Yesterday was a little insane, I will not lie. Way too much going on and way too much shit in my house. After runs to Target and food we got back and tried to start rearranging things. What wasn't making anyone happy was the weather. It was 90s and we were all dying. It's that one week a year where it's hotter than shit and we all want to kill each other. But we managed to get through without too much yelling or frustration.
Did the show last night. Everybody had fun. It was a rough show. One person almost passed out from heat exhaustion. One person had their back window smashed. And the best part was a crying kid. My kid. Crying because that same butthead who tried to get in between her and KBF was at it again. KBF has been looking for a place for them to live. And when said person found out, they were like OH I WILL MOVE IN WITH YOU!!! Um no. Anyway, that caused some drama but we got through and it's all good now.
We got home around 3 and went to bed.
Pride festival and rehearsal today. In the same day. Dear god help me.
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Y5 D35
Stressing out right now. There are too many people in my house and too much clutter for a Saturday morning. I like to ease into my mornings, not be thrust into them. Breathe.
Yesterday was fun. I spent the morning teaching. Class went well I felt. I enjoyed the class and the students. After class the four of us headed into the city. We took Bart which B officially hates. It was too shaky and unstable for her. In addition it was too loud. We made it one piece and we went to the best ice cream place in the world. I had a bourbon coke float. We stopped and got mexican pastries too. After we headed downtown and went into the Disney store. I was starting to get cold so we went to the AE and the kid used her discount to get me a pair of jeans. I needed new ones anyway so this was a good excuse to get them. After we met up with my friend and headed to food. We went to the french place that I had been to before. I had marrow and blood sausage. It was a bit of a challenge getting B and her friend to eat but we figured it out. Her friend started getting a little tipsy. It was amusing. After we went back to my friend's new apartment after hitting the liquor store. Many drinks later (and pot for the ladies) we went back to the train. The kid and B's friend bonded and had a good time.
Finally got home around 11. Still too much shit in my house. I need to put things away is the problem. We need to hit target this morning to get some storage tubs. Today shall be cleaning and organizing followed by a show. Oh lord in heaven help us. Their first show...
Yesterday was fun. I spent the morning teaching. Class went well I felt. I enjoyed the class and the students. After class the four of us headed into the city. We took Bart which B officially hates. It was too shaky and unstable for her. In addition it was too loud. We made it one piece and we went to the best ice cream place in the world. I had a bourbon coke float. We stopped and got mexican pastries too. After we headed downtown and went into the Disney store. I was starting to get cold so we went to the AE and the kid used her discount to get me a pair of jeans. I needed new ones anyway so this was a good excuse to get them. After we met up with my friend and headed to food. We went to the french place that I had been to before. I had marrow and blood sausage. It was a bit of a challenge getting B and her friend to eat but we figured it out. Her friend started getting a little tipsy. It was amusing. After we went back to my friend's new apartment after hitting the liquor store. Many drinks later (and pot for the ladies) we went back to the train. The kid and B's friend bonded and had a good time.
Finally got home around 11. Still too much shit in my house. I need to put things away is the problem. We need to hit target this morning to get some storage tubs. Today shall be cleaning and organizing followed by a show. Oh lord in heaven help us. Their first show...
Friday, June 28, 2013
Y5 D34
HOLY CRAP SHE'S HERE. My life will never be the same, will it? Things are about to become radically different very quick. I asked for this, I wanted this, I will accept this. Yesterday I trained, doing the same today. I really like this class. It is one of my favorite classes to teach. Mostly because I know the material cold, but also because it is one of the things we do that I am very good at and enjoy. I hope that comes across when I am teaching this class too. I have a small class, only three students. Which of course means things go faster. I always feel guilty when it's a small class. We build such a buffer into these classes to allow for the 'slow kids', that when it's a small group, I get through the material quicker. It's not like I am shortcutting or skipping, it's just there's less delay while I run around (or switch screens around) and help the person who can't find the save button.
After teaching I had a meeting. The kid had school and then work. In between her leaving for work B arrived with her friend. It was about 5:30ish. She made me promise she never has to drive over the bridge in traffic again. Done. I don't like it and I have lived here forever. I can only imagine how stressful it was doing it for the first time like that.
We ordered pizza and just hung out. She was exhausted obviously. Mostly we all just talked about their trip and got settled. We all crashed around 11 right about when the kid got home.
Today they are all going to the city while I train again. If they sleep until a decent time I may join them. We shall see.
Goddamn I am a mix of excitement, fear, trepidation, joy, and comfort all at once. My heart is racing cause you see this shit never happens to me....
After teaching I had a meeting. The kid had school and then work. In between her leaving for work B arrived with her friend. It was about 5:30ish. She made me promise she never has to drive over the bridge in traffic again. Done. I don't like it and I have lived here forever. I can only imagine how stressful it was doing it for the first time like that.
We ordered pizza and just hung out. She was exhausted obviously. Mostly we all just talked about their trip and got settled. We all crashed around 11 right about when the kid got home.
Today they are all going to the city while I train again. If they sleep until a decent time I may join them. We shall see.
Goddamn I am a mix of excitement, fear, trepidation, joy, and comfort all at once. My heart is racing cause you see this shit never happens to me....
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Y5 D33
Stressing right now. I have a class starting in 90 minutes and I have no server information. I am giving him 30 minutes to get me the info before I start calling. I know it sucks for me to call someone at 6am but.
B and her friend are in Salt Lake. They made it another 800+ miles yesterday. They have 750 to go today and she is here. Holy shit. I am 80% ready for her. I need to do laundry, vacuum, clean the carpets, throw out some junk in my room - yeah not a problem.
Worked on a new training all day yesterday and managed to get it finished. Also lined up some more training dates in July. Onsite local stuff but it fills my month. As of right now I only have like three days in July not booked. That is good.
Also made my hotel reservation for my birthday yesterday as well as my dinner reservation. All done. I managed to get three nights at the decent Hilton for $130. Not too bad. At least I know that is done. Went to target and got the stuff I needed to finish cleaning the house. Just need to do it tonight. The earliest they will be here is 7 so I have a few hours once I am done with class but not a lot. I will need to hustle. I can do this.
Had sushi with the kid last night. Yesterday was a major day with the repeal of Proposition 8 and the repeal of DOMA. While neither impacts me directly, it does impact a good number of my friends. I stopped by my one friend's house to pick up a wig for my birthday show and he and his partner were celebrating like crazy. Ah, drunk gays. They are so cute.
Plus yesterday saw a filibuster in Texas have positive results. Pretty cool stuff. I was amazed at the audacity of the person leading the vote. In this day and age of live feeds and mobile devices to try and say it was a different time than it was is simply ridiculous. There are 1000 people in the room all with synchronized clocks and you are going to use your watch? Idiot.
Went to bed around 11 last night. That was after taking care of Ethel the rat. She is no more. Down to the cat, the bunnies, the snake, and the hamster. Yeah, still a zoo, but a smaller zoo.
Where are my servers???
B and her friend are in Salt Lake. They made it another 800+ miles yesterday. They have 750 to go today and she is here. Holy shit. I am 80% ready for her. I need to do laundry, vacuum, clean the carpets, throw out some junk in my room - yeah not a problem.
Worked on a new training all day yesterday and managed to get it finished. Also lined up some more training dates in July. Onsite local stuff but it fills my month. As of right now I only have like three days in July not booked. That is good.
Also made my hotel reservation for my birthday yesterday as well as my dinner reservation. All done. I managed to get three nights at the decent Hilton for $130. Not too bad. At least I know that is done. Went to target and got the stuff I needed to finish cleaning the house. Just need to do it tonight. The earliest they will be here is 7 so I have a few hours once I am done with class but not a lot. I will need to hustle. I can do this.
Had sushi with the kid last night. Yesterday was a major day with the repeal of Proposition 8 and the repeal of DOMA. While neither impacts me directly, it does impact a good number of my friends. I stopped by my one friend's house to pick up a wig for my birthday show and he and his partner were celebrating like crazy. Ah, drunk gays. They are so cute.
Plus yesterday saw a filibuster in Texas have positive results. Pretty cool stuff. I was amazed at the audacity of the person leading the vote. In this day and age of live feeds and mobile devices to try and say it was a different time than it was is simply ridiculous. There are 1000 people in the room all with synchronized clocks and you are going to use your watch? Idiot.
Went to bed around 11 last night. That was after taking care of Ethel the rat. She is no more. Down to the cat, the bunnies, the snake, and the hamster. Yeah, still a zoo, but a smaller zoo.
Where are my servers???
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Y5 D32
Big day for everyone! B made it almost 800 miles and just left Lincoln NE. The goal today is Evanston WY which will put them right on the edge of UT. Three days should do it. I am impressed. Granted, if it were me, I am so stubborn I would have gone at least 1200 miles yesterday. Would have been sore, cranky, and tired, but I would have done 1200 miles. Regardless, for two inexperienced drivers/adventurers, her and her friend have made excellent time. Well done!
As for me, I had a bit of a panic in the morning. The new client I dealt with on Monday wants to have some formal training done before we get into the mentoring part. Good. Not a problem. I gave him some available dates including yesterday and today. Well I guess he misunderstood and I got an email around 9 from our sales guy saying we were going to do one of the formal trainings yesterday and today. Um, okay? I need servers, I need material, I need to mentally prepare. Called my server guy, got things situated, and the sales guy comes back "oh, I messed up. He's going to CALL you today to set dates". Fucker. For the record? The client never called me either. Asswipe.
You know what's funny? B is on her way and I am not stressed. I am stressed because I don't have enough done not because someone is about to move in with me and my whole life is about to change. Nope. That part I am good with for some reason. I am not worried about her age, her finding a job, taking care of her car. Nope. All that will sort it self out. I am worried because I need to get a storage tub and a carpet cleaner.
Speaking of that, I GOT MY CAR BACK! WHEE! They called around 11 and I walked down. Of course the card was declined on the first try. Sigh. My boss paid the corporate card on Friday but because it came from a CBT transaction and was a large amount, there was a 3 day hold on it. Of course. Got him on the phone, he called the bank, we got it squared away. That meant I could go to Target and the grocery store!! We now have food. I also have two storage bins, but need a third.
