Not much to say today. Had a nice relaxing weekend that consisted of: Painting with Steve, guitar lesson, at Steve's house painting, hair appointment, dinner at Horatio's, followed by Painting at Steve's. I know, I know, too much excitement for one person! Friday night I went into work late so that I could go to an audition. That went pretty well I guess but I haven't decided if it's actually something I want to pursue. The band was excellent and the singers were pretty good as well. My only concern was the venue....It was just a little bit ummm well... ghetto for my tastes but I guess time will tell. I made a very upsetting discovery yesterday. I have the arse of a 50 year old woman!!!! Thanks to a floor to ceiling mirror directly behind the treadmill row (how stupid is that!!!) I got a full shot of my butt in action. That was an eye opener (to say the least) and I have decided to wear oversized workout gear from now on. I also decided that perhaps a little less junk food might be okay. Oh well off to the gym.....

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So yeah..... I joined a Gym. Don't really have much to say about that except it costs too much, and I am as fat as a pig! However I have decided to loose 20 pounds by July. I think that sounds pretty do-able. ( I wonder how you are actually suppose to spell that word if it's a word at all) I had an appointment with a personal trainer who tried to convince me that I needed to pay her $1500 to help me reach my goal. She told me my fat percentage (40%) is at an unhealthy level and that it is imperative that I get it under control soon. I figure if I am basically considered obese at 150 lbs 5'6 so be it, it's just extra cushion :-)bring on the cake!!! Next subject....The person who left that post on Craigslist (the "saprano" thing) called me back this weekend.(Yeah I know I said I hoped he wouldn't call) Guess what!? Much to my surprise he was very nice and professional. I guess you really can't judge a book by its cover, however I do think he should invest in some type of spell check program. Anyway I am suppose to go check them out and audition if I like the band. I'm praying that it goes well but I'll keep you posted. For most of you today is probably Tuesday but for me it is still Monday and that makes it GROUNDHOGS Day!!! For some strange reason it is one of my favorite non-religious holidays. I think it has something to do with a claymation special I watched as a child. There was this dancing groundhog in a suit and top hat who sang about Groundhogs day. The song went something like "I've got a day named after me February 2, that is the day when I decide what the weather gonna do!" I don't know why I felt the need to include that but oh well, deal with it. One more thing.....I finished the project I was talking about yesterday! What a relief !!! Happy Groundhogs Day and here's to six more weeks of winter!!!!

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Okay 2 things....... 1) Why do people think it is cool to be Psychotic?...... 2) Is the entire Jackson family made up of Freaks? (Janet...Michael....LaToya [definitely cant forget her] Tito etc....) If you figure it out let me know.

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I am such a procrastinator! I have been working on a project that should have lasted 2 hours for 2 weeks. To make matters worse I spend a ridiculous amount of time dwelling on the fact that I haven't finished it and that makes me stress out. I really need to break the cycle and just finish the project but perhaps I'll work on that a little later. (he-he) Lets see......My weekend was great! Too bad I cant seem to remember what I did. (pathetic I know...) Oh yeah I think I stayed home the first two days, and worked OT the third (I also worked on a song with Steve). Friday I did some shopping with Rama and her 4 year old daughter after a short walk around the San Leandro Marina. That reminds me.... kids are SO funny. During my shopping trip I accidentally spilled Coffey on a chair while waiting for Rama to finish a purchase. I tried to coyly slip the coffee cup behind the chair as not to draw attention to my blunder but unfortunately Rama's daughter decided otherwise. You know that "ooooooo" sound kids make when someone is in trouble....Well she did that. Then, she loudly announced that I spilled coffee everywhere and I needed a salesperson with napkins to clean it up immediately . This went on for about 5 minutes until the purchase was finally completed and the mess was cleaned up. To say I was embarrassed would be the understatement of the year. Speaking of other embarrassing stories I also went to Monterey Friday Night with Steve. We went to this cute pub/restaurant/bar called Sly McFlys to see Vett perform with her band "OFF THE HOOK". I was so proud of her...She sang her little butt off! Anyway she did so well that she out shined the lead singer. Big BIG mistake! The lead singer got very mad and tried to pull Vett's wig off during the last song. (FYI Vett has beautiful hair and only wears a wig on stage so it doesn't get messed up from all the sweating) Vett calmly walked away and covered it up so well that I don't think anyone even notice. ( I only found out later when she told me) After the long drive home Steve and I got big greasy Hamburgers and fries from Nations. Oh yeah I also joined a Gym but more about that tomorrow...

