DAY 228

Why is it that things like cell phones, credit cards and online registration, which are supposed to make things easier, waste so much of our time and money?

DAY 227

The week is off to a slow start.

DAY 226

E used to say "if everyone just gave fifty cents it would be okay." If everyone I hustled for a tarot reading would give me fifty cents I'd be a lot better.

SATURDAY NIGHT VIDEOS!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s5-s7oKN_M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03LmETjo-LA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2IwApYYRTg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpdrRsXyEIU&feature=channel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIUbeQjd0ZY&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg5QRIBJ7Zc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWIPE9fSWzw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y67TMzpc7NM

http://www.hulu.com/watch/86568/lost-hearts-and-minds

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ns9YCK_giA&feature=related

OMG

Astrology.com says "You are feeling the urge to get some schooling -- formally or informally. Take a class, dig through online resources or just get out there and talk to interesting-looking stranger. You can't go wrong!"

DAY 225

I hate onions. B hates mayonaise. R hates mustard. S hates lettuce. I used to think the four of us should go out for burgers.

WEEK 35

Market mostly down, but ended on an up note. Weather a little more tolerable, I am getting in deeper and deeper over my head in so many respects.

DAY 224

Check out this site: http://urbaned.org/ . I found them through https://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/en-us/community-tools/job-skills/elevate-america

DAY 223

Dealing with some pretty heavy-duty stuff, asking for prayers, good vibrations, positive energy, naked moonlight dances etc.

IT'S A BRAND NEW DAY

See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhUfVcLLvjo&feature=related

"For the first time
In such a long long time
I know
I'll be ok"

ROCK AND ROLL NEVER FORGETS

31 isn't looking so bad now.

DAY 222

Eight Myths Romantic Comedies Perpetuate:

1.You just know he's the one — and you're right: We've probably all felt this at some point, and most of us have been proven wrong.

2.Change yourself, and he'll fall head over heels: How often has the bland girl put on a dress and makeup only to dazzle the guy who didn't know her name 30 minutes ago. It's only like the entire plot of Cinderella!

3.Sex solves problems: Unless the problem is he'd like to have sex right now, then all it will provide is distraction.

4.Playing hard to get works: In reality, acting disinterested makes him think you're not interested. He may want you, but he'll probably be too scared to act.

5.If you run, he'll follow: Unless he's very confident or very clueless, he's probably not going to make a fool out of himself. Most guys would sooner sit home brokenhearted.

6.You don't need his number: He always gets the number in rom-coms, and he always calls. And if he doesn't, he has a reason that somehow will make you love him more.

7.Love changes him: Love can conquer anything, right? Pot habits. Video game obsessions. Irregular bathing. Not likely. He may change for a while, but lasting change really needs to be made for the self and not another.

8.Love knows no socioeconomic bounds: Even if we're so magnanimous that we can overlook major class, education, and money differences, there's another person's insecurities involved. Not to mention money is one of the most common things couples fight over.

From http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/sex/8-myths-about-love-romantic-comedies-perpetuate-2097971/print

Two more myths:

1) A person who is unappealing at the beginning of the standard 90-minute feature film will be more appealing before the credit roll. Wrong. A person who was unappealing 20 years ago will probably be unappealing 20 years later. There are, however, exceptions.

2) If the person you are attracted to is with another partner at the beginning of the film, he/she will dump that partner in favour of you. Wrong again. That person will either stay with the "wrong" partner or if he/she does dump that partner/is dumped, it will be in favour of someone else, not you.

MY HOROSCOPE FOR THE COMING YEAR

"This solar return hits you with an extra shine of glamour. You'll enjoy the perks of being automatically liked and accepted in new circles. You'll learn to be private, mysterious and graceful about protecting your time. December features unforgettable adventure. Seize January's financial opportunity. Gemini and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 15, 2, 9 and 15."

Holiday Mathis: http://www.creators.com/lifestylefeatures/horoscopes/horoscopes-by-holiday/for-release-saturday-august-14-2010.html

OCCASION OF SIN

Am I living an occasion of sin?

DAY 221

Hello Cupcake on DuPont Circle is giving out free cupcakes starting at 10:AM Eastern. Offer good while supplies last.

DAY 220

DAY 220

Maybe Mom was right, the great love of my life wasn't the great bargain I thought.

DAY 219

I dare not speak your name for fear of giving myself away, for fear of making a lie into the truth, or almost as bad, making another truth into a lie.

SATURDAY NIGHT VIDEOS!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxuuSWTBtUY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibSCPPDWbMw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2WNrL6MO5g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvPGrsv8DX0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16KCI9TC5QI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVUJASdbTVQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwDUDKl5xl8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohgc3VviUpc

http://www.hulu.com/watch/86567/lost-whatever-the-case-may-be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FexQuuAIwws&feature=related

DAY 218

There are so many freaky things about you. And me.

WEEK 34

Stock market down, temperatures down, but incredible humidity. I am a year older and in denial about some serious issues.

DAY 217

I am amazed. A guy asked me for money for soup and he really DID want soup.

DAY 216

The meanness and rudeness of some people makes me want to cry, the kindness and compassion of others even more so.

DAY 215

Even if you don't believe in karma no reason to be a TOTAL jerk.

DAY 214

"If my ass is to be kicked, then it will be kicked"

David Herman

DAY 213

Wow, another birthday with no deaths.

LOVED

I feel loved.

DAY 212

Support Catholic Communications this Sunday and every day: http://www.usccb.org/ccc

SATURDAY NIGHT VIDEOS!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJEZyXqbynU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKOwI55ypLQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCXwTcZ1mAA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgFc-GFYm2g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUNmLuNdiL8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsB4MYuzu5k&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzViOnmGA2w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO9XC3tAbkQ

http://www.hulu.com/watch/86557/lost-all-the-best-cowboys-have-daddy-issues

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaB4m2qVZJ4&feature=related

DAY 211

I am one year older.

WEEK 33

Market down, heat down, renewed my driver's license.

SEX TOYS...

...make better gifts than pepper spray.

DAY 210

Karma's a bitch. But then sometimes not, if you generate good karma. I was moaning over how I try to treat people fairly and not cheat them and I get scrod anyhow. A couple hours a I was crossing 18th St. and heard a couple of DC's Finest yelling after me. I thought they were going to at best lecture me and at worst bust me, however, one of them wanted to let me know I dropped a couple dollars out of my bag. I was humbled.

DAY 209

In Germany, instead of telling people to get lost or take a hike, you to tell them to go where the pepper grows. I never thought of where it actually grows and had to ask the ex. He said India.

HARD TIMES

L and I have decided neither of us are so hard up we need to eat dawg food.

DAY 208

From the same guy who sends me sex toys/dirty books every birthday/Chanukah:

"Fruit and veggies not available.
Found something You hopefully will enjoy.
Buy C batteries (2)"

DAY 207

From the guy who sends me sex toys/dirty books every birthday and Chanukah: "Ordered you a birthday gift but it's not available.Will have to find another fruit or vegetable to stimulate your desires. Please be patient."

To think I was thinking about NOT celebrating.

GRR

Filling out paperwork (DMV, Massage Board, Suntrust, etc) is almost a full-time job in itself.

DAY 206

Years ago E said I didn't have much of a bedside manner. Which I could never figure out, as I was majoring in German literature, not pre medicine.

DAY 205

Someday we'll look back on this and this will all seem funny: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYHGh6lmSbo

SATURDAY NIGHT VIDEOS!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GQrtJ5uo6A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B65UsP31H4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVum90YcBJI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_KjaSxI9Hs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03LmETjo-LA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO9XC3tAbkQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7ek7SWauEI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-nHCMyAaiI

http://www.imdb.com/video/hulu/vi192741913

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAYCLUyci8w&feature=related

DAY 204

"THIS JUST IN FROM WTOP: Even though yesterday's FRIGHTENING WEATHER has passed, there is still plenty of FRIGHTENING WEATHER to be SCARED of. Today's FRIGHTENINGLY HIGH WINDS are REALLY FRIGHTENING, and possible exposure to the sun's rays is SOMETHING TO BE SCARED ABOUT. WTOP expects FRIGHTENING heat and EVEN MORE FRIGHTENING humidity to return next week. And WTOP warns everyone everywhere to be SCARED and FRIGHTENED at the possibility that a hurricane may form. Stay tuned to WTOP for information about the VERY FRIGHTENING possibility that it could rain in the future and don't forget to be COMPLETELY TERRIFIED, SCARED AND FRIGHTENED by the very thought of snow next winter."

From http://www.dcrtv.com/ Everything is a big deal and we are all victims.

WEEK 32

Chelsea Clinton got married. Market closed on a slightly down note, but higher than it did last week. More heat advisories, too hot to do a lot.

DAY 203

US forces dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima 65 years ago today: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOUtZOqgSG8

DAY 202

Seen on the side of a "Faith for Mayor" van: "Mayor Fenty, you suck."

DAY 201

"I'll throw throw in two Hail Marys, and raise you an Our Father."

H.L. Walton

Went to confession yesterday. Because Sister MD said you never know when you might die. Also, because I read one could get a plenary indulgence: http://abbey-roads.blogspot.com/2007/08/porziuncula-indulgence.html

DAY 200

Wow, 200 days without starving.

ADOLESCENT (OR MIDDLE-AGED?) REBELLION

A guy wanted to know why I didn't open up a studio at Tyson's Corner. I explained that I grew up in Northern Virginia and that to me Tyson's Corner was everything bourgeois, stifling and boring. He said he felt the same way about the place where he grew up.

DAY 199

A drunken driver killed a nun in PWC this weekend. The guy was Hispanic. Wonder if he was Catholic, and if he fees REALLY guilty?

DAY 198

So what is the deal with novenas? The one I'm making says to be said at the end of each day's devotion? What if you go to bed at 4AM? That is morning, but it is the end of my day.