I also went into the office and complained about the 3:07am sprinkler that woke me up yesterday. I also asked them to come and replace my dishwasher. Someone is coming today to look at it. Let's see what happens there.
Played some Sims. Made a steak for dinner. Kid hung out with KBF last night. They went out and had In n Out. They were supposed to have band practice but their guitarist flaked. Did I mention they started a band? Yeah. KBF on drums, the kid on vocal, and they found a guitarist on craigslist. Whatever works.
Went to bed around 11. I don't ALWAYS go to bed early as someone recently implied. Heck more times than not I am up until the wee hours. Ah yes laddie, the wee hours.
Huh. I seem to be in a good mood today. Go figure.
As for me, I had a bit of a panic in the morning. The new client I dealt with on Monday wants to have some formal training done before we get into the mentoring part. Good. Not a problem. I gave him some available dates including yesterday and today. Well I guess he misunderstood and I got an email around 9 from our sales guy saying we were going to do one of the formal trainings yesterday and today. Um, okay? I need servers, I need material, I need to mentally prepare. Called my server guy, got things situated, and the sales guy comes back "oh, I messed up. He's going to CALL you today to set dates". Fucker. For the record? The client never called me either. Asswipe.
You know what's funny? B is on her way and I am not stressed. I am stressed because I don't have enough done not because someone is about to move in with me and my whole life is about to change. Nope. That part I am good with for some reason. I am not worried about her age, her finding a job, taking care of her car. Nope. All that will sort it self out. I am worried because I need to get a storage tub and a carpet cleaner.
Speaking of that, I GOT MY CAR BACK! WHEE! They called around 11 and I walked down. Of course the card was declined on the first try. Sigh. My boss paid the corporate card on Friday but because it came from a CBT transaction and was a large amount, there was a 3 day hold on it. Of course. Got him on the phone, he called the bank, we got it squared away. That meant I could go to Target and the grocery store!! We now have food. I also have two storage bins, but need a third.
I also went into the office and complained about the 3:07am sprinkler that woke me up yesterday. I also asked them to come and replace my dishwasher. Someone is coming today to look at it. Let's see what happens there.
Played some Sims. Made a steak for dinner. Kid hung out with KBF last night. They went out and had In n Out. They were supposed to have band practice but their guitarist flaked. Did I mention they started a band? Yeah. KBF on drums, the kid on vocal, and they found a guitarist on craigslist. Whatever works.
Went to bed around 11. I don't ALWAYS go to bed early as someone recently implied. Heck more times than not I am up until the wee hours. Ah yes laddie, the wee hours.
Huh. I seem to be in a good mood today. Go figure.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Y5 D31
B IS ON HER WAY! She left MI at 7am EST. They are almost to Chicago. Holy shit.
Yesterday. Um... Did some work. A few conference calls. Car still not done. Walked to the store in the rain to get some food for dinner. Saw my car. Sitting there looking all sad. Made tacos and tortilla soup for dinner. Watched some Supernatural with the kid, played some Sims, and went to bed around 11.
A nice normal boring day. Just what I needed. I also need my car. I hope it is done today. Please dear FSM let it be done today.
Yesterday. Um... Did some work. A few conference calls. Car still not done. Walked to the store in the rain to get some food for dinner. Saw my car. Sitting there looking all sad. Made tacos and tortilla soup for dinner. Watched some Supernatural with the kid, played some Sims, and went to bed around 11.
A nice normal boring day. Just what I needed. I also need my car. I hope it is done today. Please dear FSM let it be done today.
Monday, June 24, 2013
Y5 D30
Lazy ass Sunday. Crappy ass weather too. It rained yesterday and it looks like it rained all night. I spent the day inside mostly with the exception of a nice walk to the little mercado down the street. I picked up some fresh fruit and veggies and some sausages for dinner. I could feel the rain in the air. I just missed it thankfully. Finished watching Alphas. There's a show that deserved a third season. Played some Sims. Cleaned house a bit. I didn't get too deep into cleaning. I am waiting until it gets closer for B to be here. She leaves tomorrow. Holy shit, she leaves tomorrow. This time next week my life is going to be very, very different. Dyed my hair. Not much else. It's been hard without a car. I hope they get it done today or tomorrow. I really need a car back. I need to get a carpet cleaner and storage boxes. Hurry up car.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Y5 D29
I am fuzzy and moving slowly today. I didn't know how much I needed a good party but apparently I did. Woo doggie.
I left the hotel around 2:30am yesterday and rode home. Once again I was freezing cold. I stopped at a rest area a couple hours into the ride and basically put on all my luggage. I had on two pairs of leggings, slacks, jeans, a long sleeve shirt, a t-shirt, two dress shirts, a hoodie, leather jacket, and two pairs of socks. Finally I was a decent temperature. I stopped once for breakfast but otherwise went straight through. Took me about 7.5 hours. I don't like going that way, but it definitely was safer for me. Plus a lot more gas stations.
On the way home I stopped at the repair shop and checked in on the car. Looks like it won't be done until Tuesday. Oh well.
Got home and talked with the kid for a while and then crashed out for four hours. Woke up, watched some Alphas and hung out until it was time to go to my director's house for a party. While I was waiting the guy with my old computer came by and dropped off the old one. I spent some time getting it configured and set up. I now have an extra machine. Cool.
I hadn't been to their house in a while and I have missed them. The party was fun. I didn't do anything crazy, but I certainly got hammered. I managed to not make an ass out of myself, which is good. I was out of there by midnight and in bed by 1.
There was a lot going on at the party but it's all blurry right now. Again, nothing bad happened and no one got mad at anyone but I also can't remember all of the conversations.
Today? Today I clean.
I left the hotel around 2:30am yesterday and rode home. Once again I was freezing cold. I stopped at a rest area a couple hours into the ride and basically put on all my luggage. I had on two pairs of leggings, slacks, jeans, a long sleeve shirt, a t-shirt, two dress shirts, a hoodie, leather jacket, and two pairs of socks. Finally I was a decent temperature. I stopped once for breakfast but otherwise went straight through. Took me about 7.5 hours. I don't like going that way, but it definitely was safer for me. Plus a lot more gas stations.
On the way home I stopped at the repair shop and checked in on the car. Looks like it won't be done until Tuesday. Oh well.
Got home and talked with the kid for a while and then crashed out for four hours. Woke up, watched some Alphas and hung out until it was time to go to my director's house for a party. While I was waiting the guy with my old computer came by and dropped off the old one. I spent some time getting it configured and set up. I now have an extra machine. Cool.
I hadn't been to their house in a while and I have missed them. The party was fun. I didn't do anything crazy, but I certainly got hammered. I managed to not make an ass out of myself, which is good. I was out of there by midnight and in bed by 1.
There was a lot going on at the party but it's all blurry right now. Again, nothing bad happened and no one got mad at anyone but I also can't remember all of the conversations.
Today? Today I clean.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Y5 D28
I debated wether or not I should write now or wait until I got home, and said fuck it. This way it's done for the day.
Taught all day yesterday. Class went well in my mind. Some technical snafus again, but this is still a new class. I think this is only the third or fourth time we have offered it. Still working out some of the kinks if you will. I have to spend some time getting things tweaked.
After class, I took care of a couple of emails for work. Looks like I have another project similar to the one I had a while back where they will use me sporadically which is fine because it fills gaps in my schedule. I don't mind projects like this. They help to keep people off my back.
Afterwards, I went to Disneyland. Yeah, poor baby. 3:15 on a Friday and I was at the park. Sucks to be me. Hung out for about 3 hours. I only went to do some pin trading and get B's friend a shirt. I picked up Monsters University pins and buttons too. Plus the park has been all decked out with Lone Ranger stuff which was cool. Amazing how they can put things up so fast. I mean I was just there five days ago. If the government ran like Disneyland, imagine how much better the world would be?
Got back to the hotel and found an email from my dad saying he was surprised I didn't call on Father's Day. Really? I haven't said anything to you for almost a year and it surprises you? I wanted to respond back with "well when you stop being a bible thumping, misogynistic, homophobe, then maybe we can talk" but I didn't. I just hit delete.
That was about it. I ate at the park so I was done. Crawled into bed around 7 and woke up about 20 minutes ago. I should be out of here in the next 30 and then 8 hours home. Hoping to be home by 11 at the latest. Wish me luck.
Taught all day yesterday. Class went well in my mind. Some technical snafus again, but this is still a new class. I think this is only the third or fourth time we have offered it. Still working out some of the kinks if you will. I have to spend some time getting things tweaked.
After class, I took care of a couple of emails for work. Looks like I have another project similar to the one I had a while back where they will use me sporadically which is fine because it fills gaps in my schedule. I don't mind projects like this. They help to keep people off my back.
Afterwards, I went to Disneyland. Yeah, poor baby. 3:15 on a Friday and I was at the park. Sucks to be me. Hung out for about 3 hours. I only went to do some pin trading and get B's friend a shirt. I picked up Monsters University pins and buttons too. Plus the park has been all decked out with Lone Ranger stuff which was cool. Amazing how they can put things up so fast. I mean I was just there five days ago. If the government ran like Disneyland, imagine how much better the world would be?
Got back to the hotel and found an email from my dad saying he was surprised I didn't call on Father's Day. Really? I haven't said anything to you for almost a year and it surprises you? I wanted to respond back with "well when you stop being a bible thumping, misogynistic, homophobe, then maybe we can talk" but I didn't. I just hit delete.
That was about it. I ate at the park so I was done. Crawled into bed around 7 and woke up about 20 minutes ago. I should be out of here in the next 30 and then 8 hours home. Hoping to be home by 11 at the latest. Wish me luck.
