Resolutions for 2006...

Everyone does them and each year I think I do write some, but do I follow them? *SHAKES HEAD* No. This year will be different.

Resolutions:
(In no particular order)
* New glasses
* New job
* Investments (retirement plan or stocks)
* New car? (This I have to call on)
* New look? (OK this one is just for fun)
* New eating habits (This one I'll have to learn to control.)

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New Year's Eve...and Reflections of 2005...

Today is the last day of 2005. I have no idea what's in store for me next year let alone next month, but there are a few things I wanted to say before the year ended.

Here are my reflections of 2005:

Career/job:
I started to have a separate blog for work, but I'll break the rule a little and mention it here. It was a learning experience. Things didn't go as planned and they're going to change. I did go on two interviews and did plan on leaving once the new year started.

Friends:
I have made some great new friends. It started on a message board and then it turned into the ball park. Thank you everyone. You've helped me come out of my shell for a little while.

Personality:
I feel that I've changed a little. There's still parts of me that retain what I have been. Example is complaining. I learned to do that less around certain people. A brief mention and then it's over.

Health:
I hope to get better. The future and only time will tell if what I've learned I've used. I can tell you right now it's on hold right now. I still have OK vision. My right eye has become weak, but the left eye balances my right eye. Lasik is still something I want to get.

Sanity:
This is a strange one to put down, but it's been a roller coaster. I have been sane and then insane. Baseball proves to be the insane part of me.

Baseball:
I'm reflecting on this because this year has had changes which I'd like to mention. I didn't know I'd like Ray Durham. I had no idea I would be a player's "wife" (Jack Taschner). There would be one moment for one player who would leave the team (J.T. Snow). A player who would break records (Barry Bonds). I would get flipped off by a player (Miguel Cabrera Florida Marlins). Be heard on TV heckling a Dodger (Jeff Kent). Get strange looks from an ace (Jason Schimidt).

Life:
It has brought me challenges. I learned that switching jobs or positions takes a lot out of a person. I am selfish at times, but I know when to give. Christmas time is perfect for that to those that have done a lot.

Attitude:
It has to change or it hasn't changed much. It might have changed a little but I think it was too late.

Thanks for the memories 2005. I'll be looking forward to 2006.

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Leaky room part 2...

There wasn't leaking room part one. At least I don't think so. If I did it's now part two. I have had the worse luck with rain and rooms. This room that I'm in since I moved it has almost always leaked. When I first moved in it was huge. Now it's smaller, but slowly growing. I had no idea another location would start up just before the new year. I guess it's new year new leak?

I'll have pictures posted of the leaks in my room. I'll also post some of the cool presents I got from friends for Christmas. Thanks guys.

It's also that time of the year where you make New Year's resolutions. I think I started mine earlier this month. Or even a couple of months ago. It was to get a new job.

Here are pictures from the old leak and the patch work to give you an idea how big it was before and what mess it made.Horoscope: Your last accomplishment is still being praised, but don't rest on your laurels. Don't tell your secrets to anyone but those you truly trust, even though it's a holiday evening and everyone's feeling just festive enough to trust everyone else. Keep the conversation lighthearted and cheerful.
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Life...

I want to live. I want to be sane. I want to have happiness. I just want to live a fantasy life. Is that so hard? I guess that's why I carry an ankh with me on my keys. I just want to life and be happy. If something were to happen to me I'd want to know that in the next life maybe it'll be better. Maybe I'll be happier. If not then in my next life. I just want to be happy. Is that so hard?

If my life is to just blend in and not be notice then I'm doing a good job. If I want to stand out then I'll have to do something about it. I will. I will take matters into my own hands and lead the life I want to. I will travel the world and see things I've only read about or seen in classrooms on slides.

This is the life I want to lead, but when will I lead it? When I'm grey and old or when I'm disable and need someone to take care of me? Just more questions to be answered.

Horoscope: What's your main objective? Happiness? Wealth? Peace? Evaluate where you're going. A group of friends seems to have started their own particular type of civil war -- and, as usual, they want you to handle it. Fond as you are of taking charge, however, this isn't a category you'll enjoy, so give it a pass.
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What do I want to do with my life?

This is the million dollar question:
What do you want to do with your life?

The answer:
I don't know.

This is what I do know:
I want to do something with my life that has meaning.
I want to help others.
I want to know what I'm learning is something I can use for myself.
I want to just see if I've got the skills to do any job.
I want to know if my degree is so flexible that I can do anything.
I want to know if the job that I have now will help me get others.
I want to know if someone has the answers for me.

If someone has the answers please tell me. Maybe part of me just wants to be a robot and not have to think, but another part of me knows that I have the power to do all of this. I have control of my life, but every once in a while it seems like I'm losing control of my life. I want someone to guide me, but who can? No one knows how life is suppose to be. No one knows if they'll find their soulmate or if one even exists for them.

The questions I have for myself now:
Will I meet someone who will make me feel complete?
Will I find my soulmate?
Will I get married?
Will I have children?
Will I ever find a job that makes me happy?
Will I ever feel appreciated?
Will I end up alone?
Will I ever be able to afford a house?
Will I ever know what "love" is?
Will I ever have a car?
Will I find someone who has passion about the same things I do?
Will I ever see the world?
Where will I be in 5 years? 10 years?

There are so many more questions that I have and yet, I can't seem to think of them. I just know that when I find someone, I'll give them my full attention and be honest with them. They'll have to understand my love for baseball and that they have to share that with me or else I don't think it would work. It might work if they like sports in general and they just smile at me for giving player SHIT. They'd have to have no problem with me drooling after the players because I'd be with THEM and not the player.

This time in my life being 20 something doesn't help. There are so many questions out there and yet I don't have the answers nor can I find them. I don't know if I can be the "ideal" girlfriend. I worry about not being myself when I'm with someone. I feel like I'm a teenager, yet, the driver's license says I'm not. Will they reject me because of the way I act? Will they end it because I'm not the person they thought I was/am? There are so many more questions I have. I'll just let them run through my head for now. Time will only tell what life has in store for me as well as faith and destiny.

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Happy Boxing Day!

Well for Boxing Day I got a leaky room. Yup it's back to two drips not one anymore. Boo! At least there's nothing that's really stopping me from living in the room other than that. I could sleep in the basement, but I'm sure I'd need a lot of clothes to keep me warm as well at a heat dish. Is that what those things are called? They look like a fan, but just have this brace around it with this red looking thing? Anyway, the day is just beginning and I forgot that today is Monday. Really. Do I look like a person who would give up one day to shop? Probably not, but I'm willing to give up one just so that I can just enjoy it.

No I'm not going to be one of those looking for good Christmas decorations to have for next year. I'm tempted to go out and get more PJs since the ones I wear are so-so. I think I should stop wearing what I am and get something that's cute and comfortable. (That's a bad word. I learned it from What Not to Wear." I have this adorable monkey PJ bottoms, but I have to hem them. Drat. I could spend Boxing day doing that.

Well, it's been an eventful day or night. Actually it's just beginning. And it's NOT beginning to look a lot like Christmas like that song says. That's over and today is a new day. I think I'll start to read the book I bought on Saturday.

Horoscope: Feeling detached is part of life. Sometimes, you need to give yourself some space. Still daydreaming? Well, stop it. Make some plans to go. Doesn't matter where it is -- it's time to hit the road. Inviting someone special along for the ride wouldn't be a bad idea, either.
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Merry Christmas 2005!