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In today's addition of my quest to become a professional singer I responded to one of the many adds placed on craigslist . The person who placed the add was looking for background singers for some type of R and B Neo-soul band that I have never heard of. The band performs every weekend at a small bar called "Mingles" in Jack London Square. In the add he stated that he was looking for "sapranos for tight harmonies behind a tight lounge band" Okay so here is my first issue.....What exactly is a "saprano"? You would think that if he was looking for a soprano he would at least know how to spell it. Second question.....How many times can you use the word "tight" in one sentence? (and why would you ever want to!?) The fact that I still responded is a reminder of how desperate I actually am (although I am secretly hoping that they don't respond). I really need to start following my intuition so that I don't end up in so many strange situations. Anyway I've made it through another LLLLOOONNNG (50 HOUR) work week and its my Friday or your Tuesday. I really don't have any weekend plans besides a nice long hike around Lake Chabot and perhaps some shopping with Rama. (and of course OT at work) Thank God I have a job that offers so much overtime to support my horrible shopping habit.....Well as Tigger say TTFN.

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I always get so excited about something new but once I get it, it looses its appeal. That seems to be the case with this blog. I decided as one of my new years resolution (that have almost all been broken) I would keep some type of record of my boring life. It is especially important now because I think I may have dispatching induced alzheimers as well as some mild form of narcolepsy (self diagnosed).....Anyway I am going to try really hard to update this at least 4 times a week. I think that's a reasonable goal. Perhaps if I reconnected my computer at home instead of only blogging at work it would help. Enough BS ummmmm lets seee......... Well the concert I went to on Tuesday was WONDERFUL!!!!! From the first note that came out of her mouth until the very last breath I was enchanted . I also realized (again) what I am suppose to be doing with my life. I really need to work towards reaching my musical goals. So what am I doing right now you ask.......... I just started taking guitar lessons from a new instructor. (My last teacher moved to Zhija... Mexico) I have decided to work on music theory with him Yuck!! But, I know I need to learn it if I want to be able to deal with all the music snobs I seem to be encountering lately. I am also contemplating trying out for a jazz band that is looking for background singers. I am going to call tomorrow so wish me luck!!! The rest of my weekend was pretty uneventful. I hung out with my aunt for a few hours in Pittsburgh then with Steve. Saw a movie (Baby's Daddy) that was ok I guess, and worked Thursday night. Oh yeah, I also started knitting a new sweater that I will probably never finish. That's about it for now. I guess that really wasn't so bad after all.

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Wooo Hoo!! Its my Friday! For the rest of the world it's Monday but I guess that's the life of a dispatcher. (I work Friday night - Monday night 7pm-5am ugh!) So anyway that makes this my weekend. Vet and I are going to see Liz Wright at Yoshis tomorrow and I start guitar lesson again on Wednesday. (and I am SO looking forward to that). I am at work right now as usually hoping the time passes quickly. I never realized how boring my life is until I tried to write about it..... But ,I kinda like it that way. MTF...

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Never ever ever ever go to Las Vegas during any of the following type of events....Pornography conventions, electronic conventions, or magician conventions (especially when they all occur at once). I had to find that out the hard way. Thanks to a freak snow storm in Portland Or (that I have since found out never happens unless I am coming to town)I missed four flights and seeing Chris Rock in concert, and learned why you should never stay in any hotel that advertises "The Beetles" as the last celebrity's to stay there. I wont go into depth but here are a few of the details....The flight to Portland was cancelled so we decided to go to Vegas. Upon arrival we found out (thanks to the conventions) all hotels were sold out except one at $500.00 a night and one at the alleged 2nd oldest hotel in Vegas "The Sahara." Needless to say we chose the latter. We spent a ridiculous amount of money on taxis with drivers that either had a death wish or were moonlighting as race car drivers, and I lost $300 more dollars than I had to spend. Problems aside it was actually a good trip thanks to great company. Well odd first post but I am tired of typing so talk to ya.....

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