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My Valentine
Sometimes, it isn't so bad being single for Valentine's Day. I got a valentine today. It was from my favorite guy in the world. His name is Clayton and he is almost 4 years old. He is the son of my close friends, Tom and Mindy.
Evidently, Clay drew me a picture (for me and my dog actually) on the computer and they sent it to me via email. It was so very sweet. I am pasting his picture below, just so you can all see my Valentine.
Isn't it so pretty? I feel like someday I will be rich because he will be a famous abstract painter and I will own several originals by Clayton. (He drew this on the computer...yep, not quite 4)
So a happy early V-day to you all and especially to my favorite valentine, Clay!
Post-Valentine's Day blues
Okay, not really the blues. In fact, still in the same mood as usual.
Didn't get up to much yesterday, the most notable thing I did was watch Wild Hogs with a huge bowl of butter popcorn. Comedy + bed + popcorn = awesome. Safe to say my Valentine's night was alright. Still sucks to be single though.
Which brings me to Italy. It's St. Faustino's Day, which, according to my surprisingly large entourage of Italian buddies, is the day devoted to single folk like me. Fantastic.
I'm off to Hatfield tonight, for what's starting to be a weekly trip to the Font. Apparently, they've introduced a 12am curfew after two people got stabbed on campus on Wednesday. Which suits me just fine, as I'm usually bored by midnight and I end up leaving anyway. Will be grand to hang out with everyone, might even stick around to watch the rugby with Ricky tomorrow, if England are even playing that is.
I love the weekend. I'll never take you for granted again.
Didn't get up to much yesterday, the most notable thing I did was watch Wild Hogs with a huge bowl of butter popcorn. Comedy + bed + popcorn = awesome. Safe to say my Valentine's night was alright. Still sucks to be single though.
Which brings me to Italy. It's St. Faustino's Day, which, according to my surprisingly large entourage of Italian buddies, is the day devoted to single folk like me. Fantastic.
I'm off to Hatfield tonight, for what's starting to be a weekly trip to the Font. Apparently, they've introduced a 12am curfew after two people got stabbed on campus on Wednesday. Which suits me just fine, as I'm usually bored by midnight and I end up leaving anyway. Will be grand to hang out with everyone, might even stick around to watch the rugby with Ricky tomorrow, if England are even playing that is.
I love the weekend. I'll never take you for granted again.
Valentine's Day Lyrics
Despite spending this Valentine's Day alone (well, not alone... lots of people around, just no "special someone" 
), I really do appreciate the general sentiments of the day. Love is a beautiful thing whenever and wherever you find it. Therefore, I share the lyrics of one of my favorite songs of all time - seems appropriate for the occasion.
), I really do appreciate the general sentiments of the day. Love is a beautiful thing whenever and wherever you find it. Therefore, I share the lyrics of one of my favorite songs of all time - seems appropriate for the occasion. Eileen's Song - Burlap to Cashmere
You have one wing and I have another,
Seeking shelter like sister and brother.
Through the winter and through the summer
Like one angel we'll fly far away.
Hold my hand and we'll make it all right
From this hell that we live in.
Cross the road until the light
Comes inside and lives within.
It's a long and lonesome ride
When your friends have all gone home,
But the roses in your eyes
They pull me in so I don't feel alone.
'Cause you have one wing and I have another,
Seeking shelter like sister and brother.
Through the winter and through the summer
Like one angel we'll fly far away.
Sometimes I just can't help but cry
When I think of what we've become.
Like a soldier lost in the night,
Forgetting all where he has come from.
But the mud will soon become dry
And the sun will rise again.
And the shadows in our eyes
Will fade away down to lower plains.
'Cause you have one wing and I have another,
Seeking shelter like sister and brother.
Through the winter and through the summer
Like one angel we'll fly far away.
So my friend now this I say:
I won't leave you hangin' on.
Hold on tight now and don't fly away
'Til one angel we have become.
Seeking shelter like sister and brother.
Through the winter and through the summer
Like one angel we'll fly far away.
Hold my hand and we'll make it all right
From this hell that we live in.
Cross the road until the light
Comes inside and lives within.
It's a long and lonesome ride
When your friends have all gone home,
But the roses in your eyes
They pull me in so I don't feel alone.
'Cause you have one wing and I have another,
Seeking shelter like sister and brother.
Through the winter and through the summer
Like one angel we'll fly far away.
Sometimes I just can't help but cry
When I think of what we've become.
Like a soldier lost in the night,
Forgetting all where he has come from.
But the mud will soon become dry
And the sun will rise again.
And the shadows in our eyes
Will fade away down to lower plains.
'Cause you have one wing and I have another,
Seeking shelter like sister and brother.
Through the winter and through the summer
Like one angel we'll fly far away.
So my friend now this I say:
I won't leave you hangin' on.
Hold on tight now and don't fly away
'Til one angel we have become.