Merry Christmas everyone. I'm having a simple Christmas. Just hoping that I can get my act together and get some presents for my nieces and nephews. I'm a terrible aunt. I'm close to a quarter of a century and I feel much older. Yet, at the same time I don't feel like an aunt. I haven't had the time to get presents for the young ones and I might just end up getting everyone a gift card so all the parents can just shop for the kids.

I'm out of touch with what's in. I have no idea who's the new person that everyone likes. I have no idea who is the new cartoon that everyone likes. I'll just let my cousins decide what's good. My present to myself was the baseball book. I thought maybe this will help me through my toughest hours and my sanity at work. I know I'm being optimistic about things, but knowing that I have made a decision to change my life mentally wasn't easy. I'll announce it when the time is right.

Horoscope: Culturally, you have a lot of curiosity that needs to be satisfied. Be open-minded. If you don't turn off the cell phone, the pager and anything else that connects you to work, even your closest loved ones won't forgive you. Why risk it? Take the day off -- the whole, entire day.
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Christmas Eve...

I don't think I've ever been out on Christmas Eve. The lines in Safeway and Costco were crazy. I guess people were out shopping for food or last minute gifts. Really strange to see that all. I did manage to fine a good TV. I don't know how good, but at least it's cheap. OK not cheap, but reasonably priced.

I saw a book and had to get it. I mean I didn't have to get it, but it caught my eye.I can't wait to start reading the book. OK. I might read a little and then forget about it again. I tried to read The Da Vinci Code, but I just ended up giving it back to who I borrowed it from.

Horoscope: Initiate a new tradition in your life. Your spiritual ideas should play a key role. Put a hold on any and all projects you've been considering that involve financial commitments. This just isn't the time to sign on that type of dotted line. Forget business for a day or so.
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Happy Festivus...

Festivus is a nondenominational holiday featured in an episode of Seinfeld, a popular American television sitcom of the 1990s. The holiday was a plot device in episode number 166 of the show, titled "The Strike", which first aired on December 18, 1997. Many people, influenced or inspired by Seinfeld, now celebrate the holiday, in varying degrees of seriousness. Some do it religiously, others do it in good tidings in their respect to Seinfeld.

According to Seinfeld, Festivus is celebrated each year on December 23, but many people celebrate it other times, often in early December. Its slogan is "A Festivus for the rest of us!" An aluminum pole is generally used in lieu of a Christmas tree or other holiday decoration. Those attending participate in the "Airing of Grievances" which is an opportunity for all to vent their hostilities toward each other, and after a Festivus dinner, The Feats of Strength are performed. Traditionally, Festivus is not over until the head of the household is wrestled to the floor and "pinned."

Festivus

Horoscope: Today, every challenge you encounter will be a chance for you to impress people. They're not just your boss, they're someone you've been entertaining romantic thoughts about for as long as you can remember. Before you let it all out and mention what's on your mind, better be sure the feelings are mutual.
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Depression is BAD...

When you're depressed you'll do just about anything. I'm sure I'll feel this way for a while and it's not going away. The way I deal with it is shopping. What do I buy? Monkey stuff of course. I bought a monkey charm today. This is the second monkey item I've bought in two weeks. Last week it was a charm and a necklace to go along with it. Today it's just a charm. I have a sickness and I need to cure it.

Well I got to the point where I wanted to buy a rock with the word "imagine" and "believe" and maybe "faith" on it. I am tempted to do so. They look inspirational. I need that right now. I'm at a place where I don't know if I want to work any more. I would rather work for minimum wage and be happy rather than sad and depressed. I think I need a shrink.

Horoscope: Sometimes, they are just too demanding. Put your foot down -- stand up for yourself. It might feel that way, but you're not really between a rock and a hard place. You're being given a chance to show what you're made of. In reality, you have it made, and so does the person you're so intent on challenging.
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Break Away - Kelly Clarkson

Grew up in a small town
And when the rain would fall down
I'd just stare out my window
Dreamin' of what could be
And if I'd end up happy
I would pray

Trying hard to reach out
But when I tried to speak out
Felt like no one could hear me
Wanting to belong here
But something felt so wrong here
So I prayed I could break away

[chorus]
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky
And I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change
And break away
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget all the ones that I love
I'll take a risk, take a chance, make a change
And break away

Wanna feel the warm breeze
Sleep under a palm tree
Feel the rush of the ocean
Get on board a fast train
Travel on a jetplane, far away
And break away

[chorus]
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky
And I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change
And break away
Out of the darkness and into the sun
I won't forget all the ones that I love
I gotta take a risk, take a chance, make a change
And break away

Buildings with a hundred floors
Swinging round revolving doors
Maybe I don't know where they'll take me
But, gotta keep moving on, moving on
Fly away, break away

[chorus 2]
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
Though it's not easy to tell you goodbye, gotta
Take a risk, take a chance, make a change
And break away
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget the place I come from
I gotta take a risk, take a chance, make a change
And break away

Break away
Break away

I hit 10,700 posts!

I did it this morning. At about 1.19 a.m. Sad I would look at it.

Member Since: 8/13/2004
Posts: 10700
Last Visit: Dec-16

I am sad.

Quote # 1 of the Day:
Both poverty and riches are the offspring of thought. ? Napoleon Hill,
1883-1970, American Speaker/Motivational Writer/Author of "Think and
Grow
Rich"

Quote # 2 of the Day:
You have powers you nevër dreamed of. You can do things you nevër
thought
you could do. There are no limitations in what you can do except the
limitations of your own mind. ? Darwin P. Kingsley, 1857-1932, American
Businessman

Quote # 3 of the Day:
To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love, are the two
greatest
proofs, not only of goodness of heart, but of strength of mind. ?
William
Hazlitt, 1778-1830, English Writer and Essayist

Horoscope: If change is good, why does it feel so important to keep things the same right now? Change is on the horizon -- change of the most major kind. You're completely in charge of getting the show on the road, and you'll meet absolutely no resistance whatsoever getting started. Why fight it? Don't stop yourself.
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I got a monkey necklace!

OK. I've really lost it now. I was watching the news on Wednesday and they said they would have an opening kind of for those that watch channel 7. It was the Jewelry Mart. I went in and saw lots of nice things. None that I could afford (I could, but it was just nice to look).

I went into a store and found a watch that I used to wear "religiously" until the wrist band broke. I did replace that, but then it just stopped working altogether. I think I still have the watch somewhere.I saw so many of them and just thought back to when I got mine at Montgomery Wards (Wards), which closed down I believe. It really made me think back to when I wore that watch all the time. I wore it every day until it broke down.

I didn't think I'd find anything to buy, but I did. I found a sterling silver monkey charm and thought I had to have it. I then looked for a necklace to go along with it. I took a couple of them and tried them on to find one that matched and then I purchased it. Did I mention that it was half off? Who could refuse something like that? I am just way too into monkeys. This looks almost like the one I have. Clearer than the pictures I took.

Horoscope: The sooner you deal with the issues at hand, the sooner they'll become history. You may spend some time alone, but you're not lonely. You've got some pet projects to finish up at home, and no shortage of admirers who wouldn't mind spending an evening with you. You're just picky, that's all.
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Laurel Hill Playground...

I had actually taken these pictures when I was out at lunch. I walked over to buy my lunch. I ate it and still had some time left. I decided that I wanted to see how much the playground has changed since I'd last been there in 1995. That was about 10 years ago. I know they took out the swings that used to be around the aread in front of that slide. There was sand there and two swrings. I don't remember if they had the smaller swings, but they had the regualar ones. They also painted it orange and it used to be just the plain color.

They also got rid of the sandbox and moved the swings over there. I remember there used to be a sandbox there. I don't know abuot the structure they have there. I don't remember that at all. I think there might have just been slides, but it's been so long I don't remember.

