Keith's birthday in next Wednesday. He will be 21 so I'm sure alcohol will play a part in his day somehow. I don't know of his exact plans, but I know I have been put in charge of making his cake. We bought a yellow cake mix, chocolate frosting, white writing icing, candy sprinkles, and margarita candles today. I'm really excited about this cake! I was originally going to make cupcakes, but I have since changed my mind and settled on the more traditional two-layer round cake. My mouth waters just thinking about it!
The summer Olympics start today. Well, tonight is the opening ceremony. There's something about the Olympics that just draws you in everytime. I like the summer Olympics. There's gymnastics and swimming and baseball and beach volleyball (ha!). It'll be a fun couple weeks with constant random sports to watch on tv.
Mom and I went to the gym this morning and showered there. I hadn't done that in years. Literally. I'm happy to say that the showers did not disappoint! The ground was damp, the stall was dark, and the curtain barely covered the opening to the stall. The showerhead was super tall, the water pressure was low, and the body wash dispenser didn't work. It's funny how we get used to the shower we use at home on a regular basis so that any shower other than our own feels...off. It's also always fun to get dressed, put your makeup on, and fix your hair in a locker room. A locker room that isn't necessarily designed for female use. It turned out alright.
The commissary is starting to shape up - sorta. More freezers/refrigerator cases has been installed. They are super fancy schmancy! I approve. The aisles are also really large. I'm not even sure how Mom and I could go down one aisle and manage to shop on both sides. Our routine may have to be altered when all is said and done. What am I talking about? I'll be in hell-LA by the time the place is finished. There's always visits!
So, how's that for posting two days in a row? I rock, I know.
S.
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Friday, August 8, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Another day in the life...
I should have gone to the gym today. I have a semi-believable excuse. I was supposed to go to lunch with Jana today. I hadn't showered since Friday so I thought showering was higher on the priority list than going to the gym. So, I get in the shower and while I'm in there I miss a call from Jana. I call her back and she wanted to postpone our lunch to later in the day. I told her to call me when she was done with all her errands. It is now...let me check...4:29 PM. I haven't heard from her. Typical. I should have gone to the gym today.
I met Mom on base today. I got there before her and figured I'd walk around the BX until she got there. The BX has a gigantic parking lot that is never more than 1/3 full, even on or around payday. Today, however, the parking lot looked virtually full. There were cars as far as the eye could see. I could not for the life of me figure out what the heck was going on. I had to park in the Commissary parking lot so I could easily park the big truck I drive around. It was nuts! Mom got there and we carpooled to the library and by the time we got back to the BX to eat lunch, the parking lot was back to it's normal capacity. I'm hoping those cars didn't just disappear. Maybe some alien spaceship swooped into military airspace and sucked up all those little Air Force men. Or they all were just pissed they didn't get out of whatever meeting they were in until 11:30 instead of 11 so they all booked it off base for the "better" eating establishments.
We went to the Commissary before heading home. They're remodeling the Commissary so every time we go there things have changed. Two whole aisles disappeared and the Deli moved to the opposite corner of the building. Oh and there is no place for the meat men to put meat in the cases unless they come out into the shopping area. I'm thinking that might be the next thing to move. I think we're shopping again on Friday so we'll see what changes have been made in 3 days.
American Idol comes on tonight. It is the final performances. The Battle of the Davids. Sal is coming over when he gets out of work and we're having a "snack potluck" and critiquing the performances.
David Cook is my favorite. He's a mainstream rocker. Nothing too hardcore with his own distinct style. He has surprised me with his ability to make any song his own. He is humble without being obnoxious. It also doesn't hurt that he's easy on the eyes.
DC's opponent is David Archuleta. He's 17 and annoying as all get out. He has this weird smile that is always plastered on his face. He's been a favorite to go all the way from day one yet still acts shocked when he's the first one sent to the blue safe couch. Dude, don't you know by now that every 13-15 year old girl and 55+ woman is voting for you incessantly? Get over yourself.
I'm really not sure who will win. I know that DA has a major fanbase and has from the beginning. I believe that DC will have a better career and is more radio-ready. DA is more suited for classical or broadway, not mainstream Top 40. I'll be disappointed if DA wins, but I guess DC getting to the final is enough to jumpstart his career.
