So glad to have the day off!
What did I do? I made the most out of it. Let's run down...
I had the best sausage and cheese biscuit for breakfast. My dad made those, and they pretty much rocked my world for the moment.
Did some tarea, that would be homework for you non-Spanish majors. I read the book. I shouldn't have read the book because I discovered class is for discussing the reading and I can always wing it. I am good at that.
I met my partner, Josh, for dinner. I gave him all of my textbooks for the class he is taking now, and for the past quarter. I told him I wouldn't charge him for the books, though he was insistent to pay me. I said let's just hang out and do dinner or something, and I'm cool, so he fed me. We went to Chevys Mexican. I had the flautas and enchilada platter. I was underwhelmed. The food was pretty good- it has improved- but it wasn't filling. Don't get me wrong- it was really tasty- just not filling. We talk about school, work, and family. I enjoyed it.
Went to school and behaved for a change. I have a professor whom you don't want to cross. I just found out I have her for the next 2 quarters for various classes so I need to behave. I am doing everything to the best of my abilities and actually trying.
Afterwards I got a text from Keith who was a little slow in responding to texting. He had been asking me for the longest time if I went to Palm Springs Pride. I didn't. I make some flirtatious comments unintentionally. I realize it is only 8:15 on a Thursday night and though I really don't want to go out, I don't have school in the morning, so I might as well take advantage of the situation. I text him and ask if he wants to meet for drinks after his bowling league. He does. We go to Yardhouse. I have 2 beers that weren't all that great. I was trying beers I never had before. I tried the Alaskan Ranger and the New Ranger IPB. I should have stuck with the Fat Tire. It is good, but I always drink it, so I was trying different ones. The Ranger was fruity. No bueno. We chat about lots. We chat about Jack Off Buddy's Boyfriend, school, the gay community, guys in the community, Palm Springs Pride, how I need to go out to Palm Springs more, how Palm Springs resorts are so nice, politics in the city, I bring up the topic of Carl since psychos came out- I still didn't feel comfortable bringing up restraining order psycho Mike, and work. Keith amused me. He tries too hard at times to joke and flirt with the waitresses. It was amusing. Afterwards we stand outside talking and it seemed like every guy was looking at us as we're 2 guys just standing close together talking with each other.
And now I'm home with 2 beers in me and feeling loud and on my way to being tipsy. I was putting the sheets I washed on the bed singing Me and Bobby McGee as well as Sorry by Buckcherry (an awesomely bad song) and talked to my parents about how my dad should join me in my masters classes and complete his masters as well. Great day overall. Woo!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Ricky Martin
Sunday nights I typically flip the TV while laying in bed while I get tired. I always turn the TV off on KABC7 so that it is on Eyewitness News when I wake up. Good thinking, right? Well, Sunday night I couldn't sleep. I was hoping to fall asleep about 11:30, but didn't, so I kept what came on after the news on, which happened to be Oprah. During that show I fell in love with Ricky Martin again. It was worth falling asleep after 1a.m. to spend an hour of time listening to his story which really interested me. He was soooooo cute- minus the tattoos. I love me latino guys. His facial hair, his skin tone, his voice, and the fact he was so candid about his life was awesome. His confidence was sexy.
Did you guys see the performance he gave? He seemed so happy, and it was soooooo good!!!!
The live version he did on Oprah was sooo good! The iTunes version is great, but doesn't do it justice like the video.
And then of course la curiosidad en mi wondered if there was a Spanish versión y there was! Y aquí es.
Did you guys see the performance he gave? He seemed so happy, and it was soooooo good!!!!
The live version he did on Oprah was sooo good! The iTunes version is great, but doesn't do it justice like the video.
And then of course la curiosidad en mi wondered if there was a Spanish versión y there was! Y aquí es.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Sister's computer
My sister left her Macbook on the floor of the living room last night next to the couch. My mom got up this morning and walked into the living room, didn't see the computer, and stepped on my sister's computer. The screen is "distorting the image" whatever that means- I've yet to see the computer- just listened to what my sister had to say. I figure I'll remain distant rather than become emotionally invested in this. My sister cried, threw a fit, called my mom all sorts of not so kind names, and now is demanding my parents buy her a new computer. Um. No. And my dad said he would handle the computer and see about getting her one because she needs one. Excuse me? She has a desktop that she doesn't use. And shouldn't she have to pay when she is the one who should have known better than to leave her computer on the floor?
