How paranoid does this sound?Divorce PREP : Secret Divorce Planning for Men | Your Plan: "For good husbands who just want it all to work out, divorce is excruciating. It doesn’t start as a war, but quickly turns into one. After the wife recovers from the emotional impact of separation and sees her desperate financial situation, her lawyer will advise her of the unfair demands she can make. Together, they ‘attack’ your assets and your income. For the man who has not prepared, there is almost no defense. For you, there is Divorce PREP."
Check some of the topics:
"WHY MARRIAGE IS REALLY AN INSURANCE CONTRACT FOR THE WOMAN
WHY YOUR WIFE CANNOT KNOW WHY YOU ARE UNHAPPY
WHY THE MARRIAGE CONTRACT IS SO UNFAIR TO MEN"
And my personal favorite: "HOW PRE-DIVORCE PLANNING CAN BE THE BEST TIME OF YOUR LIFE."
Friday, June 02, 2006
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Hey, hey motivation has success!
And as perfect as timing can be, I waited about an hour to make the call back to schedule a job interview, and just as I reached the person I needed to talk to, Fife started barking like crazy at the mailman. Great. Hopefully she is a dog person too.
Plan is working
See how I have used a lot of today figuring out how to manipulate metadata? But all in the name of getting those resumes out the door.
Procrastination is working for me now.
Procrastination is working for me now.
Last help with Word
If you want to make sure all new documents reflect your security measures, you have to make the changes to the normal.dot file, which is the template that opens every time you open word or a new document.
Here's how to change the normal template:
"The Normal template (Normal template: A global template that you can use for any type of document. You can modify this template to change the default document formatting or content.) opens whenever you start Word, and it includes default styles, AutoText, macros, toolbars, and other customizations that determine the basic look of your document.
On the File menu, click Open, and then navigate to C:\Documents and Settings\user name\Application Data\Microsoft\Templates.
If no templates are listed in the Open dialog box, click the arrow next to the Files of type box, and then click Document Templates.
Double-click the Normal.dot file to open it. To be certain that you're working in the default template, check to see that Normal.dot appears in the Word title bar.
Make any changes you want, using the menus and dialog boxes just as you would to change default settings for a document, but remember that any changes you make to Normal.dot will be applied to documents that you create in the future.
When you have finished, on the Standard toolbar (toolbar: A bar with buttons and options that you use to carry out commands. To display a toolbar, click Customize on the Tools menu, and then click the Toolbars tab.), click Save."
If you want to change old files, just cut and paste them into a new document, and viola! That will also change the date created, so that it looks all fresh and new. Yeay.
Here's how to change the normal template:
"The Normal template (Normal template: A global template that you can use for any type of document. You can modify this template to change the default document formatting or content.) opens whenever you start Word, and it includes default styles, AutoText, macros, toolbars, and other customizations that determine the basic look of your document.
On the File menu, click Open, and then navigate to C:\Documents and Settings\user name\Application Data\Microsoft\Templates.
If no templates are listed in the Open dialog box, click the arrow next to the Files of type box, and then click Document Templates.
Double-click the Normal.dot file to open it. To be certain that you're working in the default template, check to see that Normal.dot appears in the Word title bar.
Make any changes you want, using the menus and dialog boxes just as you would to change default settings for a document, but remember that any changes you make to Normal.dot will be applied to documents that you create in the future.
When you have finished, on the Standard toolbar (toolbar: A bar with buttons and options that you use to carry out commands. To display a toolbar, click Customize on the Tools menu, and then click the Toolbars tab.), click Save."
If you want to change old files, just cut and paste them into a new document, and viola! That will also change the date created, so that it looks all fresh and new. Yeay.
How to change computer and company name
From the help section of the computer (you can pay me later for all this great computer advice):
"When you install Windows, Setup requests that you enter your name, and optionally, the organization name. This registration information is displayed under Registered to in the General tab of System when you click Start, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System.
To change your name and company information after Windows is installed on your computer, follow these steps:
WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
3. Locate the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
4. To change the company name, do the following:
In the right pane, double-click RegisteredOrganization. Under Value data, type the name that you want, and then click OK.
5. To change the name of the registered owner, do the following:
In the right pane, double-click RegisteredOwner. Under Value data, type the name that you want, and then click OK.
6. Click Exit on the File menu to quit Registry Editor."
"When you install Windows, Setup requests that you enter your name, and optionally, the organization name. This registration information is displayed under Registered to in the General tab of System when you click Start, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System.
To change your name and company information after Windows is installed on your computer, follow these steps:
WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
3. Locate the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
4. To change the company name, do the following:
In the right pane, double-click RegisteredOrganization. Under Value data, type the name that you want, and then click OK.
5. To change the name of the registered owner, do the following:
In the right pane, double-click RegisteredOwner. Under Value data, type the name that you want, and then click OK.
6. Click Exit on the File menu to quit Registry Editor."
Mexico and NYC
I have all the photos up. I've labeled some of them. Most I have not. I don't care anymore.
The trip rundown:
week one in Mexico, hotter than hell. Beautiful beaches and water blue and clear. Playa del Carmen on the Yucatan peninsula. Side trips to Tulum and Coba, to see Mayan ruins. Go to Coba, where you can still climb a ruin that is larger than Chichen Itza (take that, you assholes who got to go to Mexico in highschool).
Found an amazing unmarked beach that serves as a turtle sanctuary. Waves were huge and we body surfed ourselves sore. No one else on the beach.
We met the in-laws there, had a large apartment (with our own room), which made it more tolerable. I had my breakdown on day 3, which meant everyone was nice to me after that. Lots of good food, though mostly too touristy and expensive for my tastes. But I didn't have to pay for it.
Made a hellish mistake two nights before we left and ate a Caesar salad. Raw egg and lettuce. Never eat vegetables or fruits unless you can peel them, because they wash them in regular water. I also found out at the clinic when I got back, that guacamole and pico de gallo are the leading culprits of traveler's diarrhea. So, it could have been anything, but that salad sure made me feel like crap. Horrible heartburn in Mexico too.
So, sick as a dog and on my second week in:
NYC, Brooklyn to be precise.
We stayed with the brother and sister-in-law. They have a penthouse on the 11th floor, which meant that I had an amazing panaramic view of brooklyn, and to the right, I could see a pretty clear statute of liberty. On the roof, one could see more of Manhattan.
We did all the touristy things: MOMA, the Natural History Museum, walked the Brooklyn Bridge, walked everywhere, dim sum in Chinatown,
insanity in Times Square, used the Subway endlessly, Central Park. We also went to NJ one day to a Six Flags, where they currently have the world's tallest rollercoaster, which was not operating. They had enough other rides however, to keep me scared for the entire day.
I thought NYC would be dirty and scary and I would hate it. It is however a wonderful city. The best food I've ever had. Amazingly efficient driving and walking and living. I forgot how much I missed truly big cities (mostly European for me). NYC felt like I could live there (if I could afford it, and they had more grass).
The trip rundown:
week one in Mexico, hotter than hell. Beautiful beaches and water blue and clear. Playa del Carmen on the Yucatan peninsula. Side trips to Tulum and Coba, to see Mayan ruins. Go to Coba, where you can still climb a ruin that is larger than Chichen Itza (take that, you assholes who got to go to Mexico in highschool).
Found an amazing unmarked beach that serves as a turtle sanctuary. Waves were huge and we body surfed ourselves sore. No one else on the beach.
We met the in-laws there, had a large apartment (with our own room), which made it more tolerable. I had my breakdown on day 3, which meant everyone was nice to me after that. Lots of good food, though mostly too touristy and expensive for my tastes. But I didn't have to pay for it.
Made a hellish mistake two nights before we left and ate a Caesar salad. Raw egg and lettuce. Never eat vegetables or fruits unless you can peel them, because they wash them in regular water. I also found out at the clinic when I got back, that guacamole and pico de gallo are the leading culprits of traveler's diarrhea. So, it could have been anything, but that salad sure made me feel like crap. Horrible heartburn in Mexico too.
So, sick as a dog and on my second week in:
NYC, Brooklyn to be precise.
We stayed with the brother and sister-in-law. They have a penthouse on the 11th floor, which meant that I had an amazing panaramic view of brooklyn, and to the right, I could see a pretty clear statute of liberty. On the roof, one could see more of Manhattan.
We did all the touristy things: MOMA, the Natural History Museum, walked the Brooklyn Bridge, walked everywhere, dim sum in Chinatown,
insanity in Times Square, used the Subway endlessly, Central Park. We also went to NJ one day to a Six Flags, where they currently have the world's tallest rollercoaster, which was not operating. They had enough other rides however, to keep me scared for the entire day.I thought NYC would be dirty and scary and I would hate it. It is however a wonderful city. The best food I've ever had. Amazingly efficient driving and walking and living. I forgot how much I missed truly big cities (mostly European for me). NYC felt like I could live there (if I could afford it, and they had more grass).
How to minimize metadata in Word 2003
Sending out electronic documents is a bit risky. For example,I regret that I named my company "wankr" when I set up this computer, because it shows up when you look at the "properties" of a Word file.
Another issue is not wanting anyone to see all of my errors and changes. Nor that I started out with a canned template. So, how to minimize this?
How to minimize metadata in Word 2003
Oh, and no, I'm not gonna change them all to PDF, unless someone wants to buy me a computer that can handle the space and memory hog that is Adobe.
Another issue is not wanting anyone to see all of my errors and changes. Nor that I started out with a canned template. So, how to minimize this?
How to minimize metadata in Word 2003
Oh, and no, I'm not gonna change them all to PDF, unless someone wants to buy me a computer that can handle the space and memory hog that is Adobe.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Structured Procrastination
Here's a hint to conquering those tasks that loom too large to complete or even approach. I read about this yesterday on Lifehacker, and it rang so true that I have been thinking about how to implement it ever since. See, I always like to have one big task of doom looming over my head. I'm just not happy otherwise. Sick, I know, but that's how it works. Thing is, I'm always working. I don't laze away the days. I paint, I landscape, I clean the house. All instead of doing what I need to do: find a job.
In light of this, I'm trying to work on making other things of more priority. Like this: I should sell my car. I don't have insurance on it, and thus do not drive it. I haven't driven it in months, and could use the $1,000 I can get on it. So, needing to wash it...I put it off until today. I love that car though and know I cannot get another of the same quality for $1,000. So, in order to motivate myself to get crackin on gettin a job, I'm not allowed to sell the car until I have at least 10 resumes out there in the world. I could have wasted the rest of today researching how to sell my car most efficiently, instead...
I've revamped what I need to and now just have to tailor for each position. I could send out the first one tomorrow.
Here's the article:
Structured Procrastination: "All procrastinators put off things they have to do. Structured procrastination is the art of making this bad trait work for you. The key idea is that procrastinating does not mean doing absolutely nothing. Procrastinators seldom do absolutely nothing; they do marginally useful things, like gardening or sharpening pencils or making a diagram of how they will reorganize their files when they get around to it. Why does the procrastinator do these things? Because they are a way of not doing something more important. If all the procrastinator had left to do was to sharpen some pencils, no force on earth could get him do it. However, the procrastinator can be motivated to do difficult, timely and important tasks, as long as these tasks are a way of not doing something more important."
In light of this, I'm trying to work on making other things of more priority. Like this: I should sell my car. I don't have insurance on it, and thus do not drive it. I haven't driven it in months, and could use the $1,000 I can get on it. So, needing to wash it...I put it off until today. I love that car though and know I cannot get another of the same quality for $1,000. So, in order to motivate myself to get crackin on gettin a job, I'm not allowed to sell the car until I have at least 10 resumes out there in the world. I could have wasted the rest of today researching how to sell my car most efficiently, instead...
I've revamped what I need to and now just have to tailor for each position. I could send out the first one tomorrow.
Here's the article:
Structured Procrastination: "All procrastinators put off things they have to do. Structured procrastination is the art of making this bad trait work for you. The key idea is that procrastinating does not mean doing absolutely nothing. Procrastinators seldom do absolutely nothing; they do marginally useful things, like gardening or sharpening pencils or making a diagram of how they will reorganize their files when they get around to it. Why does the procrastinator do these things? Because they are a way of not doing something more important. If all the procrastinator had left to do was to sharpen some pencils, no force on earth could get him do it. However, the procrastinator can be motivated to do difficult, timely and important tasks, as long as these tasks are a way of not doing something more important."