Horoscope: You're busy, but don't forget to fit in a nap here and there. You need relaxation! You've been wistful, nostalgic and downright sappy -- qualities you've always found irritating in others, and downright despicable in yourself. At the moment, thought, those feelings have taken a back seat to passion, and maybe even anger.
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I bought a monkey!

I had to buy it. I saw it and thought there weren't many left and I had to buy monkey items. He's just like the dog that I got this year for my birthday. I swear I have a monkey obsession. If someone would have told me this in the beginning of the year, I wouldn't have believed it. Clothes I have. Stuffed animals I have a couple. Will this monkey madness stop? I don't think so! One more monkey item to my collection.

Quote # 1 of the Day:
It is not your aptitude, but your attitude, that determines your
altitude.
? Zig Ziglar, American Sales Trainer and Motivational Author/Speaker

Quote # 2 of the Day:
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of
comfort
and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and
controversy. ? Martin Luther King, Jr., 1929-1968, American Civil
Rights
Leader and Nobel Prïze Winner

Quote # 3 of the Day;
It is funny about life: if you refuse to accept anything but the very
best
you will very often get it. ? W. Somerset Maugham, 1874-1965, British
Novelist and Playwright

Horoscope: Family and career are clashing -- postpone any upcoming business trips if you can. Isn't love grand? Sure is. You're about to share that sentiment with someone dear to your heart -- someone who doesn't necessarily know that yet. You'll want to make a great, big fiery display of it, too. Go for it.
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Cleaning Sunday...

I thought I should get my room cleaned up since it's been a while since it's been cleaned. I mean I could see a socks on the floor and my desk top (actual one, not computer) anymore. I also figured I had to do some laundry because I was running out of socks. I'm also running out of work clothes too.

When I was done cleaning I saw the most horrific thing. A spider with EYES! I'm SERIOUS! It was creepy looking. I wonder if it's the one that I sucked up in the vacum cleaner the other night that was in the guest room. I caught it and then tossed it in the toilet. My room does look a lot better. I can see the bottom of my desk, I took out the recycling and I vacumed my floor. I did get to take out the laundry I had in my bag for a week. That wasn't too pleasant. I should do that laod of laundry as well. I think I have to change my sheets too. I haven't done that in a while.

I know I'm gorssing a lot of you out. How can this girl live like this? Easy. I was overworked and underpaid (still underpaid) and I finally had some time to clean it up. It took me a couple of hours, but I got it done. I think I want to start knitting again, but I don't think my arm would be OK with that.

**The second line of my horoscope is dead on. I am in a shopping mood. I have bought so much stuff in the past two months. OK make it these past 5. I swear I'm impulsive and I have one more item I want to acquire. It'll take some time, but I'll get it next week. I need to get my MONKEY!

Horoscope: You won't get the positive outcome you were hoping for, but you'll still be happy. For the next couple of days, you'll be in the mood to shop -- even more so than usual -- especially for anything that's totally unique. And don't even pretend you won't love the raised eyebrows your purchases will inspire.
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Tigger420...

I think the name says it all. It also confirms with this post: http://www.forums.mlb.com/ml-giants/messages?msg=63335.1 she is the S.O.B. (Sorry Old Bitch) in the bleachers. It's scary to know she posts on the message board. It's even scarier that you know it's her and that she reads and writes.

I think I'll go stay in hiding on the board. I should also not draw attention to myself.

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BLACK FRIDAY!

The report of what I did today:

I left the house about 11.00 p.m. to pick up my friend to go to CompUSA. After we drove to the downtown CompUSA. I dropped her off and then I went to find parking. Well it was almost the same thing since I found a parking spot right away. It took me a couple of tries and the cops had to wonder what is she doing? After I park the car I go ahead and join her. It was strange seeing a bunch of teenagers or college students who don't really speak English in line waiting for the store to open. We set up a game plan while in line. We were near the Sketchers store (to give you an idea how long the line was). Then the hour arrived. They let in some people in at a time. It was in shifts and even then it was hard because the store was filled with people, but not to the point where you can't move. They only had one door open and it was the Market street side. The O'Farrell side was closed. Ok it was more than a couple, but seeing the ad and knowing what to get helped. Also knowing the layout is very helpful. The plan was this: split up and look for certain items. We would meet back up and switch items and leave the store. Time entered into the store: 12.12-12.15 a.m.

I ran into my former roommate and she helped me find the USB drive. Then next I was off to find the wireless stuff. I went my way and my friend went the other way. Her job/mission was to find the router that she needed and other items that I didn't need. I found a router (it was the wrong one) and then I asked for help to find the USB and the PC card. The girl was helpful and helped me find the items I needed. So I had the USB drive, the PC cards, and the USB adaptors. I meet back up with my friend and we tried to find the router (it took a little while with more asking) and found that. The next item was a mouse. We had to ask about that too. Over all the store personal was helpful. Except the cashier. Had NO CLUE! Probably why he's a cashier.

When everything was found we waited in line. Then I saw the SD card. I thought not a bad price for one. $29.99 AR. I need another one since the one that I'm using isn't working out too well. It's having problems reading and plus I could always do more video with a larger card. I got that too.

The items I bought were: 2 USB wireless adaptors , 2 PC cards (for wireless internet), a 512 MB SD card, and a 512 MB USB drive.
Total spent AR without tax: $ 51.94.
Actual total spent with tax: $ 265.76.
Time on receipt for check out: 12.37 a.m.
Time spent in store: 20 minutes (roughly)

After paying and leaving the store I dropped off my friend and then I headed home. I got home and was tired. I didn't have too many bags, but I couldn't believe I got most of the shopping done already. I didn't sleep until two something, which isn't wise, but that's me. I set my alarm to wake me up at 4.30 a.m. so I could be at Mervyn's when they opened at 5.00 a.m. I went to sleep or to take a nap. I woke up and I really didn't want to get out of bed. I proceed to get changed and have a quick breakfast (one small pineapple cake) and then left. The strange part was when I was getting ready I heard noise outside. My father was sitting in the living room watching TV. It was 4 something in the morning. No one is up that early. He asked me where I was heading. I thought it was obvious. Day after Thanksgiving. Taking a couple of bags to be returned. He didn't think so. I said I'm going shopping. He didn't believe me, but oh well.

I drove there and as I was getting out of the car this guy said that he was in and out in 5 minutes. I was still disoriented and just let it go. I went and got my monkey blanket, socks, and jeans. That was enough to get the $10.00 rewards card. OK it was enough for two. The amount of money I spent was over $100.00. The deal is every $50.00 you spend you get $10.00 back. Then I dropped off the stuff into the car to return the items I bought on Wednesday. Then I went back and thought, I should get some shoes. I bought two pairs and that was enough to get another $10.00. After buying the shoes I went back to the car and returned another items. I almost forgot the $10.00 card because I was heading off to the next location.
The items I bought were: shoes, jeans, socks, and monkey fleece.
Total spent AR without tax: $ N/A
Actual total spent with tax: $ 181.28.
Time spent: estimate at least 1.5 hours

I did run into my aunt which was strange. 6.30 a.m. and I run into my aunt at Mervyn's. It was time for the second store. I headed over to Office Max. I parked in the garage and then proceeded to get in line. Yes, in line for the store to open. They also made you take the stairs. Nice right?

