Movie Watching

I reactivated our Netflix account last week. When the first 2 movies came in they were...

Elizabethtown & Mr. 3000

I was too lazy to hook up the DVD player one night so Justin and I watched Elizabethtown on the HP. The movie was great, and the soundtrack too. I highly recommend watching this one. Justin even liked it enough to suggest it to people. Several times he has brought it up in conversation, so I know he had to enjoy it. Shout out to the one that said I must see it.

Mr. -1.0 on the other hand was a bust. Duh. I should have known. At least I did laugh some. Poor Todd & Kristina were subjected to it as well. I feel bad for them. But not as bad as after watching The Life of Steve Zissou (or whatever it was) in the theaters with JM & SJ. I loved it, but they hated it so much I had to buy the Marble Slab. Remind me not to see another Bernie Mack film.

Work is going well. I was able to assist again today, and actually have a task to complete for tomorrow. Feels good to do stuff. I also got my Treo today. Yippee a new fun toy. Too many buttons if you ask me though. I need to do something about my nails. They make it hard to type. Justin just enjoys them so. My mom too. They are great for scratching people's head/playing with hair. (Dont take it the wrong way - I know you people.

Tomorrow is Halloween. I am taking a break from Justin's costume. Which is coming along quite well in fact. I took some pics yesterday of the progress, but he requested that I not post them lest the great unveiling tomorrow would be spoiled. Oh, the drama of it all.

I best get back to work though. Look for pics tomorrow.

The Sky Above

I just went out to put a few boxes in the back of the truck, looked up and was stopped. The stars tonight are amazing. I wish there was a way to capture it with my camera because I want to take the view in and share it with you. Cassieopeia is right out the back door tonight.

If we only had a hammock. I would bundle in my footies and sleep under the stars dreaming of only the sweetest things.

Thats a little piece of heaven right there.

Week One - Check

Week one is done at the new place of employment.

I feel pretty good about the situation. While the entire marketing department is reorganizing things are looking up. The stuff everyone is talking about really makes sense and is going to make a big difference I can tell. Things just always get harder before they get easier.

I accomplished the first real part of a task for a customer today though. One of the copywriters went through the an SBU's Web site and had some copy suggestions. I put them into a format that the customer can review and then be passed along to the operations group for execution.

I have a slew of meetings again next week and am looking forward to getting my feet into the water a little more. I went to the first Channel Strategist's staff meeting today and one of the outputs Tara wants to see is a list of all current projects. After reviewing we will decide what gets done by the end of the year. I hope tailoring that list will allow us to identify a few places where I can help.

Sort of torn between focusing soley on learning and wanting to do stuff. I think learning is the most important part. The organization is so large that there is TONS to learn. Too many people it feels like.

I am slowly getting my cube all organized. Starting to get my stuff in there...





Next week I have to battle the software installation polcies. There are a few things I need that I cant seem to get my hands on sone stuff I need. 2 pieces I am most looking forward to are MS Project and MS Visio. It is really weird going from such an open source mentatlity to such a Microsoft mentality.

But, that is enough for tonight. I need to get back to unpacking clothes. Still several boxes to go. About to run out of hangers. Eeek. Wal-mart here I come.

Farewell.

I Contributed

I am settling in at work a little bit. My computer is working and I am getting e-mails, responding to them, filling my calendar, and all sorts of fun stuff. I even felt like I contributed a little bit today which was nice.

They are in the process of reorganizing the marketing department so everyone is kind of re-learning their roles, so I get to learn along with them. Part of that re-org is a re-engineering of the processes that the entire marketing department uses. That is where I got to give some input yesterday.

All in all I am pretty happy so far. Just eager to get started working on something real, but there is still too much to learn. My supervisor, Tara, is back in town today so I will finally get to sit down with her.

Me on My first day

We moved the desk into place last night (with Chances help - he came over for dinner) so that is where I am set up this morning. It sits right under the stairs, so when Vegeta goes up and down it sounds neat. She also stops to peer down on me.

Listening to Ryan Adam's - Heartbreaker this morning. "Damn, Sam I Love A Woman That Rains" was the driving track on that decision.

Ahh - yesterday was meat day. I love meat day. Justin and I went to Sam's to stock up. $200. I am OK with that though becuase we got a good size beef tenderloin (mmmm, so tasty), a big fat pork tenderloin, 2 cases of chicken, 2 chuck roasts, and a 2 london broils. Additionally we picked up a garnet pullover for Justin, a box of potstickers, a box of bagel bites, and some mini corn dogs.