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
odds and ends
As you see, I'm making hiking number one priority of the summer. I want to see it all and get out there every chance that I can. And get in shape.
So, I'm gonna keep a record of my hikes. Sadly, we didn't bring the camera, or the water purification stuff, or puppa's harness or other things we needed. It was the trial hike to iron out the kinks. Next time will again have mistakes, then we'll have it all ironed out. My motivation is to climb Mt. Adams this year. I know that it isn't that tough a climb (likely only two days of backpacking), but I'm not climbing anything that requires an oxygen mask or has frostbite as a potential side effect.
If you have time, watch "Match Point", Woody Allen's latest. It was one of the best movies I've seen in hella long time. Also, watch or rewatch "King Kong." Fabulous flicks. "Brokeback Mountain" was quite good, makes me feel hopeful for the world and optimistic for the kids out there that may feel less strange by having watched it.
Read "Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini, and "Bizarro" comics (at least the one with the Matt Groening cover). Also read "The Riddle of the Traveling Skull" by Harry Stephen Keller, out in a lovely McSweeney's binding. Pretty book and a great mystery/detective novel. You'll never guess whodunnit.
Health update: I feel much better (I did go for a hike yesterday). I'm coursing through some antibiotics (Cipro) and I think that really is doing the trick. I still have a rather efficient digestive system, but the fever and chills and aches and pains and lethargy are all gone. Yeay. Still here are likely a ton of medical bills. Crapola.
New goal: trying to eliminate high fructose corn syrup. You could say that, and hiking is my new diet fad.
Lots of other bills too, so on to my second priority of the moment, findin' a job.
So, I'm gonna keep a record of my hikes. Sadly, we didn't bring the camera, or the water purification stuff, or puppa's harness or other things we needed. It was the trial hike to iron out the kinks. Next time will again have mistakes, then we'll have it all ironed out. My motivation is to climb Mt. Adams this year. I know that it isn't that tough a climb (likely only two days of backpacking), but I'm not climbing anything that requires an oxygen mask or has frostbite as a potential side effect.
If you have time, watch "Match Point", Woody Allen's latest. It was one of the best movies I've seen in hella long time. Also, watch or rewatch "King Kong." Fabulous flicks. "Brokeback Mountain" was quite good, makes me feel hopeful for the world and optimistic for the kids out there that may feel less strange by having watched it.
Read "Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini, and "Bizarro" comics (at least the one with the Matt Groening cover). Also read "The Riddle of the Traveling Skull" by Harry Stephen Keller, out in a lovely McSweeney's binding. Pretty book and a great mystery/detective novel. You'll never guess whodunnit.
Health update: I feel much better (I did go for a hike yesterday). I'm coursing through some antibiotics (Cipro) and I think that really is doing the trick. I still have a rather efficient digestive system, but the fever and chills and aches and pains and lethargy are all gone. Yeay. Still here are likely a ton of medical bills. Crapola.
New goal: trying to eliminate high fructose corn syrup. You could say that, and hiking is my new diet fad.
Lots of other bills too, so on to my second priority of the moment, findin' a job.
Angel's Rest Trail
Hike number one of the season was a resounding success.
Distance to Angel's rest: 2.8 miles, one-way, total is 4.5 miles to Angel's rest and back, book says schedule 5 hours. It is a moderately tough hike.
Total distance hiked: 6.5 miles in 3.5 hours
Elevation gain: at least 1,600 ft.
Less than a minute off of 1-84, exit 28, about 30 minutes outside Portland (in the Gorge). Parking lot, clearly labeled trailhead. Nice map at the trailhead. Take your digital camera and photograph it for later reference, though the trail is clearly marked, some of the signs blend in with the trees.
Deep forests, and open vistas of the Columbia Gorge. Many dogs off leash. Too many people (and dogs) until after Angel's rest. Amazing view at Angel's rest, but for better air, no traffic noise and no people (there were still cobwebs on the trail) you must continue on the Devil's rest trail. The trail seemed to be endless, hike all day if you wish. Strenuous hike, sweaty and smelly (too many people poopin' in the bushes, me thinks). Not as tough as jogging, but a great workout for the calves and ass muscles. My hips are sore today. Bring tons of water, or at least some water purification ability. Falls and spring water accessible and clear.
Angel's rest is a large area on a rock jutty overlooking the Gorge in three directions. Scramble around to find a quiet spot to wonder about how this valley was formed.
Recommended to be started in the AM, to reach the no-man's land by the time everyone is arriving at the trailhead, hike all day and return when the crowds have thinned out. Otherwise, if you are like me, go around 3:00, skip the vistas, hike until you are tuckered and rest on the way down at the pretty spots as you'll have them mostly to yourself.
Distance to Angel's rest: 2.8 miles, one-way, total is 4.5 miles to Angel's rest and back, book says schedule 5 hours. It is a moderately tough hike.
Total distance hiked: 6.5 miles in 3.5 hours
Elevation gain: at least 1,600 ft.
Less than a minute off of 1-84, exit 28, about 30 minutes outside Portland (in the Gorge). Parking lot, clearly labeled trailhead. Nice map at the trailhead. Take your digital camera and photograph it for later reference, though the trail is clearly marked, some of the signs blend in with the trees.
Deep forests, and open vistas of the Columbia Gorge. Many dogs off leash. Too many people (and dogs) until after Angel's rest. Amazing view at Angel's rest, but for better air, no traffic noise and no people (there were still cobwebs on the trail) you must continue on the Devil's rest trail. The trail seemed to be endless, hike all day if you wish. Strenuous hike, sweaty and smelly (too many people poopin' in the bushes, me thinks). Not as tough as jogging, but a great workout for the calves and ass muscles. My hips are sore today. Bring tons of water, or at least some water purification ability. Falls and spring water accessible and clear.
Angel's rest is a large area on a rock jutty overlooking the Gorge in three directions. Scramble around to find a quiet spot to wonder about how this valley was formed.
Recommended to be started in the AM, to reach the no-man's land by the time everyone is arriving at the trailhead, hike all day and return when the crowds have thinned out. Otherwise, if you are like me, go around 3:00, skip the vistas, hike until you are tuckered and rest on the way down at the pretty spots as you'll have them mostly to yourself.
Monday, May 29, 2006
Sunday, May 28, 2006
DVD/PC Game Lot
This is not a video game phase. It's a wanna be gamer phase, even more loserly. Then he/she has the audacity to ask $7.
DVD/PC Game Lot: "I passed through the video game stage of life about 4 years ago. The first one is 'Who wants to be Millionaire' and the other game is NFL Fever 2000"
DVD/PC Game Lot: "I passed through the video game stage of life about 4 years ago. The first one is 'Who wants to be Millionaire' and the other game is NFL Fever 2000"
Funny Craig's listings
Beach Towel/Drinking Glasses: "The mug is from the Carnival Cruise Ship-The Paradise-the first cruise ship that was all non-smoking at that time. "
ohhhh, that is an AMAZING collectors item.
ohhhh, that is an AMAZING collectors item.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Mexico - a photoset on Flickr
Mexico
Also, check out my new way around not having the ability to make subsets: North America. Just roll your mouse over the map...all the places we've been. I'm working on the labels for the Mexico set, so be patient and I won't have to blog properly about the trip.
Also, check out my new way around not having the ability to make subsets: North America. Just roll your mouse over the map...all the places we've been. I'm working on the labels for the Mexico set, so be patient and I won't have to blog properly about the trip.
I hate Kaiser
Horrible experience at Kaiser yesterday. It entailed this: three symptoms described to the triage nurse. Two hours later, a "Dr." visit, who told me my pee was normal and that they wanted to run other tests. She also felt my belly, but didn't allow me to describe my symptoms fully. Then three hours of extreme pain and sweating and extreme cold later, I was abruptly told I was discharged. I didn't have to wait for the lab results. Huh? So I started balling because I was by then in such a state of pain and suffering that I couldn't even yell, "then why the hell have I been rotting here for three hours with no one even checking on me?"
Really lame. I'm still in a LOT of pain, told to take in fluids and tylenol. Well, when my liver fails because of the massive amounts of tylenol I've been taking, that'll show them. I'm not even convinced they'll call back with the results. So, I guess I'll call them later today and tell them the rest of the story that they wouldn't listen to yesterday. I am not going back there, however, ever. I suggest you do not either, unless you cannot help it.
Worse yet, I do not know what is wrong with me. And today means I've had a low-grade fever and aches, chills and pain for an entire week.
Further insult, they tested for mono. But I found out today that no one has ever had mono twice. I definitely had mono back in 1998. Had they been thorough, I would have been saved the expense of that test.
Even better, I have a migraine that has not left my head for two days. So now I'm taking overdoses of ibuprofen AND tylenol. WHAM-BAM! Sorry liver.
And all I really want to do is get my job apps out the door. ARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!
Really lame. I'm still in a LOT of pain, told to take in fluids and tylenol. Well, when my liver fails because of the massive amounts of tylenol I've been taking, that'll show them. I'm not even convinced they'll call back with the results. So, I guess I'll call them later today and tell them the rest of the story that they wouldn't listen to yesterday. I am not going back there, however, ever. I suggest you do not either, unless you cannot help it.
Worse yet, I do not know what is wrong with me. And today means I've had a low-grade fever and aches, chills and pain for an entire week.
Further insult, they tested for mono. But I found out today that no one has ever had mono twice. I definitely had mono back in 1998. Had they been thorough, I would have been saved the expense of that test.
Even better, I have a migraine that has not left my head for two days. So now I'm taking overdoses of ibuprofen AND tylenol. WHAM-BAM! Sorry liver.
And all I really want to do is get my job apps out the door. ARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!
Another handy search engine
A while ago I posted about a search engine that you could use to search local sales. I've never used it because it kinda sucked. I've not tried it recently, but this morning I did find something very helpful. Better than DexOnline, which didn't help me find where I could buy a refrigerator. Here it is...nice interface too.
Yokel results for refrigerator near Portland, OR
Thanks to Lifehacker.
Yokel results for refrigerator near Portland, OR
Thanks to Lifehacker.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
still a bit ill
seems that is often the title of posts....Still Sick. Lame.
So, last night I decide to go to the emergency room to get some tests done to determine whether I do have a kidney infection. 4 hours later, I was none the wiser....
Seemed a large group of traumas had been flown into Emmanuel Hospital. My biggest gripe is that the receptionist didn't just say from the get-go, "It's gonna be a LONG time, before you get in dearie." I would have left then, because if they know it is gonna be a long time, over and above the eternity that it usually takes in the ER, then I would have known. Instead, they encouraged me to sit tight and I'd be seen shortly.
Well, I was able to read the entire new Backpacker magazine twice, and I now know that for tent repairs, one should not use Duct tape, rather use masking tape, paper and some substance that binds it all together, then when dry, remove the masking tape. I think I'll still use Duct Tape.
In the meantime, there were all kinds of characters in the ER. One man, a Jehovah's Witness, thought it his duty to witness very loudly, and give legal advice to one girl, who was also unbalanced. I tried all I could not to make eye contact with anyone. Especially the Boston-accented idiot who locked his keys in his running car outside the entrance of the hospital, so lovely fumes kept wafting in. His wife was giving birth to his third and her fourth child. He was very loud on his cell phone.
There was dried blood on my chair.
My first trip to the bathroom was cut short when I had to notify housekeeping that someone had completely missed the toilet and pissed all over the one bathroom's floor.
The one nice person I met was desperately needing someone to talk to because her 31 year old son had been admitted having had a heart attack. His father had almost died of one at age 19. Well, ends up that she works at the "World Famous" Kenton Club, about a mile from my house, that come to find out it was the bar in which the gang hung during the movie "Kansas City Rollers." I was duly impressed, having recently seen the flick. Now I'm invited to visit her when she works, for a meal. I might just do that, one of the few times I may actually do what I say I will to a complete stranger.
She was nice, but I had to leave her to her own devices because a soccer clad man had just arrived in the ER. He was holding a bloody towel to his head. There was another fellow there that had been waiting since 5:00 (it was now 10:00), and a Russian woman that had been slumped in her chair since I arrived. So, feeling like I was in a movie where there is a planetary emergency and there are some annoying people in the ER with an ingrown toenail, I left.
I'm not sure if I'll go back today. I feel shitty still, but no real fever. So, unless the infection has spread to other areas, I think I might be ok. I'll let you know.
Other news: $300+ to joing the Bar association (mandatory) and another $1,000 to get malpractice insurance. BUMMER. I need a job.
And on that note, I'll sign off for today. I'm revamping my resume and have some job leads for which I have to draft cover letters.
hmmm, temp's at 100 again, perhaps it is time to work on the resume at the hospital. Wish me well.
So, last night I decide to go to the emergency room to get some tests done to determine whether I do have a kidney infection. 4 hours later, I was none the wiser....
Seemed a large group of traumas had been flown into Emmanuel Hospital. My biggest gripe is that the receptionist didn't just say from the get-go, "It's gonna be a LONG time, before you get in dearie." I would have left then, because if they know it is gonna be a long time, over and above the eternity that it usually takes in the ER, then I would have known. Instead, they encouraged me to sit tight and I'd be seen shortly.
Well, I was able to read the entire new Backpacker magazine twice, and I now know that for tent repairs, one should not use Duct tape, rather use masking tape, paper and some substance that binds it all together, then when dry, remove the masking tape. I think I'll still use Duct Tape.
In the meantime, there were all kinds of characters in the ER. One man, a Jehovah's Witness, thought it his duty to witness very loudly, and give legal advice to one girl, who was also unbalanced. I tried all I could not to make eye contact with anyone. Especially the Boston-accented idiot who locked his keys in his running car outside the entrance of the hospital, so lovely fumes kept wafting in. His wife was giving birth to his third and her fourth child. He was very loud on his cell phone.
There was dried blood on my chair.
My first trip to the bathroom was cut short when I had to notify housekeeping that someone had completely missed the toilet and pissed all over the one bathroom's floor.
The one nice person I met was desperately needing someone to talk to because her 31 year old son had been admitted having had a heart attack. His father had almost died of one at age 19. Well, ends up that she works at the "World Famous" Kenton Club, about a mile from my house, that come to find out it was the bar in which the gang hung during the movie "Kansas City Rollers." I was duly impressed, having recently seen the flick. Now I'm invited to visit her when she works, for a meal. I might just do that, one of the few times I may actually do what I say I will to a complete stranger.
She was nice, but I had to leave her to her own devices because a soccer clad man had just arrived in the ER. He was holding a bloody towel to his head. There was another fellow there that had been waiting since 5:00 (it was now 10:00), and a Russian woman that had been slumped in her chair since I arrived. So, feeling like I was in a movie where there is a planetary emergency and there are some annoying people in the ER with an ingrown toenail, I left.
I'm not sure if I'll go back today. I feel shitty still, but no real fever. So, unless the infection has spread to other areas, I think I might be ok. I'll let you know.
Other news: $300+ to joing the Bar association (mandatory) and another $1,000 to get malpractice insurance. BUMMER. I need a job.
And on that note, I'll sign off for today. I'm revamping my resume and have some job leads for which I have to draft cover letters.
hmmm, temp's at 100 again, perhaps it is time to work on the resume at the hospital. Wish me well.
body fat percentages for a JAG
I am looking for a job. I veered off target and ended up on the JAG website, which interestingly enough, has an elaborate procedure to determine body fat percentages. I can't wait until the roommate gets home to determine mine.
BCA.pdf (application/pdf Object)
First measurement rule for measuring "hips":
"Measurement shall be taken overlightweight loose-fitting gym shorts or pants. Tight-fitting
rubberized foundation garments or exercise belts shall not beworn at least 30 minutes before measuring. Control-top pantyhose, spandex tights, and other "shaping" garments shall not be
worn during measuring."
BCA.pdf (application/pdf Object)
First measurement rule for measuring "hips":
"Measurement shall be taken overlightweight loose-fitting gym shorts or pants. Tight-fitting
rubberized foundation garments or exercise belts shall not beworn at least 30 minutes before measuring. Control-top pantyhose, spandex tights, and other "shaping" garments shall not be
worn during measuring."
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Fun @ Porkrind.com
Fun @ Porkrind.com
You can find the real and weird fun of this website by scrolling down the page. Don't look if easily offended. Do look if you like ladies and porkrinds. At first, creepy, then not so much.
You can find the real and weird fun of this website by scrolling down the page. Don't look if easily offended. Do look if you like ladies and porkrinds. At first, creepy, then not so much.
Monday, May 22, 2006
My trip to Mexico and NYC
Was wonderful. I'm working on the write up, because I want it to be somewhat interesting. I also have 300+ photos to upload.
Give me some time, because I'm also pretty ill from the trip. First at the very end of the Mexico leg of the trip, I got that Mexican revenge. Then at the end of the NYC trip, I believe I developed a kidney infection, mostly because I hung out with brutes that wouldn't acknowledge my need to pee frequently, compounded by the lack of restrooms in NYC. I got back on Saturday night, rather late, and was hung over all day Sunday, besides battling a fever. I slept from 6:00 last night to 1:00 today. I'm getting better, but am exhausted. I also have a billion things to do.
But the trip was delightful.
Give me some time, because I'm also pretty ill from the trip. First at the very end of the Mexico leg of the trip, I got that Mexican revenge. Then at the end of the NYC trip, I believe I developed a kidney infection, mostly because I hung out with brutes that wouldn't acknowledge my need to pee frequently, compounded by the lack of restrooms in NYC. I got back on Saturday night, rather late, and was hung over all day Sunday, besides battling a fever. I slept from 6:00 last night to 1:00 today. I'm getting better, but am exhausted. I also have a billion things to do.
But the trip was delightful.
Ear plugs to deafen your flight
On a recent flight, I was continuously annoyed by two women sitting behind me that did not take a breath for over 2.5 hours. They not only talked continuously, but they talked so loudly that I could not drown them out with my iPod on its loudest setting. They also coughed without covering their mouths. I hated them and did every thing I could to make their flight less enjoyable.
Another flight found us sitting next to the engine (with no view at all). It was so loud that in order to not scream in pain, we had to insert earplugs.
We cannot afford noise cancelling headphones....so perhaps here is the solution:
In-ear headphones modded with swimming earplugs. Seems easy and clever as hell.
Another flight found us sitting next to the engine (with no view at all). It was so loud that in order to not scream in pain, we had to insert earplugs.
We cannot afford noise cancelling headphones....so perhaps here is the solution:
In-ear headphones modded with swimming earplugs. Seems easy and clever as hell.
Update on eye infections
"When Bausch & Lomb recalled a contact lens cleaner from markets worldwide May 15, the company explained that it had finally, after months of sleuthing, found a link between the product and a potentially blinding eye infection.
But to the health authorities in Singapore, that seemed tardy at best. Three months earlier, they had established a strong statistical connection between the cleaner, ReNu With MoistureLoc, and Fusarium eye fungus infections."
Thanks to IHT
F you B&L.
But to the health authorities in Singapore, that seemed tardy at best. Three months earlier, they had established a strong statistical connection between the cleaner, ReNu With MoistureLoc, and Fusarium eye fungus infections."
Thanks to IHT
F you B&L.
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
call me 06057
Because that is my new bar number.
They threw me a bone, though whether or not I'll get to keep it will depend on some creative financial rearranging.
I just wrote a huge entry, when Jack decided to destroy it by pushing some key on my keyboard. Arrrrgh. Tonight really is sucking hard. I'm trying to get a new resume together, one that I think will work better, along with a new cover letter approach. I leave in two days, which is a good thing, but I have a shitload of things to do and no one seems to be helping me.
I've not been eating because I'd like to lose some weight. I know, I'm not doing it right, but I've been blessed in my life and have never had to diet. So, give me some time to figure it out. Anyway, not eating makes everything suck so much harder.
Did I mention that I met a million new people this past weekend? Seemed that all the new people were measuring each other by how well-traveled they were. I kept quiet, letting all feel superior. I'll let it leak some other time that I've been around the block and then they can eat their smugness.
I am amazingly crabby. I think I'll have some tequilla and go to bed. I need to build up my tolerance for the stuff anyway.
They threw me a bone, though whether or not I'll get to keep it will depend on some creative financial rearranging.
I just wrote a huge entry, when Jack decided to destroy it by pushing some key on my keyboard. Arrrrgh. Tonight really is sucking hard. I'm trying to get a new resume together, one that I think will work better, along with a new cover letter approach. I leave in two days, which is a good thing, but I have a shitload of things to do and no one seems to be helping me.
I've not been eating because I'd like to lose some weight. I know, I'm not doing it right, but I've been blessed in my life and have never had to diet. So, give me some time to figure it out. Anyway, not eating makes everything suck so much harder.
Did I mention that I met a million new people this past weekend? Seemed that all the new people were measuring each other by how well-traveled they were. I kept quiet, letting all feel superior. I'll let it leak some other time that I've been around the block and then they can eat their smugness.
I am amazingly crabby. I think I'll have some tequilla and go to bed. I need to build up my tolerance for the stuff anyway.
Monday, May 01, 2006
Kentucky woman
I was listening to Neil Diamond today, and became rather sad when I heard him sing "Kentucky Woman." The reason is because a good friend and fellow esquire moved there today. Because of her I enjoyed my first lap dance on Saturday. I miss her very much already.
Aubrey Baldwin is a wonderful asset to the world, a beautiful woman and a cherished friend that I will always remember. I cannot wait until the day I can enjoy a tall iced tea on her porch, swatting flies and listening to her drawl soothe my soul.
Here's an irish toast to ya'll.
Aubrey Baldwin is a wonderful asset to the world, a beautiful woman and a cherished friend that I will always remember. I cannot wait until the day I can enjoy a tall iced tea on her porch, swatting flies and listening to her drawl soothe my soul.
Here's an irish toast to ya'll.
91°F
Friday, April 28, 2006
Your new attorney
It seems that in this past year, there have been a series of small events that have culuminated in me becoming an attorney. First, graduation from law school. That was nice, but not the end. Then the bar exam and resulting failure. Then another bar exam and resulting passing. Yesterday I traveled to Salem and was sworn in as a member of the Oregon State Bar. So, finally, it is official.
I may practice law.
Except I haven't paid my dues, nor gotten my bar number, etc. Seems that they don't want me ever to be very comfortable, rather to be apprehensive about the next step and whether I can continue to pass muster.
Well, the ceremony was lovely yesterday. I cried, again, with the feeling that FINALLY, the process is mostly over. I'm happy, and now no excuses lie between me and getting a job. Soon. Shannon and Nicole and Shannon's mom went with S and I. We had to each walk across the stage and say our name and school into the mic and then shake the hand of the Oregon Supreme Court Justice for a photo op, then another photo op at the end and later we took the oath to be honest attorneys. You can follow the journey on my flickr account.
Other news:
Off to Mexico on Cinco de Mayo for a week, and then a week in NYC. I'm excited to be getting out of town and travelling. I know I was on Vancouver Island for three weeks last September, but that travel bug is so deeply ingrained that I feel as though I've not been out of the house in years. I need to regenerate, and badly. And then come back and start my life of slavin away for the man. As long as they pay me.
We bought a kite. A friend had received one as a reward for passing the bar. It was so much fun that we bought a bigger one, the MIRAGE. Look it up. We've taken it out a couple of times, and found the best place to fly it. Unfortunately, the Couv kite club also knows the place. And they are kite-nazi's. They had taken over the whole field, with one woman threatening the breaking of our kites in the strong winds, while she took half the field for some lame kites that don't even do tricks. We found a corner of the field and slowly muscled into some of the better wind territory. We suck at flying. So, our kites take a nosedive and crash into the ground at regular intervals, to the great dismay of the "pros" that were there, and to our great amusement. Anyway, if you wanna fly a kite, don't do it near the racetrack until after 5:00 on Sundays. Unless you want free lessons from smug kite elitists.
We also finally broke out the bug gun/vacuum to capture a large bee that was trapped in our house. Works wonderfully, highly recommended. Too small however for the bird that was trapped in the house yesterday (all is well).
Contacts are lovely. I have a kind that I can leave in for 6 nights and then take out, clean and reuse for a month. I forget they are in and I love the fact that I just bought my first good pair of polarized sunglasses, Smiths, that look nice, protect my eyes and keep me from getting sun headaches. YEAY!
I also worked more on getting my fingernails dirty by more front yard landscaping. I transplanted a bunch of roses (like they will die), and other made other improvements, including mulching, and creating an area to grow corn and squash/pumpkins.
I'm working on the editing and saving of the photos. I'll place them into the flickr account and this posting, but later, cuz I'm tired of this, and I need to go trim some roses.
I may practice law.
Except I haven't paid my dues, nor gotten my bar number, etc. Seems that they don't want me ever to be very comfortable, rather to be apprehensive about the next step and whether I can continue to pass muster.
Well, the ceremony was lovely yesterday. I cried, again, with the feeling that FINALLY, the process is mostly over. I'm happy, and now no excuses lie between me and getting a job. Soon. Shannon and Nicole and Shannon's mom went with S and I. We had to each walk across the stage and say our name and school into the mic and then shake the hand of the Oregon Supreme Court Justice for a photo op, then another photo op at the end and later we took the oath to be honest attorneys. You can follow the journey on my flickr account.
Other news:
Off to Mexico on Cinco de Mayo for a week, and then a week in NYC. I'm excited to be getting out of town and travelling. I know I was on Vancouver Island for three weeks last September, but that travel bug is so deeply ingrained that I feel as though I've not been out of the house in years. I need to regenerate, and badly. And then come back and start my life of slavin away for the man. As long as they pay me.
We bought a kite. A friend had received one as a reward for passing the bar. It was so much fun that we bought a bigger one, the MIRAGE. Look it up. We've taken it out a couple of times, and found the best place to fly it. Unfortunately, the Couv kite club also knows the place. And they are kite-nazi's. They had taken over the whole field, with one woman threatening the breaking of our kites in the strong winds, while she took half the field for some lame kites that don't even do tricks. We found a corner of the field and slowly muscled into some of the better wind territory. We suck at flying. So, our kites take a nosedive and crash into the ground at regular intervals, to the great dismay of the "pros" that were there, and to our great amusement. Anyway, if you wanna fly a kite, don't do it near the racetrack until after 5:00 on Sundays. Unless you want free lessons from smug kite elitists.
We also finally broke out the bug gun/vacuum to capture a large bee that was trapped in our house. Works wonderfully, highly recommended. Too small however for the bird that was trapped in the house yesterday (all is well).
Contacts are lovely. I have a kind that I can leave in for 6 nights and then take out, clean and reuse for a month. I forget they are in and I love the fact that I just bought my first good pair of polarized sunglasses, Smiths, that look nice, protect my eyes and keep me from getting sun headaches. YEAY!
I also worked more on getting my fingernails dirty by more front yard landscaping. I transplanted a bunch of roses (like they will die), and other made other improvements, including mulching, and creating an area to grow corn and squash/pumpkins.
I'm working on the editing and saving of the photos. I'll place them into the flickr account and this posting, but later, cuz I'm tired of this, and I need to go trim some roses.
Monday, April 17, 2006
Candroid vs. The Acrobots
Candroid vs. The Acrobots
I really need to get on making that Candroid movie.
Amongst many other things.
I really need to get on making that Candroid movie.
Amongst many other things.
Thursday, April 13, 2006
the resurrection of the lord isn't the only good news this week
I passed the bar!
Take a look, I didn't believe it either.
I stole the title of this entry...it was the funniest email subject on the matter that I received.
My good friend and fellow second-time taker, siw, also passed
Take a look, I didn't believe it either.
I stole the title of this entry...it was the funniest email subject on the matter that I received.
My good friend and fellow second-time taker, siw, also passed
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
officially
I've dropped off my application for law clerk to the Supreme Court of Palau. When I applied for law school (a lovely process in itself), I scoffed at attending Hawaii law school. I figured no one would take me seriously if my degree was from there. In my old age, I am learning that that sort of thing is not at all important. Instead, I would like to take every opportunity to enjoy my existance here on this planet. So, Palau:
"Palau offers you the world's most beautiful tropical paradise. Famous for its diving, Palau is rated as one of the world's best diving destinations by scuba aficionados. And why not...Palau has unspoiled reefs, caves, and walls with the most amazing array of marine life you can ever imagine.
Palau beckons to you with some of the world's most awesome natural wonders. Imagine the whitest beaches you will ever see, gardens of coral just beneath the clearest waters, lakes filled to the brim with "sting less" jellyfish. Forests, waterfalls and caves that have never been ravaged by man, and hundreds of islands of the purest beauty abound all along our pristine archipelago.
Experience the wonders of Palau... the Rainbow's End."
Long shot, but I emphasized my ability to adapt to new surroundings and love of travel. We'll see how that goes.
On a related note, I woke this morning, for the first time in over a year, wishing that I had a job to go to. I worked on my cover letter, resume and writing sample, gathered some references and sent out the first application. Good for me. That is something that I can feel good about no matter the results of the bar exam (which come out tomorrow at 2:00). I was mistaken about them coming out on tax day. Alas, my outlook is less optimistic without the tax gods on my side. Like last time, when I saw my first whale the day I found out I didn't pass, my prospects for a happy life are still rather good. Palau, here I come. I will, however have to learn how to scuba dive, and therefore love the water. But that will be my mission. To overcome another fear in my life.
In the meantime, I'll be cranking out cover letters all over town, and hopefully the world.
In news of other fears, no contacts today. I've received news that the solution my doctor gave me is the very kind that they are pulling off the shelves for potentially causing eye infections. That would be Bausch and Lomb MoistureLoc. Now, I've had a cold for a week, and the contacts are new and I'm not used to them, but I seem to have all the symptoms of this ailment. So, glasses until I can get new solution. Arrgh. Hope for no infection.
All else is well. I try to be nice by not beating up annoying scientists, and they in turn cower under my wrath. Lesson: get out of your bubble so that you can communicate with the world. I'm a nice girl, until you target me or my friends. Not a good idea when I have some men with powerful guns on my side. Yes, a new incident. I'm so tired of being fucked with by the world, I swear, the next person who messes with me will end up breaking my hand on their face.
"Palau offers you the world's most beautiful tropical paradise. Famous for its diving, Palau is rated as one of the world's best diving destinations by scuba aficionados. And why not...Palau has unspoiled reefs, caves, and walls with the most amazing array of marine life you can ever imagine.
Palau beckons to you with some of the world's most awesome natural wonders. Imagine the whitest beaches you will ever see, gardens of coral just beneath the clearest waters, lakes filled to the brim with "sting less" jellyfish. Forests, waterfalls and caves that have never been ravaged by man, and hundreds of islands of the purest beauty abound all along our pristine archipelago.
Experience the wonders of Palau... the Rainbow's End."
Long shot, but I emphasized my ability to adapt to new surroundings and love of travel. We'll see how that goes.
On a related note, I woke this morning, for the first time in over a year, wishing that I had a job to go to. I worked on my cover letter, resume and writing sample, gathered some references and sent out the first application. Good for me. That is something that I can feel good about no matter the results of the bar exam (which come out tomorrow at 2:00). I was mistaken about them coming out on tax day. Alas, my outlook is less optimistic without the tax gods on my side. Like last time, when I saw my first whale the day I found out I didn't pass, my prospects for a happy life are still rather good. Palau, here I come. I will, however have to learn how to scuba dive, and therefore love the water. But that will be my mission. To overcome another fear in my life.
In the meantime, I'll be cranking out cover letters all over town, and hopefully the world.
In news of other fears, no contacts today. I've received news that the solution my doctor gave me is the very kind that they are pulling off the shelves for potentially causing eye infections. That would be Bausch and Lomb MoistureLoc. Now, I've had a cold for a week, and the contacts are new and I'm not used to them, but I seem to have all the symptoms of this ailment. So, glasses until I can get new solution. Arrgh. Hope for no infection.
All else is well. I try to be nice by not beating up annoying scientists, and they in turn cower under my wrath. Lesson: get out of your bubble so that you can communicate with the world. I'm a nice girl, until you target me or my friends. Not a good idea when I have some men with powerful guns on my side. Yes, a new incident. I'm so tired of being fucked with by the world, I swear, the next person who messes with me will end up breaking my hand on their face.
Monday, April 10, 2006
What's goin on
Back from Fife's orthopedic surgeon. He will be able to hold out until June, when we are back from vacation and the Vet has moved into his new digs. He's good, expensive and named Richard Howard, if you need someone to operate on your dog's knees.
I've been very ill in the past week and a half. Steve was sick first, and then me. A bit different, but still ugly. I thought I was well this weekend, and overdid it a bit, now I'm aching and paining much to my chagrin.
Though lying in bed until bar exam results are announced this week may be just what the fates have in mind. After they come out, either the 13th or 15th, not sure, I'll not have the time to lie in bed anymore, as the great job search of 2006 will commence.
Anyway, because of my bedridden state, I've not checked emails or phone calls. So, sorry if you've been trying to reach me. Try again because I cannot guarantee that I'll check my past phone messages.
Also, I've gotten contact lenses. Yep, finally I can touch my eye and am getting better at it. I've always wondered what it would be like to see without glasses frames in the way, and now I know. I like it.
Back to bed.
I've been very ill in the past week and a half. Steve was sick first, and then me. A bit different, but still ugly. I thought I was well this weekend, and overdid it a bit, now I'm aching and paining much to my chagrin.
Though lying in bed until bar exam results are announced this week may be just what the fates have in mind. After they come out, either the 13th or 15th, not sure, I'll not have the time to lie in bed anymore, as the great job search of 2006 will commence.
Anyway, because of my bedridden state, I've not checked emails or phone calls. So, sorry if you've been trying to reach me. Try again because I cannot guarantee that I'll check my past phone messages.
Also, I've gotten contact lenses. Yep, finally I can touch my eye and am getting better at it. I've always wondered what it would be like to see without glasses frames in the way, and now I know. I like it.
Back to bed.
Thursday, March 30, 2006
update
So, Fife is ok for now, we have appointments soon, and hopefully all will be well.
I went to a play called "Celebrity Row" last night. Which was good, I would recommend it.
Here's what it is about:
"Four of America's most violent criminals are on death row. For one hour each day they have access to each other. Imagine what they might say. It's funnier than you think.
Thanks to PCPA
It was often a bit tiresome, but overall some interesting insights and provocative messages.
More interestingly, we stopped at Dixie, a pub downtown for a drink on our way home. As we were leaving, some jock/cap/tweaker decided he wanted a fight and pushed Steve into a wall. He had two other athletic friends with him. We talked our way out of being killed there, then walked to an area that was more populated. They followed us. So, we stopped at a club where there were some gigantic bouncers. At this point only the one, very aggressive fellow was following us and when we stopped, he walked past us. He didn't walk very far, and in an effort to make him go away, I threatened to call the cops, then called him some names and he went to get his friends. They all came back and followed us back and forth across the street as we tried to get into a bar that felt safe. Sadly, our options were McFaddens and whatever bar is across the street from there. Not such a good location. Finally we lost them, and were able to hop on the MAX before they knew where we had got off to.
Lesson: need to get me some pepper spray, and stay in my own neighborhood where it looks scary, but the people have the sense not to beat up people for no reason. Seems the real scary people are drugged-out frat boys.
I went to a play called "Celebrity Row" last night. Which was good, I would recommend it.
Here's what it is about:
"Four of America's most violent criminals are on death row. For one hour each day they have access to each other. Imagine what they might say. It's funnier than you think.
Fact: The most secure prison in America is ADX-Florence, a.k.a. Colorado Supermax, a.k.a. the Alcatraz of the Rockies. It once held The Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski, Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh, Latin Kings gang leader Luis Felipe and World Trade Center bomber Ramzi Yusef, all on the same floor, at the same time.
Fiction: In this brilliant, hilarious and free ranging epic, Itamar Moses {Outrage} imagines what might have transpired in the one hour a day that these prisoners were allowed access to each other. As seen through the eyes of the prison educator, Maze Carroll, these conversations morph into a humorous and excoriating examination of the freedoms we trade away for "security."Thanks to PCPA
It was often a bit tiresome, but overall some interesting insights and provocative messages.
More interestingly, we stopped at Dixie, a pub downtown for a drink on our way home. As we were leaving, some jock/cap/tweaker decided he wanted a fight and pushed Steve into a wall. He had two other athletic friends with him. We talked our way out of being killed there, then walked to an area that was more populated. They followed us. So, we stopped at a club where there were some gigantic bouncers. At this point only the one, very aggressive fellow was following us and when we stopped, he walked past us. He didn't walk very far, and in an effort to make him go away, I threatened to call the cops, then called him some names and he went to get his friends. They all came back and followed us back and forth across the street as we tried to get into a bar that felt safe. Sadly, our options were McFaddens and whatever bar is across the street from there. Not such a good location. Finally we lost them, and were able to hop on the MAX before they knew where we had got off to.
Lesson: need to get me some pepper spray, and stay in my own neighborhood where it looks scary, but the people have the sense not to beat up people for no reason. Seems the real scary people are drugged-out frat boys.
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Fife's knees
You may recall that Fife had surgery at the end of 2004 for his right medial patellar luxation. His kneecap kept moving out of place. Ended up that his femur was crooked. So we had a guy saw it purt'near in half, straighten it and put a metal plate and screws on it.
Well, after a trip to the vet today, we've discovered that he now has a left medial patellar luxation. His in great amounts of pain. So, no visits from any dogs please. And any contributions to the "Keep Fife from getting shot" fund would be most welcome (the right leg cost over $4,000). I guess this is a good reason to sell my car.
Additionally, I was supposed to start painting V's house today, but I'm watching Fife to see how he takes to his anti-inflammatories and doggie pain meds.
Further making this suck is that we are supposed to go to Mexico and NYC in May, one week in each place and my first visit to either location. That will likely be during the six weeks that Fife is not allowed to move. Hopefully we can find a sitter that is qualified (I've called Nikki). Stephen was to watch the house, but he won't be able to have Abba live here at the same time. Otherwise, say goodbye to the tickets we purchased just this past weekend.
Otherwise, things are pretty good. Cable has been cancelled entirely (except for the internet). That hopefully means more outings and more book reading. Though with Fife being bedridden, likely more of the latter will occur.
Well, after a trip to the vet today, we've discovered that he now has a left medial patellar luxation. His in great amounts of pain. So, no visits from any dogs please. And any contributions to the "Keep Fife from getting shot" fund would be most welcome (the right leg cost over $4,000). I guess this is a good reason to sell my car.
Additionally, I was supposed to start painting V's house today, but I'm watching Fife to see how he takes to his anti-inflammatories and doggie pain meds.
Further making this suck is that we are supposed to go to Mexico and NYC in May, one week in each place and my first visit to either location. That will likely be during the six weeks that Fife is not allowed to move. Hopefully we can find a sitter that is qualified (I've called Nikki). Stephen was to watch the house, but he won't be able to have Abba live here at the same time. Otherwise, say goodbye to the tickets we purchased just this past weekend.
Otherwise, things are pretty good. Cable has been cancelled entirely (except for the internet). That hopefully means more outings and more book reading. Though with Fife being bedridden, likely more of the latter will occur.
Monday, March 27, 2006
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Why?
I have pretty fast computers. They can run just about any sort of program without a glitch. My internet is hella fast and efficient (with the new router, that is). I run WindowsXP home.
Then why, whenever I attempt to adjust the properties of the desktop (screensaver, background, etc.) does it take forever, and do things that I do not tell it to do?
Evidently there has been a great deal of neglect in developing this aspect of the computer platform. Someone tell me how to fix this glich, or better: if this doesn't happen with Linux get me a copy.
Then why, whenever I attempt to adjust the properties of the desktop (screensaver, background, etc.) does it take forever, and do things that I do not tell it to do?
Evidently there has been a great deal of neglect in developing this aspect of the computer platform. Someone tell me how to fix this glich, or better: if this doesn't happen with Linux get me a copy.
Monday, March 20, 2006
Steve's birthday photos
Mind you, most of them were not taken by me. I was barely even able to take the pictures I did take. I have a Sony. Erin Brokovich has a Kodak. You'll see what I mean.
Did I mention...
that I am extremely sore from skiing? I am, and bruised too.
I'm planting more trees today and finishing (varnishing) the porch swing.
I'm planting more trees today and finishing (varnishing) the porch swing.
I'm on an uploading frenzy
A couple of my fav's:
1. Studying for the bar
2. We had just bought a shredder and were shredding months of bills, when the shredder got stuck. Ended up being the manual.
1. Studying for the bar
2. We had just bought a shredder and were shredding months of bills, when the shredder got stuck. Ended up being the manual.
Mt Hood
I went downhill skiing! And it was definitely an adventure. No practice. Up the chair lift immediately. Cat run first, thank goodness, though it started with a mighty steep hill. I had no fear, though I was cautious and safe. I ran that with only a couple of falls. Then we hit the green diamond portion. I know, easy peasy, right? No. It got ugly here. But I did it.
Back to the top. And an additional section. That was what killed me. I almost missed a big turn and got scared. I was not really ever able to regain my initial (likely foolhardy) confidence. At one point, I took off and threw my skis and vowed to stay on the hill, never to return to civilization. Steve, ever patient, took my verbal abuse and coaxed me down, mostly by taunting me by skiing backwards in front of me. So, I was doing better and then we went down it again. This time it took me a fraction of the time.
Then the good stuff. I was taken to a blue diamond. Just to say that I did it. Once I realized how steep it really was, it was too late. I did manage to learn how to slide down sideways, which helped me learn balance and how to dig in and slide on my edges. I did cry at one point out of extreme frustration at the difficulty of the run. Again, Mr. Patience helped me down, and almost lost his grits in the effort. I skiied the bottom, but the initial say 50 yards of extreme slope was horrible.
Found out later that it was a black diamond run. So, I've done about the worst skiing I'll ever do.
Did I mention that Steve is the most amazing skiier that I've ever seen. Like jumps and stuff and fast and backwards and amazing. I'm impressed to no end. Granted, he's been skiing for 30 years, and I for only 5 hours. But he's really good.
I did the cat trail again, without falling and without making Stephen have to stop for me, not even once. SWEET!
And then the lovely warming hut, a couple of beers and I skipped a few runs, mostly because I felt bad for the boys having to babysit me.
Then they were cold, came back to get me, and then I had to ski one more green hill down. This one was the first thing I saw when I got to the park. I thought it was a triple black diamond or something, it looked impossible and at the beginning I would never have dreamed that I was going to end my day going down it. I fell a couple of times, but once I was kindly reminded to make big turns, I did just fine. I still think there was something wrong with my right ski, but I'll figure it out next time.
Which, will hopefully be next weekend.
More photos here.
Thursday, March 16, 2006
What I've been up to
Making sure the fucking neighbors stop looking at my man's purple tat. Yeah, I built that. More to come in the following days. I just stopped for now, cuz those mofos are HEAVY. And it rained while I was moving them around, so I'm wet through and through. 
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Stasis
Unfortunately, this cold will not go away. I'm finally taking meds, which will hopefully allow me to enjoy my birthday this weekend. We're going to the coast with some friends, to celebrate, though I'm not re-turning 30 until Sunday. I'm very excited to get away from this house and Portland. I need to see something other than these four walls.
Otherwise, I'm just peachy. I sleep most of the day, and hack and snot my way through the remainder. I've read a bit, which is nice, and played a little Xbox, but not much else to report.
Soon as I'm in the mood I'll update with a bunch of pictures from Mexico and from Steve's birthday celebrations.
Bis dann
There is an indigo girls song that has a line "on a ferryboat bound for victoria" which brings back memories of a failed attempt of mine to take a trip to Vancouver Island about 8 years ago (my fault, as always, because of a lack of funds). This is the first time I've heard it since I actually made it to the island. Now fortunately the song is more sweet than bitter.
Otherwise, I'm just peachy. I sleep most of the day, and hack and snot my way through the remainder. I've read a bit, which is nice, and played a little Xbox, but not much else to report.
Soon as I'm in the mood I'll update with a bunch of pictures from Mexico and from Steve's birthday celebrations.
Bis dann
There is an indigo girls song that has a line "on a ferryboat bound for victoria" which brings back memories of a failed attempt of mine to take a trip to Vancouver Island about 8 years ago (my fault, as always, because of a lack of funds). This is the first time I've heard it since I actually made it to the island. Now fortunately the song is more sweet than bitter.
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Still sick
I am still amazingly ill. Stress took its toll, and left me in the dust. I'm back to bed.
Another cross
This site has some interesting things for sale, including gold pills to make your poop sparkle and a gold-coated pen cap for your coke habit.
CITIZEN:citizen : store:
"Patricks wooden cross shaped
scrubbing brush. Ideal for commercial
and domestic environments. An
ironic appropriation of symbolism that
puts into question our notion of the
sacred.
Cleanliness is next to godliness"
CITIZEN:citizen : store:
"Patricks wooden cross shaped
scrubbing brush. Ideal for commercial
and domestic environments. An
ironic appropriation of symbolism that
puts into question our notion of the
sacred.
Cleanliness is next to godliness"
Saturday, February 25, 2006
sick
due to either router or modem failure, our internet connection is tenative at best.
I am fine, took the exam and am done with it.
Now I have a cold, the same that everyone else has. To awake with this morning, i'm having tea with whiskey and honey.
Back to normal soon
I am fine, took the exam and am done with it.
Now I have a cold, the same that everyone else has. To awake with this morning, i'm having tea with whiskey and honey.
Back to normal soon
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
exquisite torture
Question number 5 of Oregon Bar Exam:
Describe the Federal Income Tax consequences . . .
Describe the Federal Income Tax consequences . . .
Monday, February 20, 2006
Lamps of disaster
Boing Boing: More commemorative lamps of doom: Three Mile Island
They also have a link to the lovely 9/11 lamp, which I think some of you will find interesting.
They also have a link to the lovely 9/11 lamp, which I think some of you will find interesting.
Madness and some therapy
First, I like the idea of the Jackhammer Jesus, though now every time I see a crucifix I shudder a bit. I heard a story this weekend of a very Christian girl, married to a preacher's son, who has a Jesus fish tattooed onto her "come shot spot" (lower back). Makes me wonder whether the Jackhammer Jesus is for irony and those who hate religion/Jesus or for those that really, really just can't get enough of him.
Surprise birthday party for Steve went off without a hitch this weekend, that is, except for leaving me extremely exhausted. Keeping a secret for a month, lying and scheming is difficult and tiring. I will not do it again. He, however, can no longer complain that he's never had a surprise birthday thrown for him (or that no one loves him). Pictures after the bar exam (at least the ones that won't shock).
I'm taking the bar exam tomorrow and Wednesday. I'm trying very hard to keep myself calm and collected and making sure that I do not allow panic to take over. I've become accepting of the fact that I just do not learn well by memorizing long and complicated lists of things. I'm more of a reference librarian. I can find you an answer lickety-split, any answer. But until I actually tinker with something in the concrete, I will not necessarily have it locked in my head.
Most of the lawyers I know remember nothing of the materials that are so very fundamental to the practice of law. That the bar exam tests in this manner (memorizing long lists of factors), seems to be a bit ridiculous. I realize it is a rite of passage. Not so sure that I have ever wanted to be a member of that club. But, like the kids on the Olympics, I'm gonna give it another try, and see what happens.
I've been mostly concerned lately with how I will seem to those that I know, that know I'm taking the bar exam for the second time. I've already failed it once and no one seems to hold that against me (except my roommate, whom I know would like a little more income in the house).
I don't know what people will think if I don't make it this time. I didn't study as hard as I should have. I definitely did more this time than last July, but I feel like I just didn't spend enough time drilling shit into my head. And I didn't want to. I don't want to. I will not take this exam again, at least not in this state, or within the foreseeable future. I am likely not supposed to be an attorney (an advocate, yes, pjr, I see that now). I see others around me that are made for the job. I just wanted the skills. I have them, and have paid for them. I will not allow this exam to define me, and if anyone has a problem with that then please remove yourself from my circle of friends. ( I know I sound touchy, but that is because of the amazing amount of pressure I am currently under.)
After this week though, I'm gonna start looking for a job (while finishing painting V's house). I need to work. That's all I've ever wanted in the last 3.5 years, and I'm gonna have that now. Pay my bills and eat some food. So, keep me in mind when you hear of possibilities. I'll do anything at this point, but I still think I have some pretty marketable skills. I just need to discover that job that will work for me. And any advice as to things that I should look into (that do not require more education/debt) would be most welcome. I'm at a loss right now as to what I should do, where I should apply. But that's all for next week. (And I will still be applying for jobs for attorneys. I haven't lost all hope or I would just stay home tomorrow).
Right now, I have to make sure my external hard drive works, and get all the things together that I will need for the Olympics of the mind.
Thanks for listening, and please, DO NOT ASK ME HOW THINGS WENT. If I wanna talk about it I'll let you know. Let's just pretend that this whole thing never happened, ok? If you want to know how I am, ask about the job search, as that is what is currently most important in my life.
Surprise birthday party for Steve went off without a hitch this weekend, that is, except for leaving me extremely exhausted. Keeping a secret for a month, lying and scheming is difficult and tiring. I will not do it again. He, however, can no longer complain that he's never had a surprise birthday thrown for him (or that no one loves him). Pictures after the bar exam (at least the ones that won't shock).
I'm taking the bar exam tomorrow and Wednesday. I'm trying very hard to keep myself calm and collected and making sure that I do not allow panic to take over. I've become accepting of the fact that I just do not learn well by memorizing long and complicated lists of things. I'm more of a reference librarian. I can find you an answer lickety-split, any answer. But until I actually tinker with something in the concrete, I will not necessarily have it locked in my head.
Most of the lawyers I know remember nothing of the materials that are so very fundamental to the practice of law. That the bar exam tests in this manner (memorizing long lists of factors), seems to be a bit ridiculous. I realize it is a rite of passage. Not so sure that I have ever wanted to be a member of that club. But, like the kids on the Olympics, I'm gonna give it another try, and see what happens.
I've been mostly concerned lately with how I will seem to those that I know, that know I'm taking the bar exam for the second time. I've already failed it once and no one seems to hold that against me (except my roommate, whom I know would like a little more income in the house).
I don't know what people will think if I don't make it this time. I didn't study as hard as I should have. I definitely did more this time than last July, but I feel like I just didn't spend enough time drilling shit into my head. And I didn't want to. I don't want to. I will not take this exam again, at least not in this state, or within the foreseeable future. I am likely not supposed to be an attorney (an advocate, yes, pjr, I see that now). I see others around me that are made for the job. I just wanted the skills. I have them, and have paid for them. I will not allow this exam to define me, and if anyone has a problem with that then please remove yourself from my circle of friends. ( I know I sound touchy, but that is because of the amazing amount of pressure I am currently under.)
After this week though, I'm gonna start looking for a job (while finishing painting V's house). I need to work. That's all I've ever wanted in the last 3.5 years, and I'm gonna have that now. Pay my bills and eat some food. So, keep me in mind when you hear of possibilities. I'll do anything at this point, but I still think I have some pretty marketable skills. I just need to discover that job that will work for me. And any advice as to things that I should look into (that do not require more education/debt) would be most welcome. I'm at a loss right now as to what I should do, where I should apply. But that's all for next week. (And I will still be applying for jobs for attorneys. I haven't lost all hope or I would just stay home tomorrow).
Right now, I have to make sure my external hard drive works, and get all the things together that I will need for the Olympics of the mind.
Thanks for listening, and please, DO NOT ASK ME HOW THINGS WENT. If I wanna talk about it I'll let you know. Let's just pretend that this whole thing never happened, ok? If you want to know how I am, ask about the job search, as that is what is currently most important in my life.
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Today's items
I. Little Russian workers
These pictures are awesome. They are little guys are working on all sorts of things...painting mushrooms, skating. Pretty neato stuff. Sorry about the lack of pics on my site, just don't have the time.
II. Zicplay iPod Remote with LCD Screen - Gizmodo
Pretty:
Zicplay iPod Remote with LCD Screen - Gizmodo
III. Gorillas, conservation and Great Sandwich!
That's what I thought of when I saw this:
Old Cell Phones Save Gorillas, Kind of - Gizmodo
IV. Check out that guy first
This sounds like something plm could sign up for. I really like the comments on this post. Obviously the predominant commenter of Lifehacker is male and rather insecure. I'll perhaps make sure any male I date in the future is not a Lifehacker reader. I'll never understand all the issues stemming from external genitalia. Perhaps I'll get me some and write a book. In the meantime....
Check his "dating credit report" before you meet - Lifehacker
V. This is pretty damn funny - a cat is looking for love, and Bronson Pinchot is in it.
YouTube - Valentine for Perfect Strangers
These pictures are awesome. They are little guys are working on all sorts of things...painting mushrooms, skating. Pretty neato stuff. Sorry about the lack of pics on my site, just don't have the time.
II. Zicplay iPod Remote with LCD Screen - Gizmodo
Pretty:
Zicplay iPod Remote with LCD Screen - Gizmodo
III. Gorillas, conservation and Great Sandwich!
That's what I thought of when I saw this:
Old Cell Phones Save Gorillas, Kind of - Gizmodo
IV. Check out that guy first
This sounds like something plm could sign up for. I really like the comments on this post. Obviously the predominant commenter of Lifehacker is male and rather insecure. I'll perhaps make sure any male I date in the future is not a Lifehacker reader. I'll never understand all the issues stemming from external genitalia. Perhaps I'll get me some and write a book. In the meantime....
Check his "dating credit report" before you meet - Lifehacker
V. This is pretty damn funny - a cat is looking for love, and Bronson Pinchot is in it.
YouTube - Valentine for Perfect Strangers
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Robot Gossip: Scientsists Let Slime Mold Control Robot Spider
Robot Gossip: Scientsists Let Slime Mold Control Robot Spider: "As the slime tried to get away from the light its movement was sensed by the circuit and used to control one of the robot's six legs. The robot then scrabbled away from bright lights as a mechanical embodiment of the mould."
Robot Gossip: Robot Rodent
Robot Gossip: Robot Rodent: "It looks and acts just like a real guinea pig - except for the pellets.
It has moods: fearful, curious, happy and sleepy."
It has moods: fearful, curious, happy and sleepy."
Pig-Shaped Vacuum: Why Not? - Gizmodo
Pig-Shaped Vacuum: Why Not? - Gizmodo: "Who needs that tired old Dirt Devil when you can have a Crumb Pet. "
LG 5 Megapixel KG920 - Gizmodo
LG 5 Megapixel KG920 - Gizmodo: "This LG, full-featured swivel cameraphone has a whopping 5-megapixel camera with built-in flash and a nice big display for image viewing. Other features include a MP3 player, miniSD memory card slot and Bluetooth."
Adoption
So, being so busy lately, trying to learn all there is about law that matters only for the bar, I only allow myself a short amount of time in the A.M. to surf the web. However, there are many things that catch my eye, so I'm using this blog to cache the links. Perhaps you'll find some of them interesting.
I'm doing well otherwise, mostly looking forward to this next week being completed. Next week, in about 6 hours, I'll be done with the bar exam, and drunk. In the meantime, I've got some cramming to do.
On a lighter note, Valentine's day was lovely. With the mandate to do nothing, there was only a little bit less fanfare than usual (namely, no flowers). However I did collect my booty of candy and treats and then fondue for dinner. Mmmmmmmmmmmm. ( I got flowers before he left for Mexico, so all is well).
Even more exciting, is that St. Carl's birthday is tomorrow and finally I can give him his presents, which I've had sitting in my basement for nearly a month. Furthermore, we have a trip to the coast planned for the weekend of MY birthday. Lovely. I can't wait to take the time to breathe and enjoy. I often find myself forgetting to breathe these days.
Out for now
I'm doing well otherwise, mostly looking forward to this next week being completed. Next week, in about 6 hours, I'll be done with the bar exam, and drunk. In the meantime, I've got some cramming to do.
On a lighter note, Valentine's day was lovely. With the mandate to do nothing, there was only a little bit less fanfare than usual (namely, no flowers). However I did collect my booty of candy and treats and then fondue for dinner. Mmmmmmmmmmmm. ( I got flowers before he left for Mexico, so all is well).
Even more exciting, is that St. Carl's birthday is tomorrow and finally I can give him his presents, which I've had sitting in my basement for nearly a month. Furthermore, we have a trip to the coast planned for the weekend of MY birthday. Lovely. I can't wait to take the time to breathe and enjoy. I often find myself forgetting to breathe these days.
Out for now
Bluetooth: Get Ready to Roomba - Gizmodo
Bluetooth: Get Ready to Roomba - Gizmodo: "First those kooky guys at MAKE figured out how to control robot-vac Roomba with a laptop. But that used an old-fashioned serial cable. Now they’ve figured out how to run the thing wirelessly with Bluetooth."
360 Camera Remains Stationary While Top Rotates - Gizmodo
360 Camera Remains Stationary While Top Rotates - Gizmodo: "Cedric Tay of Yanko Design has dreamed up this 360 Camera, a cylindrical digital camera whose top section rotates to take a series of panoramic pictures while its bottom section remains stationary. "
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
D*I*Y Planner 3.0 (Classic/A5 Edition) | D*I*Y Planner
I'm always making my own planner in Word or on paper. I hate stock ones because they either don't have enough space or just don't have the features I need. The internets once again has found a solution. I'll be working on this after the bar exam.
D*I*Y Planner 3.0 (Classic/A5 Edition) | D*I*Y Planner: "a set of free do-it-yourself templates, covers, documentation and other gear for creating your own highly customised paper planner system. A year in the making, this new version includes nearly 200 pages of forms covering life management, calendars, project planning, note-taking, health, finance, and even creative uses like writing, storyboards, and web design. With some basic supplies, the handbook, and a little elbow grease, you can create an ideal low-cost productivity system that meets almost every need."
D*I*Y Planner 3.0 (Classic/A5 Edition) | D*I*Y Planner: "a set of free do-it-yourself templates, covers, documentation and other gear for creating your own highly customised paper planner system. A year in the making, this new version includes nearly 200 pages of forms covering life management, calendars, project planning, note-taking, health, finance, and even creative uses like writing, storyboards, and web design. With some basic supplies, the handbook, and a little elbow grease, you can create an ideal low-cost productivity system that meets almost every need."
Fast-food toilet-water has less bacteria than their drinks-ice
Boing Boing: A Directory of Wonderful Things: "A seventh-grade student in New Tampa, FL, compared the water in fast food restaurants' toilets to the water used in their drinks-ice and concluded that the ice was higher in bacteria than the toilets. 12-year-old Jasmine Roberts won her school science fair for her research and hopes to win the county prize this week."
Monday, February 13, 2006
Google Talk RULEZ!
Seriously, PLM just phoned me on the computer, and while I couldn't talk because of no microphone on my computer, her voice was amazingly clear. I was able to hear her much clearer than when I called her a bit later (because I couldn't type fast enough).
Also, I'd like to give a shout out to PLM for making me a bar survival kit, with earplugs, bandaids, ibuprofen, tigerbalm patches, gum, eyeglasses repair kit, nalgene, tampons, bouncy balls and much more. What a lovely thought, that will be used with much thanks.
No time to surf the net today, or at least no time to comment on it. I did notice though that boingboing has an amazing selection of good articles today. Check it out.
Also, I'd like to give a shout out to PLM for making me a bar survival kit, with earplugs, bandaids, ibuprofen, tigerbalm patches, gum, eyeglasses repair kit, nalgene, tampons, bouncy balls and much more. What a lovely thought, that will be used with much thanks.
No time to surf the net today, or at least no time to comment on it. I did notice though that boingboing has an amazing selection of good articles today. Check it out.
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Saturday, February 11, 2006
A Char flashback
Lookie what I've found on the amazing internets.I'll provide links when I've been given permission. Otherwise, ya'll have to figure it out for yourselves.
I'd give some dough to see the link regarding "Fucking Caps."
Sadly, much is unavailable...yet the gist and heart are there.
Check out that sneer!
Update: I've been given permission. Click on the photo for instant access. Warning: content will be offensive to most readers.
Explanation:
There's a little thing called the wayback machine (through the internet archives), that has cached every website of all time. So, a quick search for nightsoil.com came up with some interesting images. This is for you: Great Sandwich, Crapartist, Mr. Hands, your fans and the fans of Char, past and present. 2001 is the only year that has any substance, after that the site was allowed to lapse.
Too cheap to buy a Mac?
And have always drooled over the look and feel of the Mac OS X or whatever they call it?
Here you go, for windows.
Update: ah, mere puffery. All that pretty neat lookin stuff just ain't that great.
Later update: I'm figuring things out, and it is pretty cool.
Here you go, for windows.
Update: ah, mere puffery. All that pretty neat lookin stuff just ain't that great.
Later update: I'm figuring things out, and it is pretty cool.
Finally
Here is a search engine for stores in the Portland area. Now you can look up whether Albertsons on the highway has applesauce in that kind you like. Just needed are Fred Meyer and New Seasons to join in.
Cairo.com Portland: Local Sales, Deals, Discounts, and Shopping
Cairo.com Portland: Local Sales, Deals, Discounts, and Shopping
Attn: Hair Dressers and outdoors folk
All the good stuff that they couldn't take on the plain...yours for cheap! Evidently a lot of people take barber shears with them.
eBay - ntsa, Sewing, Knives, Swords Blades items on eBay.com
eBay - ntsa, Sewing, Knives, Swords Blades items on eBay.com
Linksys WIP300 VoIP Handset
Slap me, and call me silly, I guess NEXT WEEK. ahh, freedom.
Gizmodo, The Gadget Blog: "Seems we can look forward to a new Linksys VoIP handset by next week. The WIP300 uses any 802.11b/g Wi-Fi network, includes a POP email facility and has 1.8” color display—but it’s going to cost you. The phone runs for $250 (when was the last time you spent that much on a non-cellular phone? 1982?), which Linksys claims it has actually marked down from $300. Thanks a lot guys."
Gizmodo, The Gadget Blog: "Seems we can look forward to a new Linksys VoIP handset by next week. The WIP300 uses any 802.11b/g Wi-Fi network, includes a POP email facility and has 1.8” color display—but it’s going to cost you. The phone runs for $250 (when was the last time you spent that much on a non-cellular phone? 1982?), which Linksys claims it has actually marked down from $300. Thanks a lot guys."
Friday, February 10, 2006
Health insurance
Well, I guess if I want to have health insurance through the Oregon Health Plan, I need to get pregnant.
The only thing I can say to that option is that it is so unattractive (time, money, committment), that I'd be willing to figure out a way to pay for insurance myself. Which would be easier if I could even pay rent. Or buy food.
ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
and the argh goes on....
The only thing I can say to that option is that it is so unattractive (time, money, committment), that I'd be willing to figure out a way to pay for insurance myself. Which would be easier if I could even pay rent. Or buy food.
ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
and the argh goes on....
Amazing spam!
I received an email, from the "IRS." And, well, you know me...
They want me to click on the link to see where my refund is. Smelling a rat, I went fishing....
Their site is amazing. Here's the address: http://www.irs.gov/whereismyrefund/
Looks real, with a different address when you hover. The site itself is wonderful, creating the exact look and feel of the IRS site. Except a few things that are a bit different. Namely, the top is cropped off and the main logo doesn't have a hyperlink to the main site. All the other buttons actually take you to the IRS site. Brilliant. The best part is the information they ask for:
First Name::
Last Name :
Social Security Number:
Credit Card Number :
Expiration Date:
ATM PIN: ( 4 digits code )
You have to do a side-by-side comparison (here's the real site) to see how well done this phishing expedition is, but I cannot figure out how to do screen shots right now. And I won't because I'm back to the books.
They want me to click on the link to see where my refund is. Smelling a rat, I went fishing....
Their site is amazing. Here's the address: http://www.irs.gov/whereismyrefund/
Looks real, with a different address when you hover. The site itself is wonderful, creating the exact look and feel of the IRS site. Except a few things that are a bit different. Namely, the top is cropped off and the main logo doesn't have a hyperlink to the main site. All the other buttons actually take you to the IRS site. Brilliant. The best part is the information they ask for:
First Name::
Last Name :
Social Security Number:
Credit Card Number :
Expiration Date:
ATM PIN: ( 4 digits code )
You have to do a side-by-side comparison (here's the real site) to see how well done this phishing expedition is, but I cannot figure out how to do screen shots right now. And I won't because I'm back to the books.
Super lenses
About damn time for this too. Superman was able to see a skeleton in the wall last night on Smallville, otherwise Chloe would have gone to the funny farm. Whew!
Boing Boing: A Directory of Wonderful Things: "Smart lenses for super vision
Ron Blum is an ophthalmologist who is developing eyeglass lenses that apparently can give the wearer super vision. The system is based on 'intelligent' lenses made up of electronically-controlled 'pixels' that can be discretely adjusted. Blum claims that his PixelOptics lenses will not only correct the wearer's vision but could also boost it to better than 20/20, possibly even better than 20/10. Blum's company just scored a $3.5 million Department of Defense grant to build a prototype that he hopes will be ready in a year."
The Wired Article
Boing Boing: A Directory of Wonderful Things: "Smart lenses for super vision
Ron Blum is an ophthalmologist who is developing eyeglass lenses that apparently can give the wearer super vision. The system is based on 'intelligent' lenses made up of electronically-controlled 'pixels' that can be discretely adjusted. Blum claims that his PixelOptics lenses will not only correct the wearer's vision but could also boost it to better than 20/20, possibly even better than 20/10. Blum's company just scored a $3.5 million Department of Defense grant to build a prototype that he hopes will be ready in a year."
The Wired Article
More doll heads
For some reason, I know people that like creepy doll heads. Here is a creepy, mutilated doll head that is a lamp base. You'll wanna see the lampshade too.Creepy, but only $35! Click on the photo for the site.
Update: only one left.
WiFi Calls on Cellphones: Coming Soon
About damn time.
Gizmodo, The Gadget Blog: "Philips has announced that sometime next year, a US cellphone carrier will be using its Nexperia 6120 chipset to allow you to make calls on home WiFi networks—for a flat rate of a few dollars a month. Already in the Samsung SGH-T709 phone, the UMA solution uses Philips’ BGW211 802.11g WLAN chipset and allows you to go from a WiFi access point through the Internet and onto a cellular network. Carriers can then track those calls with their billing system and move them along to their destination."
Gizmodo, The Gadget Blog: "Philips has announced that sometime next year, a US cellphone carrier will be using its Nexperia 6120 chipset to allow you to make calls on home WiFi networks—for a flat rate of a few dollars a month. Already in the Samsung SGH-T709 phone, the UMA solution uses Philips’ BGW211 802.11g WLAN chipset and allows you to go from a WiFi access point through the Internet and onto a cellular network. Carriers can then track those calls with their billing system and move them along to their destination."
Thursday, February 09, 2006
Free GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies
Free because they don't exist! But I like the pics, so I'm leaving them up. I can't believe how much this mum looks like Fife.
The Dark Side Of Oz
Be sure to print the list of 142 matches to follow along with in amazement. Enjoy it with your friends. And don't forget your medication...
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Sointula Co-op fairy
Everyone told us that there were amazing gems in the upstairs of the Co-op on the little island of Sointula off the northern tip of Vancouver Island. I did find a great hat, but this collection of fairies was too good not to take an embarassing picture. There were many more off to the sides. Amazing. And random.
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Netscape
Hmmm, Netscape huh? A little Bird told me to give it a try. It does have that tabbing feature that I do enjoy so much. I'm still thinking about it, because Firefox is open source and something that if I ever have time, I can learn how to alter as I wish. But will I, need I ever do that? I don't know.
One thing about Firefox that I like is the idea of open source, simply because it is more anti-corporation, and that is satisifying. If Netscape allows me to get my windows updates without opening Explorer (another annoying Firefox limitation, or Windows limitation), I'm in, at least for now. I'll have to determine if that is possible.
However, once we get Linux set up on the home computers, then Microsoft/Netscape/Explorer, the establishment can kiss my ass (at least at home).
Oh, and some Mexico pictures should be up soon...boobop is home from Mexico (via Bush airport in Houston) in a few hours. YEAY, someone to talk to.
One thing about Firefox that I like is the idea of open source, simply because it is more anti-corporation, and that is satisifying. If Netscape allows me to get my windows updates without opening Explorer (another annoying Firefox limitation, or Windows limitation), I'm in, at least for now. I'll have to determine if that is possible.
However, once we get Linux set up on the home computers, then Microsoft/Netscape/Explorer, the establishment can kiss my ass (at least at home).
Oh, and some Mexico pictures should be up soon...boobop is home from Mexico (via Bush airport in Houston) in a few hours. YEAY, someone to talk to.
Tick Twister
No more morning surgery on a picnic table in the California woods, extracting ticks out of the crotches of my companions with olive oil and tweezers. Cool Tool: Tick Twister
Monday, February 06, 2006
Through A Glass Productions - Extras
Fight Club as a romantic comedy.
It's pretty good.
Also, Rollerderby RULEZ! If you missed it, make sure you get tickets in advance, bring a flask and get there early next time. You'll not be disappointed. If only I could throw beer.
It's pretty good.
Also, Rollerderby RULEZ! If you missed it, make sure you get tickets in advance, bring a flask and get there early next time. You'll not be disappointed. If only I could throw beer.
Friday, February 03, 2006
Someone's must read list for literature
Here is a list that came up on my Google rss feed. I consider myself somewhat of an accomplished reader of literature, much more so than of fiction.
This list should be titled "Most boring reads in Literature." Must read them? I've read them all, and I think this list would be something that I would put together if I wanted to convince someone to never read another book. "Here, after this list you can read whatever you want." If that were my mandate, I would not do it. Television would be sufficient. Heck, there is always David Attenborough for mental stimulation.
Dubliners? Middlemarch? Really? Did this person actually read The Lord of the Rings? Booooooooring. Watch the movies. The only one I can recommend is The Voyage Out, but that's likely because I'm an ardent Woolf fan. Don Quijote is pretty good too, but please, the abridged version.
Rereading the list, they are some good classics. I just wouldn't put them on a list for others to look at as MUST reads. I think this would turn off more people than turn them on to reading. Unless they are unemployed, independently wealthy and enjoy torture. This type of list is only good for those that have read them all, so that they can gloat about it.
That said, what is your must read list? Nevermind, because I'm not going to read DUNE. Again, booooooring. Try some Kafka or Sommerset Maugham. That's scintillating . . . to me. Ah, to each his own I guess. I think we can all realize however that our favorites cannot necessarily be a must read for very many others. If a book really touches you, I mean reallllly touches you, then it is not likely a book for everyone, unless you are everyman. That said, what books do you think others really should read? And why? Not like anyone will answer, so I'll come up with and post a list when I'm back on planet earth. In the meantime....
Readers, I'm taking a break from the internet. I will have to check in every couple of days to keep a handle on email and those pesky bills, but otherwise, I'm taking the wireless card out of my laptop, and not turning on the main computer except to do the above-mentioned chores.
Wish me well with my bar exam immersion. Soon I will return to do battle with the most important endeavor of my life....the real-life, adult, career-defining, job search.
This list should be titled "Most boring reads in Literature." Must read them? I've read them all, and I think this list would be something that I would put together if I wanted to convince someone to never read another book. "Here, after this list you can read whatever you want." If that were my mandate, I would not do it. Television would be sufficient. Heck, there is always David Attenborough for mental stimulation.
Dubliners? Middlemarch? Really? Did this person actually read The Lord of the Rings? Booooooooring. Watch the movies. The only one I can recommend is The Voyage Out, but that's likely because I'm an ardent Woolf fan. Don Quijote is pretty good too, but please, the abridged version.
Rereading the list, they are some good classics. I just wouldn't put them on a list for others to look at as MUST reads. I think this would turn off more people than turn them on to reading. Unless they are unemployed, independently wealthy and enjoy torture. This type of list is only good for those that have read them all, so that they can gloat about it.
That said, what is your must read list? Nevermind, because I'm not going to read DUNE. Again, booooooring. Try some Kafka or Sommerset Maugham. That's scintillating . . . to me. Ah, to each his own I guess. I think we can all realize however that our favorites cannot necessarily be a must read for very many others. If a book really touches you, I mean reallllly touches you, then it is not likely a book for everyone, unless you are everyman. That said, what books do you think others really should read? And why? Not like anyone will answer, so I'll come up with and post a list when I'm back on planet earth. In the meantime....
Readers, I'm taking a break from the internet. I will have to check in every couple of days to keep a handle on email and those pesky bills, but otherwise, I'm taking the wireless card out of my laptop, and not turning on the main computer except to do the above-mentioned chores.
Wish me well with my bar exam immersion. Soon I will return to do battle with the most important endeavor of my life....the real-life, adult, career-defining, job search.
"Must Reads in Literature"
Here is a list that came up on my Google rss feed. I consider myself somewhat of an accomplished reader of literature, much more so than of fiction.
This list should be titled "Most boring reads in Literature." Must read them? I've read them all, and I think this list would be something that I would put together if I wanted to convince someone to never read another book. "Here, after this list you can read whatever you want." If that were my mandate, I would not do it. Television would be sufficient. Heck, there is always David Attenborough.
Dubliners? Middlemarch? Really? Did this person actually read The Lord of the Rings? Booooooooring. Watch the movies. The only one I can recommend is The Voyage Out, but that's likely because I'm an ardent Woolf fan. Don Quijote is pretty good too, but please, the abridged version.
Rereading the list, they are some good classics. I just wouldn't put them on a list for others to look at as MUST reads. I think this would turn off more people than turn them on to reading. This type of list is only good for those that have read them all, so that they can gloat about it.
That said, what is your must read list? Nevermind, because I'm not going to read DUNE. Again, booooooring. Try some Kafka or Sommerset Maugham. That's scintillating . . . to me. Ah, to each his own I guess. I think we can all realize however that our favorites cannot necessarily be a must read for very many others. If a book really touches you, I mean reallllly touches you, then it is not likely a book for everyone, unless you are everyman. That said, what books do you think others really should read? And why? Not like anyone will answer, so I'll come up with and post a list when I'm back on planet earth. In the meantime....
Readers, I'm taking a break from the internet. I will have to check in every couple of days to keep a handle on email and those pesky bills, but otherwise, I'm taking the wireless card out of my laptop, and not turning on the main computer except to do the above-mentioned chores.
Wish me well with my bar exam immersion. Soon I will return to do battle with the most important endeavor of my life....the job search.
This list should be titled "Most boring reads in Literature." Must read them? I've read them all, and I think this list would be something that I would put together if I wanted to convince someone to never read another book. "Here, after this list you can read whatever you want." If that were my mandate, I would not do it. Television would be sufficient. Heck, there is always David Attenborough.
Dubliners? Middlemarch? Really? Did this person actually read The Lord of the Rings? Booooooooring. Watch the movies. The only one I can recommend is The Voyage Out, but that's likely because I'm an ardent Woolf fan. Don Quijote is pretty good too, but please, the abridged version.
Rereading the list, they are some good classics. I just wouldn't put them on a list for others to look at as MUST reads. I think this would turn off more people than turn them on to reading. This type of list is only good for those that have read them all, so that they can gloat about it.
That said, what is your must read list? Nevermind, because I'm not going to read DUNE. Again, booooooring. Try some Kafka or Sommerset Maugham. That's scintillating . . . to me. Ah, to each his own I guess. I think we can all realize however that our favorites cannot necessarily be a must read for very many others. If a book really touches you, I mean reallllly touches you, then it is not likely a book for everyone, unless you are everyman. That said, what books do you think others really should read? And why? Not like anyone will answer, so I'll come up with and post a list when I'm back on planet earth. In the meantime....
Readers, I'm taking a break from the internet. I will have to check in every couple of days to keep a handle on email and those pesky bills, but otherwise, I'm taking the wireless card out of my laptop, and not turning on the main computer except to do the above-mentioned chores.
Wish me well with my bar exam immersion. Soon I will return to do battle with the most important endeavor of my life....the job search.
"Must Reads in Literature"
Here is a list that came up on my Google rss feed. I consider myself somewhat of an accomplished reader of literature, much more so than of fiction.
This list should be titled "Most boring reads in Literature." Must read them? I've read them all, and I think this list would be something that I would put together if I wanted to convince someone to never read another book. "Here, after this list you can read whatever you want." If that were my mandate, I would not do it. Television would be sufficient. Heck, there is always David Attenborough.
Dubliners? Middlemarch? Really? Did this person actually read The Lord of the Rings? Booooooooring. Watch the movies. The only one I can recommend is The Voyage Out, but that's likely because I'm an ardent Woolf fan. Don Quijote is pretty good too, but please, the abridged version.
Rereading the list, they are some good classics. I just wouldn't put them on a list for others to look at as MUST reads. I think this would turn off more people than turn them on to reading. This type of list is only good for those that have read them all, so that they can gloat about it.
That said, what is your must read list? Nevermind, because I'm not going to read DUNE. Again, booooooring. Try some Kafka or Sommerset Maugham. That's scintillating . . . to me. Ah, to each his own I guess. I think we can all realize however that our favorites cannot necessarily be a must read for very many others. If a book really touches you, I mean reallllly touches you, then it is not likely a book for everyone, unless you are everyman. That said, what books do you think others really should read? And why? Not like anyone will answer, so I'll come up with and post a list when I'm back on planet earth. In the meantime....
Readers, I'm taking a break from the internet. I will have to check in every couple of days to keep a handle on email and those pesky bills, but otherwise, I'm taking the wireless card out of my laptop, and not turning on the main computer except to do the above-mentioned chores.
Wish me well with my bar exam immersion. Soon I will return to do battle with the most important endeavor of my life....the job search.
This list should be titled "Most boring reads in Literature." Must read them? I've read them all, and I think this list would be something that I would put together if I wanted to convince someone to never read another book. "Here, after this list you can read whatever you want." If that were my mandate, I would not do it. Television would be sufficient. Heck, there is always David Attenborough.
Dubliners? Middlemarch? Really? Did this person actually read The Lord of the Rings? Booooooooring. Watch the movies. The only one I can recommend is The Voyage Out, but that's likely because I'm an ardent Woolf fan. Don Quijote is pretty good too, but please, the abridged version.
Rereading the list, they are some good classics. I just wouldn't put them on a list for others to look at as MUST reads. I think this would turn off more people than turn them on to reading. This type of list is only good for those that have read them all, so that they can gloat about it.
That said, what is your must read list? Nevermind, because I'm not going to read DUNE. Again, booooooring. Try some Kafka or Sommerset Maugham. That's scintillating . . . to me. Ah, to each his own I guess. I think we can all realize however that our favorites cannot necessarily be a must read for very many others. If a book really touches you, I mean reallllly touches you, then it is not likely a book for everyone, unless you are everyman. That said, what books do you think others really should read? And why? Not like anyone will answer, so I'll come up with and post a list when I'm back on planet earth. In the meantime....
Readers, I'm taking a break from the internet. I will have to check in every couple of days to keep a handle on email and those pesky bills, but otherwise, I'm taking the wireless card out of my laptop, and not turning on the main computer except to do the above-mentioned chores.
Wish me well with my bar exam immersion. Soon I will return to do battle with the most important endeavor of my life....the job search.
D-day
Operation BirdBath has commenced.
If the camera wasn't in Mexico, I'd show you my new plethora of bird feeders.
Now, I need ideas for a material that blocks light, is lightweight, and can be attached to a clothesline.
If the camera wasn't in Mexico, I'd show you my new plethora of bird feeders.
Now, I need ideas for a material that blocks light, is lightweight, and can be attached to a clothesline.
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Why is Firefox so unsafe?
Someone told me that the main reason they use Firefox is for security reasons. No one targets Firefox and they have the best security for a browser.
I started using Firefox for this reason. I soon forgot about that reason because I fell in love with its usability.
However, I'm quickly falling out of love with it because I have not had nearly the amount of security breaches with IE that I have had since I started using Firefox.
Today, I received a phone call to my cell phone from a time share company, that I saw the name of on a site earlier in the day.
That never happened to me before, and kinda freaked me out.
Last week I had to uninstall all adobe programs and all printers in order to recover my computer from a Firefox extension that was supposed to make opening adobe files easier.
So far, Firefox has been a pain in the ass. I still like that bookmark toolbar though, and the tabbed pages. I'm currently running ad-aware and spy-bot to see what I come up with. Then I guess I'll be running a Norton full scan too. I don't like the waste of time. Anyone with any ideas? Am I doing something wrong with Firefox?
I feel like I've taken the condom off of my computer.
AM Update: viruses and adware and spyware all over the place. I'm pretty close to switching back to the IE team.
I started using Firefox for this reason. I soon forgot about that reason because I fell in love with its usability.
However, I'm quickly falling out of love with it because I have not had nearly the amount of security breaches with IE that I have had since I started using Firefox.
Today, I received a phone call to my cell phone from a time share company, that I saw the name of on a site earlier in the day.
That never happened to me before, and kinda freaked me out.
Last week I had to uninstall all adobe programs and all printers in order to recover my computer from a Firefox extension that was supposed to make opening adobe files easier.
So far, Firefox has been a pain in the ass. I still like that bookmark toolbar though, and the tabbed pages. I'm currently running ad-aware and spy-bot to see what I come up with. Then I guess I'll be running a Norton full scan too. I don't like the waste of time. Anyone with any ideas? Am I doing something wrong with Firefox?
I feel like I've taken the condom off of my computer.
AM Update: viruses and adware and spyware all over the place. I'm pretty close to switching back to the IE team.
Musings made last night
Here is another of the fact patterns that I get to read:
"A movie, Last Rhumba in Havana, was critically acclaimed and received the coveted Golden Bratwurst award at the Sheboygan International Film Festival."
My boobop left for Mexico. One week with the family time-share. I'll get to go next time. For now, I get to stay home and have the house to myself. Well, me and Fife and Chloe and Jack. I'm planning on spending the whole time, gazing lovingly at the computer. I wonder what the animals think of us, watching TV or working on the computer. Especially me. I spend hours staring. And I think about how they basically do the same. I wonder what they are working at, what exam they are preparing for.
Plm (that's peglegmeg for those of you who aren't in the in) came over last night and made me chicken pot pie. Baxter came over too, to visit with Fife. PLM was gracious enough to listen to a lot of ramblings on many a subject. I forgot how nice it is to talk to people that don't live at my house. I have to get out more. We reminisced on the good old days (law school), which we realize we are VERY glad are behind us. What a hellish experience. Not recommended. And if I had known all I do now, I'd have been a superstar. I guess it helps to be humble and accept help from the beginning. Damn pride.
Oh, and new pics of Sam are up. He's exercising. I can't wait to meet the little guy.
"A movie, Last Rhumba in Havana, was critically acclaimed and received the coveted Golden Bratwurst award at the Sheboygan International Film Festival."
My boobop left for Mexico. One week with the family time-share. I'll get to go next time. For now, I get to stay home and have the house to myself. Well, me and Fife and Chloe and Jack. I'm planning on spending the whole time, gazing lovingly at the computer. I wonder what the animals think of us, watching TV or working on the computer. Especially me. I spend hours staring. And I think about how they basically do the same. I wonder what they are working at, what exam they are preparing for.
Plm (that's peglegmeg for those of you who aren't in the in) came over last night and made me chicken pot pie. Baxter came over too, to visit with Fife. PLM was gracious enough to listen to a lot of ramblings on many a subject. I forgot how nice it is to talk to people that don't live at my house. I have to get out more. We reminisced on the good old days (law school), which we realize we are VERY glad are behind us. What a hellish experience. Not recommended. And if I had known all I do now, I'd have been a superstar. I guess it helps to be humble and accept help from the beginning. Damn pride.
Oh, and new pics of Sam are up. He's exercising. I can't wait to meet the little guy.
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
I will die if someone doesn't provide me with complete and undivided attention
Dear mum,
What? You have something else to do? Well, I'll just bark then until I exhaust myself, or you pay attention to me, whichever comes first.
I know you took me for an unprecedented walk this morning, but I want more, and now. And a walk later too.
If dad isn't coming home for a week, I must be played with by you. So get to it.
-Fife
P.S. If find Chloe in my bed one more time, I'm gonna bark at her until she leaves. In fact, I'm just gonna bark at both of the cats until they leave forever, because they are stealing my spotlight. Assholes.
What? You have something else to do? Well, I'll just bark then until I exhaust myself, or you pay attention to me, whichever comes first.
I know you took me for an unprecedented walk this morning, but I want more, and now. And a walk later too.
If dad isn't coming home for a week, I must be played with by you. So get to it.
-Fife
P.S. If find Chloe in my bed one more time, I'm gonna bark at her until she leaves. In fact, I'm just gonna bark at both of the cats until they leave forever, because they are stealing my spotlight. Assholes.
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