I knew two items that I wanted to get. I would end up getting four. I got the FAR 6 plug in power strip and the 64 CD case holder. I looked over the ad and thought the hard drive is kind of cheap. I picked up a 200 gig hard drive. This one person tried to trick me into getting something else. BITCH! Then I saw that they had SD cards on sale too. It was a 512 for $19.99 AR. I thought that's a better deal than the one I picked up at CompUSA. So I got that too.
The items I bought were: 512 SD card, 200 gig hard drive, 64 CD case wallet, and power stripe.
Total spent AR without tax: $ 79.98.
Actual total spent with tax: $ 193.65.

Next stop Walgreens. You have to be wondering, you've been up since about four something and here it is after 7.00 a.m. and you've still got energy? Yes, I do. I had to pick up some laundry detergent and a couple of DVD's. Granted the only thing for me was the DVD's, but I couldn't let my aunt carry the detergent. They were open already and everyone was grabbing stuff. I got two bottles of detergent and then I looked for the DVD's. I need to get Harry Potter and one other one. I was hoping for Runaway Bride. I was going to get About A Boy, but I thought I had it. The deal with the DVD's.
The items I bought were: 2 bottles of 50 oz. detergent and 2 DVD's.
Total spent AR without tax: $ N/A.
Actual total spent with tax: $ 15.16.

Next stop was ACE hardware. You're thinking what can you possibly get at ACE? OK I figured it would be open at 7.00 a.m. and all I'd have to do is get in and get out. I was going to get the free items. I saw a line and thought, OK maybe they're limiting the number of people going in. It is a small store. Nope they were not going to be open until 8.00 a.m. I'm standing in the rain and wind waiting for the store to open. I see a young girl with a shirt that says, "Daddy's Girl" and she's wearing a tiara. That's crazy shit there. I did get one of the two items. One was a power sander and the other was something for a screw driver. No more power sanders but they had the other thing. I bought that and left.
The items I bought were: a pack of guiding screw driver drives.
Total spent AR without tax: $ N/A.
Actual total spent with tax: $ 8.66.

I went to get a cinnamon roll. It was good. While in line at ACE I realize I lost my earphone. Now I'm ticked off. I call up the places I might have dropped it and nothing. I even go back to Mervyn's. I left my phone number hoping to have it returned. I can expect it not to be EVER.

I then tried to get what I needed from the hospital since I was near there anyways. No luck. They were CLOSED TOO! They had a sign that said they were only going to be closed on THURSDAY. Today is FRIDAY! Whatever.

Next location was Circuit City. Or was it Office Depot? Never the less I went to both. I went to Circuit City first to get some DVD's. It wasn't worth my time to dig through the pile they had. And then lines were even longer. I left. I went back to Office Depot and thought about getting the battery back up. I didn't have a newspaper and I wasn't sure. Then I notice the front of the store had one. I looked to make sure that was the one I needed. I got the last one they had on the shelf. That sucker was heavy. I also went to Sportsmart, but there wasn't anything I wanted.
The items I bought were: battery back up.
Total spent AR without tax: $ 14.99.
Actual total spent with tax: $ 65.09.

Then I went to Target. Since I failed to get the better deal at Circuit City I went to Target to get the Family Guy DVD. I got that and found a couple that I wanted too. Ok the price had something to do with it.
The items I bought were: Family Guy Vol. 2, Shrek 2, A Shark's Tale, Meet the Fockers
Total spent AR without tax: $ N/A.
Actual total spent with tax: $ 38.66.

It was back to Mervyn's to return on last item. I also had to get a present for the company dinner. I had no idea what to get. I thought about it when I was at the Mervyn's in San Francisco, but now it's for real. I just got something that I thought was cute and useful. Something that could be enjoyed. I'm not going to put down what it was because I never know who's reading this and if they'll know who I got. I also got something else that was cute. I'm not going to say what either because I'll spoil the surprise. The lines were long. I saw them and got scared. I wanted to pass, but I didn't. All I had to do was hunt down a shorter line and pay. I also don't like the fact they don't have scanners to check the prices. Annoying if you ask me.
The items I bought were: can't say.
Total spent AR without tax: $ N/A.
Actual total spent with tax: $ 36.00.

The things I failed to mention are: I was almost in an accident TWICE. Once was heading over to Mervyn's to try to find my earphone. The other was at Serramonte. The sky was dark and there was rain. If it's hard to see you have to have on headlights. But this old lady didn't think so. I had on my lights so she could see me. I think safety first. I was really ticked off. Oh I was so fumed about the old lady I forgot to lock the doors. I got lucky that the car wasn't stolen and nothing was stolen. Second time this week.

I did get home about 12.30 p.m. I think. I'm not even sure. If anyone actually totals how much was spent, I think it's at least $600.00. That's just too crazy.

Horoscope: As you get more excited about that big purchase, don't skip the research! You can absolutely trust the promises made to you now, even if they arrive from far away. You'll be just as adamant about keeping your own word, too. Respect and responsibility are in the air.
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

I hope everyone is having a "Feliz" Thanksgiving. If I knew how to type that in Spanish I would. Since I only know the word for happy I thought I'd toss it in. The picture does do this holiday justice. It was the new and the old getting along for one day. You'd never believe it, but it's true. Two different types of people putting their differences aside for one day.

I have had a chance to look over the BF ads and they are OK. They're not great, but I can't compare it to last year since I wasn't here. I can compare it to 2003 and that was GOOD. OK not GOOD, but decent. I have figured out a plan and what to get. It's crazy when it's one person doing it and not more. I wrote up what I'm going to get at each store and what time each store opens. I made mental notes of when I'm going to leave a store to head over to the next store. I have drew out the plan to almost an artform. I am crazy.

I just learned that CompUSA is opening at MIDNIGHT! WHAT THE FUCK?!?! Now the plan is to find out what they have and go and buy it. I can't lose on the deals for wireless cards again! I am going to head out and report everything that happened tomorrow.

Horoscope: You need to start digging before you can see the truth. First, find the facts. It may not be Valentine's Day, but the tone of the messages you've been receiving from a long-distance loved one might make it seem that way. Behave accordingly -- and carefully.
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What a day...

After I left work I went to my appointment with physical therapy. No this isn't a joke. I have physical therapy. I still need to take care of myself as well, but it's hard to. I mean I need to get up and stretch and I should probably put in the desk tray at home I know it'll help me out, but I just haven't had the time. I'm trying to get the tools that I need to fix myself. By that I mean to loosen up my shoulder area.

My plan was this after leaving the visit: to get to the place where I can buy the "Pinky Ball" and then use it. The only thing I have now to ease the pain in my left shoulder (which she worked on) are those wooden massagers. I try to sleep on it to relive the stress. Anyway, I get there and I find a spot. I go to the one in front of a driveway and it was too small. I tried to reverse, but some jerk took my spot. Nice right?

I turn around the block and contemplated a meter but thought better of it. Then I parked on Scott Street. I noticed a lot of helicopters around, but I had no idea why. I went to try and find the office, but they were closed. Just my luck right? I get back to my car to find something out. Something that doesn't happen to me a lot. I forgot to lock the door. I did put "The Club" on the car, but I forgot to lock the door. Yes, I'm a FUCKER. I only realized this when I got back to the car. I saw the doors unlocked. I thought, "What's gone from the car? Is the stuff in the trunk still there?" I looked and checked and everything was there. Thank GOD!