My sister is such a dumb bitch.
My sister is such a dumb bitch.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Action packed weekend
Having a busy week/weekend as usual.
Thursday
School Thursday night. I also had a seminar that I had forgotten about and had to tell my teacher about. Oops. I had a blast at the seminar. It was as boring as all can be, but Beth kept Josh and I entertained.
Friday
Got a text while I was at work from my cousin telling me the entire family was going to Disneyland after school and wanted to know if I wanted to go. I didn't text back right away because I had a million things to do. I was leaving work early so I spent my lunch time eating and planning/writing out the Powerpoints for next week, as well as the lesson plans for the next 2 weeks. I had to go get fingerprinted to be eligible to sub when my master teacher is out. I later found out I had to get a drug test also, so I didn't know when I'd get there. I didn't have other plans, so once I was done at 3:30p.m. I hightailed it down to Disney.
I get to Disney at 3:30 just as my oldest cousin and 12 year old cousin, aunt, and cousin's wife were crossing over from California Adventure into Disneyland. We meet, hug, and then head in. We go to Pirates of the Caribbean, then Indiana Jones, Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Snow White, Tea Cups, Matterhorn all in the course of about 2 1/2 hours. The longest line was about 25 minutes. That was so atypical of a Disney trip. After Matterhorn we do dinner at the Plaza Inn where my aunt bought for everyone, and I had a not so great prime rib slice. We head over to California Adventure for Tower of Terror. The line was soooooooooooooooo long for that- we waited 65 minutes, but passed our time talking about Miley Cyrus, The Pussycat Dolls, awards shows my cousin has done makeup for, she showed us the trailer for the new movie she did the makeup for, and talked Miley Cyrus' diva little sister. We also rocked out to 1-2-3 by Britney Spears, which my cousin played on her iPhone.
My cousins were able to snag tickets for the World of Color. All I can say is that we had awesome seats- in the blue section kind of in the back, but a direct middle view to the river where we could see the show. And it was waaaaaaaaaaaay better than Fantasmic anyday. Fantasmic is so 1990s. LOL. Seriously, the lights reflecting on and in the water, the cool water patterns, and the images projected on the water were much cooler than anything in Fantasmic. After this we head to the lockers and then shop in the World of Disney. We take off about 11:00pm and I get home about midnight.
Saturday
Ran around with my mom to the mall in our city and the next city over. I found a lot of cool shirts I wanted from Express. I also showed her some shirts on my iPhone from Buckle that I wanted. She said yes. We walked around and did some Christmas shopping. I came home and made a bought the shirts that I wanted. Yay for new clothes! Chatted with Ry on AIM while I was out. Something is still up with him.
I met Linda, her husband, and Mel for a hockey game tonight in a suite. Linda got the hookup from the casino. It was awesome. Lots of shrimp, pizza, pulled pork, chips, cookies, and brownies. I came hungry and left happy. The game was alright. The Ontario Reign would have done better had their goalie actually guarded the goal. He was in the middle of the court once, behind the goal another, and not even in the game another time. Ontario lost 2 to 5. The Alaska Aces won.
I noticed as we were leaving the game about 10:10p.m. I had such a headache. It was one of the pounding headaches that is in the back of my head that I've had soooooooo many times over the past year. This one came on as we walked outside of the arena. I popped 2 Tylenol in the car since I didn't have any headache medicine. I get about halfway home and the headache becomes almost unbearable. I think about calling The Guy and wonder if he would actually pick up. I think about calling Jack Off Buddy, and was almost sure he'd be willing to drive me home/to his house where I could crash and sleep off the headache. I think about calling Keith or Gonzo. My parents and sister were not home as they were at some function my sister had with school, otherwise I would have called them. I asked myself several times if I could make it home safely and not endanger myself or others. I thought I could so I continued driving. I knew it wouldn't have been too big of an issue to call someone, but I felt bad. I was miserable by the time I got home. My head was still pounding in back and on top. I was feeling hot and cold. I had to get out to get the gate and nearly fell over when I got out of the car. I get in the driveway finally and I close the gate as quick as I can. I make my way up to the lounger where I lay and get licked to death by the dogs. I come in after a few minutes and collapse on the couch. Woke up fine and slept my headache off. Yay!
