The Frivolous Rantings of a Gemini

Julian does that thing I taught him

2008-12-10T10:58:47Z

so...

2007-11-15T04:00:45Z

I was in My Fair Lady at the Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theater and really didn't spread the word. I don't know why. it's not that I didn't want anyone to see it... on the contrary, it was a fantastic show and I had more fun doing it than almost any other show I've been in. I guess I haven't been good at keeping in touch with people, and I'd feel weird saying "hi! we haven't talked in months/years! wanna see me in a show?" so I didn't say anything.

I'm working on it. really. starting with my family, I need to be more 'available'. I have to learn how to be social, now that I'm actually comfortable with it. o_O

anyway, since I was stupid and didn't share My Fair Lady with my friends, I'm sharing it now. I brought my camera to a few shows, so here's the link to the pictures I took from the wings: click here. feel free to look at all the other pictures I took backstage and at Bucas if you'd like.

I also took a few videos. here's one I find particularly entertaining:

and that's about it, I suppose. truthfully, there's a lot more for me to talk about, but I haven't felt like pouring it all out on LiveJournal as I once did. :\

-Paul

an amazing man died yesterday

2007-04-12T22:55:09Z

by the name of Kurt Vonnegut.

I've been reading my way through all of his work (currently half-way through Deadeye Dick), and he is by far my favorite author. I would've seen him speak this June with Jenn.

all I can say is I'm very glad he broke his promise to never write again, and I'm looking forward to reading A Man Without A Country after I finish everything else of his. although I am sad over his passing, it will probably hit me harder when I read the last book he ever wrote.

he is a legend.

I'm more than what you've made of me

2006-12-16T04:56:21Z

So I wasn't sure about getting the Dreamgirls soundtrack before seeing the movie... you know, didn't want to spoil it. I wrote an LJ entry on December 26th, 2005, when I found out the movie was announced and I've been anxiously waiting since then for the release. Well, I decided tonight that I couldn't wait any longer. I'm listening to it for the first time as I type this.

I knew there would be a few new songs... but I didn't know Henry Krieger himself would be writing them (with a couple other people). That makes me feel better, and it makes me love "Listen" even more. Holy god, that song is amazing.

I vowed to never again watch American Idol the night they cut Jennifer Hudson (a vow I kept). And, listening to this CD, I'm reminded why. I'm just glad she's getting the success she deserves.

They cut "Ain't No Party". That makes me very sad. *sigh* Poor Anika. Besides that, I'm very happy with the recording. I still think Jamie Foxx should've been Jimmy Early... but Eddie Murphy sounds fine (thank god), and I know his acting performance will be good. So that's okay, I suppose.

story time

2006-11-27T02:08:33Z

I was at Stater Brothers last night, just picking up a few things. I got Smart Dogs, whole wheat low-carb low-fat tortillas, and thinly sliced muenster cheese. it's a common choice for me, and I find it quite tasty. for some reason, however, I felt the need to buy something for extra flavor... and suddenly had a craving for mustard. first of all, I'm not one to have cravings that don't involve chocolate. secondly, I've hated mustard my entire life. seriously. so this was all very surprising for me.

as odd as it seemed, I decided to buy mustard. it helped that the little bottle of mustard was only 69 cents. that way, if it turned out I was going crazy and still hated mustard, I would be out less than a dollar. what can I say, the Jew in me comes out every now and then for a quick hello.

long story short (too late), now I love mustard. a lot. and after hating something for so long, it feels very strange to suddenly love it. now I'm wondering if I should re-register to vote so I can join the Republican party... then go to church, eat a big steak with raw onions and bacon on top, go camping in the desert after sitting in the front row at a James Blunt concert, and then stop by my summer home in hottest part of Texas to watch every Hilary Duff movie in existance and apply for a job at the local McDonalds.

lightofapollo @ 2006-10-18T15:57:00

2006-10-18T23:10:45Z

I just got off the phone with my Grandpa John. He lives in Kingston, New York. After talking with my mother (his daughter) about my money/work/etc troubles, he came up with the idea of having me come out to New York to try out the whole "Broadway" thing. Like, living with him and taking the bus into the city for auditions. And not just for a week or something. More like... well, there doesn't seem to be a predetermined amount of time. I guess it's until I get sick of New York or get into a show. He then said I could ask my father for money, since it's similar to an education... and that my mom and him would help after that.