I then went to Mervyn's and went on a rampage. I bought almost everything in sight. I got a pack of socks, jeans, and a monkey fleece throw. It's soooooooooooooooooooooooo cute! I mean it comes with a monkey and that thing is sooooooooooooooooooooooooo soft! I held on to that sucker and it made me warm and it was smooth. I don't think I bought anything else, but when I tried to pay there was a huge problem. My Discover Chimpanzee card. The lady who rung me up with the chimpanzee card swiped it a few times and still had no idea what was wrong with it. She just couldn't say, "Miss I think this card is no good. Do you have another one?" I knew before hand it might have been a problem. It was a good thing I had my Mervyn's card. It's from 2000, but it works. It does look like a gift car, but it does say on it: Valued Cardholder Since 2000. This has to be my favorite picture that I'm going to put up. It's of a TURKEY! It GLOWS! How cute is that? When I was taking the picture, I saw a poodle up in the window. It didn't even bark at me. It took me a couple shots before I got this one. I saw a car just stop and go, "WHAT THE FUCK?!"Horoscope: One of your favorite spots is having business problems -- pay a visit soon. A long-distance emotional revelation is due -- the one you've been waiting for, in fact. Your world is set to change for the better, and it's going to happen soon, so get ready.
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More...Monkeys!

They can be found here.
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George Bush look alike...

You decide:
Monkey
George Bush










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I miss weekends...

I miss weekends where you can just hang out with those you care about. My mind has checked out for good. It's only focused on having fun.

Anyway, I opened my package to find Dangles. He's like a little baby! He's smooth and cute. I love him. He's just as cute as my piggy I bought.

What do I do when I get home? I check eBay of course! I saw some interesting items. Of course it has to do with monkeys. Here are some items I found interesting:

Final price with shipping: $36.95

Horoscope: Every day needn't be a breeze. It's the tough ones that teach you the most. When you have something to say, holding it in just isn't your style -- even if it's something intense, potent and life-changing -- like what you have to say to someone right now.
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DANGLES!

I received Dangles yesterday. I am so happy! I woke up early today wishing that I was somewhere else. Escape is what I just want to do. I mean just disappear and don't ever want to be found again. Either alone or with someone. I know that sounds insane, but that's my brain right now.

I did some laundry today and I hope that it'll last me a while. It also as hit me that I am just too into monkeys. Someone has to stop me OR I could just have a wish list of what I want and have my cousins get it for me for Christmas. I do need to get gifts for all of my cousins. I wonder what everyone wants. It'll be hard for the teenagers, but the others it shouldn't be that bad.

The Simpsons and Family Guy weren't bad. American Dad was a little too much. The gun thing was just strange. The Simpsons showed me that Lisa can be a rebel and that she just wants to be accepted.

I watched the news to find out that Steve Young got his Hall of Fame ring. That's great and he looked like he would cry. Congrats to you.

Horoscope: Innovation can be intimidating, but be brave. These new ideas will enrich you. You've never been fond of people who don't take their responsibilities seriously. If there's someone who answers that description in your life -- well, they won't be there for long.
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Baseball As America...

Was an interesting exhibit in Oakland. If you ever wondered what kind of equipment they invented for he game then I'd recommend you going there. It started off with both local teams the Giants and the Athletics. Of course, the sore spot has to be the 1989 World Series trophy. I had never seen one before in person and the only ones I have seen are on TV. You know like when they give away the Super Bowl one and there's always the question: "(Name of person and name of team) You have just won the Super Bowl, what are you going to do next?"

I thought about changing the trophy to have it say Giants on it, but then thought better. The item I think I want was maybe some Omar Vizquel salsa. I swear it's real! I'm trying to land some from the Cleveland fans. I saw other items, but this really stood out. I liked how there was a letter that was really touching sent to Hank Aaron when he broke the record by Babe Ruth. The letter was really touching. It was from a guy who explained how he couldn't have children and when he did he named the son after Hank Aaron. That almost brought me to tears. Just thinking about the letter now makes me want to cry. I saw Jackie Robinson's Dodger jersey. It was like looking at a piece of history.

I also saw the scouting report for Mark McGuire. The funny part was they had the sign to hide his weaknesses, but it showed all of his strengths. He was drafted right out of high school. I hope I have the right person. I also saw the different types of season tickets they had in the past. Some were charms and that isn't a bad idea. I mean if they had that now it would be easier on the ticket takers. I think that it would be hard to tell which ticket is fake or not.

I saw pictures from the Battle of the Bay and different ads that showed that San Francisco wanted a baseball team. They had the San Francisco Seals jersey and it was super sweet looking. I saw the world's most expensive baseball card. See the card here. I saw a Mickey Mantle card. There was so much information there that I just soaked up like a sponge. There were pieces from movies and food that players endorsed. I mean all that information was great.

The cap that Juan Marichal and Gaylord Perry for their milestones and even an autograph Barry Bonds baseball #597. There was just so much there. The old seats from some of the ball parks that aren't there anymore. The demo of how to throw a knuckle ball, curve ball, fastball, and sinker? I'm not sure about the last one, but they have the first three for sure. You could also see the different bats and how they evolved. If you can go check out the exhibit I would suggest you do it. It's Cooperstown but closer.

Oh the neatest thing that I saw today was this:
Here are some pictures I found online of the exhibit. Pictures were NOT ALLOWED:






Horoscope: You've got some hot stuff on your plate right now -- deal with it quickly. Balancing the needs of a personal relationship with your work duties isn't usually as stressful for you as it is for the rest of us; you're good at it. But at the moment, it may take a bit more effort. Be prepared to stay up late.
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Good bye Scottie Hottie...

Good bye Mr. Eyre. You made it. You were one of the two Scotts on the team that we loved. I'll miss you. You were laid back and nice. I'm glad I got to meet you at the picnic. You have made this past season a joy to watch. Even though we didn't do so well, you were the light that guided us until the end.

We will miss you greatly. I enjoyed your song at the park. It made me remember my roots in rock music. It bring tears to my eyes right now thinking you'll no longer be a Giant, but that you're a Cub now. You were a Giant with a "Giant" heart. I'm sorry we let you get away, but we understand that your boys mean a lot to you. Good luck in the windy city and if you see A.J. there don't forget to give him a kick in the ASS if he's pompous to you about the World Series.

Scottie Hottie...I bid you farewell and godspeed. (No I'm not religious.)

Horoscope: Whittle down some of your responsibilities and free up some time for a recharge. Is friendship really all there is between you and that certain someone you've known for what seems like forever? If you're not sure, investigating the options now wouldn't be a bad idea.
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Eyre rewarded by Cubs for resilience

Lefty battled disorder to earn valuable free agent deal

CHICAGO -- One of the first things Scott Eyre did when he knew he was going to the Chicago Cubs was to check the team's 2006 schedule. Eyre wanted to know when he'd be back in San Francisco because he doesn't want to let the kids down at Charles Armstrong School.

They can expect a visit in May.

In May 2002, Eyre began taking medication for attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). He didn't know he had it until the previous month, when Tim Hughes of the Toronto Blue Jays medical staff suggested Eyre talk to someone about it during an off day in Tampa, Fla. Eyre never thought he had a problem.

"No, I was just me," he said Friday at Wrigley Field, where he was introduced as the newest member of the Cubs' bullpen.

The free agent reliever signed a two-year contract with the Cubs on Thursday night that includes a player option for a third year. If the option is picked up, the total package is worth $11 million. The deal includes a $1 million signing bonus, and will pay Eyre $2.7 million in 2006 and $3.5 million in 2007. The player option year in 2008 is for $3.8 million.

Eyre wouldn't be such a valuable commodity if he hadn't been diagnosed and learned how to deal with ADHD.

"There were little things, like someone tapping on the back of your chair, that would drive me nuts," Eyre said. "Now it doesn't bother me at all. Nothing bothers me. I drive, listen to the radio, listen to my wife talking and the kids do what they would do. I was lot grumpier, I guess, as my wife describes it. Now I'm a lot more happy."

