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NotifyList is being a BUGGER again today, but guess what?
There's ANOTHER entry up today!
Two days in a row!

Click Here to read about Spike really really REALLY disappointing his mother for the first time.

Awww Spike. What am I going to do with you? Keep loving you I guess! *sighhhh*

NotifyList seems to be down, but I actually did write a bona fide entry!
Click here to read about school, cigarettes, beginner protesters, and work.

Went to school, really like my teacher. I am glad I've had spanish before though, she really assumes you know some basics already and a lot of the poor kids in class looked totally freaked. I mean, she taught us a bunch of nouns, and told us to write a sentence using one of those nouns. Um, last time I checked you needed some verbs and other stuff to make a sentence, heh. Anyway, *I'll* do okay anyway, haha.

And now I'm at work, I have ten minutes left and I finished my work 45 minutes ago, even did extra work. See, I knew this part time stuff would work out! It's easier to cram my work into four hours than it is to try to spread it out into eight. Anyway, I leave in ten minutes.

I'll study my spanish tonight. Then tomorrow I work from home for a couple hours, then brave the traffic for my afternoon classes (The Short Story and History of Women in the US). I cannot wait for The Short Story, that's going to be my favorite this year, I think.

Okay, gotta get ready to go now.

I spent a good deal of my vacation reading "The Kite Runner", which I finished in two days, and is an excellent book that I really recommend everyone go read immediately.
But as soon as I finished it Scott noticed I seemed really restless. It's true, I need school to start. Kite Runner kept my mind off things for a while, but I really can't wait. Kind of excited, kind of need it to keep my mind off other things.
Still miss my mom. But she's not coming back, so I need to go to school and get my mind off everything.
It's hard sometimes, wanting to write about so many things, but I just can't get things together in my head. I think school helps me focus on everything better, to tell you the truth.

I am looking forward to working part time. Working part time with the flexibility I'm being given actually makes me want to work even more. You know, why not work at 10pm when I'm bored if the employer is allowing it? So in the end, I think they'll benefit from this deal too.

I think that's the extent that I can get out of me today. My bookbag is packed with my Spanish books, my tablet, my folder and pens. My parking pass is afixed to my windshield, I just have to set my alarm clock to 5am (cuz I'm nervous and excited and have to be at school by 7:30am). Oh, and I should probably get my clothes into the dryer, eh?

Tomorrow a University Student

I know I've been severely neglecting this site, and the journal, just haven't been able to summon up any desire to write much.

BUT, tomorrow morning I have my first day of class. Just one Spanish class tomorrow, but still, I'll be a real, bonafide student tomorrow.

And now I go away again.

My arms have been really sore today, as if I'd been to the gym (I haven't), but I just remembered it's probably from carrying that full box of 15 school books all across campus and then up to the third floor of the parking garage.

*****

I'm going to be scarce for a few days as Scott and I are going to Monterey for a few days. I'll be back Tuesday afternoon, and school starts Wednesday - at 7:30am. Espanol!

See ya'll on Wednesday, probably.

So I did a test run driving to University today, and good thing because it took twice as long as I thought it would.
Then I did a test walk between two of my classes, because me being a smarty-pants, I scheduled a class that starts five minutes after one ends - and they're two blocks apart. Hah. But, I walked between buildings in 3 minutes, without running. So I'll be okay.

Picked up my books for three of my classes. 15 in all. I still have one more set of books to purchase.
Plus, English books! Yayyy! You know they're all winners!

So then Spike, the birthday boy, didn't wake up until I went and woke him up at 12:30, and then his friend came over to wake him up too. So he got up, more friends came over, and now they've gone to the park to "chill out" and "figure out what we want to do." Because 2-3pm on your birthday is a good time to figure out what you actually want to do on your birthday.

So me and Le Buff are waiting for them to come back with their decision. I'm going to look at my books now.

16 Years

Happy Birthday to Youuu
Happy Birthday to Youuuuu
Happy Birthday to Spi-i-ike....
Happy Birthdayyy
toooo
Youuuuuu!!!

LOVE YOU!

Okay, Dilana is still SO going to win this. (With possible competition from Magni and Lukas)

But I will give it to Zayra, she brought it this week. Scott came over last night and I told him "You gotta see this chick, she's crazy." And then she stands there and sings this beautiful song. Scott wanted to know when she was going to get crazy. Never mind, I told him. And today, again, she brought it and she rocked it. I think she just needs to sing her own stuff, she's not Supernova material, but she does have talent, so I will eat my previous words. Although, um Zayra? You brought all that doubt on yourself.