Friday, June 21, 2013
Y5 D27
Slept through my alarm this morning. Luckily I have to go about five feet to be ready for class. Yesterday was weird for that reason. It's one thing to be teaching from home. It's another to be at a hotel and have to go off to a client. But it's odd being in a hotel and teaching. Class itself went fine with some technical glitches that were beyond my control. Some of the servers weren't starting up correctly but we managed to get all that handled early on in the day. Once that was done, everything went okay. We finished up about 2:30, a little ahead of schedule. I then took a ride over to a local mall because the kid wanted a damn cupcake from a specific bakery. I warned her it would get squished. She was so sad "it's okay, as long as I have it" that I ended up going into Target and buying painters tape and taping it to my gas tank. That's probably how I will get it home too. After that my friend whom I haven't seen in a while picked me up and we went for BBQ. It was nice seeing him and his wife. We haven't had a chance to catch up in a while so it was good. Nothing crazy or wild, just socializing and eating. Got back to the hotel, watched Alphas, took a nice bath, talked to B, and went to bed. I have been very sleepy this week. I can't wait until I get home and have a day to myself to sleep. All day. With no guilt. I am sure I am going to need to clean the house from top to bottom when I get home, but I am looking forward to it. My car won't be ready when I get home unfortunately. They called me yesterday and the tranny that arrived was damaged so he sent it back. Looking at a two day delay. It's okay as I am going to be home all next week. As long as it's ready for my birthday. Time to shower.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Y5 D26
Yesterday was in many ways a wasted day. Useless to me in some respects. I spent $10 on something I was told I needed just to not need it and probably will never use it. One of those kind of days. Allow me to elaborate...
Woke up, fell out of bed, dragged a comb across my head. Found my way downstairs and drank a cup, looking up, I noticed I was late.
No wait, that's not me. That's the Beatles. Hold on...
I get up and while I am getting ready there is an email from the partner. "You need to have these files downloaded before class today for those in the technical track." It's a couple of ruby installer files and the source code for the API. Ugh. I was already dreading the day because I am not, nor do I want to be, a programmer in the traditional sense of the word. To many people they think what I do is programming, but the reality is, I am a BI Developer/Architect/Consultant/Trainer. I do write code, but it's more SQL and product specific code than Ruby/Perl/Python type code. I replied back to the email saying that I was on a mac and did I need to install anything. The developer leading the training (NEVER let hard core developers with heavy accents lead training for the record, but that's a different part of the day) replied back saying I didn't need a compiler, but I should download CodeRunner for compiling and it's just a $10 app. Sigh. Fine. I dl'd it was able to open and compile the Ruby code. Test complete. Checked out of the hotel and lugged myself and my luggage on the bike to their office.
Headed into the office and the first part of the day was spent discussing product vision. That was useful to some degree. And of course they had just fed us wonderfully again. Will NOT complain about how well they fed and treated us. Then the developer took over and proceeded to walk us through the API for two hours. YAWN. No demo, no hands-on, never once needed CodeRunner. Seriously lame. Not to mention, he provided no hard copies of the documentation, etc. Really poor session especially for a non-programmer like myself. Will I be able to make this thing work? Yes, but it won't be easy. I will have to write a real curriculum against this and that part will be a challenge.
Fed us lunch which rocked. Mediterranean food. Then after lunch we split into teams and had a 'build' contest. We were first done, but when they did the 'awards' part we didn't win because we didn't have the applause. That in part was my fault because I really did keep to myself the last few days. I talked more with the partner's employees than any of the other companies. I figured why talk to competitors? I want to procure favor with the parent company.
Side note - I wish I hadn't just sold my soul to my company because this company is sorely needing a director of training and I could have so slid into that role. I spent time talking to the CEO at the dinner Tuesday night and could have had a job if I wanted. Sigh.
Wrapped up about 3:30 and I headed north to the next hotel. Made it their in a little over an hour which surprised me. I expected it to take longer but traffic was okay. One nice thing. Checked in, had dinner at the bar, found out a friend works in a building right across the street. Hopefully I am going to have drinks with him and some other friends tonight. Timing should work out. Talked to B and went to bed by 9:30.
Today I train from the room. This better work out or I am screwed. I am a bit nervous about connections, but I am hoping all will work. Tonight like I said, having drinks with some friends if everything works out. Then tomorrow more training and back to Disneyland where I belong.
Woke up, fell out of bed, dragged a comb across my head. Found my way downstairs and drank a cup, looking up, I noticed I was late.
No wait, that's not me. That's the Beatles. Hold on...
I get up and while I am getting ready there is an email from the partner. "You need to have these files downloaded before class today for those in the technical track." It's a couple of ruby installer files and the source code for the API. Ugh. I was already dreading the day because I am not, nor do I want to be, a programmer in the traditional sense of the word. To many people they think what I do is programming, but the reality is, I am a BI Developer/Architect/Consultant/Trainer. I do write code, but it's more SQL and product specific code than Ruby/Perl/Python type code. I replied back to the email saying that I was on a mac and did I need to install anything. The developer leading the training (NEVER let hard core developers with heavy accents lead training for the record, but that's a different part of the day) replied back saying I didn't need a compiler, but I should download CodeRunner for compiling and it's just a $10 app. Sigh. Fine. I dl'd it was able to open and compile the Ruby code. Test complete. Checked out of the hotel and lugged myself and my luggage on the bike to their office.
Headed into the office and the first part of the day was spent discussing product vision. That was useful to some degree. And of course they had just fed us wonderfully again. Will NOT complain about how well they fed and treated us. Then the developer took over and proceeded to walk us through the API for two hours. YAWN. No demo, no hands-on, never once needed CodeRunner. Seriously lame. Not to mention, he provided no hard copies of the documentation, etc. Really poor session especially for a non-programmer like myself. Will I be able to make this thing work? Yes, but it won't be easy. I will have to write a real curriculum against this and that part will be a challenge.
Fed us lunch which rocked. Mediterranean food. Then after lunch we split into teams and had a 'build' contest. We were first done, but when they did the 'awards' part we didn't win because we didn't have the applause. That in part was my fault because I really did keep to myself the last few days. I talked more with the partner's employees than any of the other companies. I figured why talk to competitors? I want to procure favor with the parent company.
Side note - I wish I hadn't just sold my soul to my company because this company is sorely needing a director of training and I could have so slid into that role. I spent time talking to the CEO at the dinner Tuesday night and could have had a job if I wanted. Sigh.
Wrapped up about 3:30 and I headed north to the next hotel. Made it their in a little over an hour which surprised me. I expected it to take longer but traffic was okay. One nice thing. Checked in, had dinner at the bar, found out a friend works in a building right across the street. Hopefully I am going to have drinks with him and some other friends tonight. Timing should work out. Talked to B and went to bed by 9:30.
Today I train from the room. This better work out or I am screwed. I am a bit nervous about connections, but I am hoping all will work. Tonight like I said, having drinks with some friends if everything works out. Then tomorrow more training and back to Disneyland where I belong.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Y5 D25
Yesterday was fun and boring at the same time. We spent all day at the partner's office and it was a LONG day. We got there about 8:15 and didn't leave until 4:30. They did feed us well - breakfast was pineapple pancakes, chorizo hash, scrambled eggs, and fruit. I think there was even more, but that's what I ate. Then for lunch a build your own taco bar from Rubio's that had shrimp, fish, beef, and veggie options. That was all during the day at the office.
The meetings themselves? Eh. The first half of the day was too focused on selling the product instead of using and configuring the product. They made this a joint technical and sales partner meeting which means that for the first half of the day a good portion of us were bored silly. Some of the tech folks will also be selling it, but for the most part we would come in AFTER the sales cycle. I did get something out of the use case study portion of the morning, but the hour long session on 'closing the deal' was beyond boring.
The afternoon was a little better as we broke out into the two groups. But it was way more than enough time for what was planned. Also, no written material, no handouts, no demos to follow. All lecture with a little bit of hands on. I am hoping today plays out differently. This company could really use a director of training. Hmmm....
We left and headed back to the hotel. Around 6:10 they had a car pick us up and take us to dinner. Dinner was AWESOME. Until of course I realized we were right across the street from a hotel/bar that X2 and I used to frequent. It took me a minute but I looked around where we were and it dawned on me how much time I had spent in that exact area. Son of a bitch. Oh well. Dinner was:
Japanese clam chowder
Crab cakes in a tarragon remoulade
Ahi done perfectly
creme brulee
Acceptable. Plus free booze. Yeah, not complaining. The car picked us back up at about 9:30 and we headed back to the hotel. Talked to B for an hour and then hit the sack.
Today I have another day of training, then I drive to the next hotel where I am doing training from 7-3 the next two days. Then I finally go home. Hopefully the car will be ready.
The meetings themselves? Eh. The first half of the day was too focused on selling the product instead of using and configuring the product. They made this a joint technical and sales partner meeting which means that for the first half of the day a good portion of us were bored silly. Some of the tech folks will also be selling it, but for the most part we would come in AFTER the sales cycle. I did get something out of the use case study portion of the morning, but the hour long session on 'closing the deal' was beyond boring.
The afternoon was a little better as we broke out into the two groups. But it was way more than enough time for what was planned. Also, no written material, no handouts, no demos to follow. All lecture with a little bit of hands on. I am hoping today plays out differently. This company could really use a director of training. Hmmm....
We left and headed back to the hotel. Around 6:10 they had a car pick us up and take us to dinner. Dinner was AWESOME. Until of course I realized we were right across the street from a hotel/bar that X2 and I used to frequent. It took me a minute but I looked around where we were and it dawned on me how much time I had spent in that exact area. Son of a bitch. Oh well. Dinner was:
Japanese clam chowder
Crab cakes in a tarragon remoulade
Ahi done perfectly
creme brulee
Acceptable. Plus free booze. Yeah, not complaining. The car picked us back up at about 9:30 and we headed back to the hotel. Talked to B for an hour and then hit the sack.
Today I have another day of training, then I drive to the next hotel where I am doing training from 7-3 the next two days. Then I finally go home. Hopefully the car will be ready.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Y5 D24
Yesterday was a pretty good day. For the most part. I was snarky and bored last night which wasn't a good thing since I was at a business function, but I also don't care.
Got up, bummed around in the morning doing morning type stuff. Went for a walk to find a CVS or similar. I needed razors, rockstar, and sunscreen. While I was out my friend called me to vent about some stuff. It's always nice to know I am not the only one who feels a certain way about things. She is frustrated with our directors and I totally understand her reasons. Same reasons I get frustrated sometimes with them. Got back to the hotel around 11 and said fuck it. I went down to the pool for two hours. I actually sat at a pool and relaxed. I had my tablet with me and watched some TV. I have been watching Alphas. Finished season 1 last night. It's a good show and I recommend it if you can find it. There are only two seasons so you don't have to stress. You can watch the whole thing and be done with it.
