. Yay cake.

Had a video conference at work and was shocked at how pallid and bleh I looked on camera. I think I need to start highlighting my hair again.

Tutoring student canceled on me. Which gave me time to tidy my apartment a bit and wax some things....

I started Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant by Anne Tyler, and I think I will read the rest. I was certainly quite interested, although finding something to follow Castle Waiting is not easy.

Spoke with Czabrina. Very good conversation.

Day 28

Had my car door fixed and was told that it was broken in a botched break in. My cup runeth over.

Met up with Jim for BBQ at Cowgirl BBQ (quite good) and watched a few more episodes of Lost.

Started a book about consumerism and found out that it was really a book about being able to get rid of stuff you should get rid of. Very disappointed.

Spoke with Mother, Burke, & Steve.

Day 27

Car was completely iced over and took until 10:15 to defrost enough for me to crawl in and start the engine. Good Times.

Ran over to Brad's after work to take a conference call from Google and watch movies. Brad still wasn't home at 8:15 so I left.

Had brownies and ice cream with Chris & Andy and checked out vacation rentals.

Started book one of I Luv Halloween. Didn't like it and won't bother reading any further.

Spoke with Mother.

Day 26

A client stood me up today. Was all ascramble at work today.

It was snowing/sleeting and I decided to go home and hibernate.

Ate more of George's delicious Christmas present. It is truly some excellent bacon.

Watched Scott Baio is 46 and Pregnant and tidied. (This show is awesome!)

Spoke with Steve & Burke.

Worked out and watched Good Eats and Big Bang Theory.

Passed on drinks at the Stube to finish Castle Waiting. (Which was awesome!)

It was very sleety/snowy when I went to bed.

Day 25

Packed up Christmas materials, mopped, and reorganized a cupboard; while watching disk one of season two of Big Love and two episodes of Dr. Who (new).

I also watched Miss Potter and it was good, but I found the moving animals and Zellweger's reactions towards them... creepy.

Helped make turkey noodle soup and dumplings for family Sunday dinner. J stopped in, but left right away. Got great recipe of chocolate chip waffles and signed up for a hike and gem hunt. Watched Ugly Betty and did laundry.

Read more Castle Waiting.

Day 24

Watched cartoons (Viva Pinata, TMNT FF, Skunk Foo).

Met with Kim and Also Kim for waffles and loitered about all day.

Spoke with Amber.

Saw The Orphanage at the Varsity with Andy. Very well made, terribly scary. Quite nervous walking back to the car.

Read Castle Waiting until quite late.

Day 23

Met with annoying (i.e. stupid) clients and had to stay late at work. Irritating.

Had cupcakes with Steve from Trophy Cupcakes.

Tidied my closet.

Spoke with Grammy, Mother, and Burke.

Made appointment to have car door fixed.

Read more Castle Waiting.

Day 22

Tutored today and the kid confessed that he is lazy and thus doesn't like to do stuff. Must determine what he likes to do while he is busy not doing what he is supposed to be doing.

Watched Grey's with Mon.

Spoke with Steve, Grandma, & Burke.

Watched Ace of Cakes while getting ready for day.

Finally go to start Castle Waiting and it is awesome.

Day 21

Really grouchy today-- even though I woke up alert (two days in a row!!).

Met Paul O. for pizza and Eerie Indiana. Only eight episodes left. :O(

Watched 20 minutes of Criminal Minds on the bike. Meh.

Spoke with Steve.

Dealt with a very difficult client today. Confirmed my belief that everyone is totally stupid and useless.

Finished One Good Turn. It isn't a bad book, but I really dislike the narrative style. It was kind of neat and smart, but I just couldn't get into the story with the way it jumped around.

Day 20

Woke up very alert this morning.

Watched some Lost with Jim.

Watched the Daily Show & Colbert Report, to relieve my withdrawls.

Read some One Good Turn. Getting close.

Spoke with mom, Steve, and Burke.

Day 19

Had lunch with Mebbie at the former Hongs.

Dropped by the library to pick up some holds.


Watched disk two of season three of Veronica Mars.

Spoke with mom, Steve, & Burke.