Heeee.

Spike's Friend: When I retire I'm gonna be FAT RICH, and buy THIS and THAT and sit on my butt and play HALO all day, and ---

Spike: First you have to get a JOB.

The car, it is SOLD.

The money, it is in my purse.

...the bank was already closed, but it will go in at 9am tomorrow.

WOOOOOO.

Sale of the Car

So yesterday I found out there were some "problems" with getting the faxed legal papers to my sister, so they weren't able to fax them back to the lawyer, which means I couldn't sell the car, which means:
A. The buyer can change his mind at any time
B. If I don't get my money out of that car by Saturday we are in deep deep trouble.

Sister's husband said not to worry, because if the buyer backed out, they would take the car.
Not really a good thing, since:
A. Then it stays in my driveway until they decided to come all the way from Colorado to get it.
B. The Estate needs the money from the sale to continue paying the bills until the house is sold.
C. I wouldn't get my money out of the car until Probate was over.
D. That's fucking bullshit after I've put so much time into getting the stupid car sold, especially the part where I PAID THE LOAN OFF WITH MY OWN MONEY. "Oh, don't worry, we want the car." My ass.

I was furiously sending emails back and forth to my sister's stupid husband, who swears no fax ever came through, even though the lawyer had the verification that it did.

I was seriously having a panic attack yesterday, like I was really worried about myself, my pulse was through the roof and I kept having to stop and think "Take a deep breath... BREATHE..." All night long.

I had managed to get lost in some TV show and was calming down when Spike asked about the car. I told him what was going on, and to please not mention it because I was going to have a stroke if those papers didn't get signed by today, and I needed to somehow forget about it. I was afraid I would be up all night worrying about it, or go to bed and have a heart attack from the stress.

Eventually though, I managed to go to sleep.

I got to work, and around 9am the lawyer called, said the papers had been signed and faxed back.

I almost screamed YAYYYYY into the phone. Yes, I was a bit on edge, heh.

I emailed the buyer right away. We're going to complete the sale tonight. OhmyGosh that's the best news I've heard. Right down to the wire. No, it wouldn't have been a problem if I had just not paid off the loan, but I had to in order to sell the car and the fact is, it was my money and I need that money. Who knew it would be so hard to sell a Prius??

"Oh don't worry, we'll take the car." Yeah right, and bill the estate another $2000 to fly your entire family back out here, and then all the gas and hotel costs to drive it back to Colorado, right? I'm so sick of that family.

I just saw the Public Affair video right now, and I have to say it (and the song) is so bad it just kind of made me hurt.

I was thinking that if I were Catie I would say it kind of hurt my feelings it hurt so bad,

but then I decided it would be more like Catie to say it hurt her so much it made her want to punch Jessica Simpson in the head.

And then I would have to agree with her.

Stomache... Growling

I am starving right now, and all I can think about is today in the cafeteria is Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Honey BBQ Sauce and potatoes au gratin and tortellini salad and as soon as lunch is open for business I'm going to be first in line.

Bye Bye Jill

Bye Bye Josh. *sniff*

You know those two were standing there going "That bitch Zayra is still standing up there and Tommyhawk is cutting US TWO???"

And I guess I'm going to have to start voting if I want Ryan to stay. That was a close one!

*****

No one but me and Murphy is watching this show, is that right? hee

Itsy is a bad, bad, bad girl

In the time since Itsy's last post I have:

1. Started and finished an entire summer class in college
2. Completed my University orientation
3. Had my six year anniversary at Diaryland
4. Taken 4 different kids to and from two different camps
5. Completed Swim Season and won two championships
6. Had the worst flu of my life and recovered
7. Lost 12 pounds and gained 10
8. Sold my mother's house and her car
9. Grounded Buffy three different times
10. I can't think of one more for a nice round number BUT

that doesn't excuse her for being gone for so long. Itsy is SO grounded. And overdue for a spanking.

She better come back pregnant.
;-D

Scott Health Update

Okay, due to some mass interest and demand to hear about Scott's health, haha...

He's fine, he's great. He has bright red 10 inch scars running up each hip, but otherwise he is Fantastic, and walks better than I have ever seen, and I've known him since around 1998. He runs his school again, and has tall, muscular grown men 20 years his junior looking up to him with puppy dog eyes wishing they could do what he does. He can out-hike me, that's for sure.

He's not 100% according to him. Why? Because he can't reach down and put his palms on the floor.