And I don't know what to say. It's weird, frightening, and surprising as hell. Naturally, it's also very appealing... but I don't know if I'm ready to leave everything here. I mean, yes I've been having a hard time with work shit... and it would be nice to be in New York doing all that. I'm not sure though. I love living with Deardsy, and I don't know what I'd do without my friends that live out here. And my mother. And I'd be on the other side of the country from my sisters instead of just down the coast.

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't tempted to do it. I just need a while to think.

take it away

2006-10-05T10:28:24Z

I started a new job a week ago. I'm "Staff Support" for a merchant services company. data entry, faxing, calling leads, etc. pretty basic office assistant type shit, which I seem to be good at. they're cool people, though not very bright... it's a good job. a little boring, but that's to be expected. no complaints from me, until today.

I got a call this morning at 7:30 from Sergio, the bossman. my alarm was set for 8:00, so it's not like he was waking me up incredibly early. that wasn't the problem. the problem was that he said to not worry about coming in today or tomorrow, because he doesn't really have anything for me to do. that he won't need me until Friday mmorning.

and this baffles me. here I thought I got a regular Monday-Friday 9-5 job. but aparantly, they can call me and tell me to stay home whenever they don't have a lot for me to do. hey, Sergio, guess what? I TOOK THIS FUCKING JOB BECAUSE I NEED MONEY, NOT BECAUSE I HAD SOME SPARE TIME! what, did you think I'd welcome the break? no, I didn't welcome the goddamned break. not when I have bills to pay, jackass.

*headexplode*

so I spent today fuming. tomorrow will be spent looking for a different job. I'll be keeping this "full time" job until I find another one. then that's it. I'm gone. it took so fucking long to find this job, I thought that would be the end of my troubles for a while.

story time!

2006-09-15T18:24:27Z

My father and his girlfriend went to PF Chang's recently. He told me a story about the experience. The following obviously isn't how it actually happened, but it's my interpretation.

Waiter: "Can I get you folks anything else?"
Father: "No, we're okay. But can I ask you a personal question?"
Waiter: "Um... sure!"
Father: "We noticed a few of your mannerisms and have been trying to figure it out... do you like the cock?"
Waiter: "Why, yes. Yes I do."
Father: "Fantastic! My son does too. That means you're perfect for each other. Give me your phone number and I'll have him call you."

I do plan on calling him... to apologize for my father. He assured me that it was very friendly and the waiter even sat down with them for a bit. But come on now. The whole situation, to me, is creepy beyond all reason. Especially for the poor waiter boy.

24601

2006-07-22T09:25:16Z

Les Miserables.
Chino Community Theatre.

July 22nd, 27th, 28th, 29th, August 4th and 5th at 7 p.m.
Matinees on July 22nd, 23rd, 29th and 30th at 2:30 p.m.

Call for reservations (909)590-1149, or ask me for more info.

It opened tonight, and it was wonderful. It's been a fantastic experience so far, and I want to share it with my friends. So I hope you come.

Tickets are only $10. Even I can afford that. ;p

first update in quite a while

2006-07-11T00:27:20Z

recent things I've done:

-saw the new Pirates movie (midnight showing) with Jenn. fantastic.

-finally saw Cars with my mother, grandmother, and little sister. decent.

-saw Superman Returns, Devil Wears Prada, and Waiting (all with Joseph). decent, damn good, and hilarious accordingly.

-played SceneIt! for the first time (with Joseph).

-interviewed for receptionist job at Eden Day Spa... they'll be getting back to me "in a couple weeks", when they finish all the interviews.

-gotten incredibly pissed at my phone for dying and not wanting to recharge, then finally recharging but not turning on, then turning on but turning off if I didn't keep it plugged in, then finally working again. well, that last part didn't piss me off.

-ordered sheet music for two Savage Garden songs, "I Knew I Loved You" and "Truly, Madly, Deeply" to use for my audition this Friday. it's for the Altarboyz national tour.

-made the relationship with Joseph "official".

-Les Miserables rehearsals, dinner afterwards, fun after dinner, sleepover coming up, show almost opening, etc. LOVING EVERY MINUTE OF IT.

chirp chirp

2006-06-10T20:58:49Z

it's my birthday. today I'm no longer a teenager. hoo-fucking-ray. wake me when I'm 21, thanks.

but I am having fun today. just thought I'd write this before I head out to Studio City.

so, in conclusion... 20th birthday, not exciting. today, enjoyable.

oh mercy, mercy me

2006-06-09T09:22:50Z

I chose Petsmart. I looked around for a job that suited me, and chose Petsmart. and it was fun. very, very fun. until I got bit by a Rottie, had to clean up an English Bulldog's crap AND vomit (because he couldn't just pick one), and got attacked by a Chihuahua. all in one day. one fucking day.