Sunday
Today I'm doing some schoolwork, work for my classes tomorrow, and grocery shopping. Going to make pasta or something for lunch.
Thursday
School Thursday night. I also had a seminar that I had forgotten about and had to tell my teacher about. Oops. I had a blast at the seminar. It was as boring as all can be, but Beth kept Josh and I entertained.
Friday
Got a text while I was at work from my cousin telling me the entire family was going to Disneyland after school and wanted to know if I wanted to go. I didn't text back right away because I had a million things to do. I was leaving work early so I spent my lunch time eating and planning/writing out the Powerpoints for next week, as well as the lesson plans for the next 2 weeks. I had to go get fingerprinted to be eligible to sub when my master teacher is out. I later found out I had to get a drug test also, so I didn't know when I'd get there. I didn't have other plans, so once I was done at 3:30p.m. I hightailed it down to Disney.
I get to Disney at 3:30 just as my oldest cousin and 12 year old cousin, aunt, and cousin's wife were crossing over from California Adventure into Disneyland. We meet, hug, and then head in. We go to Pirates of the Caribbean, then Indiana Jones, Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Snow White, Tea Cups, Matterhorn all in the course of about 2 1/2 hours. The longest line was about 25 minutes. That was so atypical of a Disney trip. After Matterhorn we do dinner at the Plaza Inn where my aunt bought for everyone, and I had a not so great prime rib slice. We head over to California Adventure for Tower of Terror. The line was soooooooooooooooo long for that- we waited 65 minutes, but passed our time talking about Miley Cyrus, The Pussycat Dolls, awards shows my cousin has done makeup for, she showed us the trailer for the new movie she did the makeup for, and talked Miley Cyrus' diva little sister. We also rocked out to 1-2-3 by Britney Spears, which my cousin played on her iPhone.
My cousins were able to snag tickets for the World of Color. All I can say is that we had awesome seats- in the blue section kind of in the back, but a direct middle view to the river where we could see the show. And it was waaaaaaaaaaaay better than Fantasmic anyday. Fantasmic is so 1990s. LOL. Seriously, the lights reflecting on and in the water, the cool water patterns, and the images projected on the water were much cooler than anything in Fantasmic. After this we head to the lockers and then shop in the World of Disney. We take off about 11:00pm and I get home about midnight.
Saturday
Ran around with my mom to the mall in our city and the next city over. I found a lot of cool shirts I wanted from Express. I also showed her some shirts on my iPhone from Buckle that I wanted. She said yes. We walked around and did some Christmas shopping. I came home and made a bought the shirts that I wanted. Yay for new clothes! Chatted with Ry on AIM while I was out. Something is still up with him.
I met Linda, her husband, and Mel for a hockey game tonight in a suite. Linda got the hookup from the casino. It was awesome. Lots of shrimp, pizza, pulled pork, chips, cookies, and brownies. I came hungry and left happy. The game was alright. The Ontario Reign would have done better had their goalie actually guarded the goal. He was in the middle of the court once, behind the goal another, and not even in the game another time. Ontario lost 2 to 5. The Alaska Aces won.
