September 28, 2003
2k3
So this morning I just figured out that 2k3 means 2003. DUH. This is the kind of thing that bugs me the most ...NOT KNOWING SIMPLE THINGS THAT PEOPLE ASSUME YOU KNOW. I feel dumber by the minute when I'm studying and i learn that bios means basic input/output system. HOW FUCKING HARD IS THAT??? GURRR. I just wish there would be a simple test that you have to pass before you own a computer, that way we'd all be on the same page for starters. If people choose to learn more, so be it, but for ownership you should know what bios means and what a hard drive is. I have owned a computer for almost 10 years and just learned that shit. How annoying am I?
This weekend was good....alla my friends are knocked up and I seem to be eating for 3. I need to not assimilate!!! hehe It's hard enough when Fall has arrived and I'll soon be covering fat rolls with sweaters. I want to come out of the winter in "the zone" ...I won't get there by eating sausage rolls and pumpkin cheese cake. baaaad friends, bad bad!! (i love you!!)
It's weird, I seem to write journal entries in my head all day long but when I sit down to write, it's all gone. I guess it just scares me the amount of information that my brain seems to lose.
Posted by krystal at 11:43 AM
September 25, 2003
The art of nothingness
Today I woke up, got the kids ready for school, dropped em off, watched tv, ate salmon cakes, felt happy, got some groceries, got some candy corn, picked the kids up, cooked on the grill, anticipated Survivor.
I love today.
Posted by krystal at 6:08 PM
September 23, 2003
The tree
So the tree at the river isn't doing well. It's leaning and has lost most of it's ground on the side where the river meets the bank. I cried this morning when I heard it. That's where I wanted to get married one day and that's just the tip of the emotional ties I have with this tree. I really don't want it to go away.
Posted by krystal at 9:26 AM
September 22, 2003
Rebuilding
Today the kids aren't in school. I don't have a sitter for them and I know they'll be fine in the house even if the house is not fine with them there alone! They're mess makers and lots of times I feel like the one woman cleaning machine. I figure they'll eat everything in the house, call me 100 times and trash the house but they'll be safe, so that's what matters.
I went to bed at a decent hour last night and slept like a rock. I wish I'd remembered to bring my radio from home. The silence around here is deafening.
Today's my Thursday so tomorrow's Friday. I love the short week even though there's nothing to look forward to on my days off except more time sitting in my house. I'm a log.
Posted by krystal at 8:58 AM
September 21, 2003
Things that go bump
The hurricane came and went. I just wanted to see it but instead all I saw was a bunch of wind and lots of tree limbs. That's not cool. I bet a tornado woulda been way more interesting.
I am in a current state of financial oh-my-god-ness. I feel like the whole world is asking me for dough at the same time and I'm just not sure where it's going to come from. It'll pass...I've learned in 36 years that something always happens to make you not DIE from lack of money. (I hope)
Kendall decided to strip wallpaper from my dining room while the power was out. The child is a dream. There's a tiny bit more to do over the window and then we'll be able to paint. She's currently at my mom's house stripping her wallpaper. I should hire her out.
The boys are at Daniel's house for his 13th birthday party. The cute thing about that is that Dan's voice is really changing and Sue said they call him Peter now. (after peter brady of course).
Yesterday I saw my bro and his family. Their babies are so beautiful that I could stare at them all day long. Anna won't keep her clothes on...she turned 2 on Friday...so it's ok if she's nekkid. Look out teenage years :)
Posted by krystal at 10:40 AM
September 18, 2003
sonofa
So we're all bundled into the house and it's safe and warm here and the outside world is shutting down. I had this brilliant idea to go to the ABC store and get the fixins for hurricanes until I realized all state agencies were closed and the lickah store is a state office....isabel is cramping my style :)
Posted by krystal at 2:09 PM
September 17, 2003
While I pondered weak and weary
Yesterday I got word that Tony, the lil hippy guy who lived with Steve (for whom I cleaned house) had died. He had a history of drug use but that wasn't really given as the reason for death. He was a super nice kid and it's sad that he's gone. I'm surprised by the reaction of his old coworkers when I tell them. They're deeply saddened by his death. Just when I think that people are all heartless and cold, they turn out to be compassionate when it's time for that.
I've had a shit week as far as work goes. Yesterday I spent 40% of my day crying and 40% of it working on not crying. I think the other 20% might have been spent wishing death on people. (I never wished death on Tony btw.)
I got a funny email from James's wife....here's what it said:
Hey Krys
Wasn't sure what you were going to do for James' birthday. He is asking for card with money so he can buy a gun to go hunting. Oh he REALLY doesn't need anymore shirts,his closet if FULL.
Robin
I'm in shock (and awe!!) heheh. I really haven't decided how I'll react to this email...for now I'm ignoring it. There's got to be a way to school her...I'm thinking either I will follow her wishes or I'll get him a shirt. I wish I was more creative.
Posted by krystal at 7:29 AM
September 16, 2003
Batton down
I went to wal*mart this morning to get "supplies" for the hurricane. I wasn't really sure what we'd need because it was 4am and I wasn't really in the mood for emergencies but the news guy was going on and on about the destruction looming so I *had* to. I left with a flashlight, batteries, and 2 bananas. I guess that ought to do it.
Kendall's hermit crab, Tiger, died. It's not like she could be terribly attached to it but she reacted in typical drama queen style and cried appropriately when I broke the news to her and then again when she got to school so her teacher could care too. I gave her my crab, Gary. He'll be happier with Kendall. I wouldn't cry if he died.
I have a lot of work to do on my days off. It's time to study seriously for my A+. I know that a lot of people want to fuss about being forced to take it but I think if I can prove that it's possible to do, maybe they'll go ahead and just do it too. I just want us to all be done with it so we can go back to trying to figure out what it is exactly that we do here.
My root canal tooth broke off before the dentist could fill it yesterday and then the dentist has cancelled my appointment til ...god knows when. I hope this gets fixed soon...I feel like one of the beverly hillbillies.
My mood is brewing like the hurricane.
Posted by krystal at 8:04 AM | Comments (2)
September 14, 2003
In the beginning
So I was thinking of how I hate flappy things. Birds mostly....but also the little moths that gather around my mirror in the bathroom waiting to attack me while I brush my teeth. I don't like the fact that some flappy thing can come down and get in my way and make me feel uneasy. It's the suspense that kills me for real. I know they can attack (yes, even the moths!!) but most of the time I escape unscathed...I really have no idea where I'm going here.
I have this undying need to simplify my life. I'm always trying to minimize things; trips to the grocery store, trips to the dentist, trips to the bathroom, things that make ya go hmmm.
Anyway, this is my new place to write. It's peaceful...so far. Kessie and Andy helped me make it and of course Pauly gave me the space and ...well I'd like to thank the academy...and mom and dad. *cough*
And this is where I'll write. *happy sigh*
Posted by krystal at 10:17 AM | Comments (1)