I'm not the type to abandon ship at the first sign of leakage. it was just one day, and I really did enjoy working there before that day. so a few days pass, and it's fine. not great, but fine. then, it happens. as I'm trying to get a tiny Italian Greyhound to hold still so I can paint it's fucking nails pink, it hits me. WHY THE FUCK AM I DOING THIS?? sure, I was unhappy at Candlelight... and while I have enjoyed being active at work, how am I supposed to wake up in the morning and WANT to go clean up dog crap, then drag the dirty thing into the salon and paint its nails?

so I quit. and four days have passed. and I'm happy with my decision.

but now I have no fucking idea what I want to do for a job.

I'm auditioning for a show that pays and the contract doesn't start until August so I could do that without having to worry about Les Mis conflicts. but, naturally, I will need a job before then. so I've been looking. oy. maybe a bookstore. fuck me, I have no clue.

good morning, starshine

2006-05-31T21:15:24Z

anticipating my 7am work time, I set my alarm clock, my phone alarm, and the alarm in my Nintendo DS. and it actually worked! I woke up. hooray for me. so I get to Petsmart even a few minutes early.......... yeah, turns out I don't have to be there until 3pm. oy.

and since I knew I wouldn't be able to go back to sleep, I bought groceries and watched Cabaret. and then I watched The Truth About Cats & Dogs. and now I'm updating, because I still have about half an hour before I have to leave. *headexplode*

mkay, Imma go play Katamari Damacy now... because I'm cool like that.

honk if you think I'm Jesus

2006-05-26T09:52:59Z

today (yesterday, technically) marks my first day washing dogs and getting paid for it. I got 4 dogs, and it was wonderful. I got wet a lot and couldn't stop laughing when the boxer named Jiggzy kept thinking she was a lap dog. oh man. I started work at 8am, cleaned up the place for the first hour... and I even enjoyed that! it's so nice to actually be doing something instead of sitting in front of a computer answering phones.

and I LOOOOOVE the doggies. christ, I take after my mother in so many ways. I'm not what you'd call giddy, but being around those dogs... even the ones that give us a hard time, I can't help but giggle, play, and talk with them. I'm a dork.

rehearsals are going well, and since the people I've told in person about Joseph immediately ask how old he is... I'll say it here too. he's 38, and he's fantastic. he looks and acts younger than he is (even though he's 6'4"). he's goofy, cute, very attractive and intelligent... he makes me laugh, smile, sing, etc. and we both find it entertaining that I was born on the exact day he graduated high school. ;)

a message to anyone with iTunes (or something similar, I guess):
find "Show Me The Way" by Dennis DeYoung (not Styx)... the album is The Music of Styx - Live with Symphony Orchestra. it's less than three minutes, but totally worth the 99 cents. holy fucking god. at least go and listen to the sample. seriously.

jesus loves me

2006-05-18T23:48:41Z

oh, where do I begin? yesterday I went out to Studio City for date #2 with Joseph... and to spend the night (don't judge me). it went very well. but you know the world can't let me have nice week, so as I was driving back on the 101 (trying to get to work on time), Doris dies. no warning, nothing. just... dead. like she ran out of gas. only, I filled her up right before I got on the freeway. fortunately I was in the fast lane, and there was a little spot for me to drift into. and as I was about to call AAA, the Metro Freeway whatever guy came and towed me off the freeway. I called my dad who advised me to call AAA and tell them to take me to a AAA service center. I complied and waited patiently for the tow truck (after calling in late to work). the guy came, set everything up, and asked me where I wanted to go. he seemed confused as to why I wouldn't want him to just take me somewhere closer to my place of residence. that made sense to me, and I really wanted to get home, so I asked him to drive me to the little auto shop a block away from my work. at that point, my dad called and I explained all of it to him. and naturally, he got pissed. "do you KNOW how much that's going to cost?!" etc, etc. to which I replied "well, I'm not asking you to pay for it." even though he said he would come out and pick me up... because I don't trust him to take me back to pick up Doris. because I don't trust him to do much of anything, ever.

the tow truck guy thought it had something to do with the fuel pump. I told the mechanic that, and he told me that if that's the case, he wouldn't be able to do it... because it's a two person job, and he's the only one there until Monday at the earliest. I asked if he could just check it out and see if that's the problem, or if it's something else. so that's what he did as I walked to work.

on my lunch break I returned to the auto shop. turns out it was some kind of coil... fuel related as the tow truck guy and myself assumed. 80-something dollars for the replacement, plus labor costs. and it could've been a lot worse.

