9:30:32 PM girlonfire36: what time do you finish classes tomorrow because we could go to the market?
9:31:51 PM shad: Howdy – you have the wrong person
9:32:01 PM girlonfire36: oh not you again
9:32:04 PM girlonfire36: bugger off
9:32:13 PM shad: nice
9:32:38 PM girlonfire36: well, get the message from shad and then tell me what he says, k?
9:33:10 PM shad: um – again, you have the wrong person. *I* am Shad, but I’m not taking classes…and I’m the only Shad here…
9:33:40 PM girlonfire36: ok then. Shad. Are you interested/willing/able to go to bread tomorrow
9:33:41 PM girlonfire36: ?
9:34:03 PM shad: Again – you have the wrong person. You don’t know me. I don’t know you
9:34:21 PM girlonfire36: Most certainly
9:36:04 PM girlonfire36: can I get an answer out of you?
9:36:27 PM shad: …
9:36:29 PM shad: sure
9:36:31 PM shad: how about….
9:36:34 PM shad: ….42
9:36:45 PM shad: Is that a good answer?
9:36:51 PM girlonfire36: and then a massive vat of vanilla yogurt upturned itself on them
9:37:34 PM shad: geez, all that for 42?
9:37:41 PM girlonfire36: yep
9:37:41 PM shad: remind me not to go hitchhiking anytime soon
9:38:39 PM girlonfire36: ok
9:38:41 PM girlonfire36: don’t go
9:38:59 PM shad: I’m not. Why hitchhike when I can just steal a ship?
9:39:24 PM girlonfire36: its my ship. back off
9:39:50 PM shad: not if I steal it.
Changed status to Away: Sandra is peritubular. With knobs on. A dictionary, huh? Methinks (contraction of that is m’inx. btw. woooooha) I just picked that word randomly off a page in my Bio text. (9:39:58 PM)
9:40:03 PM shad: possession IS 9/10ths of the law…
Changed status to Away:
Sandra is peritubular.
With knobs on.