There were also iPod issues so I grabbed a new one of those. A 4GB green iPod nano. I call it the iGob. ;-)



And Mom sent this to me the other day (filtered to my favs)...

ADULT: A person who has stopped growing at both ends and is now growing in the middle.

CHICKENS: The only animals you eat before they are born and after they are dead.

COMMITTEE: A body that keeps minutes and wastes hours.

DUST: Mud with the juice squeezed out.

EGOTIST: Someone who is usually me-deep in conversation.

HANDKERCHIEF: Cold Storage.

MOSQUITO: An insect that makes you like flies better.

SECRET: Something you tell to one person at a time.

SKELETON: A bunch of bones with the person scraped off.

For now, Farewell.

Day Done

Orientation today at the new J.O.B. was interesting. I got to meet a new employee in marketing - Pamela, a Promotions Strategist - she started on Oct. 2.

The morning started with a small wait on the mezannine level of the Mariott (which attaches to the office building). We then had our IDs made and headed to a conference room on the 11th floor. We watched videos, listened to speakers, filled out paperwork, and sat the entire day. Finsihed up around 4:15. Tomorrow I report to marketing. Looking forward to getting to do something.

Tonight Justin finished setting up the wood stove outside and started a fire in it. We ate dinner by the stove. It was nice. He is a good fire tender.



Tonight I also (with Justin's work primarily) got the iPod loaded with enough music to last me a few days. I think we need a new iPod though. The one we have wont connect to this computer. :-( Either way this is what I put on there. Not much, but enough for now... Play List Export (.txt)

The other week Justin and I were in a sporting goods shop on Harbison. We saw this video.

Breakfast of Champions

A small bowl of Special K - Mixed Berries & Yogurt with 2% milk. (Thank you Justin for providing me with such prestigious selections.)

I am up, dressed, about to put on make-up Actually running ahead of schedule. In the bed last night I suddenly feared that I did not have the documentation needed for the I-9 form. I checked this morning though right when I got up good to go. but wait - that was too easy... let me look again.

Shit - I don't. In fact, I may not even have them available at all. Effing-A.

Must go.

All Concert-ed Out

The concert went pretty well. If it would not have been for my little fan club (Justin, Mom, Dad, Grandma A, Todd, Kristina, Sarah Jane, and Hannah) the audience would have been much emptier. I feel a little frustrated with the other bassoon player though because he tends not to play. And especially in sections where I would appreciate some backup in order to take a little break myself. My chops just arent up for playing a 10 song concert yet. I thought they would be. I guess it would help if I practice more.

I am pleased to know that Sarah Jane (clarinet), Jamie (flute) and Matt Lee (percussion) will be joining me at rehersal next week. Justin is still a question mark though. We do need trombones.

Grandma bought me an early Christmas present today - a sewing machine. The reason I need it is to make Justin's Halloween costume. He is going to be "The Sting Ray that killed Steve Irwin." I ought to get sewing on that this evening.

So tomorrow is the big day - I start the new job. PLEASE think about me and while I most likely will not be able to take your call during the day I will welcome any and all calls to check on me. I know it sounds silly to say that this is my first "real" job, but that is kind of the way it feels. You can guarantee a big post about it.


If things go really well in the second half of the afternoon NFL games I may beat Marty in fantasty football. That is kind of a big deal cause he is 1st in the league and undefeated. I am 9th of 12.

I shall go though.

Byee.

Brave...

It is a sad day. But I am doing OK. Justin was VERY brave for me and I thank him so much.

We were on the way to the dump by Bunky's - driving rather slowly because the bed of the truck was full. He slammed his palm over my eyes. I immediately knew what it was.

We took the next turn and hit a stop sign. Justin leaned into me. I was strong for him. He protected me so well.

Only Gohan. Not Squig.

We didn't talk about it.

It is not Justin's fault. We both could have been more proactive in preventing this. I only asked that Justin do what Gohan deserved. To go get him and bring him home. I knew it was cruel of me to do. But I could not stand knowing that he was there. I guess it is good to know though - as opposed to not knowing.

We had to go to Lowe's and the grocery store. Still did not talk about it. When just about home I knew Justin needed to talk about it. We did. We cried.