$30 - gas I bought before I got on the freeway
$270 - cost to tow me home
$202 - cost of coil and labor

=$502

and that was my day. the date went very well, which is good. then all this happened, which is bad. then it wasn't as bad as it could have been, which is good. I'm running quite low on money, which is bad. I have Les Mis rehearsal tonight, which is good.

major update

2006-05-15T20:22:26Z

well, Once Upon A Mattress is over. it was an incredibly fun experience, and I'll miss it. I won't miss all the gas I had to buy to get there and back, though. much love to Caitlin, Paul, Lauren, Mary, and KT for coming to see it. and much love to those who wanted to come but couldn't, and those who wished me luck... and to everyone else too, because I'm in a good mood.

why am I in a good mood, you ask? there are many reasons, but the main one right now is that this is my last week at the Candlelight Pavilion. starting next Monday I will be a Professional Bather at the Petsmart in Upland. I am genuinely excited. I'm going to get bit, scratched, peed on, and worse... all of which is better than the shit I've had to put up with here. and I love the doggies. I can't wait.

another reason why I'm in a good mood? July 21st through August 5th I'll be playing the role of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables at the 7th Street Community Theatre in Chino.

ANOTHER reason why I'm in a good mood? I went out on a date last night, and it went very well. :)

and that's about it. I'm happy, and I hope you are too.

another busy day...

2006-05-10T19:26:31Z

1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?
fuck, I really want to go back to bed

2. When is the next time you will have sex?
next week, hopefully

3. What's a word that rhymes with "FUCK"?
luck

4. Favorite planet?
Mercury

5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your mobile?
Johana

6. What ring is on your phone right now?
vibrate

7. What color shirt are you wearing?
white/pink

8. Do you "label" yourself?
I don't like to, but I do sometimes

9. Name the brand of shoes you're currently wearing?
Sketchers

10. I am most excited for...?
closing night, then Les Miserables auditions the next day

11. What time do you usually go to bed during the week?
midnight

12. What was the last thing you bought?
A Boy And His Blob (NES game)

13. What were you doing at midnight last night?
playing Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando (PS2)

14. What did your last text message you received on your mobile say?
"It might just have to be obvious."

15. Where and what were you doing in the last pic you were in?
hugging KT

16. What is the worst class you have ever taken?
English with Mrs. Martin

17. Who told you he/she loved you last?
my mom

18. Last furry thing you touched?
Nutmeg

19. Where were you the first time you lost your v-card?
...v-card??

20. How many rolls of film do you need to get developed?
0

21. Favorite age you have been so far?
this one

22. Your worst enemy?
um... no one.

23. What is your current desktop picture?
Zagato and Lantis

24. What was the last thing you said to your mom/dad?
I'll see you on Saturday

25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to fly, which would you take?
to be able to fly, hands down

26. How many times have you been in love?
1

27. What is your biggest fear?
slit wrists

28. When was your last experience with a police officer?
getting pulled over with Caitlin, and realizing that he probably thought she was a hooker and I was a customer

29. If you could punch 1 person in the face who's in your life right now, who?
probably my father

30. What is the closest object to your left foot?
a folder

31. What is your favorite past time?
singing

32. Who is your hero?
Don Quixote de la Mancha

33. Do you prefer the beach or mountains?
the beach at night

34. What do you miss the most about your childhood?
I don't remember most of my childhood

35. What is your favorite non-alcoholic drink?
Iced Coffee or water

36. Have you ever been in a car accident? Was it your fault?
not really, no

37. What do you look forward to the most in the next five years?
moving, finishing things

38. Other than Mexico have you ever left the country?
I haven't even been to Mexico

39. Have you ever pulled an all-nighter?
yep

40. Did you take the time to answer all these questions because you were bored?
exactly

true story

2006-05-07T00:48:20Z

Yesterday, as I was about to start washing the dishes, I happened upon a spider in the sink. "Hello Spider," I said, "you seem to be stuck." The spider was indeed stuck. For as hard as it tried, it's litle spider legs just couldn't climb up the side of the sink to freedom. I decided that it wasn't working to its full potential, so I gave it some encouragement in the form of a watery vortex of doom. After the intial surprise, the spider was able to pull itself together and get out of the sink. "Congratulations," I said as I turned off the water. "Now go away. I'm busy."

