Why is everything a countdown? Today is December 18th, a full day not unlike any other. Sure the 25th will be Christmas, but it doesn't mean that that day is guaranteed to be better than the 18th, if even guaranteed at all. Well, maybe if I just rush through the 18th on my way to the 25th missing out on all the experiences that are possible for today it will come sooner I unconsciously think. Maybe always looking forward to the next countdown is a way of excuse for not pursuing what we want today.
That said, my countdown right now is for Friday, the day I plan to go home to the Valley. I'm looking forward to it. I'll be taking koki and mia along with Max down, so that shouldn't be too fun for them. The break is just too long. I'm still trying to decide if I'll let Max just hang out in the front seat or put him in a kennel. I'd almost rather him be free, but any doggy accidents (he isn't trained) would just devastate me no matter how much cover I put on the seats.
Tuesday we had our first office lunch, I'm guessing for Christmas. We went to a nice Mexican restaurant. I had a good time and it was very nice of my boss to take us. He metioned the possiblity of a christmas bonus, I've never had one before, yet the idea seems really cool.
I recommend watching An Unreasonable Man on PBS tonight from 9-11 (maybe 8-10) on Ralph Nader. I enjoyed it and think it gives good context for this man.
I got new shoes. For those of you that know, I have these walmart work shoes that I have been wearing that are beat up beyond repair. I wear them daily and they remind me of my dad's old mud shoes he used to keep in the back to wear outside when he did work. The idea was to upgrade to a nice pair of shoes, but I'm still not at that point. So I just brought the same pair of walmart shoes again. One day I'll be ready for some nicer shoes.
Gonzales Gets Stripped Of “Lawyer of the Year” Title - all is right in the world again. Gonzales is my Clarence Thomas. I hope I win it next year, I'm sure I'll come close.
Reading Update: I'm halfway through my book. I saw a preview for the movie on TV and it helped give me images for the characters, but also previewed things to come, which made me regret not changing the channel. This writers strike is actually increasing my reading now that I have nothing to watch on TV.
I was watching the update on MEAN KITTY sparta on Youtube (I had the video up a while back - It has over 4 million hits.) It inspired me to give an update on Koki and Mia since I know everyone is so interested. Here is my first problem, I buy them expensive food mainly because it is weight management food. Koki is at a good weight, but Mia is still overweight. It makes me think that Mia is eating more than Koki, but I feed them equal amounts in different bowls. Should I start giving Mia less? I mean I already favor Koki in other ways, I would just feel guilty. Also, Koki has been having accidents. I'm not sure it is Koki, but I have a feeling. It usually happens when I take too long to change the litter. Koki has always been finicky about litter ever since she was a kitten. Getting her to cover up her mess was and still is a problem. So she has these accidents in a home where I am a guest and the only person I can blame is myself. I need to get more regular about manually changing litter, man I am a slave to these cats. They still don't get along, but now Koki will lay on my chest while Mia lays on my legs and they both purr as I pet them. I finally got what I was waiting all these years for. Ironically, I end up pushing them away since I kind of don't really want it now. Go figure.
So I still owe people money. I don't know why I mention this but out of a form of self torture. It is the worst feeling to have, like having unpaid rent. This is why borrowing is such a bad idea. Everyone is understanding so all my guilt is self imposed. I just wanted to put the karmic word out there that I am on it.
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