After unloading the truck Justin went to get him. He was so brave. I never want him to have to do anything like that again. So, Gohan is back home. For good this time. My baby boy - I'll miss you.

I will never be able to thank Justin enough for what he did this afternoon.

Gohan Pictures

So, if you are reading this and have not talked to me about it. I already know - you're sorry. You are sad for us. But please - do not ask me to talk about it. Or what we should have done differently. I hate having people see me like I am now.

Thank you Todd & Kristina for being cheerful this evening and giving us something to do it helped to keep me distracted at least, and I appreciate that. And thank you Matt for entertaining me with a few silly stories on the phone.

From Front Porch

Blogging from the front porch of the house this afternoon. I slept well last night. Had sweet dreams, and even managed to sleep until 9:00. :) All week I kept waking up at 7:30 and could not go back to sleep.

Another good thing happened last night too - Vegeta came upstairs by herself. I guess it was around 3ish or something. I have even seen her use the stairs twice today so far.

Mom & Dad are here. Dad & Justin installed two spigots next to the house and Mom cleaned up the yard some. She then had the great idea to set the debris on fire. :) So, I have been tending to that. Brought the computer out to keep me company and to provide music. Eva Cassidy is the posion today.

We have to make a run to Jeremy's sometime soon to get the last (or as much of the remaining) stuff as possible. Hmmm, there goes Justin on the Cub Cadet. I guess it is time to mow. Tonight Todd & Kristina are coming over to watch game 1 of the World Series. So I reckon I need to get my the grocery store today so I can be a good hostess and offer refreshments.

Dogs have been gone for 2 days now. :( Justin likes to think that Gohan met some 5yr old girl and made friends while Squig just got shot in the face. I personally try not to think about it.

Well - I am thirsty and need to go poke the fire.

Byee for now.

Another Evening Post

I am up lat again tonight. Not sure why I am not tired. But, I am not.

Today was my last day of vacation. Tomorrow Dad is coming to do some more work on the house, Sunday I have a band concert and Monday I start my new job. Seems like it has been a long time coming. I am nervous about it though. Today I told someone it was like being anxious about the first day at school. I bought new clothes, but you never know what to wear because you dont want it to seem too new.

Justin gave me the new MCR album today. He burnt it onto a disk that had "Your Name" on it. He did say that he had a CD with that on it, but when he told me I was thinking he meant "Leslie." I can hear Justin snoring up in the loft if I shift my headphones. But I prefer my little tranquil world that is MCR right now.

An old high school friend came over this afternoon - Jamie McClellan. It was nice to see her. In fact, I hope she and I can hang out more. I am excited that she is going to go on the Virgina trip with me next month. I know from experience that she can handle my horrible singing while riding in a car.

I am sure this week was a lonely week for Justin. It was his first at GraySail without me. And I was pre-occupied with house stuff and playing with my new computer. So, I didnt pay him as much attention as I should. But, tonight I was sweet and rubbed his feet while we watched "Chicken Run" on HBO (or some movie channel.) Next week will be a lonely one for me though. It will be weird to be at the new job. My normal contacts and friends will not be at my finger-tips like they normally are. I am really going to miss that.

I guess I will wrap this up though.

- Farewell.

54+

I probably made a mistake this week when planning out and executing my work for the house. If I was smart, I would have busted by ass for a few days and gotten it all done and then relaxed at the end of the week. As done - I have only done a little bit each day. So - tomorrow is Friday and there is still a good bit to be done.

Today I finished up the bathroom and got all the clothes upstairs. Tonight (after band) I hung 54+ garments for Justin alone. I had no clue he had that much clothing. There was already some handking and I am looking at 7 more boxes of clothes up here. Granted, at this point much of whats left is mine.

Band was pretty rough tonight. We 'rehersed' all 10 songs for the concert. Not just a play through. Needless to say - my chops are dead. Miserably dead. So, if u are in Columbia (or near by) and want to hear a decent band on Sunday at 3:30pm stop by Airport High School. That is when we are playing.

- Star Spangled Banner
- New Mexico March
- Air & Hornpipe
- Songs of Sailor and Sea
- Ye Banks and Breas O' Bonnie Doon
- The Whistler and His Dog
- March from "1941"
- Tunes from Show Boat
- Invacargill March
- Stars & Stripes Forever

(I even think that is the order.)