While I was at the pool I talked with my sister. I miss her. She is good people. If there is one thing I could change about my childhood it's that I wish I could have grown up with her. I won't use the word regret because in this situation there wasn't anything I could have down about it, but it does make me sad at times that we didn't get a chance to be even closer.
Came back up to the room around 1 and slept until 3. Talked to B for a while and then went and got ready. My boss called me around 4:30 to let me know he was inbound and that we could drive to the office together. No problem as we were 15 minutes away and this way I didn't have to take the bike. We didn't need to be there until 6:30 but when it got to be 6:20 and he wasn't down in the lobby yet, I started getting frustrated and anxious. I really dislike being late.
We get to their offices for this 'party'. It was a welcome reception for the training we will be doing today and tomorrow. Nice offices. Right on the ocean, surfboards all over, egg chairs hanging from rafters, and decent booze. The people? Meh. Not the employees, but the other attendees. It's a combination technical and sales training with what felt like more emphasis on the sales end. I could feel the sales slime in the room. I ended up sitting by myself for a while just drinking. As I posted on Facebook, can I help that I am like Tony Stark? A narcissistic, charismatic, alcoholic genius who doesn't play well with others? I socialized a little bit, but probably not as much as I should have. I also refused to wear the name tag because I wasn't about to poke a hole in a brand new sportcoat. Sorry.
We left the party around 9 and headed back. I didn't like any of the food at the party so I made him stop at taco bell for me. It was across the street from the hotel so I had little guilt. Talked to B some more and was in bed by 11.
All in all an acceptable day.
Got up, bummed around in the morning doing morning type stuff. Went for a walk to find a CVS or similar. I needed razors, rockstar, and sunscreen. While I was out my friend called me to vent about some stuff. It's always nice to know I am not the only one who feels a certain way about things. She is frustrated with our directors and I totally understand her reasons. Same reasons I get frustrated sometimes with them. Got back to the hotel around 11 and said fuck it. I went down to the pool for two hours. I actually sat at a pool and relaxed. I had my tablet with me and watched some TV. I have been watching Alphas. Finished season 1 last night. It's a good show and I recommend it if you can find it. There are only two seasons so you don't have to stress. You can watch the whole thing and be done with it.
While I was at the pool I talked with my sister. I miss her. She is good people. If there is one thing I could change about my childhood it's that I wish I could have grown up with her. I won't use the word regret because in this situation there wasn't anything I could have down about it, but it does make me sad at times that we didn't get a chance to be even closer.
Came back up to the room around 1 and slept until 3. Talked to B for a while and then went and got ready. My boss called me around 4:30 to let me know he was inbound and that we could drive to the office together. No problem as we were 15 minutes away and this way I didn't have to take the bike. We didn't need to be there until 6:30 but when it got to be 6:20 and he wasn't down in the lobby yet, I started getting frustrated and anxious. I really dislike being late.
We get to their offices for this 'party'. It was a welcome reception for the training we will be doing today and tomorrow. Nice offices. Right on the ocean, surfboards all over, egg chairs hanging from rafters, and decent booze. The people? Meh. Not the employees, but the other attendees. It's a combination technical and sales training with what felt like more emphasis on the sales end. I could feel the sales slime in the room. I ended up sitting by myself for a while just drinking. As I posted on Facebook, can I help that I am like Tony Stark? A narcissistic, charismatic, alcoholic genius who doesn't play well with others? I socialized a little bit, but probably not as much as I should have. I also refused to wear the name tag because I wasn't about to poke a hole in a brand new sportcoat. Sorry.
We left the party around 9 and headed back. I didn't like any of the food at the party so I made him stop at taco bell for me. It was across the street from the hotel so I had little guilt. Talked to B some more and was in bed by 11.
All in all an acceptable day.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Y5 D23
Okay, I promised you two days in one so let's see if I can do this and not forget anything. Saturday morning started with me freaking out about what I was going to do with the car. I don't have $4000. It's that simple. I also can't really afford to buy a new car. I ran through every single number and option and buying a new car while still upside down on the old one is just stupid. I would stay in debt for another five years and worse, I would have to get something I really didn't want. It would be the only way to roll in the monies while still making the payment affordable. I would have to get like a Ford Fiesta or something. Want to really hear me bitch about how much I hate my car for the next 3-5 years? Didn't think so. In the end I had to do what I didn't want to do - I had to borrow $4000 from my work. What I am going to do is use my corporate card to pay for it, then they will deduct $150 per check before taxes to pay it back. They own me now. If I am able to pay more sooner, then it will get deducted obviously. I don't like this solution, but I have a solution and since they are going to do it pre-tax, it should hurt less. This definitely hurts less than if I had done something stupid like buying a new car. Because a new car also would have meant a change in insurance, higher registration, etc etc.
I had floated this by my boss Friday night when he helped me run through the numbers, but he couldn't make a decision without talking to the other partner. He promised he would talk to him Friday night and let me know first thing in the morning.
He was also supposed to let me know if I should buy an iPad for this training we are doing this week. The training we are at only work on idevices which I obviously don't have. He was going to see if his son would lend him one of his for the week. Smaller issue of course, but still something I needed to get done before leaving for down here. (I am down here safely by the way.) I texted him a couple of times once at about 8:30 and then again at 10. He FINALLY responded at 11:30 that he was awake and still needed to call the other partner. Talk about stressful morning waiting. At 12:30 I finally got confirmation everything was a go. I ordered the iPad online, grabbed the kid, and we dropped the car off. As we were dropping the car off, I got the email the iPad was ready at the Apple store. Her and I walked over together and picked it up. It was a good chance for us to just talk a while. She was working from 4-8 so we weren't going to see each other probably until I get back. In addition to the ipad and cover, I also picked up a new sportcoat for this week. I need to look good ya know. We stopped on the way back at a new little produce store that opened by the house. Farmer's market quality without the attitude or price. I like them. We got back about 2:30 and I started in on setting up the ipad with work stuff. That took forever. While I was doing that I was watching Alphas off SyFy. My new tablet (the one I wanted not the one I was forced to also have) gave me a one month free Amazon Prime membership. Because of that I decided okay, let's pick a show and see how this works out. I picked a good show. I am liking it. I got through about 6 episodes on Saturday.
I laid down around 5 to try and sleep. I managed to get in a good solid 90 minutes. For me that was incredible. I got up about 7:30 and packed. The kid came home and I said goodbye. Around 11 I hopped on the bike and headed off on a 427 mile adventure.
The ride itself wasn't bad except for the fact that I was freezing. It was colder than I anticipated. Mostly because of the wind. When I stopped I was fine, but while riding forget it. I tried stopping a couple of times and getting a hotel room but everyone was packed. I almost got killed by a bird flying at me, but otherwise the trip was uneventful. Only spent $30 in gas too. Suck that big oil!
Got to Disneyland around 7:30. Because I was on a bike I got to park right next to the guest of the day spot. Whee!! My first goal was pin trading. After making the rounds I managed to get about 20 pins total. Not bad. I bummed around the parks for a few hours and then finished off the ride. Another 75 miles to the final destination. Made if safe around 2:30. My room wasn't ready yet, but they gave me a free drink while I was waiting. This is a really nice yet affordable hotel. If I were on vacation this is the kind of place I would pick. $140 a night blocks from the beach for a junior suite? Okay. And free parking. That's a big one at most hotels for me. At home and down here everyone charges for parking because parking is a premium. The hotel I am staying at for Thursday and Friday charges $16 a night.
Got into the room a little after 3 and passed out until 7:30. I was tired. Headed down to the bar at 8 and hung out there until 10. Had some food, made a new friend, and enjoyed myself. B was having another non-stop day and we didn't talk until 10:30. Hit bed at 11:30.
Today I have to be at the office location at 6:00 for a 'reception'. Blah blah blah. I am not looking forward to this training if you haven't noticed. Tomorrow's 'fun' activity is to put us into teams and make us write code using their API. Um when does that sound like fun? Not to me.
There you go. Two days of stress and insanity in a nutshell.
I had floated this by my boss Friday night when he helped me run through the numbers, but he couldn't make a decision without talking to the other partner. He promised he would talk to him Friday night and let me know first thing in the morning.
He was also supposed to let me know if I should buy an iPad for this training we are doing this week. The training we are at only work on idevices which I obviously don't have. He was going to see if his son would lend him one of his for the week. Smaller issue of course, but still something I needed to get done before leaving for down here. (I am down here safely by the way.) I texted him a couple of times once at about 8:30 and then again at 10. He FINALLY responded at 11:30 that he was awake and still needed to call the other partner. Talk about stressful morning waiting. At 12:30 I finally got confirmation everything was a go. I ordered the iPad online, grabbed the kid, and we dropped the car off. As we were dropping the car off, I got the email the iPad was ready at the Apple store. Her and I walked over together and picked it up. It was a good chance for us to just talk a while. She was working from 4-8 so we weren't going to see each other probably until I get back. In addition to the ipad and cover, I also picked up a new sportcoat for this week. I need to look good ya know. We stopped on the way back at a new little produce store that opened by the house. Farmer's market quality without the attitude or price. I like them. We got back about 2:30 and I started in on setting up the ipad with work stuff. That took forever. While I was doing that I was watching Alphas off SyFy. My new tablet (the one I wanted not the one I was forced to also have) gave me a one month free Amazon Prime membership. Because of that I decided okay, let's pick a show and see how this works out. I picked a good show. I am liking it. I got through about 6 episodes on Saturday.
I laid down around 5 to try and sleep. I managed to get in a good solid 90 minutes. For me that was incredible. I got up about 7:30 and packed. The kid came home and I said goodbye. Around 11 I hopped on the bike and headed off on a 427 mile adventure.
The ride itself wasn't bad except for the fact that I was freezing. It was colder than I anticipated. Mostly because of the wind. When I stopped I was fine, but while riding forget it. I tried stopping a couple of times and getting a hotel room but everyone was packed. I almost got killed by a bird flying at me, but otherwise the trip was uneventful. Only spent $30 in gas too. Suck that big oil!
