As Promised
Wave 538
Monday
The 22nd of November, 2004 at 10:42 PM
Falling down the mountain. That is what it really feels like. I started the day beautifully. I woke up, got to my exam on time, listened to my music to calm nerves, took the test and felt awesome. I just felt ever so awesome. It was like, all my small study sessions finally came together. I didn't feel like I knew anything until I put that test upside down on top of everyone else's. It felt good.
I went into class and typed kennel meeting notes. After about half my biochemistry lecture I finished and decided to work on my user situation. For those who didn't know, I got nailed once again. I turned on my computer yesterday and it wouldn't log me into my user. I was angry, but patient. I called Justin and he suggested reformating. I wouldn't hear of it. I called Dell and they told me to create a new user and just copy my configuration files. This I did and it worked beautifully. I had all my preferences back in shape and I was happy. Today in class I decided to delete the old user and rename the new one to my old user name. Well... lets just crap.
I didn't restart inbetween these two events and ended up with a bigger mess than I started with. I totally confused windows and myself consequently. I ended up having more users in my users folder, than that should have shown up on the welcome screen. Finally I got angry and and did some mass restructuring. I ended up deleting what I was trying to avoid at all costs... my firefox, thunderbird settings. I lost all the mail I had on this computer from the last three months. I lost my settings, my contacts, my bookmarks. I was beside myself. *silences a scream*
I went from school to work. I waited for Jill to finish payroll and we went out to eat. I owed her, so I paid. We returned a printer that we killed by over-printing but it was still under manufacturer warranty, pretty cool hunh? While we were at CompUSA I saw John. John was a good friend of mine at the Y. We played ball here and there. I haven't seen him in awhile because we went our separate ways from that point in our lives. He had been working there for about a year now I guess and holds a second job at Home Furniture. Anyways, he hooked me up with some DVD-R media and we said our goodbyes. Jill was about ready to go and we did so.
We went to Home Depot next. It was a nice little monday... lol. But yeah. We picked up some filters, a shop-vac filter, and system saver salt. I had to drag Jill along as she was looking for stuff for her house. *shakes head*.
We went from there to Starbucks. I proceeded to buy Jill a drink there. I ran out of my gift card money which was disappointing but what can you do? On my way in I bumped into Nikki and Nathan again. Funny how that happens... Whatever the case, we talked for awhile. I saw Nikki's new car and I must say I am jealous. Don't worry girl, money means nothing when you find something you love. Anyways. Jill and I headed back to work to finish up some loose ends.
I ended up painting the rest of the room. It is done. I will not touch it anymore. Let the demolition people do their job, I'm tired of it. Everything is painted, there are some spots to touch up here and there but nothing that can't be done in less than an hour. I have turned into the king of painting.
I went from work to home. Mom made me some dinner. I proceeded to fool around with my laptop. We decided to go to National Treasure at the theater. It's been a long time since I've seen one there. It was fun and the movie was awesome. EVEN BETTER.... there was a preview for a movie I will see the day it comes out. Hint: The journey ends when the world ends! If 42 doesn't give it away then you guys are lost. Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy comes out next May. You can count on me being first in line.
I came home and talked to significant people via phone and AIM. I think I finally got all the things worked out on the computer. The buddy list placement, the alpha transparency, the thunderbird settings, address book, bookmarks. It's all there and I feel so relieved.
On a more painful note I hurt my foot. I don't know how the devil I did it but it's like I can't even walk on it. There is a small abrasion on the left side but I don't remember banging it into anything. I soaked it in Epson salts these evening but it didn't seem to help much. Hopefully sleep will cure it. I want it to be better by Thanksgiving.
For all those braggers out there..... What are you good at? Everyone has things they feel they are good at, or at least better than most. Don't be afraid to admit it. I'll say that I'm good at a few things. I feel I'm good at painting. I feel I'm good at wall repair because God only knows how many holes I've put in the walls with my arms and feet. I feel good at the clarinet. Unfortunately I feel good at ddr. I feel like I'm a good manager. I feel like I'm a good friend. I feel like I'm good at honesty. But most of all, I feel like I'm good at being myself. I don't sit behind some mask and glamorize my life. I'm down-to-earth, will answer any question if trusting, and I won't be ashamed of it. God has given me a number of gifts/talents. He gives everyone gifts. The problem lies within people. Sometimes we are afraid to show these things. But that is what we were given them for. Don't be ashamed, be proud of what you can do. Who knows, you just might inspire someone.
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