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This is the funniest blog I've ever read. This week's installment has the perfect quote: "And y'know what? Dare I say it, our fireworks are actually *better*. We're America. We're very good at blowing crap up, as many other countries can attest to."

1. The weekend (Tuesday and Wednesday) was cramped and crammed. I did some plinkin' with my dad for several hours. Lots of fun
2. All the while I did manage to get my bathroom cleaned up a little(still got some more to do in it)
3. I got shopping done. Did a little clean up too.
4. I now own a Huge screen TV, a 19" monitor, and a Nintendo DS. Total cost: $325. Not bad!
5. I also got my Tauren warrior up to level 39. That means one more level I get to parade around on a Kodo beast
6. This morning I managed to finish the laundry(Had to wash it last night, dry it this morning)
7. Finally got my oil change. Also got more things to add to the Repairs list.
8. Right now I'm spending time cleaning up the kitchen and getting ready for work tomorrow.
9. As for work, Caller Of The Day™ goes to that guy in Florida who demanded his internet be functional during a hurricane. I think it was because he thought an online poker game was the most important thing to do during a hurricane.

1. Good start to the day, but as it dragged on, it got worse. Must have been a full moon out... But there were some good moments
2. I forgot to mention about Friday's Caller of the Day. A lady called in to tell us that a technician had come in to her house to fix the internet connection. Apparently he offered to upgrade her operating system for this lady because she was running Windows 98. She had reservations and wasn't entirely sure about it, but she let him do it anyways. Turns out she was a lawyer and had very important documents on the computer. His format erased all those documents when he upgraded it to Windows XP. ALSO it turns out he did this on company time and charged her for the service, as well as purchasing(but not installing) a new Ethernet card for her. All on company time. Let's just say this guy better have a better lawyer than she is.
3. Caller of the day for today goes out to a tattoo shop owner in California. He felt it necessary to describe his latest tattoo while I was troubleshooting his problem. Apparently he and his buddies were planning on getting stupid tattoos as a joke. His was a pink and purple cat. He also warned me not to get a tattoo on the buttocks. Good advice, I'm sure.
4. When it's all said and done, it was a decent day. I came home, I relaxed, didn't even keep WoW up for 10 minutes, and just chilled.
5. Tomorrow is my last day of overtime. I only hope it isn't like the past two.

1. Got some overtime today. It was so easy to do, that it gave me false hopes for the rest of the day. Couldn't stay awake at all, and it just dragged on... But now its over. Thank goodness!
2. Picked up some of those delicious rotisserie chickens for super-cheap. They'll make fine meals for the next few days.
3. basically chilled out for the rest of the evening. Played a little WoW(my Tauren warrior is level 37, and saving up handily for the Kodo mount!)
4. Watched part of Braveheart. I keep forgetting how awesome and moving this film is.
5. I've discovered how to extract the sound files from WoW Now I can listen to some of the awesome background music whenever I want

1. I forgot to mention that yesterday I spend some quality time with my dad. We cooked steaks up and generally chatted, then after I took a little snooze we went out plinkin'. For those of you who live a sheltered life, that means shooting a .22 rifle at various targets
2. Today wasn't too bad at work. I managed to keep my call time under spec(though I did use aux 3 and forgot to turn it off) and most of the calls were generally pleasant. I also managed to turn two calls that wanted to talk to my Supervisor into happy people.
3. Did I mention my dad and I cook steaks on Wednesday? Steak is probably the best leftover, and it made for a delicious dinner :9
4. PAYDAY! OMFG I love getting paid. And now that I work the late shift + weekends, I get additional money.
5. Worked on Sakura Mountain a little bit. Its continuing to take shape, and with the help of a few creative friends, it'll get done.

1. I've started wearing a cross now. It's wooden, and about the dimensions of a pack of cards. Yeah its kinda big, but some people need big reminders.
2. My allergies are now full-blown. Thankfully I've got some Claritin!
3. I'm not as addicted to WoW as I thought I was. I've actually unplugged to visit my dad, and only played a couple hours tonight.
4. Really looking forward to this week's paycheck. I think I'm gonna do some Overtime at work too.
5. School starts in a week and a half. I'm excited and scared... I hope I survive O_o

Ever get that feeling that when you liked a girl very much, but never had the guts to ask her out? And now she's going out with someone else and you feel sucker-punched in the gut because you missed the opportunity? It sucks.

But on a much happier note...
1. I'm doing great at work. My new shift is livable, if not perfect.
2. I've got a good grapple on my expenses, so things aren't so out of control.
3. My car is actually functioning normally, without any problems! Except for that oil change...
4. It's official, I am going to school part-time in order to keep my current job.
5. I heard the AW Reunion was fun, even though I hadn't heard a word from anybody as to how it went... except for Goob's pictures.

1. I got some good stuff done today! Before work, I managed to get laundry done, cook chicken up for meals, AND fit in some time to play some WoW
2. It was my first day with a new group and a new supervisor. She seems nice enough, and I get to work with my buddy FuzzyFish.
3. It was an awesome day. Sunday night, no queues, and my call time was below the 8:50 standard! Woot!
4. I did all that with a headache that wouldn't quit... but it calmed down by the end of the day.
5. Came home to spastic kitty and delicious dinner :-9 and some more World of Warcraft.

Its been a good day. I'm hoping tomorrow is just as good.

1. Today I start my first week working 5:45pm to 2:15am, with Tuesday/Wednesdays off. Change...can be good.
2. This weekend I got in some fun, despite my car breaking down. I hope things turn out ok with the my car.
3. Did a major food shopping spree yesterday, and it only cost me $140. I've got food to last me for months!
4. Last night was also one of the best parties I've DJ'd for. Just fantastic. I had 23 people listening in at one point, and everyone had fun.
5. I don't feel as depressed as I did Friday night. Things always look up eventually

1. Woke up early this morning, got myself a... never mind. I went to a place called Fuji Grill, a somewhat new place on Maple and North Forest in Amherst. They had an awesome Japanese/Chinese cuisine. Gonna try the sushi next :-9
2. The reason for this visit? My friend from college(yep, her) is now working there. We caught up a little bit cuz she's been in Houston for most of the summer. Great to hear from her.
3. According to my boss, I'm doing really well and improving with each day. Glad to hear it, and glad to know the customers I talk to don't get upset as often as some of my coworkers.
4. I think I'm gonna have dell's tonight.
5. An awesome night of WoW, been working on my undead mage. He is so much fun to play, I can kill mobs before they even reach my feet.

1. Yep its Friday. Thank goodness.
2. Getting paid plus overtime is just awesome.
3. Chatted it up with Goob and the GooberZone.
4. I've been playing World of Warcraft for a month now and I'm glad I got it. I play two main characters- one is part of a guild, and I don't role play, and the other is not in a guild but I role play the character the whole time with my buddy Goob. Both are fun but I enjoy the role-played character the most. Its much more fun to explore a story outside the one the game gives you.
5. So much to do this weekend! New Tires, visit sister, do laundry, get a ton of pop bottles etc. Ono there's Monday again.

1. ITS FRIDAY
2. PAYDAY
3. PAYDAY WITH OVERTIME PAY!!!
4. I CAN BUY SHOES
5. CAPSLOCK ISN'T BROKEN!!

1. I've forgotten just how awesome getting paid is. These last 3 paychecks have been awesome.
2. I bought World of Warcraft, and I'm addicted. Probably why I haven't been updating this hehehehehehhehehehehe
3. Doing really good at work. I'm getting better all the time.
4. Been doing Karaoke on Monday nights and enjoying it.
5. Had an awesome dance party at TeenGate. I DJ'd for it, and it was awesome. Happy Birthday Digigurl!
6. Tonight's Retro Lunch was rather smooth. I changed the format a little and it seems to have gone down well, despite not being able to hold onto listeners.
7. Bought a new sound-card. Hopefully I can get it soon so I can get rid of the PoS card.

I haven't been updating. Just haven't felt like it. The past few weeks have been a bit of gluttony. Free time, extra money, I've really let things go. I've decided to stop the crap and turn things around. My health and my economics can't take it. I really need to fix things, and I'm hoping with a little help from above I can do it.

Wish me luck.