A dictionary, huh? Methinks (contraction of that is m’inx. btw. woooooha) I just picked that word randomly off a page in my Bio text. (9:40:05 PM)
9:40:05 PM girlonfire36: but it isn’t until you steal it
9:40:20 PM shad: I’m workin’ on it…
9:40:31 PM girlonfire36: your spleen is working on it
9:41:19 PM shad: Actually, I’ve got an accomplice who’s working on it…
9:41:27 PM shad: a woodchuck
9:41:30 PM shad: great disguise…
9:41:37 PM girlonfire36: uh-huh
9:42:08 PM girlonfire36: do you want bread?
9:42:12 PM girlonfire36: do you want bread?
9:42:16 PM girlonfire36: do you want bread?
9:42:17 PM girlonfire36: do you want bread?
9:42:17 PM girlonfire36: do you want bread?
9:42:17 PM girlonfire36: do you want bread?
9:42:18 PM girlonfire36: do you want bread?
9:42:18 PM girlonfire36: do you want bread?
9:42:19 PM girlonfire36: do you want bread?
9:42:19 PM girlonfire36: do you want bread?
9:42:20 PM girlonfire36: do you want bread?
9:42:20 PM girlonfire36: do you want bread?
9:42:20 PM girlonfire36: do you want bread?
9:42:20 PM girlonfire36: do you want bread?
9:42:21 PM girlonfire36: do you want bread?
9:42:21 PM girlonfire36: do you want bread?
9:42:21 PM girlonfire36: do you want bread?
9:42:22 PM girlonfire36: do you want bread?
9:42:22 PM girlonfire36: do you want bread?
9:42:23 PM girlonfire36: do you want bread?
9:42:26 PM girlonfire36: I’m philip glasss
9:42:27 PM shad: depends
9:43:04 PM shad: the composer?
9:43:09 PM girlonfire36: YES
9:43:13 PM girlonfire36: you know him?
9:43:15 PM girlonfire36: I love him
9:44:28 PM shad: isn’t that a bit narcissistic if you love yourself? You said you were Phillip Glass and now you love him?
9:44:38 PM shad:
9:44:39 PM girlonfire36: touchee
9:44:51 PM girlonfire36: theres a balance between self esteem and narcissism
9:45:22 PM shad: a fine line, true, but when you start talking about yourself in the third person, it’s been crossed…
9:45:30 PM girlonfire36: k
9:45:45 PM girlonfire36: i’m also multigendered now
9:45:45 PM shad: so….what’s with the bread bit?
9:45:55 PM shad: Yeah, that thought crossed my mind as well
9:45:56 PM girlonfire36: for a dollar for with the tuna
9:46:05 PM shad: yup…
9:46:10 PM shad: …not a clue what you’re talking about now
9:46:37 PM girlonfire36: you said last night you wanted to come to the market with me sometime to buy amazing bread for 1 dollar
9:46:40 PM girlonfire36: remember?
9:46:50 PM girlonfire36: or where you a neutreno somewhere else?
9:47:16 PM shad: good lord – are you STILL thinking I’m someone you know?
9:47:31 PM girlonfire36: stop.
9:47:51 PM shad: No – really…you have the wrong person
9:48:11 PM shad: do you have a phone number for this Shad you think I am? Call him – he’ll tell you you’re talking to a complete stranger
9:48:21 PM girlonfire36: i do have a phone number
9:48:43 PM girlonfire36: but that requires my complicated phone plan
9:48:53 PM girlonfire36: which is complicated and not uncomplicated
9:49:05 PM shad: …buh?
9:49:22 PM girlonfire36: you got it
9:50:13 PM shad: well, I think it’ll be worth your time (and effort to figure out the complicated/uncomplicated plan) to call…
9:50:29 PM girlonfire36: really?
9:50:37 PM shad: really
9:50:48 PM girlonfire36: why don’t YOU call my number which is 332-2414
9:50:48 PM shad: I’m not who you think I am
9:50:57 PM girlonfire36: because you are the one with the CELL PHONE and I AM NOT
9:51:07 PM shad: fine – area code?
9:51:25 PM shad: when you see a call on caller ID from Virginia (703) – that’s me
9:51:42 PM girlonfire36: wait my mom just called
9:51:43 PM shad: and your name? Or should I just ask for Girl on Fire?
9:51:47 PM girlonfire36: sorry
9:52:04 PM girlonfire36: so the line is busy
9:52:18 PM shad: convenient…
9:52:30 PM girlonfire36: ok
9:52:32 PM girlonfire36: I’ll catch you later
9:52:35 PM girlonfire36: must talk with mum
9:52:46 PM shad: Have a good evening!
9:52:53 PM girlonfire36: morning
9:53:30 PM shad: not here it isn’t….
10:08:51 PM girlonfire36: phone call=done now
10:09:50 PM shad: back to ask me more about bread?
10:10:05 PM girlonfire36: sure. if you want me ot
10:10:23 PM shad: wouldn’t make much sense – I’m not hungry right now
10:10:41 PM girlonfire36: tomorrow afternooon?
10:10:46 PM shad: I’ll be working
10:10:52 PM girlonfire36: all afternoon?
10:10:57 PM shad: of course
10:11:05 PM shad: I work from 8:30 to 5-ish
10:11:12 PM girlonfire36: ah ok
10:11:26 PM girlonfire36: well, send me an IM then if you want to go for a walk or something
10:11:50 PM shad: I dunno – I think you live a long ways away from me, just to call up for a walk
10:12:29 PM girlonfire36: its all about the journey, not the destination, so distance doens’t matter
10:12:42 PM shad: depends on how I’m getting there
10:12:55 PM shad: if I’m on my motorcycle, cool, I’ll take all day
10:13:18 PM shad: if I’m in a wheelbarrow, well…I must be really drunk then
10:13:36 PM girlonfire36: a wheelbarrow!hahahahahahahahaa
10:14:58 PM girlonfire36: ok. Bye Shad
10:15:16 PM shad: Bye strange girl who’s apparently on fire
10:15:24 PM girlonfire36: i’m strange
10:15:28 PM girlonfire36: I can deal with that