Got to Disneyland around 7:30. Because I was on a bike I got to park right next to the guest of the day spot. Whee!! My first goal was pin trading. After making the rounds I managed to get about 20 pins total. Not bad. I bummed around the parks for a few hours and then finished off the ride. Another 75 miles to the final destination. Made if safe around 2:30. My room wasn't ready yet, but they gave me a free drink while I was waiting. This is a really nice yet affordable hotel. If I were on vacation this is the kind of place I would pick. $140 a night blocks from the beach for a junior suite? Okay. And free parking. That's a big one at most hotels for me. At home and down here everyone charges for parking because parking is a premium. The hotel I am staying at for Thursday and Friday charges $16 a night.
Got into the room a little after 3 and passed out until 7:30. I was tired. Headed down to the bar at 8 and hung out there until 10. Had some food, made a new friend, and enjoyed myself. B was having another non-stop day and we didn't talk until 10:30. Hit bed at 11:30.
Today I have to be at the office location at 6:00 for a 'reception'. Blah blah blah. I am not looking forward to this training if you haven't noticed. Tomorrow's 'fun' activity is to put us into teams and make us write code using their API. Um when does that sound like fun? Not to me.
There you go. Two days of stress and insanity in a nutshell.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Y5 D22
Today's post is obviously late. Since it was an overnight stay up all night kind of night, I will merge yesterday and today into one heroic post tomorrow. Stay tuned.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Y5 D21
Well my life is shit. Plain and simple. That 'noise' the car made? Transmission. One of the gears is eaten up inside. It's fucking toast. Repair cost? $4000. As of right now I have no car. And I am supposed to leave in 15 hours for southern california. Fuck me.
Here's how the day went down. Did some work in the early morning. Went to go out about 10 and run some errands for the week. Got in the car, put it in gear and KACHUNK. That would be the sound of the tranny slamming into gear. Fuck fuck fuck. I carefully drove it to the shop by my house and left it with them. I was hoping it might be as simple as a service or fluid or something. I then walked home, got the bike and went out to do as many of the errands as I could. Which basically was none of them. Every time I thought I could get something done I realized I had no way to carry it.
Got back to the shop around 2 as he was finishing. That's when I learned it was the transmission and it would be $4000 to fix it.
I then started debating if I should just take it to the dealer and trade it in. FUCK. I was doing so well. I was on the path. I was heading towards a solid goal. If I trade it in, they are going to have to roll a shit ton of money into a new car. I am about $4000 upside down still and NOW with a bad tranny they are going to give me less. But I really don't know what the fuck else to do. I don't have $4000. This isn't like it's $750 or $1000. I could figure that out. But no, this is beyond that.
I have no car. I have no money. I have no life.
It took all of my willpower to not walk into traffic last night when I WALKED to the mexican place to get a burrito for dinner.
I then spent an hour crying. Didn't know what else to do.
I am leaving around 11pm tonight for SoCal. I am taking the bike. If I am lucky I will die.
Here's how the day went down. Did some work in the early morning. Went to go out about 10 and run some errands for the week. Got in the car, put it in gear and KACHUNK. That would be the sound of the tranny slamming into gear. Fuck fuck fuck. I carefully drove it to the shop by my house and left it with them. I was hoping it might be as simple as a service or fluid or something. I then walked home, got the bike and went out to do as many of the errands as I could. Which basically was none of them. Every time I thought I could get something done I realized I had no way to carry it.
Got back to the shop around 2 as he was finishing. That's when I learned it was the transmission and it would be $4000 to fix it.
I then started debating if I should just take it to the dealer and trade it in. FUCK. I was doing so well. I was on the path. I was heading towards a solid goal. If I trade it in, they are going to have to roll a shit ton of money into a new car. I am about $4000 upside down still and NOW with a bad tranny they are going to give me less. But I really don't know what the fuck else to do. I don't have $4000. This isn't like it's $750 or $1000. I could figure that out. But no, this is beyond that.
I have no car. I have no money. I have no life.
It took all of my willpower to not walk into traffic last night when I WALKED to the mexican place to get a burrito for dinner.
I then spent an hour crying. Didn't know what else to do.
I am leaving around 11pm tonight for SoCal. I am taking the bike. If I am lucky I will die.
Friday, June 14, 2013
Y5 D20
Got wild on a Thursday. Haven't done that in a while. It was a long day yesterday too. Let's see if I can break down and remember everything that transpired yesterday.
The morning started off early when I went to the city for this conference. I didn't realize that I was listed as a sponsor. Mostly because I didn't know we WERE a sponsor. Imagine my surprise when I got handed a special badge. Went into the conference area and saw our table. It was a small showcase area where there were only three or four different companies besides the host company. I talked to our sales VP who was manning the table. At 8 the keynote speeches began. Sat through all of those and then went to different sessions throughout the day. I actually did learn some new things. I learned about some products I wasn't previously aware of and how they integrate into what we currently use and teach. I did mention to my bosses that I would like to learn about these new products.
Afterwards we held a small private party at the bar next door. That's where things get a little fuzzy. Drinks were poured and someone else was paying. From 3-5 I drank. And talked. And drank. And then I get a text from the kid which I misread. She was telling me something was wrong with the car and I misread it as 'I think it's on fire'. What she actually typed was 'I think it's the tire'. Luckily when I got home around 10 I discovered it was neither of these things. I did call her right away and learned it wasn't on fire thank goodness.
At 5:30 I met my friend and we headed of to FONDUE! I haven't had fondue in so long and it was so good. We sat and had fondue and salad and dessert fondue and more booze. Way too much booze. I left her around 8:30 and got on a train back home. I was falling asleep on the train home. I was at that point. I wasn't drunk but I also was done.
Managed to get home to an empty house. The kid and KBF were off at our director's house for a party. Talked with B on skype. Talked for almost two hours. Around midnight I sat down on the couch and oh look, I passed out on the couch. Whee. Woke up on the couch this morning thinking it was Saturday, realized it wasn't, and promptly fell right back asleep. Luckily I don' t have any meetings until 9:30.
Today should be interesting. I need to go see what is wrong with the car.
The morning started off early when I went to the city for this conference. I didn't realize that I was listed as a sponsor. Mostly because I didn't know we WERE a sponsor. Imagine my surprise when I got handed a special badge. Went into the conference area and saw our table. It was a small showcase area where there were only three or four different companies besides the host company. I talked to our sales VP who was manning the table. At 8 the keynote speeches began. Sat through all of those and then went to different sessions throughout the day. I actually did learn some new things. I learned about some products I wasn't previously aware of and how they integrate into what we currently use and teach. I did mention to my bosses that I would like to learn about these new products.
Afterwards we held a small private party at the bar next door. That's where things get a little fuzzy. Drinks were poured and someone else was paying. From 3-5 I drank. And talked. And drank. And then I get a text from the kid which I misread. She was telling me something was wrong with the car and I misread it as 'I think it's on fire'. What she actually typed was 'I think it's the tire'. Luckily when I got home around 10 I discovered it was neither of these things. I did call her right away and learned it wasn't on fire thank goodness.
At 5:30 I met my friend and we headed of to FONDUE! I haven't had fondue in so long and it was so good. We sat and had fondue and salad and dessert fondue and more booze. Way too much booze. I left her around 8:30 and got on a train back home. I was falling asleep on the train home. I was at that point. I wasn't drunk but I also was done.
Managed to get home to an empty house. The kid and KBF were off at our director's house for a party. Talked with B on skype. Talked for almost two hours. Around midnight I sat down on the couch and oh look, I passed out on the couch. Whee. Woke up on the couch this morning thinking it was Saturday, realized it wasn't, and promptly fell right back asleep. Luckily I don' t have any meetings until 9:30.
Today should be interesting. I need to go see what is wrong with the car.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Y5 D19
Very sleepy this morning. Up way too early for a non-training day. I have to go to the city for a conference. Almost didn't happen. But luckily things worked out.
Yesterday was an all day training again at the client. I had fun, they had fun. Things were learned. More than that is gravy.
Took me almost three hours to get home. I had been thinking about taking the bike next week to SoCal, but yesterday showed me how bad an idea that is. Three hours on there and my butt was killing me. No way I could do 8 without dying. Oh well. I was trying. It's just a lot of gas otherwise and the kid will be without a car. But that latter part is not my problem, is it? Sucks for her, but she knows how to fix that.
Got home to an empty house which was nice. My new Kindle came!! I spent about an hour playing around with it and realized I was too tired to do more than that. Was in bed by 10. Yeah, I'm an old man.
Two weeks until B is here. Holy shit. Two weeks.
Yesterday was an all day training again at the client. I had fun, they had fun. Things were learned. More than that is gravy.
Took me almost three hours to get home. I had been thinking about taking the bike next week to SoCal, but yesterday showed me how bad an idea that is. Three hours on there and my butt was killing me. No way I could do 8 without dying. Oh well. I was trying. It's just a lot of gas otherwise and the kid will be without a car. But that latter part is not my problem, is it? Sucks for her, but she knows how to fix that.
Got home to an empty house which was nice. My new Kindle came!! I spent about an hour playing around with it and realized I was too tired to do more than that. Was in bed by 10. Yeah, I'm an old man.
Two weeks until B is here. Holy shit. Two weeks.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Y5 D18
Had a really bad dream last night. The kind where you wake up screaming. Went to bed around 10 and woke up at 11:42.
I was in a hotel (what a shock) and I was trying to check out of my room. But I was always rechecking in to the same hotel. In my dream the hotel has subleased a portion of its rooms to another hotel. So I was checking out of one and checking into another. The trouble started when I got on the elevator to go back to my original room to get my stuff. The elevator doors wouldn't close and the elevator went sideways instead of up. I ended up in a strange part of the hotel and from there it got worse. I couldn't find my way back to the original part of the hotel. I just kept going deeper and deeper into this hotel. There was a children's ward. There were rooms that had been sold off as condos. There were giant rooms with bunk beds like a homeless shelter. There was a midway where I was afraid the cops were going to start chasing me because I was running around frantic trying to get back to my room to get my stuff. Then the bag I was holding started moving and a lobster creature came out of the bag and started eating my arms. That's the highlights of the dream. The main point was it was getting later and later and I was afraid the hotel was going to go through my stuff and throw it away. And of course the lobster creature eating my arms. That part was not fun.
