I'm so excited!! For the first time in six weeks I will be off my entire weekend!!! No overtime!!!!!! Wednesday, I have a guitar lesson scheduled, then Kell and I are going shopping and to a jazz club/bar/restaurant called Kelly's in Alameda for dinner and drinks. Thursday Rama, her daughter, and I are going (yep you guessed it!) shopping again. Then to Yoshi's for more jazz, sushi, and sake, and to see Regina Carter play her violin. Did I mention I like jazz? I hope to somehow sneak a few cat naps in between activities. Well that's it for now. See ...

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I hate going to the doctor and since I'm rarely sick that's usually not an issue. Unfortunately, I have a little problem that doesn't seem to want to correct itself so off to the doctor I go. (I'll warn you. If you don't like hearing about female issue stop reading right now.) My monthly (unwelcome) visitor usually comes into town right on schedule however, it seems to be on a 2 month... and counting... hiatus. I guess my first concern should be the big "P" word but since I don't have sex or let me correct that, I can't remember the last time I did, I don't thinks that's the problem. (Quick explanation: I believe that God made all of his commandments and rules because he loves us and wants us to be happy therefore I don't allow myself the option of picking and choosing which ones to obey...

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OKAY.....So I think I might have some type of online quiz addiction. Most of the ones I have taken tonight have been pretty stupid but this one is hysterical!!!! It's called "What kind of weirdo are you? what sort of weirdo are you? this quiz by orsa I promise, this is the last one....

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THIS IS WHAT MY NAME MEANS: Brandy, a 2-syllable girl's name of Dutch origin, means: A fiery spirit distilled from wine. Elise, a 2-syllable girl's name of French origin, means: Consecrated; Gods oath. I FOUND IT AT THIS WEBSI...

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Not much to say today, weekend was too short, slept a lot, saw Starsky and Hutch, pretty funny, went to bible study, had really bad gas!, tried not to let it out but everyone heard it anyway, (still do actually and Kelly seems to be monitoring my bathroom habits) not sure why, guess I'll have to research that, Get off on time tonight (3am) whoo-hoo, I am starving!!!, Going to breakfast with Kelly at Merritt Bakery to celebrate working together again for the next six month. If one more person tells me to leave because I'm not happy here I'm gonna loose it!!!!, Don't say you weren't warned when it happens. Guess that about it. Oh yeah, Kelly tell Herme I said hi!!!!...

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It's 3:46am and I am Sssssoooo SSSSSlllleeeeeppppyyyy!!!! I'm in my usual spot (my desk at work) with 1 hours 14 minutes, 30 seconds to go, trying to decide if I will be going to the gym when I get off. I have been exposed to a whole new element of people who work out daily. There is the ridiculously muscular man who never seems to leave. I think he may actually live there! Then we have the elderly fellow who wears a white wife beater (tank top) and grey spandex pants that expose ALL of his business ( if you know what I mean). In 2 months of consistent work outs I have yet to see him in a different outfit. Next on the line-up we have the 80 Lbs (when soaking wet) female who prances from machine to machine and stays on just long enough to not break a sweat then, its on to the next one....

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...I know, I know, long time no post....Sorry, but I have a really good reason. Tomorrow will end my marathon 6 day (60 hour) work week and I have been so tired!!! (Luckily I got to work with Rama and Rosa so it wasn't that bad) Anyway this is not going to be a whinny post so on to more pleasant topics. Let see....Where shall I start? Well, I have been quite busy during the last couple of weeks. I went to Dawn's going away party and met a group of very interesting people. Most of us were in our late 20's, single, with no kids. It seems that the late 20's are a time of change and transition for all of us. Everyone was, or is in the process of making career and life changes. Dawn, is moving to LA to become an actress. Vette, (brave girl!)has been working for the same company in the marketing...

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NEXT POST........Dawn's party, New house, New goals, New job, new so...

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CALL 1 ME: 911 What's your emergency? Caller: (background noise and cussing)My neighbor is stuck on the toilet again? ME: Excuse me? Caller: My neighbor is stuck on the toilet again...But this time he is backwards. ME: Backwards, Can you explain how he got stuck backwards? Caller: Oh, I don't know but he is wedged in there and we cant pull him out? Can you just send up some help! ME: Okay, just try to stay calm and I'll get you the fire department. (end call) CALL 2 (I didn't actually take this call, a co-worker did so this is my interpretation of what happened!) Dispatcher: 911 what's your emergency. Caller: (Heavy breathing) Ma'am I need some help! Dispatcher: What's wrong sir? Caller: Well.....you see....It done swole up. Dispatcher: What swole up sir? Caller: My Sc.....m...

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WHICH BIOLOGICAL MOLECULE ARE YOU? I AM A PHEROMONE You are a pheromone. You are seductive and you knowwhat you want. You have something about youthat permeates the air and draws people to you.You can get what you want almost without fail,like some of the sexiest moths out there. Which Biological Molecule Are You? brought to you by Quizilla WHAT ARE Y...

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.......After further consideration I have decided to officially quit the band. I figure, I have so little free time now, why spend it working on music I don't even like. So...That's,that. I guess its back to the drawing board. This weekend I went to see Barber Shop (by myself! Can you believe it?!) Anyway, the movie was hysterical and I think I might go see it again. I also took advantage of a birthday present from Rama (a massage gift certificate) and got a wonderful massage at Pampered man Pampered woman in downtown Oakland near the lake. The owner was friendly, (not pretentious or strange like most of the other spas I have been too) the atmosphere was peaceful, and the masseuse was great. I think Im going to make that a regular habit. I decided to skip my guitar lesson and forgot...

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Just when I think I've finally figured out what I want, what I want changes. I was totally convinced that I wanted to be in a band but after last nights practice I'm not so sure. The first practice was....well....I guess you could call it interesting. After and awkward group introduction I was handed a microphone and asked to sing whatever came to mind while they played. While I don't mind being put on the spot and asked to come up with a melody, lyrics are another story. After about 15 minutes they decided to change songs. This pattern continued for about 1 1/2 hours. I decided that it was pointless for me to continue singing (plus my voice was gone, I really need to take voice lessons if I am going to continue doing this) so I asked for a copy of the practice CD and left. I don't...

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Okay quick post.......I have 15 minutes till I get off work so here goes..... Weekend plans are: Rewrite 2 of the songs that my band is going to be performing, (Oh, forgot to tell ya, I decided to stay in the band and try to work around my crappy schedule) learn 2 more songs that don't need to be rewritten, go to my guitar lesson that I am tempted to cancel since I haven't been practicing this week (all that OT takes up my free time) go to my first band rehearsal and meet everyone, work OT on Thursday (no surprise there), hang out with Josh, and perhaps at some point get some rest. Oh yeah, all that working out is starting to pay off I lost 7 pounds. Whoo-Hoo!!! Look out Beyonce!! Here I come...... Just kidding :-)...

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