I heard from Brian today. He called when Mom and I were leaving Albertson's. He's almost finished with his journey back to the desert. He sounded good although he was coughing and sneezing. He blamed it on the dust and I hope he's right and he's not getting sick. It's weird returning to life revolving around unfamiliar numbers on caller ID and an hour here or there on AIM. He's sleeping right now and said he should be able to call me tomorrow. I like it when he's traveling. I know he's safe when he's waiting on his next flight to take off. Oh, Brian, I love you and I miss you.
Only 42 weeks.
S.
I met Mom on base today. I got there before her and figured I'd walk around the BX until she got there. The BX has a gigantic parking lot that is never more than 1/3 full, even on or around payday. Today, however, the parking lot looked virtually full. There were cars as far as the eye could see. I could not for the life of me figure out what the heck was going on. I had to park in the Commissary parking lot so I could easily park the big truck I drive around. It was nuts! Mom got there and we carpooled to the library and by the time we got back to the BX to eat lunch, the parking lot was back to it's normal capacity. I'm hoping those cars didn't just disappear. Maybe some alien spaceship swooped into military airspace and sucked up all those little Air Force men. Or they all were just pissed they didn't get out of whatever meeting they were in until 11:30 instead of 11 so they all booked it off base for the "better" eating establishments.
We went to the Commissary before heading home. They're remodeling the Commissary so every time we go there things have changed. Two whole aisles disappeared and the Deli moved to the opposite corner of the building. Oh and there is no place for the meat men to put meat in the cases unless they come out into the shopping area. I'm thinking that might be the next thing to move. I think we're shopping again on Friday so we'll see what changes have been made in 3 days.
American Idol comes on tonight. It is the final performances. The Battle of the Davids. Sal is coming over when he gets out of work and we're having a "snack potluck" and critiquing the performances.
David Cook is my favorite. He's a mainstream rocker. Nothing too hardcore with his own distinct style. He has surprised me with his ability to make any song his own. He is humble without being obnoxious. It also doesn't hurt that he's easy on the eyes.
DC's opponent is David Archuleta. He's 17 and annoying as all get out. He has this weird smile that is always plastered on his face. He's been a favorite to go all the way from day one yet still acts shocked when he's the first one sent to the blue safe couch. Dude, don't you know by now that every 13-15 year old girl and 55+ woman is voting for you incessantly? Get over yourself.I'm really not sure who will win. I know that DA has a major fanbase and has from the beginning. I believe that DC will have a better career and is more radio-ready. DA is more suited for classical or broadway, not mainstream Top 40. I'll be disappointed if DA wins, but I guess DC getting to the final is enough to jumpstart his career.
I heard from Brian today. He called when Mom and I were leaving Albertson's. He's almost finished with his journey back to the desert. He sounded good although he was coughing and sneezing. He blamed it on the dust and I hope he's right and he's not getting sick. It's weird returning to life revolving around unfamiliar numbers on caller ID and an hour here or there on AIM. He's sleeping right now and said he should be able to call me tomorrow. I like it when he's traveling. I know he's safe when he's waiting on his next flight to take off. Oh, Brian, I love you and I miss you.
Only 42 weeks.
S.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Base and Gossip Girl.
I went on base today to eat lunch with Mom and pick up a couple things at the BX. I was born into the military and the military has been a constant throughout my years. I have eaten countless lunches at the foodcourt and walked numerous loops around the commissary. I feel I am a pretty good authority on the goings-on at Dyess AFB. Some things I have noticed/decided over the years:
1. I have seen very (very very) few attractive wives. Maybe all the attractive wives shop at United or Wal-Mart, but I find that a little hard to believe.
2. There are very (very very) few attractive, non-cocky, eligible officers. I think all the good ones are swept up while they're still in college. If they make it to Dyess without a wedding ring, they're either weird, ugly, or super cocky.
3. There is a higher ratio of ugly women with decent men on Dyess AFB than in the civilian Abilene community. I look at those couples and wonder if that man really thinks that mediocre/ugly woman is the cat's meow or if his eyes/hands/body ever wanders.
4. Girls, if you've got a big butt and/or a propensity to be overweight, find yourself a military man. Apparently there is a large percentage of men in the military who prefer their women on the larger side. I think I will forever be perplexed by this.