It is getting late though. For this evening - Farewell and sweet dreams to those that are (or about to be) sleeping.

Making Progress

The moving in is making progress. I am slowly getting things done. Today was spent mostly moving files from computer to computer. I ended up getting a new HP notebook last night. HP Pavilion dv2120us - got it from Circuit City. For some reason I seem to find better deals there. Seems pretty sweet so far.

While getting the computer Justin ran down to Game Spot and picked up Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime for DS. He saw it profiled on the G4 channel and seems to like it pretty well.

The real problem with moving all the files today was that I could not get the compaq to connect to the internet. In fact, Justin and I are just talking about it now and he thinks I totally effed up the computer. I guess that is what happens when u dont know what u are doing. I was trying to set up a workgroup so the HP and Compaq could access the shared files.

Justin was sweet and brought me flowers today. Lavendar mums. Quite nice. they are pretty sitting in the green vase on the stainless steel counter.

Well, I am going to fix dinner now. Blog more later this evening.

Morning Post

Yesterday was a good day. Mom and I went shopping and really were quite succesful. I neded up with 2 pairs of pants, 4 or 5 tops, and a pair of shoes. We were also able to snag 2 sweater and a vest for Justin.

Speaking of Justin - he has busted up his ankle is is pretty sore and swollen. Fortunately it was a good bit better this morning.

Mom and I also hung the rods in the closet so I can start putting clothes away.

The inspector for the mortgage company came this morning. Forunately I knew he was going to be coming. I am eager to have all of that taken care of.

Today I have to go to the dentist. I also need to get my nails done so I will probably take care of that while I am out. As I blog this mornign I am watching Looney Toons. Have not done that in awhile.

DISCRIMINATION CONTINUES
Just got an IM from Justin. Apparently "those people" - and I say it as evil as I can - have spray painted our mailbox entirely. Not sure of the color - other than "u g l y" (as Justin put it). I just dont know what to do about it. This is ridiculous. The only think I can think to do is call the cops. Not that they will really be able to do anything though.

If u have any ideas - please let me know.

I guess I will go for now.

Farewell.

Almost Out

We are closer to having everything out of Jeremy's place. Today was spent putting up shelves, installing the dryer vent, and sealing the wood in the bathroom.

Justin and I woke up relatively early and headed to Lowes. While gone Dad arrived at the house. His task was the dryer vent, but we of couse got him to help with other stuff too. He brought along the big stainless steel counter that finished out the kitchen area. Things are looking really good. Pictures will come soon.

Mom helped with sealing the bathroom and then after Dad left she and I went and got a batch of stuff from JMs and picked up some dinner at Arbys. I love their chicken salad.

Speaking of food - I have done horrible with eating this weekend. Way too many sodas, and way too much junk food. Last night we ate at Bunkys with Chance and I had a plate of fried chicken with stewed okra/tomatoes over rice and collard greens. It was soooo good. I knew I should have not eaten it all though.

Another good thing happened last night as well. It was getting chilly when we went to go to dinner and I was in need of a jacket. I happened to open the closet box labeled "Leslie's Clothes" and what do I find? My fav hooded sweatshirt - HERSHEY'S :-) Just what I needed - a garage for my head. On the way to dinner I rocked out to The Veils - Nux Vomica while Justin and Chance chatted.

DISCRIMINATION ALERT - A few weeks ago Justin and I had our mail box bashed down. Today as Mom and I are leaving someone had written what appeared to be "F**K You" in red nail polish on the side of our pretty silver mail-box. Apparently they also felt bad about it because much of it had been smeared. The mail box was also full of what looked like the left-overs from fireworks. Weird.

CREEPY ALERT - While at the fair having lunch on Friday Justin, Chance and I were making our way from the sand sculpture building to the building that houses fine art when a guy pretty much grabbed my arm and was like "I know you!"

Guy - I know you
Leslie (looking confused) - No, I dont think so.
Guy (pointing at justin) - And I know you too.
Justin (also looking confused) - No, we dont know you.
Guy - Yeah, I do. You guys are about done building your house.
Leslie & Justin (looking at each other wondered what the deal is) - Yeah...
Guy - I work with Kristina - she showed me your pictures.
Leslie (it all making since) - ohh, Todds girlfriend.
Guy - Yeah, I love all your Flickr pics.

It was really bizarre. Kind of like our own online version of This Old House.