How do these people find me? Not that I’m complaining – that was just all sorts of awesome. If she’d have given me an area code, I would’ve called

• Remember awhile ago when I mentioned that I’d thought my iPod was stolen? Turns out I was wrong. It was simply jealous and hiding. After confiding to the wife that I wasn’t planning on getting the iPhone after all, it came out of hiding and let me find it. We’ve had a good time catching up with each other.
• I’m in decrapify mode at home. I’ve started going through the house, donating or throwing away stuff we don’t use any more. I started in the cedar closet and am slowly working my way throughout the house. I put out 6 full bags of clothes at the curb for some charity this morning. Next up; all the computer crap I don’t use anymore (zip drive anyone?). Have to wait until September for the county recycle program though.
• Went and saw Cody’s guitar teacher and his band, Sixth Sun, Saturday night. Got totally lost while driving downtown to see them, but eventually found our way. The place the concert was held was called Sangha, and was what I’d describe as ‘New Age’ type of store. The music was very enjoyable, and I was impressed with how well they sounded. Gail was impressed with the store’s crystal collection and walked out with a 20lbs crystal. No, I didn’t ask what it cost. We’re calling it a Christmas present.
• Sunburned my head this past weekend. Now I’m peeling. It’s one thing when your arms or back are peeling, you can kind of cover those up. My head? Not so much. Sure, I could wear a hat, but not while at work. Business Casual means no hats. I’ve been applying liberal amounts of lotion.
• I read somewhere that all but 4% of the US will visit a McDonald’s at least once this year. I have vowed to be part of that 4% and starting from July, will not visit a McDonald’s.
• WestCiv came out with a cool tool to see the box model on any page, called XRay.
• I leave you with a video of a puppy vs. kitten. Too damn cute. In a bad mood? Watch the video.

This seems quite accurate. I just had to share as I got quite the chuckle out of it, and thought others might as well. This is from http://www.frys-electronics-ads.com/. I captured a screen shot of it before it was noticed and taken down. Check out the highlighted area.

Just some random bits of thoughts running through my head and life:

• I’m supposed to go camping this weekend. I’ve talked about this particular camping trip before. I really hope it doesn’t rain, but the weather forecast isn’t promising
• I was nominated for an award here at work. They call it the Elite Award and give it to one person a quarter. Considering I’ve been here only ten weeks, I think that’s a good sign.
• Over heard at the bar, a lady talking to a guy: “Yes, she was my first lover, but I’m with you now, and I wear your collar” – I so wanted to turn around and stare.
• My buddy Doug has started flying lessons and is keeping a rather comprehensive journal about it. Very good reading, if you enjoy reading about that kind of stuff, which I do. Though it tends to make me jealous
• Looks like my iPod was stolen. Last place I remember having it was here on my desk at work. If it was, and if I did leave it, it has walked away. Sadness.
• I have been working on a new design. I have three mockups, with different colors and layouts. I just can’t decide on one I like. Maybe I’ll put it to a vote. It’d be nice to have my own design up, rather than a prepackaged one.
• Stupid Surf Control software here at work will let me work on muse.harleyroads.com but blocks www.harleyroads.com. Go figure.
• I finally bought the full license for Expression Engine, hence the desire to work on www.harleyroads.com in my downtime here at work.
• I want to sign up for Nathan’s creative writing class again – between work and work and play practice, I’m not sure I’ll have time…
• I need a time machine.
• I so hope it doesn’t rain this weekend.

No wonder I never sleep. Too much crap running through my head. Look at all that!

Found this while going through my gmail inbox. Not sure if I ever posted it or not. Ah well…enjoy.