5. The majority of enlisted families always seem to look dirty and disheveled. Why? I'm betting on poor money management and questionable backgrounds. Life in the military can be rather comfortable if a family is smart. There are so many families who spend all their money on cigarettes, fast food, credit cards, and cars that their kids end up wearing threadbare and stained t-shirts with shoes that are too small and pants that are too short. Get it together people.
6. Lastly, everything (and I mean everything) in the military is always "a little bit off". 50% of the employees on base speak English as a second language. Microphones always screech or crackle. Trash cans are always full. Shelves aren't always full. Nothing is ever efficient.
In other news, my new obsession is Gossip Girl. I had heard about it and I knew it was on the CW which previously housed Gilmore Girls and Dawson's Creek, so I figured it was a good show, but I hadn't ever caught it. I'm really bad about watching new tv shows. I tend to stick to the ones I always watch and will sometimes get into a show after it's been on for a few seasons (CSI, House, Gilmore, Dawson's...). I was "bored" yesterday and hit up the cw website (http://www.cwtv.com/) to check out what all the fuss was about. I watched the Pilot which was free on their site and fell in love with it. Too bad they don't have all the episodes for free on their. They have the pilot and the three most recent episodes. Well, the shows been on since like August or September. I didn't want to jump from the pilot to the last few episodes...seemed like some sort of injustice. So...I investigated and found that I could buy all the episodes from season 1 for $40 on iTunes. I had just received a $50 check for graduation from my aunt so I figured this could be my gift to myself. I've been catching up on the whole season for the last 24 hours. I have a couple more episodes to watch and a new one comes on tv tonight.
I bought Brian a mini pool table today at the BX. It was like a whole dollar, but I think he'll get a kick out of it. I miss him.
S.
1. I have seen very (very very) few attractive wives. Maybe all the attractive wives shop at United or Wal-Mart, but I find that a little hard to believe.
2. There are very (very very) few attractive, non-cocky, eligible officers. I think all the good ones are swept up while they're still in college. If they make it to Dyess without a wedding ring, they're either weird, ugly, or super cocky.
3. There is a higher ratio of ugly women with decent men on Dyess AFB than in the civilian Abilene community. I look at those couples and wonder if that man really thinks that mediocre/ugly woman is the cat's meow or if his eyes/hands/body ever wanders.
4. Girls, if you've got a big butt and/or a propensity to be overweight, find yourself a military man. Apparently there is a large percentage of men in the military who prefer their women on the larger side. I think I will forever be perplexed by this.
5. The majority of enlisted families always seem to look dirty and disheveled. Why? I'm betting on poor money management and questionable backgrounds. Life in the military can be rather comfortable if a family is smart. There are so many families who spend all their money on cigarettes, fast food, credit cards, and cars that their kids end up wearing threadbare and stained t-shirts with shoes that are too small and pants that are too short. Get it together people.
6. Lastly, everything (and I mean everything) in the military is always "a little bit off". 50% of the employees on base speak English as a second language. Microphones always screech or crackle. Trash cans are always full. Shelves aren't always full. Nothing is ever efficient.
In other news, my new obsession is Gossip Girl. I had heard about it and I knew it was on the CW which previously housed Gilmore Girls and Dawson's Creek, so I figured it was a good show, but I hadn't ever caught it. I'm really bad about watching new tv shows. I tend to stick to the ones I always watch and will sometimes get into a show after it's been on for a few seasons (CSI, House, Gilmore, Dawson's...). I was "bored" yesterday and hit up the cw website (http://www.cwtv.com/) to check out what all the fuss was about. I watched the Pilot which was free on their site and fell in love with it. Too bad they don't have all the episodes for free on their. They have the pilot and the three most recent episodes. Well, the shows been on since like August or September. I didn't want to jump from the pilot to the last few episodes...seemed like some sort of injustice. So...I investigated and found that I could buy all the episodes from season 1 for $40 on iTunes. I had just received a $50 check for graduation from my aunt so I figured this could be my gift to myself. I've been catching up on the whole season for the last 24 hours. I have a couple more episodes to watch and a new one comes on tv tonight.
I bought Brian a mini pool table today at the BX. It was like a whole dollar, but I think he'll get a kick out of it. I miss him.
S.
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