So - I ought to head on to bed. Much shopping and house work to do tomorrow. Thanks again to those that have helped with the moving. And sorry to those of u that have heard all of this already - or that I stole your comments from when I told u the stories.

Ha - that was great, my Mom just exclaimed - "What He Wasnt Down!" - So funny when she gets into football. :-)

So Long - Farewell - Auf Wiedersehen - Adieu

From Dining Table

Tonight I blog from the dining table. The majority of the stuff is moved in, and thanks to SJ much of it is even un-packed and kind of put away. Thank you dear!

It looks so much better than I thought it would and things are fitting in to place nicely. Even Vegeta - although she is less than fond of the stairs. I think it will take her awhile to get used to those.

I really thought of taking pics this evening but decided to wait until tomorrow when I have picked up some more. The real project for the day is going to be shelving. We need it so everything can start finding its place.

Jeremy, Lori, and Jamie came up to help today. It was nice, and there assistance was invaluable. Still a lot of stuff at JMs though. Most clothes and kitchen stuff. There are a few pieces of furniture left, but I think they are just going to have to stay there until the barn gets built. There or in a storage unit.

I think the biggest barrier to getting settled here is going to be clothing storage. We will just have to be very selective about what we have out.

The new bed slept ok last night. I know with all new beds it takes some getting used to, and the air inside of this one makes it especially different. My back was kind of sore and I tossed and turned alot. But even having done so I felt well rested.

Justin is playing his guitar in the recliner. Vegeta is meowing at him. Feels like home.

We will have our first guest tomorrow - Mom is coming up to stay the night. I am looking forward to her assistance with hanging pictures and stuff after she gets here.

I think I am going to go for now though.

Farewell. ;-)

A Day of Change

Im sitting in the new king size select comfort bed in the loft of the new house on the night of my last day at the only 'real' job I have ever had.

Its kind of scary. Kind of really scary.

Listening to My Chemical Romance this evening. Justin is in the shower. The dogs are asleep on the porch and Vegeta is still at JMs house.

One of my faults is wanting to plan too much. Clearly I did not plan the fall of 2006 very well. Finishing the house, changing jobs, starting community band, and meeting new people is borderline too much.

I was just looking at my calendar for November and December. The month of travel is just around the corner. Trip with SJ & Hannah, ATL for Death Cab, New Orleans for Turkey Day, Norfolk for Jeremy/MCR, San Fransico for football. 5 straight weekends where I will be out of town.

I also noticed that the SF/GB game we are going to is causing me to miss the Community Band Christmas concert.

The dogs are barking outside. I am sure they do a lot of that here. Theyve been livinghere for 2 weeks now without us. So, it will be interesting to see how they react to us being here. Maybe they will finally stop trying to get in the car every time we open the door.

I saw my breath for the first time this fall. I love the first night when it is reall y chilly enough for that to happen. There is something romantic about the colder air. A need for snuggling and comfort. The days of hot chocolate are right around the corner. I feel them coming. If you are a good boy or girl I might be sweet and send you a batch.

So, yeah - the house is done. Technically we got our CO (Certificate of Occupancy) yesterday, Dad just declined to tell us that because he didnt want us moving in last night. (Still some things to take care of today.) He left us a nice bottle of wine and a shiny new house key on a "Your the #1 Customer at J&J Custom Creations" keychain. My Dad is a great man. For those of you that know him I consider you very lucky. For those of you that dont - I hope one day you will meet him and see in him everything that is wonderful. I also hope that you all see some of him in me - for as an adult he is the kind of person I would like to try to be. (Not that my Mom is not great too, dont get me wrong. I dont mean to discredit her one bit.)

Tomorrow is going to be the real moving day. It will be a good bit of work. And all this next week while I have to go clothes shopping for the new job, get a concert dress for next Sunday, go to the dentist, take the dogs to the vet, and clear off my old GraySail laptop I will also have to organize the house. I also plan to try and relax some and get some sleep.

The hardest thing about my last day at GraySail today was going to be telling everyone goodbye. I got out of that though because several people were out of the office and I also have to take the computer back next week and go over a thing or two with Jen. So, instead of 'Goodbye' being the hard part it was taking my silly fortune cookie papers off the front of my monitor. I have been collecting them there for years now. Even since Justinsane Design.

