I swear...

this guy on American Idol looks freakishly like Justin Timberlake.

Dreaming of the lottery

Paying bills always depresses me and snaps me back to reality. On a better note, I start a new and promising job on Feb. 25 in Baltimore. I'm pretty excited about it because I had to pass a background check to make it. I guess there are no major ghosts in my past.

I watched this show today on A&E about flipping houses. It's such a risky business but I think if you weren't totally money hungry it'd be great. But, people just want more and more so end up making poor investments. It's frustrating to watch. I wish I had the capital to start a venture of some kind. I'd love to do something for myself, by myself. It'd be gratifying and fulfilling. Until then, I stick to the 9 to 5.

I have to constantly remind myself that I'm making moves or I become depressed and stuck. I know it's going to take a few years, but I'm going to make sacrifices and get out of the hole. Definitely.

Moving on.....

Since the writer's strike I stopped watching Grey's and Ugly Betty. So basically, I stopped watching television. Now, I don't even know if I missed new episodes or not. Then, the American Idol auditions came back on and I watched them. This year I may actually try to keep up with it instead of flipping the channel once the hilarious although degrading auditions are over. Some of the contestants are interesting and I want to see what America thinks. It'll be a sort of social experiment for me. See if I can predict who America will be most like to vote for based on media influence and common bias. I don't mean bias in just a negative way either. Towards the end I hope to form my own opinion on whether or not American Idol is based on talent or not. Hopefully talent.

Elladesya

The name of my WOW character is Elladesya and she is a Draenei Mage. Yayah. Or something. I can't believe I started playing this game and I hardly know anything about it, but Quests are fun! I guess it was only a matter of time considering I have a favorite game on Nintendo DS, Wii, PSP, PS2 and Xbox 360. What has become of me?!?

In other news, the fridge in the house is busted and that means a lot of expensive eating out. I just went grocery shopping before it broke, too. Joy and joyness. (I obviously enjoy making up words). Today I'm being cheap and eating Ramen for lunch and probably dinner.

I just wanna dance with my shirt off!

Why have I ignored the bliss of giving my ears and mind the best gift of all for so long?! Music, how it treats my soul. I remembered that after the first 3 seconds of playing a song be this band. Back when I lived alone if I wasn't watching a movie I had music blaring from the weak speaker on my laptop. Now, I have headphones on to drown out the noises of my coworkers talking about a cheating subcontractor in Tunisia. Sometimes I can't stand being in cubicles. There are offices in here...go there to talk.

Anyway, music always helped me through all kinds of things. I can't believe I have gone so long without buying new music or downloading MP3s. I need to fix my laptop and get back on the music train.

I miss having a random schedule because it just felt like I had more time even though I probably had less. Now, I am on such a set schedule I feel so drained! Get up a quarter to 8, drive to work, sit at work, get home half after 6 or so, make dinner, clean up, sit and watch a movie or play a video game, shower, bed (sex if I'm lucky/not tired!). Yeah, not much time for music listening in there. I need to charge my iPod and update the music on it....

I haven't updated lately because I've been busy with Desktop Tower Defense! No really, I've actually been pretty busy at work. Lots of advisors moving, new subcontractors to train. Also, I interviewed and have a new job lined up! Pending a background investigation, and as long as they don't discover my obsession with Nerds Candy, I should be cool. Once the actual background check is complete I'm thinking about telling my current job in the hopes that being honest will pay off in the end. Besides, they can hire someone new and give me plenty of time to train them. Ideally. I have quickly learned that professional contracting is rarely "ideal". It's chaotic and unpredictable at best.

The holidays are upon us and that generally puts me in a better mood. As in, I smile at the tree and then grimace at my laundry or cat or dirty dishes...whatever is the plague. I downloaded Wham!'s "Last Christmas" on my phone for a new ringtone. The song doesn't apply to me in the least because I'm Oh So Fortunate to be in love this holiday season, but maybe I just like George Michaels!

Happiness Is a Warm Puppy

I actually made it to work this morning at 7am. I have an appointment at 5 this afternoon so I had to be to work early. I should schedule something on every afternoon to force myself to be here at 7am. I swear if I have something to do I can get up (with a struggle, but still). If not I'll sleep until a quarter to 8. Laziness prevails!

I read this slide-show essay this morning and it sort of made clear all my questions about Schulz. I always had a feeling Schulz was a little dark. From other blogs I've read the new Biography about him is a bit of a stretch, but I think it still raises lots of questions and sorta makes sense. This just makes me love Peanuts even more though. And now I want to read this book (even though lots people hate it), maybe I'll ask for it for Christmas. Actually, I'll just get it from the library. I probably don't want such a questionable book in my personal library. Still worth a read nonetheless.

Last night Bryan and I joined Leila and Scott along with Manju and Shakira to the Piratez Bar in Silver Spring. I was throughly unimpressed by most of the experience. The random belly dancers were cool. I didn't have enough cash on me to tip them, I felt bad. Otherwise, the bartender reading Valley of the Dolls in a poorly lit bar was kind of strange. Poorly lit is an understatement, I could hardly read my menu. It was nice to get out of the house on a weeknight though.

bored, bored, bored

I have no work to do and keep compulsively checking my e-mail over and over again. I am waiting to hear back from a couple people about puppies. I am certain I want one now and just need to gain approval from my brother. I know he doesn't mind a dog in the house, the part I'm worried about is me picking out the dog and not him. He had mentioned wanting to get Lucas a dog for Christmas. I don't want to intrude on that and maybe 2 dogs in the house would be too much. I wish I could get a straight answer from him. I feel like I'd be caring for it mostly so it should be my dog and my pick, but who knows. He pays the bills. I'm so fortunate.

On Saturday I am running in the Quantico Turkey Trot 5 miler. I have no idea how I'll run 5 miles without any training but we'll see. Scott is doing it with me and I'm interested to see how he can keep his attention on running for about an hour. Either way it'll be fun.

Lately I've been sleeping in until 7:30-7:45 and it is wonderful. I don't have to deal with so many morons on the road and I usually miss the morning chatter between co-workers. I like my co-workers but not really before 9am! One huge drawback is getting home so late. Bryan doesn't get home til after 6 either but sometimes it is nice to be home before everyone gets there and the house is quiet. I am usually the crazy one who contributes to the noise...but that is besides the point. Anyway, I just ate half a packet of Ritz crackers and I really like this T-Shirt!