FTP's

it's big...it's all lit up now...it's America's Christmas Tree...supposedly. It also brings out the crazies that make it impossible to go to lunch in less than 30 minutes because the area is so congested and clogged with FTP's. (F-ing Tree People)

It's the most wonderful time of the year...or so they say

cleaning...

there's something cathartic about cleaning and purging your life of things unwanted and no longer needed. I've been cleaning alot today...the closet...the cabinets...dusting...vacuuming...

now that I'm tired...it's time for the sunday night shows and a little relaxation...but I feel good for all of the purging and cleaning that I've been able to do...

money...

it's not supposed to buy you happiness...but it sure seems to rule the world. there are those that have it and those that don't...and the gap between the two seems to be growing, not shrinking. those that don't have it have the hardest time trying to get more of it and never seem to get ahead.

just an observation...

Odd habits...

so, there are some odd habits that you observe when you people watch. There are some really odd habits that people have in the gym. A guy came in today as I was changing to go home, and he used the blow dryer to blow hot air into his workout pants and socks before putting them on. It just got me to thinking about what other odd habits people have. Todays' was a really odd one...I've just never seen anyone use a blow dryer in that way!

In Sickness...

and in health...

I'll take health please. I'm tired of being sick! I'm tired of the nasal drip. I'm tired of the congestion. I'm tired of taking medicine!

Can I get better please? ;-p

tired...

i've been taking it easy for most of the week as I've been sick and re-cuperating. Sadly, I haven't even had the time or energy to do much, including be online and checking email. I lay in bed, watched tv, fell asleep...you know the routine. lots of fluids, trips to the bathroom, and back to sleep...

oy...thankfully on the mend...

Therapy Break...

I haven't done much work in therapy lately...but then again I haven't been dating lately either...so my therapist and I decided today that it's time for a therapy break. I feel good about it. I was sort of tired about re-hashing all of the same things over and over, week after week...this will be good.

Bar Scene....

I guess as a gay man I never got used to or accustomed to the bar scene. I'm not sure I like it. I'm not sure I like drinking, or just being a wall flower waiting to be talked to. Maybe it goes back to the days in gym class where I was always afraid I'd be the last one picked. I don't know. I like going with friends and having a drink or two...but I never was the one to be able to flit around to many different groups or people. I like to people watch, not get so intoxicated I'm blitzed. Two or three drinks and I'm done...not drunk or buzzed...just done. Too noisy to talk to people...most of the time too crowded and you can't move...

okay...ranting done...I'm either going to have to get used to it or avoid them...and in the gay community that doesn't seem to be possible!

one day more...

it's not just a number in Les Mis anymore. One more day and I'm 34...I can't belive it. Another year...another birthday...

bureaucracy...

you go...all prepared for it. At least I did today. I had to go to the DMV and renew my drivers license. I was prepared. I had all the forms filled out. I had the money, my identification, the old license. I stood in line, got a new photo taken, and passed the eye exam. then I sat with my book and prepared to hunker down for the long haul. miracles of miracles, my number was called not too long after. the woman who waited on me was actually funny and smiling and it was a very nice interaction. I was in and out in under an hour. Now I just have to wait for the real deal to arrive in about 3 weeks to see how horrible the picture is! Couldn't have totally been a great experience...could it?

Trainer...

so I haven't seen mine in a week...and doesn't look like I will be this week either. I have been hitting the gym by myself and trying to keep up all of my hard work and training. I think I'm doing okay. I feel like my belly and love handles are starting to re-appear though...and I don't like that at all!! Time to step it up and notch and hit the gym every day this week with no excuses. I am on vacation!

Lazy Sunday...

I've had a headache and have done nothing all day...and that's exactly what I have to look forward to...a week worth of doing nothing...ahhhh...vacation is wonderful!!!

It's Beginning to Look a lot like...

Christmas! I can't believe that I am writing this. It's insane. It wasn't even Halloween and there were Holiday decorations in some drugstore windows, Radio City had erected their big tree on the marquee and there were holiday themed commercials on tv (thanks Crest White Strips). So...if we're starting the holiday season this early now, does that mean we'll see Halloween stuff in August and Valentines Day in December?

I'm just asking!