Why is the Ramones' "Merry Christmas" stuck in my head? It's gol-dang May. I need answers. [Continues to sing it...]
I don't think (or at least I haven't noticed it) that I've been hit on by a gay man in a few years. Then Sunday it happened twice in like an hour, in different circumstances. And I looked like shit, just my usual bearish self. Perhaps it was the Sunday light reflecting on brawny, untanned legs. A come-hither look as I read my book in the park? Naw, just randomness. Now if I could figure out how to use this power with the fairer sex... Time to practice arching my eyebrows and pointing forcefully at things..."Look at the goddamn beauty of that tree." Yes, yes, that's it.
The end of my "Ski Week" vacation, which was not used for skiiing, but for reading and boozing. I'm looking forward to going back to work so that I have people to talk to again.
I watched the Oscars, as I do every year, and I have to say, it's the only awards show I find worth watching. It's usually pretty funny, and a lot of the awards are legit, unlike the Grammys, which are a joke, really.
And while I appreciate this early spring weather we're having in California, winter needs some wintery weather. Come on, rain.
Hopefully, this lil' embed will work. It's a song that I think about a lot these days, from one my favorite current bands, the Dum Dum Girls.
I watched the Oscars, as I do every year, and I have to say, it's the only awards show I find worth watching. It's usually pretty funny, and a lot of the awards are legit, unlike the Grammys, which are a joke, really.
And while I appreciate this early spring weather we're having in California, winter needs some wintery weather. Come on, rain.
Hopefully, this lil' embed will work. It's a song that I think about a lot these days, from one my favorite current bands, the Dum Dum Girls.
Oh February Sundays, you are just so neutral; you're like the undecided voter a week before a hotly contested election. I'm not sure what use you are, except as a container for naps and HW assignments.
Sigh, I'll let you slide, though, because without you, Fridays and Saturdays would be so much less enjoyable. Esp when you've got a week-long vacation coming up in 5 days.
This time of year is always so weird for me. Probably because it's the biggest lull in the sports year, and I'm a literate caveman who enjoys watching people throw a ball around on his TV screen.
Speaking of which... having the first stirrings of desire for baseball.
And Spring.
Sigh, I'll let you slide, though, because without you, Fridays and Saturdays would be so much less enjoyable. Esp when you've got a week-long vacation coming up in 5 days.
This time of year is always so weird for me. Probably because it's the biggest lull in the sports year, and I'm a literate caveman who enjoys watching people throw a ball around on his TV screen.
Speaking of which... having the first stirrings of desire for baseball.
And Spring.
So apparently this cold is here forever. If I could afford it (i.e., if we had a health system that made any sense), I'd get some antibiotics to kill this fucker off.
Ugh. Niners' loss is sitting like an unpleasant sloth on my heart. Fuck this winter. I hope something nice happens soon, I'd like a reason to smile.
Let's try a computer smile, for practice.
Ugh. Niners' loss is sitting like an unpleasant sloth on my heart. Fuck this winter. I hope something nice happens soon, I'd like a reason to smile.
Let's try a computer smile, for practice.
Some weeks are just slogs. So, in the last week or so.... Started off by finding I have diabetes; then got a huge doctor's bill; then was left harassing notes from a student (old DUI mug shot found online); then false rumors started (see last blog); then more harassment from students unknown (now we're setting up some detective shit); plus an inundation of meetings and homework; all while getting back into a workout routine, which is slow and hard work, as most of you know.
AB-solute SLOG.
Sorry if I'm kvetching, but damn... and I know you all out there have your challenges too... but you know what I mean when I talk about just getting through shit, right? (And I wouldn't compare myself to some of the challenges other SG friends face...)
Bu this is almost my only vent, so...
Alright. Alright. On the plus side, my 49ers are going back to the Superbowl, which is awesome. And my French class has begun, and and.... I'm just gonna slog this bitch through.
AB-solute SLOG.
Sorry if I'm kvetching, but damn... and I know you all out there have your challenges too... but you know what I mean when I talk about just getting through shit, right? (And I wouldn't compare myself to some of the challenges other SG friends face...)
Bu this is almost my only vent, so...
Alright. Alright. On the plus side, my 49ers are going back to the Superbowl, which is awesome. And my French class has begun, and and.... I'm just gonna slog this bitch through.
OK SG pals (esp the female pals), here's a weird one maybe you can give me some insight into.
As some of you know, I teach at a small high school. Well, last year we hired a new, young female teacher. She's kind of cute, a little awkward, seemed nice enough. When a buddy and I went out to lunch the first week back to school, we saw her in passing and I invited her to have lunch with us, which she politely declined. Cool so far.
Over the course of the year, I believe there were two occasions when I mentioned that Lee (the other younger, single teacher) and I went out sometimes, and that she'd be welcome to join us if she was ever interested; she was chatty and seemed friendly, but never took us/me up on it, so I figured, Que sera sera, whatever. I don't think I've spoken to her much since then, she kind of keeps to herself, as far as I know, except for working out with some of the female staff (they all take walks together).
So today, my buddy on the staff calls me over and says that he heard two of his female students discussing how Ms. ____ had told them that I'd asked her out, and she'd turned me down.
My jaw dropped because not only is that totally inappropriate to do, it's either an outright lie, or massive weirdness, in my opinion. And it pisses me off.