The spider didn't budge.

After a short staring contest, the spider decided to jump back into the sink. As you can imagine, I was a little frustrated... but also considering the possibility of my spider friend jumping back into the sink in order to save a friend or loved one. After doing a quick search and finding no relatives, I came to the conclusion that the spider either had a death wish or just liked fucking with me. I tried the watery vortex of doom tactic again, but the spider must have been tired from the first round because it wasn't making too much of an effort to get out of the sink. Poor suicidal spider, I thought. Maybe I should put it out of its misery. It clearly doesn't want to be saved.

Instead of granting the spider's death wish, I got a plastic cup from the cabinet. Using my amazing mind powers, I commanded it to scramble into the cup which I then quickly covered with an oven mitt.

"Go find another way to kill yourself, you damn emo spider," I mumbled as I set it free on the back patio.

only two weeks left!!

2006-05-04T23:22:44Z

Once Upon A Mattress
April 14 - May 13
Friday and Saturday evenings @ 7:30pm
select Sunday matinees, @ 1:30am

for more information, visit the website:

http://www.rialtocommunityplayers.org/

two little stories...

2006-05-03T00:03:43Z

#1.
A guy who I've dealt with before calls the Candlelight to change one of his performances. I take care of it for him, and before hanging up he says, "Oh, and Paul? I hope you stay at the Candlelight for a long time, because you've always been very helpful." I thank him and hang up, as I die a little inside. Not because he complimented me, that was very nice... but the thought of staying here for a long time made me want to jump from the cliffs of insanity.

I think I want to work at a pet store.

#2.
A pair of nice gentlemen came to my door a good three months ago selling magazine subscriptions. Normally, I say no thank you and go recede back into my hole, but for some reason I talked to them. Surprisingly, I ended up liking them, so I wrote out a check for a subscription... either Psychology Today or vegetarian something, I don't remember.

Today I finally got my magazine. Only it isn't the magazine I ordered. What did I get instead? Black Enterprise. Now, as you may know, I'm not black. Even if I was, I am in no way a businessman. Basically, there is no way I would've ordered it.

So I called the Black Enterprise subscription line, and they gave me the number for the company I aparantly ordered from, and that company gave me the number for the salesman I ordered from... which ended up being another sales company. And I left a message. So we'll see how that goes.

come see me in tights!

2006-04-13T23:26:49Z

Once Upon A Mattress
April 14 - May 13
Friday and Saturday evenings @ 7:30pm, select Sunday matinees, @ 1:30am

for more information, visit the website:

http://www.rialtocommunityplayers.org/

bahahahahahaha... good stuff

2006-04-12T07:24:35Z

If Your Child is Gothic, Reform Through the Lord!

Listed below are some warning signs to indicate if your child may have gone astray from the Lord.

Gothic (or goth) is a very obscure and often dangerous culture that young teenagers are prone to participating in. The gothic culture leads young, susceptible minds into an imagined world of evil, darkness, and violence. Please seek immediate attention through counselling, prayer, and parental guidance to rid your child of Satan's temptations if five or more of the following are applicable to your child:

1. -Frequently wears black clothing.
2. -Wears band and/or rock t-shirts.
3. -Wears excessive black eye makeup, lipstick or nailpolish.
4. -Wears any odd, silver jewelry or symbols. Some of these include: reversed crosses, pentagrams, pentacles, ankhs or various other Satanic worshipping symbols.
5. -Shows an interest in piercings or tattoos.
6. -Listens to gothic or any other anti-social genres of music. (Marilyn Manson claims to be the anti-Christ, and publicly speaks against the Lord. Please discard any such albums IMMEDIATELY.)
7. -Associates with other people that dress, act or speak eccentrically.
8. -Shows a declining interest in wholesome activities, such as: the Bible, prayer, church or sports.
9. -Shows an increasing interest in death, vampires, magic, the occult, witchcraft or anything else that involves Satan.
10. -Takes drugs.
11. -Drinks alcohol.
12. -Is suicidal and/or depressed.
13. -Cuts, burns or partakes in any other method of self-mutilation. (This is a Satanic ritual that uses pain to detract from the light of God and His love. Please seek immediate attention for this at your local mental health center.)
14. -Complains of boredom.
15. -Sleeps too excessively or too little.
16. -Is excessively awake during the night.
17. -Dislikes sunlight or any other form of light. (This pertains to vampires promoting the idea that His light is of no use.)
18. -Demands an unusual amount of privacy.
19. -Spends large amounts of time alone.
20. -Requests time alone and quietness. (This is so that your chid may speak to evil sprits through meditation.)
21. -Insists on spending time with friends while unaccompanied by an adult.
22. -Disregards authority figures; teachers, priests, nuns and elders are but a few examples of this.
23. -Misbehaves at school.
24. -Misbehaves at home.
25. -Eats excessively or too little.
26. -Eats goth-related foods. Count Dracula cereal is an example of this.
27. -Drinks blood or expresses an interest in drinking blood. (Vampires believe this is how to attain Satan. This act is very dangerous and should be stopped immediately.)
28. -Watches cable television or any other corrupted media sources. (Ask your local church for proper programs that your child may watch.)
29. -Plays videos games that contains violence or role-playing nature.
30. -Uses the internet excessively and frequently makes time for the computer.
31. -Makes Satanic symbols and/or violently shakes head to music.
32. -Dances to music in a provocative or sexual manner.
33. -Expresses an interest in sex.
34. -Masturbates
35. -Is homosexual and/or bisexual.
36. -Pursues dangerous cult religions. Such include: Satanism, Scientology, Philosophy, Paganism, Wicca, Hinduism and Buddhism.
37. -Wears pins, stickers or anything else that contains these various phrases: "I'm so gothic, I'm dead", "woe is me", "I'm a goth".
38. -Claims to be a goth.

If five or more of these apply to your child, please intervene immediately. The gothic culture is dangerous and Satan thrives within it. If any of these problems persist, enlist your child into your local mental health center.

~St. Mary's Catholic Church

why do you hate me, jesus?

2006-04-11T20:38:37Z

I went to The Hat for the very first time a few weeks ago... on a psuedo-date (don't ask). This psuedo-date of mine isn't what you'd call the brightest crayon in the box. I agreed to go to The Hat because I like french fries, and haven't had theirs yet. We're in line. Psuedo-date is ordering first.

Me = been vegetarian for 10 years, but don't mind going to places that serve mostly meat
PD = my psuedo-date, who has been to The Hat many times
NPC = nice, patient cashier

NPC: Hi there, what can I get for you?
PD: Yeah... uh, I want the pastrami one with all the stuff on it.
NPC: The pastrami burger?
PD: No.
NPC: ...the pastrami dip?
PD: No. The one with everything.
NPC: That's the pastrami burger.
PD: No, it's not the burger.
NPC: *lists ingredients*
PD: Yeah, that one.
NPC: That's the pastrami burger.
PD: *pauses to think about it* Yeah, that's what I want.
NPC: Okay then. *smiles and finishes sale*
PD: *turns to me* Have you ordered yet?
Me: um... what?
Thinking: there is only one line. I'm next in line. how could I have ordered?
PD: Did you order?
Me: No. No, I haven't.
PD: Oh.
Me: *sigh*

The french fries were pretty good. And Natasha Bedingfield was playing on the radio, so I had something sane to listen to... for a while.

common knowledge?

2006-04-02T17:57:22Z

so I honestly didn't know it was daylight savings time. honestly. no one told me. and I sure as hell don't keep track of those kinds of things.

anyway, Heather calls me from the box office to tell me I was late for work. she figured I didn't know about DST, and I confirmed my lack of information. I got to work and held the door for the general manager who just happened to be in the box office. he pointed to his watch, and I explained myself.

Me: hi, Mick. I didn't know about daylight savings time.
Mick: I posted a letter on the back door.
Me thinking: oh, you mean the back door that no one in the box office goes through?
Me: oh. well, I wasn't here Friday or Saturday. those were my days off.
Mick: uh huh.
Me: I'm being completely honest with you. I didn't know. no one told me.
Mick: well, everyone else in the country knew. *walks away*
Me: *blink blink* huh?

I like Mick. but seriously, what the hell. everyone else knew? so I'm the only person in the United States who wasn't told about this, then. everyone in the country must have gotten together and decided to play a practical joke on me.

dear lord

2006-03-07T21:31:27Z

So remember when I said I have that rare form of gingivitis caused by stress? Well, guess what? I have tonsilitis now too. How exciting is that? I'm picking up my antibiotics today. *sigh*

And the internet is working at my apartment now. That makes me happy.

When life gives you lemons, make grape juice, then sit back and watch the whole world wonder how you did it.