We went to the fair for lunch today and to see Justin's artwork on display. It looked nice, and the smells of the fair were fantastic. I did good and only ate a corn dog while drinking half of a lemonade. Tasty all around.

Justin has returned from his shower. I shall wrap this up for now.

Love to you all. And thank you to those that have and will continue to support me through this/these transition. You know who you are and I rather not call each of you out.

-- Das Turk.

Music Passports

Music is a great way to experience time travel. There is a Kenny Chesney song in fact, that sums it up pretty well.

I am listening to Edwin McCain's Honor Among Theives album this morning at work. "Solitude" came on (I know it is only track 2) and that is what inspired this post, and most likely a series of posts.

1995 - Summer leading up to and Fall of 8th Grade - Sneed Middle School

At that point in my life a girl named Kathryn Moody was my best friend. We met in 7th grade and quickly became inseperable. Her older brother was Matt was 2 years older than us. One of his friends was Josh Hamrick - just one year older than us - and to a 13 year old girl, the most spectacular hunk ever. Matt Caulder - 3 years older than us - was the ticket to ride, and the 5 of us did alot together over those few months. I was even luck enough to "go out" with Josh over that time. (Where we went? Only the park really.)

Edwin's first single - "Solitude" was not yet on the air waves, but Matt C. had the CD. I remember blasting that song and singing along as we rode around the greater Florence area. (I say greater because we would often joy ride through the countryside over in Darlington.)

This song takes me back to when the air was thick with humidity, mosquitos, and teen "love." So, thank you Kathryn, Matt, Matt, and Josh - while not in obvious ways I know you have helped shaped the person that I am today. And thank you to Edwin McCain for offering up a song that has perserved a time in my life that was simpler and innocent.

"Solitude"

Tim he was a good friend
Yeah was a brother of mine
We were imaginary comic book super heroes
Kids wasting time
We were prisoners of our youth
We were growing up strong
'Til the day he was taken away
For something he did wrong

Tim came 'round just the other day
And boy he had some stories to tell
His mama kept him locked up in a rehab
Although the doctors said he was well
He said yeah I been through the anger
And the hatred towards my mom
And I put all that behind me
Just tell me what was it like to go to your prom

He said thank you mom for fixing
My clouded broken mind
But excuse me if I seem a little rude
While I was missing my childhood, my brother and my prime
You enjoyed the convenience of my solitude

Well growing up these days just ain't easy
And the kids they're doing the best that they can
So mama you better think twice
Before you lock your kid up and throw away the key
'Cause soon your little boy is gonna be a man

He said thank you mom for fixing
My clouded broken mind
But excuse me if I seem a little rude
While I was missing my childhood, my brother and my prime
You enjoyed the convenience of my solitude

Tim left town yesterday
He left me with these words
He said yeah I know this life's got a lot to give
But my childhood is gone
And I'm not afraid of dying
I'm gonna grab the world by the horns and learn how to live

He said thank you mom for fixing
My clouded broken mind
But excuse me if I seem a little rude
While I was missing my childhood, my brother and my prime
You enjoyed the convenience of my solitude

Big BBQ

Photos from the big BBQ are up. View the photos. It went pretty well overall. The chili I made on Friday night was kind of weak because I forgot salt, and I also rush cooked it as opposed to letting it go all day. I sure looked tasty though.

Hoke, Jim, George, Change & Justin were on the pig crew this time. They did a might fine job. On Friday night Jen, Patrick, Meg, and McGee also came out. We had a small campfire and chilled outside most of the evening. Patrick brough fireworks so that made things interesting.

I turned in around 11pm but played a game of canasta online before going to sleep. I chose to set my sleeping bag up in the loft, and other than being cold part of the night I slept relatively well. I was however awoken by fireworks quite early the next morning. But went back to sleep.

Ben made a rare and elusive appearance on Saturday morning, and around 9:30 I was sent to get biscuits. I passed Dad on the way down the drive and knew that meant I would be working once I got back.

Dad & I spent most of the day working on the railing. I say "Dad & I" because I really did help. Lori was one of the first to arrive. She was a big help and worked with me to pick stuff up outside. Mom arrived around 11ish and stuk around before having to go to a meeting. Between her depature and arrival we saw lots of people. Thank u to everyone who came.

The place cleared out abut 4pm. And we did some cleaning up. After visiting for a bit many were hungry so it was time for some Q-sandwiches. We had run out of sauce though so I drove JMs beamer to Po Boys to get some sauce. SJ rode with me. She and I had a good day visiting. It was nice to see her.

