Speech

Let me join the masses in posting a post about Obama's speech tonight. Well it was a good feel good talk. All sorts of stuff about the good we as citizens can do. But . . . yes there's a but, but . . . I did not hear much about a specific plan. There were some mentions about things have have been done on a generalistic basis and some broad ideas about what might be done, but nothing concrete in my mind. Now mind you, I was knee deep in cooking dinner at the same time, so maybe I'm dreaming - maybe.

Two First

Well yesterday, I did two things I've been meaning to do for a long, long time. I've finally gotten myself back in the gym and I went to see an old friend I have not seen in about two years, much less hung out with for about three years.

Getting back into the gym is always tough. The tough part is getting the willpower to go back. But once you break the first time barrier, it is all down hill from there. It was a light workout. Just enough to get the body in motion again and to ask the body to remember those old motions. Get used to it. I little tight today, but otherwise in good shape. Will go again tomorrow.

The friend, whom I'll call F., is doing well. You know when you have not seen someone is a very long time, sometimes your first meeting is all about the basics. "How are you." "How's the family?" How's work, personal life, etc. And that's where we where. Discussed a few outside topics, but really, it was all about F. and Mighty touching base. Nice.

Date

So, anyways, I had this blind date with a person whom I met through a mutual friend. She was in her upper 40's, has recently moved here from Hawaii about two years ago, from which she lived for about 25 years. The term that comes to mind is - disconnected. Real nice gal, friendly, but sorta - out there. She took the time to correct my pronunciation of two words, one word of Hawaiian origin, and a Hispanic word. OK. Will I see her again? Perhaps to hang out.

So on that note, I've had a revelation on a relationships topic. That being that many relationships breakup because one or both of the party has found the other has become boring. Will Duh! So my revelation is this - just what makes a new person - interesting? Unboring.

With the new person, you are 1) hearing new stories different from those you know and 2) retelling many of the same fucking stories you have told countless times before. The difference? It is to a new person who 1) has not heard it before and 2) has attentive ears which can at a moments notice, introduce - new stories, which - promotes the both of you to possibly laugh your ass off.

So as time passes, the both of you tell your stories until - boring. And the cycle starts anew.

This though is not really a new revelation, it's just been a while since I thought of it.

Free Chair

Well it is 4:00 AM. Yes - 4 A.M. Have been up since 2 because I cannot sleep. Runny nose, cough, etc. So after putting away the rest of the stuff I dragged home from mom's place and watching The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl (trust me, it was the only thing on at this hour of the day) on television, I think I'll share this treasure. Found this chair at the dumpster while I was waiting for the gang to get to my place last weekend. What people will throw away.







In great condition! The springs feel a little shot, but otherwise, just took a little cleaning. Dumpsters - what a great place.

There GONE

Well the relatives are gone. Left early this morning. Kind of feels good to get back to normacy. Did several nights of Bingo with them and, go figure, slot playing. I lost readily. The bingo dabber paint sticks we had were from the last time these same relatives visited. Unused and dried, we managed to get them working, but some were dieing by the end of last night. When will I play bingo again? Halley's comet comes to mind.

In the meantime, I managed to pick up some cold slash crud from some where. Kicked in Wednesday night. Today has been a lounge day with multiple naps. Expect the same for tomorrow.