He's also a better pitcher. From 1997-2001, before he was diagnosed, Eyre had a career 5.50 ERA, giving up 139 earned runs in 227 1/3 innings over 95 games. From 2002-05, he gave up 102 earned runs over 252 2/3 innings in 313 games for a 3.63 ERA.

"You get critics who say, 'You grew up as a pitcher,'" Eyre said. "I'm sorry, but you don't get your ERA two points different in three years or whatever by learning. It doesn't happen like that."

And that's part of the message he delivers to kids who also are struggling to deal with ADHD or attention deficit disorder (ADD). The difference? As Eyre talked on Friday, he was constantly moving his hands. He's a little hyper.

"In San Fran, I've had numerous kids or parents who say they take this [medication] now because of you," Eyre said. "One kid's dad said, 'He doesn't want to take [the medication] because the kids make fun of him.' I looked at [the kid] and said, 'How do your friends know you take it?' and he said, 'I told them.' I said, 'Tell them you don't take it any more, and take it at home and they'll never know.'"

Eyre wants students to know they aren't alone, and he'll reiterate that message when he sees the kids at Charles Armstrong School in Belmont, Calif. The Cubs will be in town to play the Giants May 9-11, 2006.

"I made them a promise that if I wasn't a Giant next year that I would still come back and visit them, so I have to go back and visit in May," Eyre said. "I already looked at the schedule to see when we're in San Fran."

Eyre is willing to talk to children in the Chicago area as well.

"[The kids] didn't care if I wasn't Barry Bonds or Jason Schmidt," Eyre said. "They cared that I played in the big leagues and I had ADD or ADHD, and that I made it to where I was. That's rewarding to me to see a kid smile like that."

The Cubs are smiling now that Eyre is part of the relief corps. His agent, Tommy Tanzer, said every Major League team called to inquire about the left-handed reliever.

"I was getting headaches every day from the stress," Eyre said. "How do I pick a place to play without knowing what the clubhouse was like?"

The good-natured lefty, who will be a perfect complement to Chicago closer Ryan Dempster, played for Cubs manager Dusty Baker when the Giants plucked Eyre off the waiver wire in August 2002. He helped San Francisco reach the World Series that year.

Eyre talked to Baker and also got good vibes from conversations with new teammates Glendon Rusch, Jerome Williams and Neifi Perez. Rusch told him about a team dinner the last weekend at a Houston steakhouse that all but one player attended, and that player missed it because he was sick.

About a week ago, Eyre checked in with Baker again.

"All he said is, 'Did you sign yet? We're going fishing,'" Eyre said. "I've got a nice fishing partner."

The lefty decided to leave the Giants because it was just too long a commute to his Bradenton, Fla., home. Twice this year, he left San Francisco after a Sunday day game, flew to Florida, spent the Monday off-day playing with his two sons, ages 7 and 5, then flew to Arizona to rejoin the Giants. The Eyres have a seven-acre spread in Florida that is home to two horses, three dogs, two cats and a turtle.

"I love my wife and kids very much and this is closer to home," he said of Chicago. "They have a good team, and [Cubs general manager Jim] Hendry made it almost impossible to say no. The negotiations were 45 minutes long. We had dinner, I walked out in my Greg Maddux autographed jersey and said, 'How do I look?'"

Eyre had gotten Maddux to sign a jersey this summer, not knowing he'd be the right-hander's teammate a few months later.

Eyre gave the Giants credit for his success.

"Felipe [Alou] showed a lot of faith in me," said Eyre, who led the National League in appearances. "I'd have a bad game or give up an inherited run or something, and it didn't matter what I did on Monday, I was pitching Tuesday. I was the go-to guy. That instilled confidence in myself. I hope I can do the same thing here in Chicago."

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Fumbles the Monkey...

Today I received Fumbles in the mail. He's one of my latest additions to my monkey collection. He's small and cute and is fresh in his ziplock bag.
Through the jungle, high and low
Up and down and around I go
Look at me swing from tree to tree
Won't you come and play with me ?




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SOX...

No not the Red Sox or the White Sox. I'm talking about regular socks that go on your feet. I went shopping today knowing that a certain store has sales on Wednesdays. I went and I saw items I had to have. OK not had to have, but needed. By the title of the post it was socks. I looked at the prices for girl socks and women's and they were the same. When I looked at the prices for boys they were cheaper. HOW COME?! WHY?!

Long story short I ended up with boy socks. Who's going to know what's on my feet? If they are boy socks or girl socks or even women's' socks? One entry about socks. What am I thinking? Or am I at all?

Horoscope: If you feel like you're attracting flighty people, take a break from socializing. Being critical of your own or your coworkers' performance at work won't get you anywhere. Sure, you expect perfection, but that's not always possible. Don't blame anyone if things don't work out.
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Heartbreaker Part 2...

As I was sitting at home thinking about baseball (it's the off season and I didn't count down the days until opening day) I thought about my hubby. There's fantasy and reality. Reality is that he's married with a son. He's been married for two or three years. He grew up in the Midwest and so he's a good guy. If he did try anything I'd be flattered, but offended at the same time. I'm sure he's a nice guy and that's why he has a wife and they have a son together.

I'm happy with what I have and what I don't have. Life is good. People to hang out with on weekends and those that care about me. Baseball is only half a year long. Friends are all year long. I have the orange madness to keep my company and the monkey thing. Sure I look like a crazy person with a thing for monkeys.

In the end it's best the he's married and he's just my crush. It's like all the teenage girls out there back in the 90s when Leonardo DiCaprio was "god" to them. I think I'm like that too with baseball players. To me they have a job and you have to respect their privacy. Baseball players, football players, movie stars, musicians, and just regular TV personal should have a star quality. They are "larger" than life, and what they do is their business.

I'm just rambling now I wish Jack the best and hope he's happy and his son is healthy. I hope he loves his wife enough to not feel the need to cheat. I'll just have a fantasy where Jack is my husband. I'll have reality where there is someone for me. I'm thankful for reality and not fantasy.

Horoscope: "The love of flowers is really the best teacher of how to grow and understand them." - Max Schling
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More monkeys!

My latest monkey! I just won the auction for him today. His name is Dangles. He's a pluffy! He's smooth and soft and lovable. He's as cute as my pig one. His name is Corkscrew. He's soft too.

I have this thing for beanie babies now. The crazy is long gone, but mine has only just begun. I'm pretty sure this thing with beanie babies will only get a little worse until I get all the monkeys.

MONKEYS RULE!

Horoscope: Sharing news of your day means nothing unless you share your feelings about it too. You'd never admit it, but you tend to be superstitious, especially about sharing secrets. At this point, you need to spill the beans, and do it now -- maybe even twice.
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You know it's almost Christmas when...

you see Home Alone on TV. I mean come on. Only for the past 10 years or so it's been on around Thanksgiving. This year they started early. They always have the first one on TV. Then it was the second Lost in New York. I thought about watching other things, but it's not the same.

I checked my football hobby of just picking out winners and seeing which week I did really well. It's only to pass the off season, but I don't follow football to know or even care.

Horoscope: If the timing doesn't feel right, postpone. Give yourself some time to prepare. You've been thinking about asking a family member for advice, but you're not sure they're the right person to approach. Once you ask, though, you might be surprised to find that they can help more than you'd imagined.
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Heartbreaker...

My hubby is married! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Here's how I know. This is the information that I found:
Jack Gerard Taschner...graduated from Racine (WI) High School...drafted by Anaheim in 37th round of 1996 First-Year Player draft, but did not sign...earned communications degree from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh...was perfect 13-0 over 3 seasons with Titans, helping school to trio of WIAC titles...fashioned 7-0 mark with 1.51 ERA and 79 strikeouts over 53.2 innings in 1999...married (Miriam)...son (Gradin, Aug. 16, 2003).

