Last night, I went to Angie and TJ's house for a little barbecue. They had the barbecue in celebration of the fact that they have completed their yard, which looks really nice. It was the first time I had really socialized, in about a month. On the way home last night, I saw another large fire burning in South Reno. This fire was in the Huffaker, ( Read more... )

I went down to Mira Loma Park, after work, and picked Ruben up. His older brother was practicing football there. I talked to Tina for awhile at the park. Ruben's five year old brother Zach was begging to accompany Ruben and I. Tina told Ruben it was his decision (and mine!) as to whether or not Zach could come with us. I said it was okay. Ruben ( Read more... )

Today, for me, is the kind of day I refer to as a "marathon day." I'm currently working my 10-3 shift at the library. When I finish here, I'll be working at the Bernice Mathews Elementary School after school program from 330-600. After I finish my shift at Mathews, I will pick Ruben up at 630, since he and his family will be at Great America this ( Read more... )

I just feel so lethargic and tired all the time. I really can't motivate myself to do anything. This has to change by the time school starts or I'll be completely screwed. Anyway, I saw Ruben today. I took him today so that I can have the weekend off. I do have to work Sunday morning for four hours, unfortunately, but that is not too bad. At least ( Read more... )

My computer's been on the fritz for the last couple of days. It seems to be fixed now and that is quite nice ( Read more... )

SoCal was excellent. I spent time in Oxnard, Ventura, Santa Barbara and L.A. Highlights included seeing Italians, in a Mercedes Benz SUV, celebrating Italy's World Cup semi-finals victory over Germany in Beverly Hills, standing on a ledge in El Segundo watching the different fireworks going off throughout the L.A. basin and driving around the ( Read more... )

Angie called me yesterday and I thankfully was able to talk to her, instead of us playing phone tag as has become customary these days! I drove to her home and then we drove to the mall to look for clothes. We also had a late lunch at Wendy's. Of all the fast food burger joints, I think Wendy's is my favorite. In'N'Out is pretty good too. We then ( Read more... )

After a lot of indecision on the part of my various relatives, it has been decided that I will be in Santa Barbara for the 4th this year. I have a lot of cousins and such in the SoCal region. After SB, we're supposed to take the PCH down to L.A. and then I will spend the day there and come back. It will just be a quick little jaunt I will be making ( Read more... )

It was a very relaxing weekend. The only plus side of having broken the barcoding machine last weekend was that I got this whole weekend off. It was marvelous. I did very little but that is exactly what made the weekend so fantastic ( Read more... )

So there was a group of about 40 kids and mentors who met up to go rafting at about 5 PM last night. We divided up into seven groups. A rafting group supplied us with gear and guides and we set off. We rafted from Mayberry Park down to Wingfield Park. Sammy complained and complained but wound up absolutely loving the rafting trip and was so glad ( Read more... )