Yes. At 46 years old he can kick and do his martial arts, he can almost do the splits, he's built his thigh muscles back up, he can hold very low squats for forever, he can bend pretty much any way he wishes and he has really muscular surfer dudes looking at him in awe at what he can do, but he's pissed off because he can't press his palms to the floor.

But he has no pain whatsoever. So I say he's doing just fine. Next week will be the one year anniversary of the first surgery.

And thanks for asking, Everybody!

Rockstar: Supernova

I'm still watching and still loving and still lusting for Dave Navarro. Damn that filthy Jenna Jamison.

I want to remind you all that I called Dilana as winner on the very first show, so when she wins this you all owe me a latte. Murphy will owe me TWO. :-D

I think Josh is pretty good, but not for this band. I also think Lucas could do really really well in his own band.
Against my will, I think Toby does really really well sometimes - not always though, but I think he has a shot, probably Top 3.
I hated Magni's first performance and couldn't get past that through the next few he did, but he's done really well and I think he also has a shot.

I have a super hot Love Crush for Ryan Star that goes past the Lust Crush I have on Dave Navarro, so I call dibs on Ryan. I mean, Super Hot Love Crush. Man.

Zayra. Um. I have nothing more to say about her.

As for the rest of the girls, none of them have any shot at this and I zone out every time one of them comes up to sing (except for Jill, who is almost as much of a train wreck as Zayra, and I love to watch her lose her shit). Face it, Dilana has this in the bag, and only some super performances from Toby, Magni or Ryan will take it away from her.

Back to Dave and Ryan... someone give them my number please...
:-D

Wednesday Morning

I went to the lawyer's office yesterday and signed papers regarding the sale of the car. Now they fax to my sister, she signs and faxes back. Then I can get my money. WOOOOOO. I need to buy school books and parking passes and take the kids school shopping. The money will arrive just in time.

Nothing much else going on. I thought I had something else to come here and say, but can't think of it.

I'll say this though, even though she reads this, I miss Charleen. She's really busy with her own life problems - and she has more than I do this time - but I miss seeing her and laughing and talking with her. Sometimes life gives us too many problems, and between the two of us I think we've had enough. Even though my biggest problems are almost over, my parents are still dead, and that won't change. I'd still give back every cent and go back to being poor if I could have my parents back. I'd give it all back just to let Charleen have a healthy family too.

Ah well, now I've depressed us all and I really wasn't depressed, I'm feeling good and happy today. But you know, sometimes you miss your friends, and sometimes you wish Life wasn't as hard as it sometimes is. That's all.

I just got a mass email from my University telling me different things to do to help me be successful in school.

These include:

Learn to use the library
Turn my cell phone off in class
Read (for instance, "the newspaper")
Write (specifically, "start a blog")

So you see, that's it! I've been blogging for years, THAT's why I get straight A's!

CELLLL- a -BRAY - tion!

SOLD the car!
Sister approved the price of the car AND the house, so this week that's sold too!

So I actually emailed my sister about the price of the house bid and the car, and she actually emailed right back and said it was fine. Even the lawyer was concerned about her, he said "I know her husband probably thinks that car is gold plated 1.2 million dollars worth," but she finally came through with some sense. Or her stupid ass husband wasn't there to talk nonsense to her, one or the other. Or she actually took her meds and can behave like a normal person. Whatever.

Of course, she hasn't actually SIGNED anything, but hopefully that will be done quickly. And hopefully this guy comes over today and says he wants the car. That will be the very best part.

Is all this really almost over?

We got a very reasonable bid on the house which I am completely happy with, now we just need to get my sister's approval.
I have a guy coming today to look at my mom's car, and he seems very interested in it. He also lives close to me, which makes the whole probate thing easier.

Now I just have to finish their taxes, and if the above all goes through, we will be all done.

Nothing much going on this weekend.

Scott forgot this was a weekend I was coming over, I thought that was kind of hilarious. Except he had scheduled some driving lesson time with his daughter Saturday, so between his school and his daughter we only got breakfast and dinner together. It was still a good day, nice and quiet. Now he's in school for his Sunday morning class. We may go to lunch after, and then I have to go home early because...

FINALLY, many people have left messages about my mom's car. So I need to get home to make sure it's all in working order and then have everyone come see it. It would be really great if I could sell it today.

Okay, back I go to sitting here.

I just remembered I have a new Robert Jordan book at home, that would have been great to read this weekend! Well, I have that vacation with Scott coming up, so I can do it then too. Two more weeks! And then school starts!

The BOREDOM is getting to me. Yup.

Spankings...

Okay Itsy, it's been 40 days and counting and your comments aren't working and your guestbook is down. You better re-appear soon before I call the Internet Police and issue a "Kim Alert" to find you.

