Busy, Busy
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gateslackerI have been so very busy! It seems that this is the week where I catch up on all those things I have been putting off. I'll have to go back to work to get a break...LOL!
Brandon and I hadn't had a day out in a while so I took him to see King Kong. It was better than I expected since I had no desire going in to see it. Of course, I boo hooed and blubbered throughout the ending. I hate leaving the theater with puffy, red eyes. Brandon didn't shed a tear. Why do males have this incredible ability to not cry...LOL. He loved it, though, but I suspect it was the dinosaur chases, fights, and men being eaten whole by gigantic earthworms (or whatever they were). Humm...should I have issued a spoiler alert for that. Sorry.
Monday, I took my car in for a checkup and oil change. It's all good except that I really need two new tires. But, they rotated them to the back so perhaps I can stretch them a little longer. I hate spending money on such things. I much prefer more frivolous purchases..LOL. Then I went Krogering..teeheehee. I made a quick stop at Lowes first and actually managed to get out of there without starting a new home improvement project. I went to purchase room darkening shades and that is what I left with. GO ME! Of course, I was wrong about what I needed to install them but, not to be deterred, I ripped them off the roller and STAPLED THEM to the sheer curtain panels I have. It actually worked better than it sounds and you can't see the staples...LOL.
Today was my yearly visit to the doc to get my thyroid checked. I swear, if I didn't have to do this every year, it is unlikely that I would ever visit a doctor. I know, strange profession I have chosen, but, it isn't the same when I am the patient. I am always uncomfortable...even when I happen to work with the doctor on a daily basis. I have no idea where all my hangups come from...LOL. Then I met my Mom for lunch so she could tell be about her latest date. Hey, someone has to have a social life and it sure isn't me. Living vicariously? It's the story of my life!! I went to the library afterwards. Tomorrow I get my taxes done and Thursday is cover up the gray hair day and then Friday will be back to work again. It always goes by so quickly!
On a sci-fi note, I really enjoyed all of Sci-Fi Friday. I think I actually enjoyed Stronghold more than Ripple Effect, if you can believe that. Maybe it was because I didn't really expect to. Call me gullible, by I actually got a wee bit misty eyed with the Mitchell B story. Plus Baal proved once again why he is the Best. Goauld. Ever. I also enjoyed Grace Under Pressure once they got past McKay being over the top. Don't get me wrong, I really like McKay but sometimes I just want to shut him up. Which is the point, I suppose. And, Galactica! Don't get me started on how much I am enjoying angsty! Lee. It's about time they really delved into this character.
I did take in Swarmed which was an extremely predictable B movie that I would never have watched except for my love of Michael Shanks..LOL. Brandon watched with me. He couldn't figure out how I knew what was going to happen next. Someday, he will understand. He said MS was pretty good. High praise from my anti Stargate son.
Brandon and I hadn't had a day out in a while so I took him to see King Kong. It was better than I expected since I had no desire going in to see it. Of course, I boo hooed and blubbered throughout the ending. I hate leaving the theater with puffy, red eyes. Brandon didn't shed a tear. Why do males have this incredible ability to not cry...LOL. He loved it, though, but I suspect it was the dinosaur chases, fights, and men being eaten whole by gigantic earthworms (or whatever they were). Humm...should I have issued a spoiler alert for that. Sorry.
Monday, I took my car in for a checkup and oil change. It's all good except that I really need two new tires. But, they rotated them to the back so perhaps I can stretch them a little longer. I hate spending money on such things. I much prefer more frivolous purchases..LOL. Then I went Krogering..teeheehee. I made a quick stop at Lowes first and actually managed to get out of there without starting a new home improvement project. I went to purchase room darkening shades and that is what I left with. GO ME! Of course, I was wrong about what I needed to install them but, not to be deterred, I ripped them off the roller and STAPLED THEM to the sheer curtain panels I have. It actually worked better than it sounds and you can't see the staples...LOL.
Today was my yearly visit to the doc to get my thyroid checked. I swear, if I didn't have to do this every year, it is unlikely that I would ever visit a doctor. I know, strange profession I have chosen, but, it isn't the same when I am the patient. I am always uncomfortable...even when I happen to work with the doctor on a daily basis. I have no idea where all my hangups come from...LOL. Then I met my Mom for lunch so she could tell be about her latest date. Hey, someone has to have a social life and it sure isn't me. Living vicariously? It's the story of my life!! I went to the library afterwards. Tomorrow I get my taxes done and Thursday is cover up the gray hair day and then Friday will be back to work again. It always goes by so quickly!
On a sci-fi note, I really enjoyed all of Sci-Fi Friday. I think I actually enjoyed Stronghold more than Ripple Effect, if you can believe that. Maybe it was because I didn't really expect to. Call me gullible, by I actually got a wee bit misty eyed with the Mitchell B story. Plus Baal proved once again why he is the Best. Goauld. Ever. I also enjoyed Grace Under Pressure once they got past McKay being over the top. Don't get me wrong, I really like McKay but sometimes I just want to shut him up. Which is the point, I suppose. And, Galactica! Don't get me started on how much I am enjoying angsty! Lee. It's about time they really delved into this character.
I did take in Swarmed which was an extremely predictable B movie that I would never have watched except for my love of Michael Shanks..LOL. Brandon watched with me. He couldn't figure out how I knew what was going to happen next. Someday, he will understand. He said MS was pretty good. High praise from my anti Stargate son.
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check ups and staples ; )
Date: 2006-02-01 12:50 am (UTC)I have a funny story regarding staples. When I first move in here 2 years ago there wasn't any curtains on the window. So Matthew just threw together a quick set. The material was too long and he didn't want to sew it so he just stapled the hem together. Men!! : )
Matthew was making new ones for the spare room so he made a new set for me as well. Well actually my friend Gwen came over to sew them for Us.
I liked Stronghold as well. I like that we are really getting to know Mitchell.
I thought Grace Under Pressure was awesome too. The rest of S2 is Great.
The Atlantis season finale aired here last night. WOW!!!!
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Date: 2006-02-01 05:53 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-02-01 06:21 pm (UTC)Re: check ups and staples ; )
Date: 2006-02-01 09:30 pm (UTC)Hummmm...I have a few curtains that are too long but for awhile there, that was the "style". It bugs me when I go to vacuum. But, I suppose you could see those staples...LOL. I thought for a second there that Matthew had given me an idea!
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Date: 2006-02-01 09:40 pm (UTC)Well, that Puccini CD I am trying to like for starters. I also checked out Pride and Prejudice since you lot are so into it. I figured I would reread that since I haven't read it since high school. I am not very far as of yet but, so far, my favorite character is Mr. Bennett. He has me ROFL! I am sure I didn't have that response when I was 17. The other book I checked out is a fantasy novel of some sort. (I liked the dust jacket). When I got there I kept trying to remember anyone's recent recommendations but I couldn't. I should keep a list or something to take with me.
As for my TSH (thyroid test), I haven't heard anything but I don't expect to since I have been on the same dosage of Synthroid forever and ever.
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Date: 2006-02-01 09:42 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-02-01 11:04 pm (UTC)Remember I have the mini if you want to watch!
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Date: 2006-02-02 12:46 am (UTC)Cool! I am sure that I will want to watch!
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Date: 2006-02-02 03:54 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-02-02 03:55 pm (UTC)Can't type. Brain dead. Sorry.