I eventually fell back to sleep and then had a second awful dream. This time I was in an apartment and was asking myself if I was too old for things. Anything. Life. Dreams. Anything. Then I was hanging out at Steve Martin's place helping him put in a car stereo. Yeah, I don't get that one either.
Trained all day. Decent class. Good environment. No issues or complaints there. Had sushi for dinner. Sigh. Very tired. Very confused. I don't know. I am lost right now in my head.
I was in a hotel (what a shock) and I was trying to check out of my room. But I was always rechecking in to the same hotel. In my dream the hotel has subleased a portion of its rooms to another hotel. So I was checking out of one and checking into another. The trouble started when I got on the elevator to go back to my original room to get my stuff. The elevator doors wouldn't close and the elevator went sideways instead of up. I ended up in a strange part of the hotel and from there it got worse. I couldn't find my way back to the original part of the hotel. I just kept going deeper and deeper into this hotel. There was a children's ward. There were rooms that had been sold off as condos. There were giant rooms with bunk beds like a homeless shelter. There was a midway where I was afraid the cops were going to start chasing me because I was running around frantic trying to get back to my room to get my stuff. Then the bag I was holding started moving and a lobster creature came out of the bag and started eating my arms. That's the highlights of the dream. The main point was it was getting later and later and I was afraid the hotel was going to go through my stuff and throw it away. And of course the lobster creature eating my arms. That part was not fun.
I eventually fell back to sleep and then had a second awful dream. This time I was in an apartment and was asking myself if I was too old for things. Anything. Life. Dreams. Anything. Then I was hanging out at Steve Martin's place helping him put in a car stereo. Yeah, I don't get that one either.
Trained all day. Decent class. Good environment. No issues or complaints there. Had sushi for dinner. Sigh. Very tired. Very confused. I don't know. I am lost right now in my head.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Y5 D17
Here's a question for you - if someone posts something about a show from season 6 and the show is about to start season 9, does that make it a 'spoiler'? I say no because the show was on broadcast TV, it was three years ago, and it has been available via dvd and reruns for the whole time. I think that it's the fault of the person trying to catch up not the fault of the poster if they didn't know something was going to happen on a show. My opinion.
Made it to the client. I spent yesterday morning working with a couple of other clients with some questions they had as follow ups to my training. I think I may have over scheduled myself for Friday, but whatever. I will get through it. I left the house around 1 and got to the hotel around 3. Decided to walk around to see what is here. I ended up walking about 5 miles total but kept myself busy that way. Around 6 I went for some dinner at Chili's. Had ribs.
Got back to the hotel at 7 and talked to B for a couple of hours. Was in bed by 10. Off to train soon.
Made it to the client. I spent yesterday morning working with a couple of other clients with some questions they had as follow ups to my training. I think I may have over scheduled myself for Friday, but whatever. I will get through it. I left the house around 1 and got to the hotel around 3. Decided to walk around to see what is here. I ended up walking about 5 miles total but kept myself busy that way. Around 6 I went for some dinner at Chili's. Had ribs.
Got back to the hotel at 7 and talked to B for a couple of hours. Was in bed by 10. Off to train soon.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Y5 D16
I have no rockstar in the house and I am cranky right now. Need to shower and get rockstar before I get too cranky. Don't judge. Too many people need their morning coffee. It's my morning coffee. Plain and simple. Decent day yesterday. I did some stuff around the house and then went and had a nice lunch with the kid. We wandered around a downtown area and had lunch. She went to rehearsal while I stayed at home and worked. I spent about 3 hours working yesterday with one of my co-workers on a problem. I didn't mind doing it yesterday because I got to do it at my own leisure versus feeling rushed today. If I had waited until today I would have been stressed out this morning. I have to drive in a few hours to my client I will be at tomorrow and wednesday. Instead of feeling rushed or overwhelmed this morning, it was easier to work yesterday. Played Sims, talked to B. Not a very exciting day but that's okay. Sometimes a boring day is a good day.
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Y5 D15
Some thoughts and observations on the Mac today. It's been over 24 hours since I have had it and I spent a good deal of time with it yesterday. (Side note, turns out I got my old in August of 2007. Almost six years that machine lasted me without any problems. And it looks like it's just a HDD failure. I dropped the old one off to be repaired yesterday with a guy who does IT work for our company.) Here's my initial thoughts:
Positives:
Performance - man this thing is fast. I had gotten so used to my old one that I didn't realize how slow it had become. This thing is lickety split on everything. I played Sims 3 and Diablo 3 on it and was like whoa. I managed to crank up all the video options with no problem.
Size - it's big. 27" inch screen. My first TV wasn't this big. Sharp too. The resolution (2560x1440) is incredible. Apple is also good at running in high resolutions without making it feel like you're in a high resolution.
Overall aesthetic - I thought the old one was thin, but damn. This thing is skinnier than my laptop. It's so thin I can't put anything on top of it. I had some little statue things on top of the old one but forget it. This thing is too thin for anything on top.
Apps - Whenever you add a new apple product onto your network, it attempts to migrate over software from other machines. I did that with the laptop when I bought it and it saved me major time. This time however I chose not to because I wanted to see exactly what I needed. I am glad I didn't. I realized just how much junk I have accumulated over the years on my machines. So much that I plan to spend today house cleaning the laptop. Instead I just installed the things I needed - Diablo, a new copy of the Sims, VLC, Office, etc. Took me a couple hours, but I know that there is NO bloatware or unused apps on here. Bloatware especially - no PC can compete on that front. They all shove their useless shit on machines. Apple's machines are clean and ready to roll.
Support - While I don't need it (yet), I did get the 3 year warranty on this. That is one of the nice things about Apple making both the OS and the hardware. If something happens I don't have to worry about calling one and them telling me it's the fault of the other. I knew that if I had any issues yesterday I could have called one number and been taken care of without hassles.
Airplay - Dumb but cool. Because I have an Apple TV this thing will talk directly to it. I can broadcast whatever is on the desktop screen straight over to the TV screen. I was playing Sims on a 51" TV last night. With the wireless kb and mouse, this is kind of nice when I feel lazy.
Negatives:
Peripherals - Speaking of the kb and mouse, I don't like them. While I do like they are both wireless, I don't like their size or feel. The kb is one of the smaller ones. Essentially it's the same kb that is on the laptop. Literally. I placed it on top of the laptop and it is the same size, shape, key layout, etc. I like a fullsize keyboard. I will probably switch back to the old one when it comes back. I will keep this one for couch surfing, but not for day to day. I like having a number pad. The mouse is that typical sleek no button mouse apple is famous for. Hate it. I want separate buttons. I want a scroll wheel. I dislike 'gestures'. Took me a good half hour of tweaking the settings to get it where I wanted.
Misc - I don't know how else to describe this. But there are little quirks that are annoying. Like whenever I run an app, it 'scales' the resolution automatically. So far that hasn't been an issue because it scales to 2560x1440 but when I started up Diablo for example, it dropped down to 1800x something. Um no. Max please.
Gee, that's it. I think the positives win. That was the big portion of my day. I did run some errands while I dropped off the old computer. Hit the japanese grocery store, hit Target. I had BBQ for lunch which ended up being way too much food and became dinner as well. B had a birthday party after work which means we didn't get to talk much. She worked from 3 until 10 and then went straight to the party. It's all good. This is the last time she will see some of these people for a while. I hope she had a good time.
I went to bed around 11. Also finished watching the last episode of Sherlock. Damn that show. The episode bugged me though. I don't like seeing the bad guy win. Yeah, I know dumb, but when the good guy is a good guy it bugs me. I felt so bad for Sherlock through most of the episode. Now make me new ones dammit. Go, hurry up.
All in all? A good day.
Positives:
Performance - man this thing is fast. I had gotten so used to my old one that I didn't realize how slow it had become. This thing is lickety split on everything. I played Sims 3 and Diablo 3 on it and was like whoa. I managed to crank up all the video options with no problem.
Size - it's big. 27" inch screen. My first TV wasn't this big. Sharp too. The resolution (2560x1440) is incredible. Apple is also good at running in high resolutions without making it feel like you're in a high resolution.
Overall aesthetic - I thought the old one was thin, but damn. This thing is skinnier than my laptop. It's so thin I can't put anything on top of it. I had some little statue things on top of the old one but forget it. This thing is too thin for anything on top.
Apps - Whenever you add a new apple product onto your network, it attempts to migrate over software from other machines. I did that with the laptop when I bought it and it saved me major time. This time however I chose not to because I wanted to see exactly what I needed. I am glad I didn't. I realized just how much junk I have accumulated over the years on my machines. So much that I plan to spend today house cleaning the laptop. Instead I just installed the things I needed - Diablo, a new copy of the Sims, VLC, Office, etc. Took me a couple hours, but I know that there is NO bloatware or unused apps on here. Bloatware especially - no PC can compete on that front. They all shove their useless shit on machines. Apple's machines are clean and ready to roll.
Support - While I don't need it (yet), I did get the 3 year warranty on this. That is one of the nice things about Apple making both the OS and the hardware. If something happens I don't have to worry about calling one and them telling me it's the fault of the other. I knew that if I had any issues yesterday I could have called one number and been taken care of without hassles.
Airplay - Dumb but cool. Because I have an Apple TV this thing will talk directly to it. I can broadcast whatever is on the desktop screen straight over to the TV screen. I was playing Sims on a 51" TV last night. With the wireless kb and mouse, this is kind of nice when I feel lazy.
Negatives:
Peripherals - Speaking of the kb and mouse, I don't like them. While I do like they are both wireless, I don't like their size or feel. The kb is one of the smaller ones. Essentially it's the same kb that is on the laptop. Literally. I placed it on top of the laptop and it is the same size, shape, key layout, etc. I like a fullsize keyboard. I will probably switch back to the old one when it comes back. I will keep this one for couch surfing, but not for day to day. I like having a number pad. The mouse is that typical sleek no button mouse apple is famous for. Hate it. I want separate buttons. I want a scroll wheel. I dislike 'gestures'. Took me a good half hour of tweaking the settings to get it where I wanted.