Joined Chris, Andy and a few people at the bar for an hour.

Read more One Good Turn. I am so excited to finish this book and get started on some awesome comics! It is a fine book, but meh.

Day 18

Had brunch with Mebbie, Czabrina & Ron at Panera. Did some shopping at Northgate Mall.

Watched the final cut of Blade Runner (post-production was not as great as in earlier cuts- the music was incredibly loud and obtrusive) and half of the Last Life in the Universe (painfully boring) with Brad.

Door handle on car is mysteriously working. Suspect elves.

Spoke with Leigh and Andy.

Read a bit more One Good Turn. Has finally picked up and I'm getting used to the narrative style. That being said, I don't particularly like the narrative style.

Day 17

Watched cartoons (Viva Pinata, The Batman) but fell back asleep.

Had breakfast and went thrifting with Addy. We had an awesome time and I bought a lot of nifty stuff. (Including a ice cream maker!)

Met up at a pizza place in Mill Creek for Bonnie's birthday. Left early to head to Chris & Andy's for a Rock Band party.

Continued to the Kangaroo and Kiwi. Did not enjoy my time there.

Helped Andy tidy up after the party and ended up talking till the wee hours.

Read some more One Good Turn and was rewarded with some actual things happening.

Day 16

Mebbie & Quiana's Food Extravaganza

Picked up Mebbie for Krispy Creme breakfast.

Went directly to Victoria's Secret, spent too much money on poka dots and candy (allowable purchase under new second hand plan).

Had Thai with Czabrina.

Window shopped in Fremont.

Took Theo Chocolate factory tour with perky tourguide. Ate 12 kinds of chocolate.

Bought cupcakes at Trohpy Cupcakes in Wallingford.

Made reindeer sausage pasta at my house, Steve joined us.

Spoke with Addy and Chris.

Watched Superbad with Andy. Very funny.

Read a chapter of One Good Turn.

Day 15

Woke late and snuffly again. Made it to work roughly on time.

Met Jim at Ixtapa for dinner. Then fought terrible traffic back to my place. Made it through another disk of Lost.

Watched the news and was very surprised by the results of the Iowa caucus. (D- Obama with at least 6% statistical advantage, while Edwards & Clinton were statistically within the margin of error, thus tied- I couldn't be more shocked that Clinton did so poorly OR Obama so well. And McCain in 3rd for Republicans, after polling first in nation earlier this week. I am very worried about the future. I assume that this is normal.)

Started charting my weight and cross-referencing it with my caloric intake and exercise. This is because I am completely crazy. Also, now I can quantify more of my life in graph-form. Next I shall come up with a crazy dating point system. It will be majestic.

Read a few more chapters of One Good Turn.

Spoke with Steve (about friend who passed- weird coincidence that I saw it on the news last night) and Czabrina.

My short style journal is getting long. A m concerned. Must stop using full sentences. Bad to neglect real blog.

Day 14

Woke late and snuffly, so worked late. Phone system at work was replaced today.

Had lunch with Steve, Michael & Lynn at new Indian place where Black Sheep, then Nelly’s was. Moghul Express. Pretty good. The owner would not let us pay as Michael is her daughter’s teacher.

Spoke with Megan and Mebbie.

Paul came over for an impromptu Eerie Indiana viewing. I organized my 5 lbs (yes, I weighed it) of Christmas bacon for storage. I will need to sort out my bacon recipes and get started. (Dan said I can use his ice cream ball for bacon ice cream! Result!)

I watched some cop show staring Jeremy Sisto (for no other reason than I like watching Jeremy Sisto) (Rawr) while I tore up some old Martha Stewart Livings for recipes.

Read a couple of chapters of One Good Turn. I'm much more interested now, but I'm still not certain about this book.

Day 13

Received numerous text messages and phone calls.

Caught Sweenie Todd matinee with Melanie, & Paul O. Very good.

Spent morning cleaning and ended dog-sitting.

Watched The Bourne Ultimatum with Chris & Andy.

Finished Medicus. Very good.

Started One Good Turn by Kate Atkinson. I’m not sure about it yet. Would like to finish it and start on the books I got for Christmas.