It was only a matter of time. I have a generic name; one of the most generic names anyone could have. I get reminded of this every time I do a search for it. Currently, a Google search for my name ranks this site as second in the list (results may vary). Guess whose site …
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I’m being haunted by the good ghosts of 1997.
Two weeks ago, I got the itch to build a new desktop wallpaper for my laptop to replace the current one which has been there for a few months. I saw something that day that evoked a voice I’ve let sit silent, and I wanted to wake up that voice and weave it into something …
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Getting Over It
I am finally getting over my cold. We broke up a few days ago. She tried to hook me up with her sister Bronchitis, but I said “NO! I’m not interested. Let’s just pretend to be friends and never call each other ever again.” I’m also getting over my angry cough; for two nights it’s …
Year-end Egress Into Infirmity
So yeah, I’m sick. Thanks. My year, 2007, was punctuated by eleven days off; holiday work closure encompassing seven working days and two weekends. I planned to use this time for loafing, for projects, for doing what the hell pops into my mind; then my mother called to tell me she was coming down for …
Taking, Making, Giving: a Shit
So it’s 10 o’clock. I got off of work a mere 4 hours ago. I ate, went to one coffeeshop, found no seating there, went to another coffeeshop, again found no seating, bought a cup to go, and went home. Three hours later, I have fuckall to show for it. WTF. What’d I do tonight? …