After having some sandwiches we watched the Carolina football game. At half time Justin went home (back to JMs) and shortly after Todd & Kristina headed out. JM, SJ, and I hung around until the end of the game though. I ended up having to catch a ride back with JM though because my keys had gotten locked in the jetta. I didnt really realize what all that meant though.

I ended up not having my pillow, toothbrush, hair brush, or much of any necessities in that way. Justin was fast asleep when I got home so I ended up watching some TV, messing around online, taking a shower, watching some more TV, poking around the internet, and falling asleep on the sofa. I didnt sleep very well though.

More about today later...

Oh no, the kins of pump...

Apparently some evil fungus is trying to take away all my halloween fun. Read Yahoo! Article

As you can see I love to carve pumpkins. Halloween Pumpkins

Also something fantastic - The Skeeter Bad

I think I am close to having my favorite play list ever (at least when I am in a loving/happy mood)
-- King Of Grey - Will Hoge
-- Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
-- La Cienega Just Smiled - Ryan Adams
-- Bless the Broken Road - Rascal Flatts
-- Home - Michael Buble
-- All I Need - Mat Kearney
-- Over the Rainbow - Eva Cassidy
-- Say Goodbye - Dave Matthews Band
-- Stolen - Dashboard Confessional
-- Wake Up -Coheed And Cambria

Granted, it only has 10 songs on it, but I am on the way...

Hot Light

I had community band last night. My chops were hurting pretty bad because I had not practiced in 2 weeks, but I made it through. Seems like we might have lost one of our bassoons though.

After band I drive through West Columbia. The hot light was on at Krispy Kreme. I had to stop and get a half dozen for Justin. Proud of myself that I did not eat any of them though. In fact, I really did not eat yesterday at all. For breakfast I had a handful of chocolate covered almonds (thank you JM for eating the rest (he only left me 4)). Around lunch time I was in a meeting at the lottery, and was not hungry when I got back to the office. After getting to the land I realized I did not eat. Oops. After band I was not hungry either, so I just hate the last 4 almonds JM left. :-(

I just made mysef eat a bannana cause I figured that was the right thing to do.

LATA!

Been Away

Yeah. I have been away. Been very busy. There is alot going on, and as a result I do have some interesting stories to tell.

Over the past few days I have been really into listening to music and expanding my music collection. Thus, I have been sharing with Justin and a few other people. My iTunes to 25 currently includes:

1. Stolen, Dashboard Confessional
2. You're The Only One, Keith Urban
3. Home, Michael Buble
4. I'm Not Okay (I Promise), My Chemical Romance
5. Jamie, Dashboard Confessional
6. The Places You Have Come To Fear the Most, Dashboard Confessional
7. Sugar, We're Goin' Down, Fall Out Boy
8. You'll Never Find A Love Like Mine, Michael Buble
9. Wht A Good Boy, Bare Naked Ladies
10. Sweet Tea, Cravin Melon
11. The Good Fight, Dashboard Confessional
12. So Long Sweet Summer, Dashboard Confessional
13. You And I Both, Jason Mraz
14. These Are The Days, Keith Urban
15. Sad To Say, Love Apple
16. Unbroken, Tim McGraw
17. Hide Your LOVE away, The Beatles
18. Paperback Writer, The Beatles
19. Heaven Here, Dashboard Confessional
20. Living in Your Letters, Dashboard Confessional
21. Let It Slide, Edwin McCain
22. Whenver I Run, Keith Urban
23. What About Me, Keith Urban
24. But For The Grace of God, Keith Urban
25. A Little Luck of Our Own, Keith Urban

I think this list is a little odd though. I really dont listen to Dashboard tht much and the Keith Urban songs on here are not my favs of his. Some new additions to the playlist, Ryan Adams & Eva Cassidy included, will sure to pop up there soon. (Thanks Matt.)

The house is coming along well. Our big BBQ is this weekend. If you are reading this, I hope to see you there.

Pics are up from the house construction. Pics The latest fiasco has been the toilet, but the plumbers are there fixing that today.

I am taking a new job at an energy conglomerate in town. They are Fortune 500. My last day at GraySail is the 13th. Wonder what it will be like not to work with Justin.

But, I have some work to do. Will post soon - I hope.