That is all. I return you to your regular blog programming.

The Buff-Meister

From the comments:
"Buffy impresses me. If I had half of her convicton at her age I wouldn't have wasted so much time trying to cultivate it myself. Obviously you did something right."

Well, you know, it's true, and that's why we're so proud of her and think she's going to do so well in her life - I certainly was not like that when I was her age, and it's important for girls to stand up for themselves and their beliefs.

On the other hand, this trait also causes her to be hard-headed and stubborn as a mule in every single other aspect of her life too. Which makes her teenage years EVEN MORE FUN as a parent. NOT. heh.
No, if it's possible to love someone and be so proud of someone and want to strangle someone all at the same time, Buffy's got it down. I just need to get her and me through the next few years all in one piece and she'll be ready to take the world by the horns.

Just beware, she WILL be Queen of the World. So get those curtseys ready, you can be sure she'll make them required.

This weekend

So I have a bunch of books packed up, and I'm off to Aptos this evening.

I'll be coming back early Sunday to show my mom's car to someone.
My real estate agent is sending buyers back to come up with a higher price, should have an answer on Monday.

This means I may have a buyer for the car and the house by Monday. That would be so great.
It'll really be great to sell that car. If not to this guy, then Charleen may get it. Someone needs to get it, haha - Why no takers for a car that gets around 50 mpg??

I'm going to bed early tonight. Haven't been getting a lot of sleep lately and can't figure out why. Not worried about anything, just keep waking up and tossing and turning.... Wait, I seem to remember some stray cat outside last night that was howling away, I bet that was the problem. Anyway, I sleep really well at Scott's, so I'm hoping to catch up.

Maybe I'll stop by a sewing store and pick up some embroidery kit. That will keep me busy.

The boredom is getting to me, Catie's right, I need a hobby - like finishing one of my quilts or something. So much to do, too tired to to anything when I get off work. Circle of life.

Can't wait until Spike gets home tomorrow, even though I won't see him until Sunday. I miss him.

Okay back to work.

BORED.

You know it's bad when the highlight of your day is looking forward to Big Brother.

Design Star comes on HGTV after Big Brother, and that's a good show, and People's Court comes on right before Big Brother, but that leaves 2 hours of nothing until then.

Bored Bored Bored.

Don't wanna read, I'm too tired. But I love the Langston Hughes book. Don't wanna read though. Buffy's at her dad's house for a few hours, Spike is still at camp. Gosh he's been gone forever. Bored Bored Bored.

Actually, this is exactly why I started school in the first place. It would be better though if the breaks were only like one week long. Heh.

Photo of Me

Hey, I finally took a good picture of me. I think it's a good pic anyway.

Ah. A respected friend quite nicely asked my opinions on certain other employment situations:

If I opened up a vegan/vegetarian/healthfood store, would I want to hire a meat-eater, especially knowing they would be vocal about their views?
Well, I don't think it's appropriate to be vocal about your personal views on the job. If the meat-eater was vociferous enough that he was driving away customers, he should be fired.
If I found out he was eating porkchops for dinner at home, I would not have a right to fire him.
If C28 hired a homosexual and that person chose to make out with his/her partner at work, that person should be fired. If that person wants a job, and believes in God, and is willing to pray with customers like C28 requires, I don't think what they do at home is the employer's business.
Borrowing from an America's Next Top Model episode: FUBU does not have the right to refuse to hire caucasians, neither does Abercrombie & Fitch have the right to refuse to hire African Americans.

Refusing to hire someone based on anything not having to do with the job requirements should not be legal. Firing someone for what they do at home should not be legal.
And in California, it's not.

California DOES have a law!

California state law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation in the areas of employment, public accommodation and private and public employment. Sexual orientation discrimination in housing accommodation and employment is specifically addressed in the Cal Gov Code § 12920 (2001). Employment discrimination is also addressed in Cal Gov. Code § 12940 (2001). Sexual orientation is not specifically addressed in the California public accommodation law, the Unruh Civil Rights Act. Cal Civ Code § 51 (2001). California courts, however, have construed the code to include sexual orientation as a prohibited basis for discrimination.

I just wrote an entry where I questioned whether it was legal to prohibit homosexuals from being hired, or legal to fire someone for being homosexual.

I guess it is: No federal law prevents a person from being fired or refused a job on the basis of sexual orientation.

That kind of makes my blood boil.

Currently Reading:

The Ways of White Folks: Stories by Langston Hughes.
I like it a lot, and it's helping with my boredom at home.

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