Misc - I don't know how else to describe this. But there are little quirks that are annoying. Like whenever I run an app, it 'scales' the resolution automatically. So far that hasn't been an issue because it scales to 2560x1440 but when I started up Diablo for example, it dropped down to 1800x something. Um no. Max please.
Gee, that's it. I think the positives win. That was the big portion of my day. I did run some errands while I dropped off the old computer. Hit the japanese grocery store, hit Target. I had BBQ for lunch which ended up being way too much food and became dinner as well. B had a birthday party after work which means we didn't get to talk much. She worked from 3 until 10 and then went straight to the party. It's all good. This is the last time she will see some of these people for a while. I hope she had a good time.
I went to bed around 11. Also finished watching the last episode of Sherlock. Damn that show. The episode bugged me though. I don't like seeing the bad guy win. Yeah, I know dumb, but when the good guy is a good guy it bugs me. I felt so bad for Sherlock through most of the episode. Now make me new ones dammit. Go, hurry up.
All in all? A good day.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Y5 D14
Okay apparently sometimes I can catch a break. Took a little bit of fast talking, committing to stick around for a while, and basically sucking up, but I have a new computer. And not just any computer - a 27" shiny new iMac. It's sooooo big and shiny! I haven't plugged it in yet, but jeez it is just sitting here on my desk looking so big. How did this come to be you ask? Well let me tell you...
Was doing my training yesterday, which went okay; I was having some technical issues trying to do it with just one machine as my primary and an old laptop as my backup. Made for some glitches, but I managed to get through them. I think the students were all happy. Went pretty much right to the money on time. But anyway, I digress. I was training when my boss called me to ask me about my computer situation. I explained to him that in the nine years (on and off obviously) I have been with the company I have never once asked for a computer. He was like 'really?' on that. I had him stop and think about it and he realized that it was true. He then realized that I have been using my laptop for 50% work and my desktop for 50% work. Thanks to him simply realizing this, he got the point that the company should help with a new computer. Note the word help. I was okay with this. I was still stressing about even paying half of it, but half was a better solution than all. But as we talked more he also decided that since I did just help get a new employee hired who is doing great and we both foresee doing great in the future, that screw it, the other half can be my bonus for him. Score. I told him how much a new one was going to be ($1800 + tax) and he said fine, but get the extended warranty and promise you won't quit until the warranty expires. Deal. $2200 later it was ordered. After class I went and picked it up. Nice feeling walking into the Apple store and going pickup please and they come out with this giant box. I got the superdrive add on as well because I do burn discs for clients and for personal use. After picking it up I met a friend at happy hour. Hung out with her and her co-workers (who know me as they are one of our clients) until about 6:30 or so. We then went back over to the mall to look at a couple of things. She had planned on taking the train but I would hear none of that. I drove her home. Got home myself around 10. Hence why I didn't setup the new machine. I was tired, happy, and in no condition to give it my full attention. KBF's birthday was yesterday and I also was being nice by staying out of their way. They were watching all six hours of Lawrence of Arabia. I ate my taco bell that I had picked up on the way home and went to bed.
I talked with B throughout all of that yesterday. She had a mom/daughter morning yesterday. She had bought her mom a gift card for a nail place back in May for Mother's day and they finally got around to using it. All is good. She is getting super excited about coming out here as am I. We are down to a few weeks until she is here.
And then my life it changed...
Was doing my training yesterday, which went okay; I was having some technical issues trying to do it with just one machine as my primary and an old laptop as my backup. Made for some glitches, but I managed to get through them. I think the students were all happy. Went pretty much right to the money on time. But anyway, I digress. I was training when my boss called me to ask me about my computer situation. I explained to him that in the nine years (on and off obviously) I have been with the company I have never once asked for a computer. He was like 'really?' on that. I had him stop and think about it and he realized that it was true. He then realized that I have been using my laptop for 50% work and my desktop for 50% work. Thanks to him simply realizing this, he got the point that the company should help with a new computer. Note the word help. I was okay with this. I was still stressing about even paying half of it, but half was a better solution than all. But as we talked more he also decided that since I did just help get a new employee hired who is doing great and we both foresee doing great in the future, that screw it, the other half can be my bonus for him. Score. I told him how much a new one was going to be ($1800 + tax) and he said fine, but get the extended warranty and promise you won't quit until the warranty expires. Deal. $2200 later it was ordered. After class I went and picked it up. Nice feeling walking into the Apple store and going pickup please and they come out with this giant box. I got the superdrive add on as well because I do burn discs for clients and for personal use. After picking it up I met a friend at happy hour. Hung out with her and her co-workers (who know me as they are one of our clients) until about 6:30 or so. We then went back over to the mall to look at a couple of things. She had planned on taking the train but I would hear none of that. I drove her home. Got home myself around 10. Hence why I didn't setup the new machine. I was tired, happy, and in no condition to give it my full attention. KBF's birthday was yesterday and I also was being nice by staying out of their way. They were watching all six hours of Lawrence of Arabia. I ate my taco bell that I had picked up on the way home and went to bed.
I talked with B throughout all of that yesterday. She had a mom/daughter morning yesterday. She had bought her mom a gift card for a nail place back in May for Mother's day and they finally got around to using it. All is good. She is getting super excited about coming out here as am I. We are down to a few weeks until she is here.
And then my life it changed...
Friday, June 7, 2013
Y5 D13
I can't catch a fucking break can I? I finally start to feel like I have things in order and of course the universe decides to fuck me up the ass with no lubrication. Because that's the way things go. Right in the middle of training yesterday my main machine decides to have a hard drive failure. Yes, I have known this was coming, but the timing really fucking sucks okay? And I tried to apply for an apple account to get it replaced and of course they turned me down which now has probably fucked my credit up even more just by applying. Well fuck you apple and fuck you life and fuck you everything. I have no idea how I am going to get this one fixed or replaced. Luckily I keep everything off on the external hard drives so that isn't a problem. I won't lose any data (hopefully) but at the same time, this just fucking sucks ass.
My class went okay despite my machine crashing. I spent three hours after class trying to get the machine to come back up to no avail. I finally said fuck it and went out for a drive. I just drove around until I got hungry.
Ate a burger and came back home.
The kid and KBF were 'home' but by that I mean in the other room. I got really fucking pissed at them for leaving dishes out all over. I am tired of them. I need them gone. At least for a while. Or I need to go. Oh wait, I am. I will spend the majority of the next two weeks on the road. Lucky me. I got told yesterday as my machine was crashing that I need to be in San Diego three days before I am planned to be in Costa Mesa. Great. Upside? A week paid in Socal which means I should be able to go to the park at least one or two nights. THAT I can handle. I should have at least two days to myself while I am down there and be able to go to the park.
I went to bed at 9:30 last night because I had a horrible fucking headache from the day. Half assed talked to B mostly because I wasn't in the mood to talk to anyone. She understood.
Let's see if today is any better. One more day of training and then a weekend.
My class went okay despite my machine crashing. I spent three hours after class trying to get the machine to come back up to no avail. I finally said fuck it and went out for a drive. I just drove around until I got hungry.
Ate a burger and came back home.
The kid and KBF were 'home' but by that I mean in the other room. I got really fucking pissed at them for leaving dishes out all over. I am tired of them. I need them gone. At least for a while. Or I need to go. Oh wait, I am. I will spend the majority of the next two weeks on the road. Lucky me. I got told yesterday as my machine was crashing that I need to be in San Diego three days before I am planned to be in Costa Mesa. Great. Upside? A week paid in Socal which means I should be able to go to the park at least one or two nights. THAT I can handle. I should have at least two days to myself while I am down there and be able to go to the park.
I went to bed at 9:30 last night because I had a horrible fucking headache from the day. Half assed talked to B mostly because I wasn't in the mood to talk to anyone. She understood.
Let's see if today is any better. One more day of training and then a weekend.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Y5 D12
Yesterday was a training day. Up at 5, started class officially at 7. Big class too. 16 people on this one. But it wasn't bad. No one was too bad in their needs. One person was a little bit of a problem and hopefully they will have their issues resolved today. I dislike when they give me finance people who have no technical background and put them in classes meant for developers. She has no SQL knowledge, no reporting knowledge, and didn't really even understand how to check to see what was running in the background of her own computer. That's always frustrating. After class I accidentally fell asleep. I wasn't meaning to, it just kind of happened. Oh well.
Made salmon for dinner for me and the kid. We had a mini teen titans marathon last night as well. Watched like four episodes. She loves the show. I can take or leave it to be honest. It's a little too anime for my tastes.
That was my day. Talked with B, went to bed. And today is shaping up to be a repeat. About to start my class. A couple people had to leave early yesterday so I have the session already up for them to connect. Let's see how many do.
Made salmon for dinner for me and the kid. We had a mini teen titans marathon last night as well. Watched like four episodes. She loves the show. I can take or leave it to be honest. It's a little too anime for my tastes.
That was my day. Talked with B, went to bed. And today is shaping up to be a repeat. About to start my class. A couple people had to leave early yesterday so I have the session already up for them to connect. Let's see how many do.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Y5 D11
Decent day yesterday. Nothing really exciting happened. Spent the day catching up on some stuff. Did a webinar for a couple of hours. Was handling the Q&A session of the webinar which was nice because while I had to be on there, I didn't have to talk. Today through Friday is me teaching however. Need to get into training mode. Not quite there yet. Not quite awake. Meh, I will get there.
Did get myself an early birthday/father's day present yesterday. Bought a Kindle Fire HD. My tablet has been acting flaky for a while now and has been frustrating me. I was going to wait until my birthday but I got an email from Amazon letting me know it was on sale for Father's Day. Fuck it. Why not. $330 out the door with an extra charger. I told the kid she could buy me a case for Father's Day. There's one I like for $25 which is right in her budget range.
I am hoping it gets here before Monday as I am on the road three days next week and it would be nice to have by then. We shall see. That's about it for my day. Told you, nothing exciting.
Did get myself an early birthday/father's day present yesterday. Bought a Kindle Fire HD. My tablet has been acting flaky for a while now and has been frustrating me. I was going to wait until my birthday but I got an email from Amazon letting me know it was on sale for Father's Day. Fuck it. Why not. $330 out the door with an extra charger. I told the kid she could buy me a case for Father's Day. There's one I like for $25 which is right in her budget range.
