On Friday night I found myself sipping a few glasses of red wine and discussing the finer attributes of allele isolation and the pros and cons of California statutory law. Kris and Kate had a Wine and Cheese get together at their new pad in Mission Hills and they thought I would enjoy an evening of intellectual stimulation, a few glasses of wine ( Read more... )

It’s unfortunate how quickly I’ve become desensitized to newspaper headlines. Maybe it’s self-preservation or selfishness or my inability to truly comprehend what is it that “we’re” fighting for. I’m not naïve enough to believe the democracy spiel. Like most people who see through the bullshit of the current administration, I know that “we’re” ( Read more... )

I got my Scaab back with a brand new transmission and radiator. I now know what it’s like to be in love with a car. I can’t believe how much I missed driving it. To celebrate, the girls and I went to the Renaissance Fair.

First, a token picture of wenches and a pirate. Er, I mean Jill and Becky.

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Cruising down the interstate this past Saturday my Saab decided to crap out on me. All of a sudden my “check engine” light comes on and a warning about a gearbox malfunction appears on the SID. Naturally, I panicked but I couldn’t very well show it because I had a friend in the car and didn’t want to freak him out with my shenanigans. A call to ( Read more... )

I have this really vivid memory of being at a coffee shop late at night and having a conversation with someone across from me. I remember listening to him intently and yet at the same time not paying attention to him at all. I remember starring at his reflection in the coffee shop window as he continued his dialogue and a floodgate of memories ( Read more... )

First night of insomnia in a month. I’m not stressed out about my job, in fact it’s awesome, so I’m not sure what the root of it is this time. Felt pretty tired and worn out around 9:00 pm, went to bed around 10:30, got up at midnight after I realized that pretending to sleep would be useless for tonight, and started reading a book. Damn. Damn. ( Read more... )

First and foremost, Joanne’s birthday was held at a bowling alley. I suck at bowling so I was just happy to hit the pins. I’m a quick learner though and apprently jumping up and down after throwing the ball helps it go straighter…

Birthday Girl!

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Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, I met a group of folks that have become my friends. The circumstance of the introductions has long been forgotten but what remains is an interesting collection of individuals that deserve honorable mentions in my journal. Plus, this will give everyone back home a glimpse into my life. I think of this group ( Read more... )

Is it weird that my last real entry was almost a year ago from this one? I think I’d like to get back into the swing of “livejournal” again. I liked having a place to vent, think out loud, share amusing anecdotes from everyday life and all that jazz. I figured that since it was the beginning of the month and the beginning of a bunch of other things ( Read more... )

I was cleaning out ye old hard drive and found this forgotten journal entry from New Year's Day. Better late then never, right? I gave up half way through it to preserve my sanity ( Read more... )