Catch me if you can! First things first...




Okay, now that I have that outta the way, let me apologize for the delay in posting. Things have been pretty crazy and busy with me at work and elsewhere. I am trying to not let it get too involving. And the computer still wasn’t fixed completely, so I ended up writing all this down over the weekend while watching cartoons and recording music. Can I say that I never got back to sleep on Saturday so I missed Robbie’s Halloween party at his new place? Sorry, Robbie; I really did want to go.

Moving on.

Me. Ugh…why do I start here? Actually, I don’t think that it is that bad. Work has been nuts between studies getting shifted around and my leads being…interesting. Sometimes I really have to wonder how people get jobs around here. Speaking of which, did I mention that I applied for the CDA-I position again? Not that I am going into it with much expectations. They are going off the last interviews, which did not go very well. My boss seriously thinks that I kicked myself in the ass last time when I told the managers what I thought about things. Bluntly. Oh well. I know that I am only 25 (well, almost 25) and might not have the greatest job experience, but I do know what is right and wrong when dealing with a large group of people, especially when emotions run high. Last time the job was posted, there were a lot of hurt feelings the way things got handled. Management has some good ideas and intentions, but their skill and execution methods leaves a lot to be desired. Guess that can be said for anywhere, though. But, anyway. Not going into this with any fingers crossed. Just going to sit back and see what happens.

But to a lighter note…discussing work can be very depressing.

My trip to Chicago has finally been confirmed. Jimmy called me on Thursday with details and itinerary, so I am VERY happy. My first plane trip in about ten years or so, and this should be very interesting. Can’t wait!! Will also be my first trip to Chicago. Granted, it is hard to explore a city in only one full day (due to work constrictions), but this has been discussed for so long, it is a half-relief for it to finally happen. Can’t wait to see my boy!

(yell from the audience) NEXT!!!

Every year, Wilmington holds something called the Cape Fear Fair and Expo. Simplified explanation: take a state fair and compress it…a lot. Overall, it was pretty fun. Casteen decided a night off from work was a good idea (he hadn’t felt very productive lately anyway), so me, him and Matt met up with some friends for a night of fun. Okay, open-ended statement, but get your minds out of the gutter! It was the first time me and Matt got to meet Jimmy’s partner, Ray, and Jimmy’s little boys, Nick and Brandon. Sweet little boys too. They were a little handful, but nothing more than expected. Hell, I think we all pretty much turned into kids that night. It was a blast. And, shockingly, I even tolerated some rollercoaster-ish rides. I have never really been a theme park type of person. I enjoy the water rides with an unparalleled abandon (enjoy getting soaked), but not caring for the rollercoasters. And really don’t like anything where my feet end up over my head. (Again, minds outta the gutter!) They had the Ring of Fire…I preferred the Cliff Hanger and one that drops you about fifty feet or so down. Had plenty of fun with those. There was a lesbian/fem guy watching us on the drop and kept smiling…not sure who he/she was smiling at.

Now, for a really pleasant subject: Truth. We all don’t like being lied to, no matter the situation. Yes, there are white lies, the ones that don’t hurt (hiding a surprise birthday party and the like), but there are those that can really hurt. That is what I am talking about. Recently, a friend of mine found out some information regarding to extracurricular activities his partner had engaged in recently. Real recently. For sake of privacy, I am not going into details. But when I get a phone call late at night from him, I KNOW that something is wrong. They are going to try to work things out. And I really do hope that they are able…they have been so good together and it gives me hope for myself. But there is another thing that I cannot tolerate when it comes to other people: two-faced backstabbing arrogance.

I used to be friends with a somewhat cute guy who was moving here. Or at least trying the city out for a fit. Supposedly, the drama level back home was too high and he wanted to escape it. But it seemed to double once he was getting out around here. I have several rules. Rule One: never brag about how much you make; oftentimes it is false information. Rule Two: never pick on/insult those who are having tough times; you don’t know the full situation behind it and have no right to discuss it. Rule Three: if you received private XXX pics, they are intended for your eyes only; do not feel that you need to share with everyone and their mother. It is a little disconcerting, especially when the photo subject is in the room…and doesn’t know half the people there! Needless to say, I have not been a very happy camper. This person doesn’t think he even did anything wrong. A lot he is discussing with others has been very private and personal, and I have been hearing from a lot of people things he has said and tried to use as insults against me. Sorry, I have had enough of drama in my life. I don’t need to have any more backstabbers around. Thanks.

I don’t know, but I take things like this pretty seriously. Trust is the foundation of everything, whether it is your friendships or your relationship with your lover. Perhaps that is why some of my past relationships have failed…the trust disappeared.

“A loyal friend laughs at your jokes when they’re not so good, and sympathizes with your problems when they’re not so bad” ~ Arnold H. Glasgow

Alright, I know everyone is wondering about why I mentioned the underwear thing a few posts ago…as to why I bothered to get a new pain; no matter how sexy I might look in them. The friends that have gotten to know me really well know that I prefer commando on my days off and after work. It even goes so far as earning me the actual term as a nickname. Despite all this, I do appreciate a good pair of underwear, and, occasionally, treat myself. Through all my experiences, I can wear anything from jocks and thongs to boxers. Actually, I prefer boxers when I am at work…still retain that “loose” feeling. But, perhaps, I will switch over to the boxer-brief look. What do you think?


One last thing and then you can rest your eyes.

If you are looking for a cute romantic comedy chick-flick, you really need to check out PRIME. Uma Thurman, Meryl Streep, and a really hot Bryan Greenberg do a wonderful job in this comedy about love, age, and family. Just for a brief backdrop, Uma’s character is 14 years older than Bryan’s. The boys that went with us, Patrick and Mike, are about 12 years apart…made for some nice humour. Plus, I have always loved Uma anyway. This is the first time that I have actually watched Bryan in all his glory, but he has done a great job…the only bad acting is right near the very end. The rest of the time, you will be laughing your ass off. Since this also has a tie to me, I had to look over at Matt and ask him if I was back at home…Meryl’s character seem so much like my mother every time I talk to her.

Anyway, enjoy your candy today…whether eye or sugar, I don’t know. I just want to find the boy who works upstairs and…
  ¶ 10/31/2005 04:27:00 AM