I am hoping it gets here before Monday as I am on the road three days next week and it would be nice to have by then. We shall see. That's about it for my day. Told you, nothing exciting.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Y5 D10
In a MUCH better mood yesterday? Why? Because MY IRS TROUBLES ARE OVER. I got my check from the gubment! The amount of the check is irrelevant to be honest. It could have been a $4 check and I would be fucking happy. Seriously. This check means the IRS intercepted my state refund and applied it to the $956 I owed them which means BAM no more federal debt. That's the important part of all this.
Now, the check was more than $4 obviously. Yes, I would be happy regardless, but I am fucking REALLY happy. I can pay off a credit card IN FULL as soon as it clears. I can pay off a second one possibly as well. I need to check balances.
PLUS I will have enough left over to get a birthday gift for myself and pay for my birthday Disney trip.
Yeah, much better day.
The kid didn't have as good a day. Her friend was supposed to come visit but she totally flaked. This isn't the first time she has done this either. But the kid in a real shitty mood all day. I empathize with her on that. It's always hard when you make plans and then someone ends up being an idiot.
I made her pancakes that said "XXX is cool XXX is dumb". Man I love squeeze bottles. That made her smile a little. Then we went out and ran some errands together. Bought a video game - Injustice - and we played together which also made her feel better. This was before the check came too. I knew the game would make her happy so I decided fuck it and bought it anyway. We actually made it through the entire story mode last night. There's still a lot to do in the game, missions and the like, but together we alternated characters and played all the way through. Was just trying to make her forget how dumb her friend is. I think it helped.
That was my day. Notice no work? Yeah. I was 'on call' to deliver a training but that fell through. Today I am doing a webinar and then the rest of the week training normal hours. No guilt on yesterday. I enjoyed it.
3 weeks until B is here. Holy shit.
Now, the check was more than $4 obviously. Yes, I would be happy regardless, but I am fucking REALLY happy. I can pay off a credit card IN FULL as soon as it clears. I can pay off a second one possibly as well. I need to check balances.
PLUS I will have enough left over to get a birthday gift for myself and pay for my birthday Disney trip.
Yeah, much better day.
The kid didn't have as good a day. Her friend was supposed to come visit but she totally flaked. This isn't the first time she has done this either. But the kid in a real shitty mood all day. I empathize with her on that. It's always hard when you make plans and then someone ends up being an idiot.
I made her pancakes that said "XXX is cool XXX is dumb". Man I love squeeze bottles. That made her smile a little. Then we went out and ran some errands together. Bought a video game - Injustice - and we played together which also made her feel better. This was before the check came too. I knew the game would make her happy so I decided fuck it and bought it anyway. We actually made it through the entire story mode last night. There's still a lot to do in the game, missions and the like, but together we alternated characters and played all the way through. Was just trying to make her forget how dumb her friend is. I think it helped.
That was my day. Notice no work? Yeah. I was 'on call' to deliver a training but that fell through. Today I am doing a webinar and then the rest of the week training normal hours. No guilt on yesterday. I enjoyed it.
3 weeks until B is here. Holy shit.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Y5 D9
I did not have a good day yesterday. I blame a lot of it on my apartment complex. I had to resign my lease yesterday. They raised my rent $210 a month. Before utilities starting next month my rent is $2009 a month. Over two grand a month for a two bedroom damn apartment. That is fucking ridiculous. Since I moved in 3 1/2 years ago they have jacked me up almost $500 a month. That's $6000 a year. Have I made that much in salary increases? Specifically after taxes NET salary increases? The answer would be a short sweet NO. This news of course just put me in a lousy mood. Made me think about everything I have lost, everything I have done wrong, all the crap I have bought where the money could have gone to other things, etc. I also still haven't seen or heard anything from the government to tell me where my 2k is that they owe me. I tried checking on both the state and the federal websites to no avail. The state simply says that the feds intercepted my refund check. Fine. That was expected, so where the hell is the left over? Where is a letter stating that you intercepted my goddamn money? That like last year was my expected birthday money. This all got me thinking about the kid and B and everything else in my life. So yeah, I was a little bit less than happy and excited yesterday about everything. On top of this, when I told B that I had to resign a lease she got a bit bent. There are some things where her life experience is limited and I have to remember this. She thinks it's easy to just move. Yeah, no. The money needed, the finding a place, the packing - all of that takes time. I had less than a month to make a decision on a new lease. Again, this got me thinking about the kid. I half expected her to be moving forward by this point. Not still here and expecting me to take care of everything. See why I ended up in a spiral of frustration?
I ended up wasting the day away by watching 7.5 hours of Sherlock. One to go and I will have seen every available episode. 7.5 hours only took me through five out of the six episodes. It took everything in my power to not stay up until 2 and just watch the final one last night. But I went to bed at midnight after watching 5 of them.
As to the show? Damn good show. Why are so many BBC shows so much better than US ones? They are better thought out, better acted, and just more in depth. Maybe because they don't have a problem making an 'episode' 90 minutes long. We have to make everything 22 or 44 minutes where as they don't care. They don't get hung up on that and it makes for better shows.
I stress ate yesterday too which pisses me off. I am still fat in my mind and it's driving me nuts. I want to be back down where I was two years ago. Which is about 30 pounds from where I am right now. June was supposed to be my don't eat month. Not doing well at that so far. Again, spiral of shame and uselessness.
Add to all this work - that was a fun moment. On Saturday I sent my co-worker an email asking about today's class I was supposed to teach. His response was 'um...'. He totally couldn't remember any details about today. I sent him the original email but since he was in the middle of a move he couldn't go back and find the information. Yesterday afternoon I get a response saying 'don't make plans for tomorrow until I can figure this out'. I think what happened is that someone approached him, they asked if we were available, but then they fell through and because he was moving, it screwed everything up. Regardless, I am essentially on call today waiting to see if I am going to do a last minute 1/2 day class. As long as it starts before 1, I can handle it. I just need to be ready.
Ready. Ha. Am I ever ready for anything?
I ended up wasting the day away by watching 7.5 hours of Sherlock. One to go and I will have seen every available episode. 7.5 hours only took me through five out of the six episodes. It took everything in my power to not stay up until 2 and just watch the final one last night. But I went to bed at midnight after watching 5 of them.
As to the show? Damn good show. Why are so many BBC shows so much better than US ones? They are better thought out, better acted, and just more in depth. Maybe because they don't have a problem making an 'episode' 90 minutes long. We have to make everything 22 or 44 minutes where as they don't care. They don't get hung up on that and it makes for better shows.
I stress ate yesterday too which pisses me off. I am still fat in my mind and it's driving me nuts. I want to be back down where I was two years ago. Which is about 30 pounds from where I am right now. June was supposed to be my don't eat month. Not doing well at that so far. Again, spiral of shame and uselessness.
Add to all this work - that was a fun moment. On Saturday I sent my co-worker an email asking about today's class I was supposed to teach. His response was 'um...'. He totally couldn't remember any details about today. I sent him the original email but since he was in the middle of a move he couldn't go back and find the information. Yesterday afternoon I get a response saying 'don't make plans for tomorrow until I can figure this out'. I think what happened is that someone approached him, they asked if we were available, but then they fell through and because he was moving, it screwed everything up. Regardless, I am essentially on call today waiting to see if I am going to do a last minute 1/2 day class. As long as it starts before 1, I can handle it. I just need to be ready.
Ready. Ha. Am I ever ready for anything?
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Y5 D8
I left the show feeling kind of sad last night. Sad and angry. I felt like there was a lot of nitpicking going on and I ended being the whipping boy because of it. It was like our director was in a hypercritical mode and was pointing out every little thing that should have been done differently and as the department head I was to blame for all of it. I know on a logical level it was nothing personal and was more her being observational, but you can only take so much before you do start taking it personally and it gets to you. Plus I was just damn exhausted anyway. We didn't get in until very late, there were a ton of last minute casting changes, and it was just a long fucking night.
I spent the day rearranging furniture. I am not totally happy with how things look but they do look better. I just feel like I have too much shit in this place. It is feeling cluttered again. Time to box some things up and reduce some of the clutter.
I don't feel like doing anything right now but I will probably keep cleaning.
Spent the day moving things around followed by cooking dinner for the kid and KBF. I made pork chops. Left for the show around 9:30 because I was bored.
It was super hot yesterday. I think that also contributed to my lethargy and lack of perkiness by the time the show rolled around.
I want to go to bed early tonight. I need a fucking break from everything.
I spent the day rearranging furniture. I am not totally happy with how things look but they do look better. I just feel like I have too much shit in this place. It is feeling cluttered again. Time to box some things up and reduce some of the clutter.
I don't feel like doing anything right now but I will probably keep cleaning.
Spent the day moving things around followed by cooking dinner for the kid and KBF. I made pork chops. Left for the show around 9:30 because I was bored.
It was super hot yesterday. I think that also contributed to my lethargy and lack of perkiness by the time the show rolled around.
I want to go to bed early tonight. I need a fucking break from everything.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Y5 D7
Very sleepy this morning. I got home from rehearsal at about 2:30 but didn't fall asleep until 3:45. Made for a very long day. I went shopping with a friend during the day - basically took back the holiday I lost on Monday. I found a new pair of boots for $15 and got some stuff for around the house (body wash, etc). Nothing exciting but I did get out of the house. The kid was pissed off at me of course. It was a last minute decision to go and she was asleep when I left. I weighted out waking her up versus letting her sleep. I knew it was going to be a long night and let her sleep. I still think it was the right decision. Napped, hung around, and then her and KBF made me dinner. That was a surprise. They mad ham steak, mashed potatoes, and green beans. A real dinner. While I worry that any place they live in together will be a mess, at least the boy can cook. Headed out for rehearsal around 11. Mostly I sat. I have two scenes; one about 9 minutes in and the second at 1 hour and 28 minutes in. In between I did nothing. Fun. And tonight is another show. Double fun.
Today I am going to start on my furniture rearranging project. Animals beware.
Today I am going to start on my furniture rearranging project. Animals beware.
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