These are gonna be some late nights...

I've dreaded this week... but at least it's finally here. It's not only month- or quarter-end at work. It's the end of our half-year. And in addition to the additional reports, I also have to help cover for my boss who's on maternity leave. Well, not everything she does (that would be lying)... But I will have a lot on my plate for the next three days.

I had a really great weekend. A couple of friends have a family beach house in Ocean Shores. They invited three couples to come out, relax, and just hang (since we haven't done that in awhile). We had a really good time together. The highlights from the weekend include:

1. Yahtzee - A dice game which I played as a kid. Couldn't believe this game was sitting in the shelf at the house. I showed my friends how to play and we had hours of fun!
2. Backyardigans - for the only baby who came along on the trip. DVD of this kid's show played over and over and over and over... and over and over... and over again. No worries - kept the little cutie preoccupied
3. Heart Attack - a fun card game. I'll have to post the rules another time.
4. Flying Kites - I haven't flown a kite since I was 8 years old. Now I have one of my own to fly whenever it's windy here in Seattle. Such a great feeling to control the flying beast.

Actually, the whole weekend was a huge highlight. Just when I thought I was out of touch with my ol' friends, a weekend like this come along to remind me that these people will be with me the rest of my life. School's taken up so much of my time and prevented me from hanging with these guys. I'm sure I'll have more time to see them once I'm eventually done with my degree. Off to bed I go...

Sister for Rent

Rent "Filmed Live on Broadway" is coming to select theaters nationwide starting today... playing from 9/24 through 9/28. I bought tickets to watch it tonight at Pacific Place for (WHAT?) $21. I don't care. It's Rent. Ummm... one of the best musicals ever. It'll be fun to see how the filmmakers captured the live performance for the big screen. This show is a big friggin deal because a lot of it was filmed from the offical last performance on Broadway earlier this month.

Anyway, this is why I love my sister so much (from text messages exchanged back & forth)...

Me: Don't know if u go to theaters on your own but... Rent is showing at limited theaters today, tomorrow, Sat, Sun. Last performance from Broadway!

Sister: Yes! I'm planning on going tonight :) Exicted!

Me: us too! One last movie befor my classes start... did you already know 'bout it?

Sister: I read a news article about it a couple of weeks ago. Hopefully they'll have it on DVD sometime too!

Me: You my favoritestess youngest sister ever. I'm so proud of you. (insert tear)

Sister: Haha. Only wish I could've seen it on B'way 1more time.

Should be fun to see what the live audience saw when the show eneded...

Creepy cat, man...

Coworker shared this video today... Creepy ninja cat

Yikes - I'm Blind!

I went to the restroom today to extract some little monsters which were bothering my bowels. As I walked in, I immediately noticed that someone else was already in there. My first thought was, "Darn... someone's here. I'll have to save my number two for later." My second thought was, "Why the heck is this guy out in the open with his pants down to the floor???"

Seriously. This was all happening in the huge open space of the restroom. I saw this "scarred-for-life" vision through the reflection of the mirror. This fellow coworker of mine was in his tighty-whities, pants down to his ankles, and bright-ass "Powder" skinned legs right in my face. Frack. I was shocked, of course. But I just proceeded to the stand-up urinal and, without making eye-contact, said, "Hi Ron!" And he, with his chipper "no-care-in-the-world" voice, casually responded, "Hey there, Rodney."

I could hear him behind me picking up his khakis, tucking in his denim shirt, zipping up, and buckling his belt. I'd understand if he was changing outfits. But I saw no workout bag. There were no other clothes with him. He was simply finishing up using the bathroom. Did he just finish peeing like a four-year old? With his pants all the way down? Then somehow moved back six plus feet to work on tucking in his clothes? Why couldn't he have done this in a stall? What the heck? WHY DID I HAVE TO SEE THIS????????

New beginnings (again)

On my way out to lunch today, I ran into a coworker who was headed in the same direction... to Whole Foods. We both ended up spending lots to stock our work fridge with lots of fixins for making salads the rest of the week. Funny how other coworkers gathered around us in the kitchen while we prepared our individual meals. I guess because we had all kinds of cool ingredients... Spinach, lettuce, carrots, apples, olives, mushrooms, tomatoes, and so much more.

It's another new beginning for me. An era of trying to eat better to lose some weight, be healthy, and live longer...and prosperous. I'm thinking that, this time around, it's for real. Yo.

A Break for Friends

What a strange break this has been for me. I've really needed the time off from school and it's been great to not worry about going to class, working on projects, or cramming for exams. I guess the theme of my short summer break has been "friends". I've been highly addicted to my Facebook site. But that's nothing new. Usually, my school breaks find me on there looking at what people have been doing with their lives. I've also had a chance to get together, in person, with a few of them. This weekend was filled with two nights of chillin' with different folks. Some were old close friends, some new friends, and some were just acquaintances who I'd rather avoid. Just kidding. A little.

Haircut

I haven't been able to see my regular stylist (Sarah) for my last two haircuts. I've needed haircuts sooner and she's been too busy. I need to plan with her way in advance. So now I'm sitting here at Shanghai something or other in West Seattle. Been waiting for half an hr playing on my phone and I just finally decided to say, "Hi" to my blog. A fly's been naggin me the whole time I've been here. I want to kill it but then I'll look hella ghetto in front of these guys. But really? Do I care about how I look around these ...

Fast forward two hrs later. I had to cut my bloggin short 'cuz Alan was ready to "snip snip". Dude. He's good. Really nice and he cuts my hair the way it looks best. My best style is when it's short spikey/tussled looking (as Erwin's said). And Alan does it well... And cheaper than Sarah.

So I've got what I like to call... a "dilemma". Sarah's been awesome to go to but she costs anywhere between $30-40 (depending on her remembering to tell the receptionist what to charge). I love chattin with her everytime but... man... Alan's good - and only $23. Do I leave Sarah for another man? Okay... that sounds odd. What DO I do???