Rant- Nasty weather and a cold, no hunting, and I don't feel like doing shit around my house. Ugh it's gross. I really want to stick something with my bow. Rave- Next week is gun week.
Rant: Everyone is leaving early today sticking me with closing down this afternoon. I probably should have told one of them they had to work till five since it is a tradition among friends to meet for drinks the afternoon before turkey day.
Rave: Sherlock finally returns January 1. (Everybody probably already knew that, but I just now saw the date.) http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/programs/series/sherlock-s4/
One thing I will say that I love about the BBC is that they do these layoffs, but still manage to pick it back up smoothly. You can complain about storylines or momentum, but I remember being impressed by the return of Luther.
Rave: Finally accepted a fundamental truth about myself: I do not do maintenance. Of any kind. Consequently, I just now hired cleaners (who also happened to be good friends of my family). So, now there is someone who cuts the grass/shovels the snow, someone who cleans up dog poop and someone who cleans my house every month. My plan to phase myself out of my own life is almost complete.
RANT: Went by to check on my dad last night, and found him laying down in the hallway. He didn't know how he got there. Turns out that he fell in the bathroom, and made his way to the hall. He had no recollection of the fall; I deduced it from the bruise on his head. Once I woke him up, he seemed okay and coherent, so I didn't call the medics. But this means that he will probably have to have someone there at the house full time from now until the end (which is getting sooner and sooner). RAVE: SCORE! I bought a set of Snap On (TM) impact swivel sockets, and an internal extractor bit set from a guy at work for about half of what it would have from the salesman. I've needed those sockets for a long time; the extractors not so much (I've already got some, but not nearly as intricate and extensive as these), but the guy would only sell them together. Spoiler RAVE: Jungle Julia said that she wants us to make some Batman/Catwoman themed porn. Anybody know where I can get some decent, cleanable costumes?
Rave: Since the gallery I work at is very small, I get to dabble in a bunch of different things. Today we're hanging a show I helped curate and it is very exciting. (August and December shows are pretty unimportant, but still.)
Rant: I'm missing three weeks of West World due to a work trip. Rave:? Work per diem gave me the freedom to try Australian style yogurt on a whim. Had never heard of it and didn't think it sounded good. Sub rant: It wasn't.
I am back and over the death flu. I need to stop swallowing for Satan* I guess. He's a carrier. *For those that are new or can't connect the dots; see avatar.
Rave: Feeling relieved this morning after feeling out of control and getting somewhat drunk last night. Its good to know how many people I have in my life that care and are willing to text and talk to me when my emotions get the better of me. I spoke/texted like 5 different people last night and they were all incredibly supportive and caring. Days like yesterday are why I'm in therapy. I get really angry, have a hard time controlling it, then blow out and burn bridges like a sociopathic arsonist, then I have a hard time letting it go. Today though, I'm focusing on different things and trying my best to be calm and not think too much about yesterday. Also like how drunk me chose a stunning pic of Allison Brie. My Jewish friends, that just wasn't for you, it was for me too.
Rave: I was able to afford and get a good deal on an industrial meat slicer after last weekend's catering gig. Granted, it's no Hobart, but I also didn't feel like spending a few grand. This means I should be able to take a huge hassle out of the process of making my bacon. Now if pork belly prices would stop rising...
Rant: More just creepy. Just how cookie's and what sites track what you look at for ad's. I can tell what my wife at home is looking at on Amazon, from my work computer. Because I have logged on to amazon on my work computer, my ad's change based on my what wife has looked at, at home.
RAVE: Rare, I know. But I've been casually interviewing lately; I am an independent contractor and way too old (and not nearly disciplined enough), so I've been looking to return to the "corporate" world". Had a fantastic interview with 5 key IT members on Tuesday, phone interview with another IT manager on Wednesday, another interview yesterday with HR, and just got the call with an offer. Getting the job itself rocks - what is even better is the salary is about 10% more than expected (based on research and tentative discussions with other employees), and I automatically get three weeks vacay since they base it on overall work experience - not tenure with the company. Add an 8-10% bonus paid out in December based on hitting metrics, and this far exceeds my expectations. The best part? The team I'm working with is fucking awesome, and I am going to learn a shitton. I start Jan 9th, which gives me time to visit Charlotte for a little longer than I had planned, and some time for extra naps!
Rant, x3: So, this was my Friday: Rant 1 - I found out that the lunatics suing me are, indeed, petitioning for a court date. It looks like this craziness will be going to trial. Rant 2 - (After having a regular checkup two weeks ago, that included blood tests and a full exam) I got a phone call from the clinic saying the doctor, "Wanted to see me because of the results of my testing." The clinic phoned after their hours, when no nurses or doctors were in. When I said, "Yeah, I can't endure a whole weekend wondering WTF is wrong, why would you call on fucking Friday afternoon after you've closed to tell me this shit? Why not just wait until Monday when I could talk to someone immediately?" They "understood and apologized" for that. So...god knows what's wrong with me. Rant 3 - Got laid off from my part time job. While I had intended to quit eventually, I wanted it to go on for at least a year so I could knock off all my debt. Now it's back to stressing out about money.
Rave Today begins my one month vacation. My wife goes back to work on Monday and I get to play Mr. Mom for the next 4 weeks with this cutie. Life is good.
Rant: My poor sister moved from one shithole town in Ohio to another shithole town in Alabama, and this time the crackhead thieves robbed them of their possessions while they slept in the next room. They also have 3 young children. Fuck!!!
RANT: It really sucks doing work outside in this weather... -11C and windy, and I'm basically doing wiring and other finesse stuff on the trailer. I'm dressed for the weather and everything is toasty... except for my hands/fingers. Nothing I can do will keep them warm, which is fun when doing electrical wiring and other intricate stuff. RAVE: The buzz you get off of a strong drink when you come in is almost worth it. There's something magical about working outside in the really cold, then coming in, changing into flannels and slippers, grabbing a strong drink, and then warming up in front of the fireplace for the night. It reminds me of a day of skiing or tobogganing as a kid. I'm suddenly craving grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup.