Got a call from a good friend who's moved up to Arkansas to open up a photography studio. He's invited me up for a few days in early March for the opening, and a few of us to just hang out since we're spread out all over the States these days. Really looking forward to this. One of the pictures he took recently, he drove out into the Nevada desert and camped out just to get a picture of the sunrise.
My roommate moved out and in with her fiancee. Finally space to myself for a few weeks. I like breathing room.
Then I get a new roommate, who divorced her cheating husband and needs to get out of the neighborhood because she's being stalked. I already told him that I will not hesitate to press charges if he comes within 100 feet of the house. He swears he won't, but we'll see.
New roommate has a job and income and a love for cleaning, and she's offered payment for rent. I like her already.
I finished a self portrait. I've been so busy that I can hardly paint. Finally had some inspiration strike while talking to @Riley. Sometimes it's the little things.
Pitching in for rent and utilities and helping keep common spaces clean should be implied when it comes to having a roommate/housemate (unless only one of you are working, then the other can do all the cleaning. Always an even trade). O.o
With the last roommate the agreement was that she didn't have to pay any rent as long as she paid for food. I was attempting to help her get on her own two feet. Instead she ate all my food and messed up my house on a daily basis, and when I got from home I had to clean up her messes.
I'm home for the holiday. I haven't been home in over a year. The move, divorce, new job, etc have kept me very far away. I knew I missed it but I'm so happy to be home that I nearly cried.
I'm home for the holiday. I haven't been home in over a year. The move, divorce, new job, etc have kept me very far away. I knew I missed it but I'm so happy to be home that I nearly cried.
Your face, I miss that shit. Have a craft beer for me.
I wasn't sure whether I should put this in rants or raves. I decided on raves.
After ignoring prodding from a friend for about 5 years, I brought up an issue I with my doctor during a routine physical on Wednesday.
After a lot of questions and talking, he told me that I had ADD and had it since I was a kid and immediately put me on medication. We went with Strattera, a "non-stimulant" one (Adderall is a stimulant, and can be addictive, so I declined to go on that right away).
It takes anywhere from 3 days to 4 weeks, generally, to see effects. Within 24 hours of taking my first dose I already feel different. I don't know whether it's some sort of placebo effect, but I don't get as distracted as I did previously. For example, I have a game running in another window but I haven't even bothered to check it while I've been writing this post. Normally I would have done that a handful of times by now.
This diagnosis makes so much of my life make more sense - the procrastination, lack of concentration during school and meetings, all the little movements I do while driving/watching movies/etc (finger taps, leg shaking, etc), the inability to stay focused on one task and needing to have multiple things going at the same time to get anything done, and lots more.
I really feel this is going to be a life changing thing for me. So rave, I guess!
I had a job interview last week for a company. I got a call back yesterday to ask me to come in today for a quick chat. The chat lasted less then 5 minutes with it concluding with "This is our verbal confirmation of the job offer, you start on Thursday. The written confirmation will be emailed and posted out to you today" Gainful employment, how I've missed thee!
Janeway: Tuvok! *clapclap* Release my hounds!
Krenim: Hounds? How cliche.
Janeway: Tuvok! *clapclap* Release my rape gorilla!
Jurassic Park marathon on AMC! Plus the newly released trailer for Jurassic World. The water part of the park looks so awesome in that movie. I'm an avid player of Jurassic Park Builder, so I'm enjoying all the dinosaur stuff this week.
I had a job interview last week for a company. I got a call back yesterday to ask me to come in today for a quick chat. The chat lasted less then 5 minutes with it concluding with "This is our verbal confirmation of the job offer, you start on Thursday. The written confirmation will be emailed and posted out to you today" Gainful employment, how I've missed thee!
The same interview you mentioned in that other thread?
I work at Walmart as an over-night stocker and had to work during the whole start of black friday event. So I gave my grandmother 100 dollars to get me a tv since they were selling 32" for 98 bucks. Well, she came back and needless to say I am more than happy with my new monitor. Now I just need to get my new power supply for my computer and I will be golden as far as things for my computer go. One piece at a time, my machine is getting everything it needs.
Found out last night/this morning that within the next two weeks I will have my truck back, I've been without my truck for two years more or less due to having major electrical issues with it. First the fuse box under the hood blew, then the one in the cab blew, then the wiring harness... it was a very annoying (and painful) experience to go through since my truck is my baby. I personally prefer 'ugly' vehicles due to the fact that when I look at one, I don't see it for it being 'ugly' I view the beauty to be had once it is fixed. This essentially is my truck (I currently lack pictures of what MY truck looks like, but this is the closes I can get to it):
It is a 1984 Chevy D-10 Military Blazer, diesel engine with night-drive (for those who don't know what that is, it works in conjunction with the night vision goggles and allows you to see the vehicle in front of you when driving in a convoy) along with a slave drive system (fancy jumper cables pretty much) and the military radio connections and frame. Before any one makes the comment, I am a country boy through and through and will gladly admit it... considering my truck is pained olive drab.
I did it. Two years ago, I started a change in my life and a new path. That path has led me here. I've finally achieved the goal I set myself. I've shed 54kg or 119lbs. The journey here wasn't easy, and there were times when I didn't think I would reach it, but the sweet joy at knowing I've made it here makes it all the more worthwhile. I'll be continuing on of course, but from here on out, anymore lost is a bonus per se. This week appears to be a week of wins!
Janeway: Tuvok! *clapclap* Release my hounds!
Krenim: Hounds? How cliche.
Janeway: Tuvok! *clapclap* Release my rape gorilla!
he told the poor nurse that he loved her, (we think he was still groggy), then he told the doctor he wants to have a medicine man give him a lesson on bedside manner.
we have an awake, very grumpy, slightly foggy old man, and I can't ask for more.
My colleague friend and I are determined to try all the best ramen shops in Singapore. Just had a pretty good bowl today. The soup base was not too oily nor too thick/heavy. Pricy, yes, but oh so worth paying for.
We're going to try out another ramen restaurant next week. Yay!
"Mummy, I'm hungry, but there's no one to eat! :C"
Finally got my dollar raise that was promised to me 4ish months ago. But now I have to buy health insurance so I don't get penalized on my tax return. I'm still taking a net lose. But I'm gonna have health insurance soon so at least I've got that going for me.
Finally got my dollar raise that was promised to me 4ish months ago. But now I have to buy health insurance so I don't get penalized on my tax return. I'm still taking a net lose. But I'm gonna have health insurance soon so at least I've got that going for me.
Chances are your premium for the health insurance will far outweigh the penalty for not having it, if cash is your greatest concern.
Finally got my dollar raise that was promised to me 4ish months ago. But now I have to buy health insurance so I don't get penalized on my tax return. I'm still taking a net lose. But I'm gonna have health insurance soon so at least I've got that going for me.
Chances are your premium for the health insurance will far outweigh the penalty for not having it, if cash is your greatest concern.
yep! We're not going to get it this year because it's either lost almost 5k from our tax return, pay 5k out of pocket or pay 200 dollars the beginning of the year? Yep I'll take the 200 for 5000 Alex.
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I like breathing room.
Then I get a new roommate, who divorced her cheating husband and needs to get out of the neighborhood because she's being stalked. I already told him that I will not hesitate to press charges if he comes within 100 feet of the house. He swears he won't, but we'll see.
New roommate has a job and income and a love for cleaning, and she's offered payment for rent. I like her already.
I finished a self portrait. I've been so busy that I can hardly paint. Finally had some inspiration strike while talking to @Riley. Sometimes it's the little things.
I'm far too gullible and nice, I think.
After ignoring prodding from a friend for about 5 years, I brought up an issue I with my doctor during a routine physical on Wednesday.
After a lot of questions and talking, he told me that I had ADD and had it since I was a kid and immediately put me on medication. We went with Strattera, a "non-stimulant" one (Adderall is a stimulant, and can be addictive, so I declined to go on that right away).
It takes anywhere from 3 days to 4 weeks, generally, to see effects. Within 24 hours of taking my first dose I already feel different. I don't know whether it's some sort of placebo effect, but I don't get as distracted as I did previously. For example, I have a game running in another window but I haven't even bothered to check it while I've been writing this post. Normally I would have done that a handful of times by now.
This diagnosis makes so much of my life make more sense - the procrastination, lack of concentration during school and meetings, all the little movements I do while driving/watching movies/etc (finger taps, leg shaking, etc), the inability to stay focused on one task and needing to have multiple things going at the same time to get anything done, and lots more.
I really feel this is going to be a life changing thing for me. So rave, I guess!
(Our family's Thanksgiving was actually in the news! http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2014/10/28/hosting-thanksgiving-for-the-first-time-some-tips/)
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It is a 1984 Chevy D-10 Military Blazer, diesel engine with night-drive (for those who don't know what that is, it works in conjunction with the night vision goggles and allows you to see the vehicle in front of you when driving in a convoy) along with a slave drive system (fancy jumper cables pretty much) and the military radio connections and frame. Before any one makes the comment, I am a country boy through and through and will gladly admit it... considering my truck is pained olive drab.
he told the poor nurse that he loved her, (we think he was still groggy), then he told the doctor he wants to have a medicine man give him a lesson on bedside manner.
we have an awake, very grumpy, slightly foggy old man, and I can't ask for more.
We're going to try out another ramen restaurant next week. Yay!
Small rant: Achaea time has decreased.