Today is it. All packed up, super exhausted from a full yesterday. I'm excited and sleepy at the same time, ready to explode.
Well, my ride showed up to work early, so I was off to the airport super early. Better that way though since it could have been really backed up with traffic on the roads or at security.
Snoozed a bit in the airport, but got on a plane to LAX no problem. People drive really crazy all over LA. Do not want. Time to get some sleep for the fun tomorrow.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
2009.07.27 Monday
Short week has begun. Meetings and goodness at work. I also went to the gym and tore up some muscle. Nice and productive, woo hoo.
Got home, ate some of my secret green bean recipe, then started the process of packing. Eventually I had to leave to go play flag football, which only 6 people showed up, but hey we still rocked that shiz. Came home, packed some more, shopped, tacoB'd and went to sleep.
Got home, ate some of my secret green bean recipe, then started the process of packing. Eventually I had to leave to go play flag football, which only 6 people showed up, but hey we still rocked that shiz. Came home, packed some more, shopped, tacoB'd and went to sleep.
2009.07.26 Sunday
Woke up and watched some Arrested Development. Kinda just sat around for a while, not feeling like doing anything. Such a bum sometimes.
Eventually, grabbed some Rudy's BBQ for lunch, then off to the lakehouse for some fun in the sun. The new dock rocks, and the one to come in the future should be even better.
and the exhaustion kicks in. Short work week for me. :-D
Eventually, grabbed some Rudy's BBQ for lunch, then off to the lakehouse for some fun in the sun. The new dock rocks, and the one to come in the future should be even better.
and the exhaustion kicks in. Short work week for me. :-D
2009.07.25 Saturday
Kelc and I did some quick 3d drawings in sketchup for a house-on-stilts design. Maybe something a small animal could nest in. Helped her design something simple and minimize materials and cuts.
Then she left while I gave my family a ride around in my very first car.
I went over to Kelc's house to help assemble this house idea. I managed to forget everything about the design and kept asking people what goes where and what needs to be cut. My brain must be chicken-fried or something.
Met up with Ray and his brother so see Moon. Low budget, but still an awesome movie. See, I'm the kind of guy that likes movies that put you in situations that encourage you to think about it. I also liked how they answered most of the questions from the trailer by mid-movie, instead of just having one major ending. Pretty sweet movie. One of the messages that I got from the movie is how easily we can all be sheep in society, and sometimes we need a huge slap in the face to wake up. People fall too easily into a comfort zone and just live a happy little life and just go with the flow. Our founding fathers never went with the flow.
Anyways, went to Spider House and Thundercloud Subs after that. Then over to Amanda's apartment. Very nice apartment.
And... exhausted.
Then she left while I gave my family a ride around in my very first car.
I went over to Kelc's house to help assemble this house idea. I managed to forget everything about the design and kept asking people what goes where and what needs to be cut. My brain must be chicken-fried or something.
Met up with Ray and his brother so see Moon. Low budget, but still an awesome movie. See, I'm the kind of guy that likes movies that put you in situations that encourage you to think about it. I also liked how they answered most of the questions from the trailer by mid-movie, instead of just having one major ending. Pretty sweet movie. One of the messages that I got from the movie is how easily we can all be sheep in society, and sometimes we need a huge slap in the face to wake up. People fall too easily into a comfort zone and just live a happy little life and just go with the flow. Our founding fathers never went with the flow.
Anyways, went to Spider House and Thundercloud Subs after that. Then over to Amanda's apartment. Very nice apartment.
And... exhausted.
2009.07.24 Friday - Bought a Car
Well, the goal today is to finish the car deal process. Last night I went and signed some papers so I could take the car home as a 'loaner' vehicle until we wrap up everything. Driving it home was a bit nerve wracking, but amazingly I never stalled. Then I went out with the boys to Ginger Man. Probably the last time I'll drive the Mustang.
Today I woke up to take the new car into the mechanic. Then I cleaned out the truck and gave it a decent washing, drove that to the dealership only to find that they were going to offer enough money for it. Drove that back and went home to grab dinner.
Later I drove back to the dealer to finish up the deal. It's funny that they told me a feature was going to be on the car, the ability to play MP3 CDs, but when I tried it out it clearly was not a feature. Checked out the appraisal for that feature alone... hmm just a FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS. First off, thats pretty ridiculous that something like that would cost so much. Second, I was told the car had it and it doesnt, so I'm not paying for it. Told the dealer to chops at least a couple hundred off the price and we're good. Of course, he showed some fake drama to make me feel like I was ruining his day or asking him to do something extremely hard. Whatevs man. Whatevs.
Signed a ton of papers, wrote a fat check and stalled my way right out of that parking lot. Yay, I finally own a car... wait no I don't. Yay, my bank owns a car that I'm making payments on. Yay years of slavery making payments.
Went home, tired as heck. Andy is growing up.
Today I woke up to take the new car into the mechanic. Then I cleaned out the truck and gave it a decent washing, drove that to the dealership only to find that they were going to offer enough money for it. Drove that back and went home to grab dinner.
Later I drove back to the dealer to finish up the deal. It's funny that they told me a feature was going to be on the car, the ability to play MP3 CDs, but when I tried it out it clearly was not a feature. Checked out the appraisal for that feature alone... hmm just a FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS. First off, thats pretty ridiculous that something like that would cost so much. Second, I was told the car had it and it doesnt, so I'm not paying for it. Told the dealer to chops at least a couple hundred off the price and we're good. Of course, he showed some fake drama to make me feel like I was ruining his day or asking him to do something extremely hard. Whatevs man. Whatevs.
Signed a ton of papers, wrote a fat check and stalled my way right out of that parking lot. Yay, I finally own a car... wait no I don't. Yay, my bank owns a car that I'm making payments on. Yay years of slavery making payments.
Went home, tired as heck. Andy is growing up.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
2009.07.23 Thursday
I feel different every time I wake up. It's the hardest sensation to describe, but it's also something I wish I could live without. I've never been able to just wake up and feel refreshed. Even when I was young I had a hard time waking up for school and getting dressed. Probably sleep apnea.
Today is crawfish etoufee. HELL YEAH.
I keep getting reminded that, soon, I'll be in the middle of the Pacific, relaxing on a beach or something. Well at least this week was short so it doesn't feel like I've been stuck in an office all day.
Today is crawfish etoufee. HELL YEAH.
I keep getting reminded that, soon, I'll be in the middle of the Pacific, relaxing on a beach or something. Well at least this week was short so it doesn't feel like I've been stuck in an office all day.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
2009.07.22 Wednesday
Happy Pi Approximation Day! 22/7!
Actually that approximation isn't all that great, but if the problem is designed well, you can get whole number answers! Now THAT'S EXCITING.
Actually that approximation isn't all that great, but if the problem is designed well, you can get whole number answers! Now THAT'S EXCITING.
So car deal is flipping and flopping. Maybe it will happen, maybe not. It all is pending on some test driving and inspection.
Went to the Round Rock Express game. Of course it had to start raining right after we parked. The food was alright, worth the $10/ticket.
Home.. then bed.
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