I'm heartbroken, but it wouldn't have worked out. He's who he is and I'm who I am. It's just nice to know that he's married and happy. If he's not he can always find me. ^_^

I know that's wishful thinking, but you never know. I saw Fever Pitch and Bull Durham tonight. Bull Durham was ok. I learned a lot from that movie. I learned how to be a "home team ho" as some of us have given that term to those that show "the goods" to the home players for attention.

Fever Pitch was ok. I could relate to Jimmy Fallon's character because I'm that die hard fan. If the Giants were like that then I'm sure that I could go to those extremes. I could see myself getting a lot of Giants gear and just having a room or the house decorated to the extreme. I'm seriously thinking about painting my room orange. That sounds nutty, but it's something different.

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Monkeys!

You see those three lovely monkeys? They're MINE! I bought them and I'm taking them home today. I know I'm crazy, but this is my way of dealing with the off season. I find monkeys that are cute to add to my collection. I know someone someday will have me locked up and committed to some institution. **NOTE** That picture was not taken at my house, but it's the one that was provided when I bought those three monkeys.

I am going to have to have a monkey shrine set up in my room now. I have to find the one I bought in Spain a couple of years ago. It was so cute and I had to leave with a monkey. Here is that post. The picture that is on the left is a picture of what the monkeys did in Gibraltar. It was strange being in two countries at once. It was Spain, but then it was also England as well. I do miss those monkeys over there. I wonder what happen to my camera that I used to take pictures of me and one of the monkeys. GOD DAMN IT! I want my monkey pictures! I want back the camera and the picture of the monkey eating food! SHIT! I miss monkey!!!

Horoscope: You do not have to sacrifice family for career. Keep your priorities where they are. A family member you haven't seen or spoken to in what seems like forever is about to contact you, and one conversation will be enough to convince you that you're overdue for a visit. So will you be traveling, or will they?
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My Monkey hobby...

Today I received a package in the mail. Actually there were two, but I was only able to receive one and the other I'll have to pick up on Saturday. I'll just say there are monkeys in at the post office waiting for me. See the picture? That's what I bought recently. The monkey madness continues. I have a nice pair of capris with about the same color pink. I have matching socks now and all I need is a similar colored shirt. I do have a brown monkey shirt that says "monkey see monkey do" and the writing is in pink. It'll all match and I'll wear them. I'll wear it on National Monkey Day. No I'm not kidding about this. Check out the site here.

I also went downstairs to check out the color of the basement room and it's ORANGE! OMG! It's perfect for the "orangest monkey"! I'll have to see if there's any paint left and paint my room orange. Dear God I think I've lost my mind. The orangest monkey shall be me?!

Monkey Items so far:
Monkey Bags/purse/messenger/tote: 4
Monkey T-Shirts: 4
Monkey Sweatshirts/hoodies: 3
Monkey Socks: 1 pair
Stuffed Monkeys: 3
Monkey key chains: 2
Monkey phone strings: 7
Monkey charms: 2
Monkey phone case: 1
Monkey picture frame: 1
Monkey bobblehead: 1
Monkey banks: 2
Monkey solar head bobble: 1
Monkey beanie babies: ~7?
Monkey first day of issues: 3
Monkey stamps: 2 sets
Monkey red envelope opener: 1
Monkey nail clipper: 1
Monkey PJs: 4
Monkey postcards: 2?

I never realized I had so much monkey stuff. Ok it's not a lot, but it's still more than I would have thought. I need monkey shoes, sheets, pillow cases, duvet, and everything monkey!

Horoscope: When you're running neck-and-neck with others, use your creativity to gain an edge. If you've got a favor to ask of a sibling or neighbor, here's a tip: Put a little sugar on it. At the moment, we'll all be especially susceptible to sweetness, and if anyone knows how to work the crowd, it's you.
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Lightning strikes twice?

It was after work and I was standing at the corner waiting for a ride home. I notices these flashes of light and thought maybe it was the cable where the buses run, but then thought better when I saw some more. I thought back to when I was younger (elementary school) and saw a bunch when I was on my way to school. I only wish I had a camera when I was that young. I love seeing lightning. I know it's dangerous, but it's different and unique.

On the drive home there were a couple more times when the lightning hit. The only reason why I knew was because the radio had a little bad reception. I saw some and wonder how much more there would be. If I could just stare at that a lot I would.

I miss the simple days where I could just hang out and just stare at the sky. Looking up at the clouds trying to find people and animals. I like taking pictures of clouds too. Sounds silly, but that's something fun to do. Take picture of clouds.

Horoscope: You're still feeling exhilarated and enthusiastic when it comes to spending money, but you really need to be careful about it -- and this isn't something anyone ordinarily needs to tell you. Your smart attitude about money qualifies you to give friends some wise advice.
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Happy Halloween!

What did I do today? I wanted to wear my Taschner jersey to work because of the holiday, but then thought better of it. I wore an orange shirt and then black pants. I have no imagination.

I got home and then had someone message me seeing if I wanted to go out. I said why not. I wanted to go trick or treating. I wore my Taschner jersey and the matching cap. I put on "eye black", but then figured I look stupid so I took it off. We left my house and started the search for Robin Williams house.

I found out where Robin Williams lives and it was strange. I mean it was hard to find in the dark and this was after we roamed around the neighborhood. He had a couple of guys at his front gate and it looked kind of scary to approach him or them to get something from him. There was this one guy has a cool set up. He has two houses together, well they're separated by a driveway. It has a wonderful view of the Golden Gate Bridge. I also noticed a lot of Russians trick or treating.

After finding his house and bored we tried to head over to the Castro. We get back to the car and it won't start. This is not a joke. We try and we even got someone to help jump it. It wasn't working. We're stuck trying and calling people.

We finally get AAA there and the guy is tried and he's not happy at how crazy some people are. He tried to start the car, but he said it was the starter. It was strange. I know I tried to start the car hoping a miracle, but when he couldn't even fix the car that was bad.

Long story short, we got the car towed back to the house and I got a ride home. By the time I got home it was 10 minutes to midnight. I can honestly say that it is one Halloween I'll never forget.

Horoscope: Authority problems don't discourage you -- they inspire you to find your own way. What you're standing there staring at might be the perfect gift for your sweetie, so whether or not there's a 'good' reason for buying it really shouldn't enter into the equation. If it makes them happy, that's enough. Right?
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A clean room and organized as well...

I had enough with being messy and seeing as my room was pretty messy, I figured I had to clean up. It's winter and the ants are going to be coming in when the rain starts. I vacuumed and I also did a load of laundry. WOW right? My desk is neat and the floor is clean. I boxed up the magazines that were sitting on my floor. I also finally got around to paying off that parking ticket that I got about half a month ago. I can't believe I got it on Yom Kippur. Ironic.

I watched "The Goonies" and wondered where they all are now. Great movie and I should get it on DVD too. It's amazing how much dust stuff can get on it when it's not cleaned for a year or more. I also should finish getting the rest of the seasons of "Friends".

Meanwhile, back in "Giants land" there isn't anything interesting going on except they want to rename the park. If the logo is blue and white I'm sure most of us fans will have a cow.

I will try to put something baseball related in each day. That'll be my motivation to update this. This shall keep me sane from the off season. I made this skin for the blog. OK, I didn't. I just took what I had and changed the picture to the monkey. I have to make him more orange though. Not quite enough.