I noticed as we were leaving the game about 10:10p.m. I had such a headache. It was one of the pounding headaches that is in the back of my head that I've had soooooooo many times over the past year. This one came on as we walked outside of the arena. I popped 2 Tylenol in the car since I didn't have any headache medicine. I get about halfway home and the headache becomes almost unbearable. I think about calling The Guy and wonder if he would actually pick up. I think about calling Jack Off Buddy, and was almost sure he'd be willing to drive me home/to his house where I could crash and sleep off the headache. I think about calling Keith or Gonzo. My parents and sister were not home as they were at some function my sister had with school, otherwise I would have called them. I asked myself several times if I could make it home safely and not endanger myself or others. I thought I could so I continued driving. I knew it wouldn't have been too big of an issue to call someone, but I felt bad. I was miserable by the time I got home. My head was still pounding in back and on top. I was feeling hot and cold. I had to get out to get the gate and nearly fell over when I got out of the car. I get in the driveway finally and I close the gate as quick as I can. I make my way up to the lounger where I lay and get licked to death by the dogs. I come in after a few minutes and collapse on the couch. Woke up fine and slept my headache off. Yay!
Sunday
Today I'm doing some schoolwork, work for my classes tomorrow, and grocery shopping. Going to make pasta or something for lunch.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
1000th post
According to my blog post counter. For those of you who have been along for this ride you'll have to remember that I had an old blog before I nearly outed myself/worried about a comment I made on my cousin's blog. Ooops.
So I decided to do a light, fun post. Here's some random facts about me...
1. I like to cross my toes in my shoes.
2. I am told my writing looks like a woman's.
3. I like rocking bright colored shirts from Express.
4. If I weren't a teacher I'd be a television meteorologist, traffic reporter, or entertainment reporter.
5. I'm my biggest critic when it comes to weight. I look down at myself and all I see is fat.
6. Some of the sites I must visit daily include:
- Facebook
- blogger.com
- Just Jared
- www.boxer-or-briefs.com
- Fast Food Maven
- GM Inside News
7. I love trying new foods. On my list of things to try include: banh mi, pho, y nopales.
8. I really want to try making more Mexican food. I tend to have the mindset, "why should I make my own when I live around some of the best Mexican food?" I did make some carne asada last year that was alright, but it could have used more tenderizer on it.
9. The most listened to songs in my iTunes include:
- The Greatest Man I Never Knew- Reba
- You Had Me From Hello- Bon Jovi
- S.O.S. - Jordin Sparks
- Little Wood Guitar- Sugarland
- Pas de Cheval- Panic! At the Disco
- Every Once in a While- Blackhawk
- Rompe - Daddy Yankee
These are songs I NEVER get tired of.
10. Some things on my bucket list include:
- Learn to play guitar
- Become good at line dancing
- Bungee jump - even if it is only at a fair
- Go to Spain, Barcelona especificamente
11. I often hispanicize words, even though I'm pretty guero (white boy). I say things like I want to go to Arisona y I'd like un Esprite to drink. My hispanicizing is done without thinking and realizing it.
12. I was in an elevator the other day with a Mexican guy. He spoke English on the phone until I got in the elevator, then changed to Espanol. I still understood him.
13. "Quieres monkear?" sounds really dirty when you say it to your English speaking friends. It means do you want to hang out?
14. I have the hardest time of matching clothes. I swear, some days nothing matches with blue jeans.
15. The most doable actors right now include:
- George Clooney
- Nick Lachey- did you know he's engaged to Vanessa Milano?
- James Denton
- Tay Lautner
- Ben Affleck
- Matt Damon
- Jesse Metcalfe
16. I can never understand what they're saying in this song. I know they are encouraging me to do the "Walk of Life," pero I don't know much more. They want me to do a song about loving a woman, and doing a song about something else, something about violence, and then doing the walk of life. Sounds complicated.
So I decided to do a light, fun post. Here's some random facts about me...
1. I like to cross my toes in my shoes.
2. I am told my writing looks like a woman's.
3. I like rocking bright colored shirts from Express.
4. If I weren't a teacher I'd be a television meteorologist, traffic reporter, or entertainment reporter.
5. I'm my biggest critic when it comes to weight. I look down at myself and all I see is fat.
6. Some of the sites I must visit daily include:
- blogger.com
- Just Jared
- www.boxer-or-briefs.com
- Fast Food Maven
- GM Inside News
7. I love trying new foods. On my list of things to try include: banh mi, pho, y nopales.
8. I really want to try making more Mexican food. I tend to have the mindset, "why should I make my own when I live around some of the best Mexican food?" I did make some carne asada last year that was alright, but it could have used more tenderizer on it.