So what do you think is more likely? That she somehow misconstrued my invitations as a date? It never occurred to me that that was possible; I felt like I was being friendly to a new teacher who is young enough to want to go out and socialize. (I don't know her very well, but I've never heard about her going out; and as far as I know there's no boyfriend in the picture.) Do you think she purposefuly was puffing herself up in front of these girls? How can you think hanging out with multiple people would be a date? What in the everlovin' fuck, people?
I feel miffed, because I'm kind of an introvert myself, and it takes a bit extra for me to be social; and then it turns around and bites me on the ass.
Am I missing something? Again, any insight is greatly appreciated. Sometimes I overlook something that's staring me in the face.
As some of you know, I teach at a small high school. Well, last year we hired a new, young female teacher. She's kind of cute, a little awkward, seemed nice enough. When a buddy and I went out to lunch the first week back to school, we saw her in passing and I invited her to have lunch with us, which she politely declined. Cool so far.
Over the course of the year, I believe there were two occasions when I mentioned that Lee (the other younger, single teacher) and I went out sometimes, and that she'd be welcome to join us if she was ever interested; she was chatty and seemed friendly, but never took us/me up on it, so I figured, Que sera sera, whatever. I don't think I've spoken to her much since then, she kind of keeps to herself, as far as I know, except for working out with some of the female staff (they all take walks together).
So today, my buddy on the staff calls me over and says that he heard two of his female students discussing how Ms. ____ had told them that I'd asked her out, and she'd turned me down.
My jaw dropped because not only is that totally inappropriate to do, it's either an outright lie, or massive weirdness, in my opinion. And it pisses me off.
So what do you think is more likely? That she somehow misconstrued my invitations as a date? It never occurred to me that that was possible; I felt like I was being friendly to a new teacher who is young enough to want to go out and socialize. (I don't know her very well, but I've never heard about her going out; and as far as I know there's no boyfriend in the picture.) Do you think she purposefuly was puffing herself up in front of these girls? How can you think hanging out with multiple people would be a date? What in the everlovin' fuck, people?
I feel miffed, because I'm kind of an introvert myself, and it takes a bit extra for me to be social; and then it turns around and bites me on the ass.
Am I missing something? Again, any insight is greatly appreciated. Sometimes I overlook something that's staring me in the face.
Bad/batshit crazy: I spoke to a sleep specialist for about ten minutes last month, and scheduled another appointment where I'd actually sleep and they'd check me out, make recommendations, etc. Well, I got the bill, and for that ten minute talk I was billed almost 600 dollars. Out of pocket. Needless to say, I cancelled the follow-up. And this is a guy who is on our providers' list. Yes, I pay a lower monthly fee and so have a higher deductible; but I never would have thought.... let's just say our health care system is IN FUCKING SANE and leave it at that. Oh, and you people who equate unviversal health care with totalitarianism are an embarrassment, pure and simple.
Yes, I'm pissed.
On the other hand, I got a text tonight, somehow KNEW it was my ex; and we ended up talking on the phone for about two hours, and it was a nice convo. This has happened more often lately. I said that we finally need to hang out at some point this spring or summer. I think I'm finally ready. Yes, I still miss her, and no, I still haven't met anyone I've liked more in the 3+ years since we broke up. I wonder if she has.
Plus, I just started taking a French class. C'est vrai, mes petites amies. Bon soir!
Yes, I'm pissed.
On the other hand, I got a text tonight, somehow KNEW it was my ex; and we ended up talking on the phone for about two hours, and it was a nice convo. This has happened more often lately. I said that we finally need to hang out at some point this spring or summer. I think I'm finally ready. Yes, I still miss her, and no, I still haven't met anyone I've liked more in the 3+ years since we broke up. I wonder if she has.
Plus, I just started taking a French class. C'est vrai, mes petites amies. Bon soir!
Finally feeling better, though I got bad news from the doc today-- Type 2 diabetes (which my dad died from, technically speaking; though he abused his body in any number of ways). It's a bummer, but it's also an incentive to take better care of myself, which basically means eating better, which I need to do anyways. Exercise hasn't been an issue, and I don't care for sweets very much. But, there goes my dream of building a house entirely out of chocolate.
So I'll need to see the doctor soon and figure out what's next. (Any FB friends, I'm gonna keep this low key, so don't mention it on there please.) I'm a little disconcerted, but not very much. Most people I know have something they need to deal with, so I guess this one is mine.
Meanwhile, we're having a cold snap here in Santa Rosa, and it's mighty mighty dark. Is it weird that I'm already looking forward to getting coffee tomorrow morning and just holding it in my hand, while wearing a huge jacket? It's the little things in life, you know...
So I'll need to see the doctor soon and figure out what's next. (Any FB friends, I'm gonna keep this low key, so don't mention it on there please.) I'm a little disconcerted, but not very much. Most people I know have something they need to deal with, so I guess this one is mine.
Meanwhile, we're having a cold snap here in Santa Rosa, and it's mighty mighty dark. Is it weird that I'm already looking forward to getting coffee tomorrow morning and just holding it in my hand, while wearing a huge jacket? It's the little things in life, you know...
Happy happy, people. In 2013, there are a lot of things I'd like to do, say and be. But for right now, I'd settle for GETTING RID OF THIS FUCKING COLD. Blarghhhhhh!
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