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[Thad1527]

I was feeling lonely the other day. A little detached from the world, feeling like I didn't have anyone to call or visit when I was feeling blue.

Then last night I went to a play with a bunch of John's friends. Oh, my. Although I kinda like them, they were so silly and shallow that I really didn't mind so much not being close to people.

I guess I get the kind of life I want, huh?

 

[Thad1527]

I've been working hard this week. And I didn't sleep Friday night. So I slept Saturday afternoon to early Sunday morning, and I'm probably going back to sleep later this morning.

I love to sleep. I can sleep almost anytime and almost anywhere. Heck, I even did get some sleep on the bus yesterday.

Lunesta, I laugh at you and your expensive pills.

 

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Today's job, that is.

I didn't feel like doing it.

I have an infected finger that's still healing. (Ick.) It does hamper my ability to do my job keying information into the inventory audit.

I needed to sleep.

And, worst of all, today's job was at a horribly inconvenient time and place. It would have involved a long walk and a long wait.

So I didn't go, and called out.

I'll be at the job tomorrow, of course. But today just wasn't a good idea to go.

 

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I'm doing a lot of walking these days.

SEPTA, our local transit agency, is in the midst of a strike. Not all service is gone; the regional rail lines are still running. Unfortunately, the nearest station is a little walk from here.

At this time, it doesn't look like they'll settle soon.

I'm gonna have the best looking legs I've ever had. Ouch.

 

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I'm off.

Our transit strike is over.

I made coffee and had a wonderful cheesy salsa omelet for breakfast.

I'm reading a great book by one of my favorite authors...James W. Hall's Forests of the Night.

I'm going to a hockey game tomorrow night - Flyers vs. Bruins.

Can life get any better?

 

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I've got a morning job, then I'm off to see Thom.

It's hard to explain what Thom is to me. He's the man I lived with for eight years. He's perhaps an ex...since I couldn't live with him.

He thinks it isn't over. I think I've moved on.

I do love him...but I'm not sure it's the kind of love that gets back together.

He's doing fine...in many ways better than I am.

I don't think I want to go back. But stranger things have happened to me.

 

[Thad1527]

Rats.

I didn't plan ahead well. This is my slow season at work. I don't get many hours. And I'm paid hourly.

So I have very very very little money. Did I mention I don't have much money?

I wonder how I'll get through the next two weeks.

Wish me luck.

 

[Thad1527]

OK. I don't know why. But I'm pretty happy this Christmas and I hope anyone reading this is too.

Times are still tough. But I'll be OK.

 

[Thad1527]

Maybe I'll get to be online more this coming year. I haven't had a lot of free time to be online and it's soooo much fun.

To any of you who "know" me from here...a very merry New Year to all of you!

 

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I hate the cold. I'm so glad it's warmer in the Northern Hemisphere.

Work and the hockey playoffs are keeping me way too busy.

I lost my cell phone. Supposedly it was found and at SEPTA's office. After running around apparently nobody has it. It's annoying.

 

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I had a good time in Texas...saw the Stars win twice, which I wish would have only happened once. Fort Worth is wonderful and Dallas is interesting, friendly and fun.

 

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This hockey fan is going to a new NHL arena for Easter!

I'm going to see the Detroit Red Wings play in....

Columbus!

I went to Columbus in December '06 and liked it a lot, but the timing didn't let me catch a Blue Jackets game. This time is different!

It's a whirlwind trip, leaving Friday and returning Sunday. But I know what to expect and I'm sure it'll be fun.

I got a great deal from Priceline, so I'm staying at the Hyatt on Capitol Square.

Among other things, I'm looking forward to Tim Hortons and some Cincinnati chili, since I found Skyline has Columbus locations.

 

[Thad1527]

I've got a weekend off with nothing to do.

The possibilities are endless.

 

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I love summer. But this is a bit early and extreme even for me.

My cat is smart. He's sleeping. Not moving at all.

 

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I'm going to Dallas next week, thanks to the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau. I won their contest!

So I'll be at Dallas Pride on the 21st and Six Flags the 20th. And who knows what else!

 

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It's gray and damp and gloomy. I'm almost broke. It's my slowest time of year for work so not much will be coming in.

Can you tell I don't like November much?

 

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OK. So I had a sad lonely Thanksgiving. It's partly my own fault. So I don't have close family to spend holidays with. I have extendedf amily galore I could have called.

And I did spend a couple of nights last week in complimentary casino hotel rooms in Atlantic City. And I ate a couple very nice buffet meals and a lovely breakfast.

And I'm not quite as broke as I thought I was. It's going to be a verrrrrry tight December but I'll be OK.

 

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I'm so broke. OK, I won't mention it again. And I won't be that way again. That's my New Year's resolution #1.

I have so many possible #2's! One day at a time...

I've already made plans for some fun things. Megabus was giving away tickets (well, almost...a 50 cent handling fee!), so I'm going to New York in February. And I made a booking for an Atlantic City complimentary stay in March.

It was nice to start the new year with my brother & my nephew. He's 9 now and too much fun.

If you come across this, happy new year to you!

 

[Thad1527]

and not much has changed.

I'm being lazy that way.

But I'm OK.

Happy Valentine's Day to anyone reading!

 

[Thad1527]

I'm happy and hopeful and all that good stuff. It's March! Even though there's snow on the ground it's supposed to be warm this weekend and I'm thinking Spring thoughts and hockey playoffs and other things that make me happy.