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AquariunGurl87 (2:31:20 PM): hey
AquariunGurl87 (2:32:06 PM): This is Bhoomi
Shad (2:32:17 PM): Hi Bhoomi…you have the wrong person
AquariunGurl87 (2:32:36 PM): are u terrell?
Shad (2:32:39 PM): nope
AquariunGurl87 (2:32:45 PM): yes it is
Shad (2:32:48 PM): er…no, it’s not
AquariunGurl87 (2:33:04 PM): he told me htat this is his screen name on aim
Shad (2:33:18 PM): well…he must’ve not wanted to really talk to you then.
Shad (2:33:22 PM): ’cause it’s not his
Shad (2:33:24 PM): it’s mine
AquariunGurl87 (2:33:34 PM): who are u
Shad (2:33:52 PM): my name is Shad
AquariunGurl87 (2:34:02 PM): yea his nick name is shad
AquariunGurl87 (2:34:41 PM): do u go to mt. sac college
Shad (2:34:56 PM): no
AquariunGurl87 (2:38:08 PM): this is Bhumi, comeon terrel
AquariunGurl87 (2:38:12 PM): stop jokeing
AquariunGurl87 (2:38:16 PM): thta its not u
Shad (2:39:54 PM): Would Terrel usually do something like that?
AquariunGurl87 (2:42:28 PM): is this terrel from mt.sac college??
Shad (2:42:48 PM): AquariunGurl87: do u go to mt. sac college
Shad: no
Shad (2:42:56 PM): I already answered that
Shad (2:43:16 PM): I am not Terrel
Shad (2:43:25 PM): I do not go to Mt. Sac College
AquariunGurl87 (2:43:31 PM): ok
Shad (2:43:31 PM): These are not the droids you are looking for.
AquariunGurl87 (3:02:13 PM): Terrel
Shad (3:02:59 PM): no no no…you’re supposed to repeat after me.. “These are not the droids we’re looking for”

The hammer drops tomorrow.

Already today I’ve received two ‘good-bye, it’s been nice working with you’ emails. One I know was told two months ago that this week would be his last. The other I’m not sure if he is in the same situation or just has a premonition about tomorrow.

Everyone around here seems to be holding their breath. Walking on tiptoes and talking in whispers. It’s when I walk by people having those whispered conversations that I know they’re talking about what jobs they’ve applied for, who might be hiring, who’s left, who’s leaving, who might be gone. It’s all quite sad, really.

I’ll be glad when the holidays are over. I’m ready for a new year to begin. I want new goals, new challenges. The beginning of the year is always a good, albeit cliché place to start.

Here’s to hoping I have a job when it comes around.

My brother sent me this link, and word-for-word, this guy is pretty much spot on.

Bartenders’ Most Hated Drinks

Read this. Learn it. Live it.

That is all.

So apparently, Salt Lake County’s public enemy number one is behind bars this morning. How he eluded police is quite a mystery, unless one assumes he never. left. the house.

Click here for the whole article to see what I mean. It’s not like he blends in…

Was doing the daily morning routine of going through email and reading feeds when I came across an article at digg.com. I found it amusing so I grabbed a screenshot. See if you can figure out why…

Nice theme…I wish it was mine. I like the citrus option the best so far.

Things are just crazy here. Work work work, that’s about all it seems like I’m doing lately. This coming Friday will be the first day off I’ve had in nearly a month. Between the full-time job and bartending, my schedule has been full. Even my dreams are starting to fill up, mostly with work crap that for some reason, I just can’t stop thinking about.

Perhaps it’s because layoffs are coming at the end of the month. And I’m 95% certain my departmen is on the chopping block. And because I’ve not had to search for a new job in almost 12 years. And I’m only slightly freaking out.

I’m trying to stay positive, but when your boss, your boss’s boss, and even your boss’s boss’s boss (get that?) are starting to look for jobs, the outlook is deemed bleak. I’m trying to make the best of the time; I’ve signed up for an AJAX class at the company’s expense that will hopefully look good on a resume. I’ve tried signing up for a Flash on as well, as I’ve been given more work that requires Flash, but they’re not offering any at this time.

I’ve been glancing at the job postings on a sporadic basis, getting a feel for what’s out there. I imagine I’ll start submitting my resume a week before the layoff date. I figure if I’m getting laid off, I want the package (however slim that may be), and don’t want to jump shit unnecessarily.

But I really really don’t want to get laid off.