Horoscope: To stay sharp, keep challenging yourself -- so pick a tough goal and get to work! Obviously, someone 'upstairs' is testing your patience, because everyone who's crossing your path down here is arriving with information that's either totally confusing or totally inaccurate. Either way, don't sign anything -- not even a large check. The stars are serious.
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Jerseys!

OMG I got the ones I ordered a couple weeks ago. They're so SWEET! I have one of my "hubby" and one that's just blank. It looks good, but it's the wrong number, but I'll ask him to "fix it". Heh. He'll be like..are you the same girl that asked me to edit the number on her hat? I'll be like yes I did. And here's the hat. It'll be funny.

I am still trying to track down my Giants blanket. It's around somewhere. I wish I had it. It'll keep me nice and warm. The jerseys I got go nicely with my hat. I haven't calculated the record for it yet, but it can't be that bad. I realize now I have four (4) jerserys. Lord that is a lot. This year alone I've bought three (3). Someone tell me those are ok to wear to work on Fridays. Please?

Horoscope: Money matters could provide you with one more bit of confusing information to deal with, but don't get yourself all worked up about it. You've got some thinking to do, and you're not ready to come to a decision just yet.
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ML31 on the Giants MB (message board)...

This guy is BORING! He bores me with his there isn't such a thing called a "Wild Card" in baseball. If you don't win your division then you don't deserve to go to the World Series. This is how he views the 2002 World Series. No team went. He said the AL (American League) and the NL (National League) that went (Giants and Angels) never happened.

This year the Astros and the White Sox went. In his eyes only the White Sox deserved it and they are the true winners. If the Astros won they didn't deserve it.

Why can't you just accept it? Lord. Get a life and just accept that that's the rules of the game. He also doesn't like the DH (Designated Hitter) for the AL but that's the rule.

ML31, just stop trying to convert others. Just let us follow our "religion" and you can follow yours.

Horoscope: To make sure it goes as planned, do your research. Check the facts and play it safe.
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Headaches aren't good signs...

I woke up this morning, ok not morning, but afternoon with a headache. I knew that wasn't a good sign. The last time this happened I knew the result. I ended up watching a movie. After it was done it was time for the World Series. Yes I did watch it. I wanted to see a team choke, but they didn't. I saw a strange stolen base by A.J. The Astros looked decent, but they couldn't get a lot of the plays and some cost them when the ball was hit into a gap.

I saw the results of the game and it bummed me out. Tomorrow's another day and there's another game. Six games left. I will watch all of them. Even if I have to go to a bar to watch game 6 at a bar.

Horoscope: Pay attention to the issues at hand ... don't dwell on what may happen later.
Okay. Enough is enough. You've worked, helped out and done everything you possibly can for everyone you possibly can. Now it's time to do what you want to do: Be completely alone with your special someone. And that's that.
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708...

I was in my car at 7.11 p.m. or was it 7.14 p.m. I had just started the car and was waiting for it to warm up. Then I hear that Barry Bonds is up at bat. There were two others already on and then he hits it. I hear it and think to myself I have to remember this moment. I have to. This is something special.

I am really excited to get home to watch this game. I had a good feeling, but I should have prepared for the worse because that did happen. It looked good. Then it got ugly. REAL UGLY REAL FAST.

I was sad to see a loss. This is worse than last year. Last year it was Steve Finely who is also killing the A's. The short version is we have to win tomorrow or it's over. We have to win all the rest too. The Padres have to lose 2/3 games and lose the next 2 to us. I hate this math stuff.

But John 3.16 please help the Giants.

Giants: 6
Padres: 9
This month: 15-10
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705!

I would have to say the best thing about Sunday had to be the company I was with. It was a beautiful day. The temperature was just perfect. I don't think I would have changed anything. I was able to use the chant that I came up with for Jeff Kent. The chant was, "WASH YOUR TRUCK!" I know he heard it too. I had someone confirm for me that I was heard on the TV and I did hear myself on the radio as well. When your voice can travel that much and that fast it just has to be scary. I never knew that my voice could be that "lethal."

The extra special treat was that I could spend it with friends who are just as passionate about baseball like myself. I know that sounds really corny, but that's the honest truth. When you have friends that are willing to make fools of themselves then it's like we're one big happy family.

The highlight was being able to heckle Jeff Kent twice. He was at the plate and someone was trying to steal and he never struck out or even hit the ball to create an out. I wish I knew what was running through his head at the time. It's probably something like, "Who is this girl that keeps heckling me? How old is she?"

I also did heckle at Jason Phillips too. He complained about his "paycheck" and therefore, when he was up at the plate I gave it to him. I chanted, "PAYCHECK!" I think I even said, "Did you use your paycheck to buy the nice new helmet?" I know I am one cruel girl who's only five (5) feet tall, but I have a set of lungs. I haven't lost my voice once at a game, but hey anything is possible.

I was also able to see Barry Bonds hit number 705. That's something special. I was there when he hit 703 and 704. He is a special guy with much talent. Even if he wasn't with the whole team this year, and only just came back it's good that he did. HE has brought a whole new life to the team. I know that sounds a bit strange, but that's just my take on it. Baseball is a sport where you don't know the outcome right away. Anything can change with the hit or with some sort of mistake in the pitching.

After the game I was able to send time with friends relaxing because we had something to celebrate. We wish that the Nationals could have taken the win over the Padres, but that wasn't the case. I know this sounds a bit juvenile, but man I wish we did have a sweep. This series was similar to the last one because we almost took it as well. The umpiring crew wasn't that great. At least it was the opener that they won and not any of the other games.

The pins they gave out say, "I WAS THERE." It's kind of neat to think about it. You'll never lose it, but with number 700 all they did was just put a sticker on your ticket. If you lose the ticket then that was it. I really wanted one of those, but I have it on tape I think.

I know I scare everyone, but I'm really harmless. I am all talk, but if you get me mad enough I might just BITE!

Giants: 5
Dodgers: 3
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DOWN IN FRONT! BUTT IN CHAIR!

I was sitting in section 214 and there were four (4) Dodger girls. They were wearing wife beaters that were tie dyed. They looked bad. They tried to rub stuff in our faces, but I fought back vocally. I know that sounds strange, but that's me. They would "yell", "Let's go Dodgers!" and with just me alone I'm sure I did a louder, "Let's go Giants!" I know that's not something to brag about, but when you have lungs you have lungs.

The scoreboard said, "Happy birthday Orlando Cepeda!" I thought that was sweet. And then later on they actually showed him and he was sitting right behind us! I had no clue! The whole time I'm trying not to be amusing (OK I am, but I'm just really into the game) he was probably having a few laughs. I am unaware of when he left the booth, but it would be nice to know that maybe he thought some of the comments were funny.

There were two boys I think sitting in the second row and they kept looking back seeing who was shouting or yelling. It was I. I know that's hard to believe, but if you're ever at a game with me I can get quite vocal. Of course, I keep everything clean and funny if I can.

Well, little did I know that Willie Mc Covey (that's why the cove is called Mc Covey cove) was in the booth that was labels KTVU Fox. I saw him and I was really in awe. I am sitting here yelling and screaming and they're probably thinking, "who does that voice belong to? I am glad she wasn't around when I was playing or she would be brutal."

It was just nice to know that two great players were behind me. I have no idea what they were thinking, but I'm sure they were glad they came to the park that day.

Ray Durham hit a ball that went into the cove. We all thought it was fair. After much review it was foul. It would have been nice if it was fair, but none the less we still won the game. It was one of those perfect days, but the weather wasn't too great, but it had a happy ending.

Giants: 2
Dodgers: 1
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