9. The most listened to songs in my iTunes include:
- The Greatest Man I Never Knew- Reba
- You Had Me From Hello- Bon Jovi
- S.O.S. - Jordin Sparks
- Little Wood Guitar- Sugarland
- Pas de Cheval- Panic! At the Disco
- Every Once in a While- Blackhawk
- Rompe - Daddy Yankee
These are songs I NEVER get tired of.
10. Some things on my bucket list include:
- Learn to play guitar
- Become good at line dancing
- Bungee jump - even if it is only at a fair
- Go to Spain, Barcelona especificamente
11. I often hispanicize words, even though I'm pretty guero (white boy). I say things like I want to go to Arisona y I'd like un Esprite to drink. My hispanicizing is done without thinking and realizing it.
12. I was in an elevator the other day with a Mexican guy. He spoke English on the phone until I got in the elevator, then changed to Espanol. I still understood him.
13. "Quieres monkear?" sounds really dirty when you say it to your English speaking friends. It means do you want to hang out?
14. I have the hardest time of matching clothes. I swear, some days nothing matches with blue jeans.
15. The most doable actors right now include:
- George Clooney
- Nick Lachey- did you know he's engaged to Vanessa Milano?
- James Denton
- Tay Lautner
- Ben Affleck
- Matt Damon
- Jesse Metcalfe
16. I can never understand what they're saying in this song. I know they are encouraging me to do the "Walk of Life," pero I don't know much more. They want me to do a song about loving a woman, and doing a song about something else, something about violence, and then doing the walk of life. Sounds complicated.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Political Party
Keith invited me to accompany with him to the Democratic party for the candidates in my district. It was the who's who among the Democratic party in my area. I was surprised how many people I could identify. Many of the people there were professors from my college where I got my BA. I saw my sexuality professor, a few political science professors, a history professor, and several others that I just know by face. It was a lot of standing around talking, mingling with various groups. I mainly hung around Keith as he met various people. Keith has political aspirations and so he is going to these things to shop around/meet people. I met several people who it was cool to meet just to get my name out there. I met several gay guys whom I had seen online at various gay oriented websites. All of the Democratic candidates are losing as of 11:58p.m. The main guy the party was for, the one competing for the House seat is losing by nearly 20,000 votes. No surprise. The guy was very friendly and energizing, though. I shook his hand and he asked me what I did and thanked me for my service. It was a cool experience just to meet the important faces in politics.
And as I was just about to shut off the TV at 12:03a.m. I discovered some footage ABC 7 shot at the party I attended. My face appeared on the footage 3 times. Once I'm talking to someone- probably Keith- but his face is hidden. Then my back is turned another time to the camera. Then the final time I am walking through the hallway alone- probably when I was coming back from the restroom. Yay. I wish I'd have known. Maybe I should have flipped KCBS and KNBC on to see if they were at the party.
And as I was just about to shut off the TV at 12:03a.m. I discovered some footage ABC 7 shot at the party I attended. My face appeared on the footage 3 times. Once I'm talking to someone- probably Keith- but his face is hidden. Then my back is turned another time to the camera. Then the final time I am walking through the hallway alone- probably when I was coming back from the restroom. Yay. I wish I'd have known. Maybe I should have flipped KCBS and KNBC on to see if they were at the party.
Monday, November 1, 2010
1 day before election day
1 day before election day and after nearly 18 months of campaign ads I have figured out why I don't like Meg Whitman. She looks too much like my Aunt in Nor Cal. :-\ My Aunt in Nor Cal's hair is just more wavy. And personally I'd like to think that my family has better genes than Whitman.
Oh, and while we're on the subject of Whitman I just don't connect with her. I don't think she represents the true Californian. She says that she's just like us, came to California to live the California dream. But is she really? Where's her botox, boob job, and facelift? That makes a true Californian!
Oh, and while we're on the subject of Whitman I just don't connect with her. I don't think she represents the true Californian. She says that she's just like us, came to California to live the California dream. But is she really? Where's her botox, boob job, and facelift? That makes a true Californian!
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