Happy SAD!
Once again, it’s been a while since I’ve updated. For some reason, I can never quite find the time to write up entries. So I thought I’d take advantage of Single’s Awareness Day to make a post.
Of course, some have asserted that I have no right to be “celebrating” Single’s Awareness Day, given that I’m not exactly single. But from where I stand, if you don’t have plans on Valentine’s Day (and not due to circumstances like the significant other being out of town or something), then you qualify as single. So that would be me.
But y’know, this whole relationship thing… I know I’ve been through two divorces, myself, so I’m not one to be taken by surprise when they come to an end… But today I learned that two couples of my acquaintance have separated. One of them in particular really surprised me because they just seemed to have a really solid thing going on. But appearances can be deceiving, as I know too well. Whatever happens, I wish them all well. They’re good people, all of them.
About six months ago, some of you might remember, I ordered a digital projector for my home movie-watching use. It came with a rebate offer: a free 92” projection screen. Yesterday, I finally received the thing, which had apparently been on back-order for five months. Ludicrous.
It’s still in the box, though, until this weekend. But this sucker’s huge. I’m having to re-evaluate just how the setup is going to be in my li’l one-bedroom place. And of course, I have to hope my landlord’s okay with me putting a couple molly bolts in the ceiling.
Then there’s the question of sound. The projector has a built-in speaker that’s actually pretty good, but for something approaching home theater quality, I’d need more than that. I’m tempted to just buy a cheap home theater system, including DVD player, and just use the projector as a projector and not a player at the same time. Either way, with or without all that, it’s going to require some significant adjustments in my living room furniture set-up.
I had the last of my dental work done on the 2nd, but I’m a little concerned. It’s been nearly two weeks, now, and the teeth I had worked on are ultra-sensitive to temperature. I’d have thought such sensitivity would’ve lessened by now. But maybe not. I emailed my dentist for his thoughts.
On the other hand, my shoulder is doing quite well. I’d say it’s very nearly back to normal. That’s cool.
Also cool is the fact that I no longer have sleep apnea. Five years ago, I did a sleep test and was confirmed for apnea. But before I could acquire a CPAP machine, I lost my job and, hence, my benefits. And even though I've been employed for the past four years, I've only now gotten around to re-doing the test. Well, I got the results of Sunday night’s test back, and there’s no indication of it. Good blood oxygenation, etc. Guess losing 70 pounds can help that, huh?
Of course, some have asserted that I have no right to be “celebrating” Single’s Awareness Day, given that I’m not exactly single. But from where I stand, if you don’t have plans on Valentine’s Day (and not due to circumstances like the significant other being out of town or something), then you qualify as single. So that would be me.
But y’know, this whole relationship thing… I know I’ve been through two divorces, myself, so I’m not one to be taken by surprise when they come to an end… But today I learned that two couples of my acquaintance have separated. One of them in particular really surprised me because they just seemed to have a really solid thing going on. But appearances can be deceiving, as I know too well. Whatever happens, I wish them all well. They’re good people, all of them.
I dodged last week's jury duty bullet. Didn't even have to go in. My boss (the new Boss B) also dodged. So we're in the clear for at least another year.
And yes, that means the switcheroo at work has been completed. I am not unhappy in the least about it. The new Boss B certainly has his preferred methods for things (as everyone does), and some of them I think are a little silly. But hey... It's still a much-needed change for me.
And yes, that means the switcheroo at work has been completed. I am not unhappy in the least about it. The new Boss B certainly has his preferred methods for things (as everyone does), and some of them I think are a little silly. But hey... It's still a much-needed change for me.
It’s still in the box, though, until this weekend. But this sucker’s huge. I’m having to re-evaluate just how the setup is going to be in my li’l one-bedroom place. And of course, I have to hope my landlord’s okay with me putting a couple molly bolts in the ceiling.
Then there’s the question of sound. The projector has a built-in speaker that’s actually pretty good, but for something approaching home theater quality, I’d need more than that. I’m tempted to just buy a cheap home theater system, including DVD player, and just use the projector as a projector and not a player at the same time. Either way, with or without all that, it’s going to require some significant adjustments in my living room furniture set-up.
On the other hand, my shoulder is doing quite well. I’d say it’s very nearly back to normal. That’s cool.
Also cool is the fact that I no longer have sleep apnea. Five years ago, I did a sleep test and was confirmed for apnea. But before I could acquire a CPAP machine, I lost my job and, hence, my benefits. And even though I've been employed for the past four years, I've only now gotten around to re-doing the test. Well, I got the results of Sunday night’s test back, and there’s no indication of it. Good blood oxygenation, etc. Guess losing 70 pounds can help that, huh?
Happy whatever!
To all who celebrate it: Happy Valentine's Day!! ^_^
To all who don't: Happy....Day? :p
~G~
To all who don't: Happy....Day? :p
~G~
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