So, I buy a pair of new Oakley Half-Jacket sunglasses, almost $200 for them, case, and cleaning kit. Why, you ask, would any sane person spend $160 on sunglasses, of all things, when they live in Seattle, famed for it's clouds and rain? Good question. So, let's look at the history, shall we ( Read more... )

Ok, it's really been like two months since I updated my journal. I don't even think my sister looks at it anymore, not that I blame her. Not much here. But really, my May entry wasn't even really that, just a stupid farcical poll I did ( Read more... )

Today was really a drag ( Read more... )

So, I went to work last night with a broken left foot. Hurt like hell after a couple of hours, but after that the activity level slowed down and I was able to tolerate the pain, which is more achy than anything. Boss seemed ok about it; we'll see what happens over the next couple of weeks, now that we're back on days, and can really find out what I ( Read more... )

I have broken my foot. By standing up ( Read more... )

Hi there! I know I don't write often, but I like to collect something to tell in advance, ya know? Cuz a daily or weekly entry that says "more of the same" seems kinda pointless to me ( Read more... )

are in, and ( Read more... )

Yes, boys and girls, Friday is the day I take The Test, my exam to become a WA State Licensed Journeyman Electrician. The culmination of five and one half years of study and work, a four hour, 80 question test. The good news is I only need 70% to pass, that's 56 correct answers ( Read more... )

It's been two months since my last entry. I tend to withdraw when under my black clouds, but it looks like the skies might be clearing for me ( Read more... )

Well, it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. Sure, Dad's disappointed, but he seemed ok with the fact that I'm thinking about my finances and making decisions based on what's smart, not what's wanted. Not that that's how he makes his decisions, but then I'm just a bitter cynic who can't stand hypocrisy. Um, never mind. Anyway, he wasn't ( Read more... )