Was over at my parents' house today working on replacing a fence that is taking me weeks to get done, but that part is another story. While I was there, my mom was under a lot of stress. Most of it from my father. He won't do anything for himself, expects my mother to do everything. It's getting to the point where it's driving her crazy. Literally. She seemed pretty lost and confused. To the point where she didn't even know what day it was. I helped her as much as I could. tried to get her to just relax while I took care of things. Meanwhile my dad kept calling her to do more for him. Ugh. He really needs to go into a nursing home. Not just because he's driving my mom nuts making her do everything and being a total selfish ass about it. But also because he does have some health issues that warrant constant attention. Some of which would require less attention if he would just take better care of himself. He needs to go in a home and she needs a vacation. The last time I spoke to her, she was feeling better. Resting a bit helped.
I finally got my deposit back from my old landlord, minus $160. $60 of that was because I actually moved out on the first, which I told him I was going to do, and I went back on the second to clean the place. If that's not enough, he took out $100 because he had to call a plumber and also because the tub was full of shit, literally. That tub was clean when I left, I made sure of that. There were pictures included with the check and the letter he sent me detailing what he found. It looks to me like in the time between I moved out and he came and inspected, a week, the sewer backed up into the tub. That happened once before, a few months after I moved in. And me and the landlord were plungering the toilet and tub drain hardcore. He was trying his damnedest then not to have to call a plumber. In the last few weeks I lived there the drains were slower and noisier than usual. Another thing he said in the letter was that the drains were plugged with hair. For anyone reading this that has never seen me out of drag, I shave the sides and back of my head. What is left on top is currently at the longest it has been in 2 years, almost shoulder length. How the hell did my hair clog a sewer line??? Total bullshit and big surprise when I called him, I got his voicemail.
He's trying to screw me here, no lube or even a reach around. I'm at odds with taking him to court over this, if it would even be worth it. Is there anything else I could do? Legally that is. Anyone I can go to? I can produce a witness on the tub. A friend of mine did help me move.
The next shocker (yeah bad pun) in the mail today was my electric bill. There was a balance forward of $200. I'd really like to know why but that won't happen until Monday. I had $180 left on my deposit before I moved, what happened to that?
Finally, while I was at my parents' house, I was putting up a fence that I have been working on for a few weeks. at this point I had everything done but the gate. It's going to be 2 gates this time, not one big one like they had. Should be easier for my mom to open and close. I got one gate up then it started to down pour. The weather has been something I have been fighting against with this entire project. I know there isn't much I can do about it, but it still pisses me off.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
So after a week in the new place
Life is pretty good and my finances are starting to find their way back on track. I've still got a lot of stuff in boxes but I have started decorating. I'm thinking there's going to be a lot of purple and black. Just what I'm seeing now.
My old landlord still has not paid me back my deposit. Last time I spoke to him was Wednesday. He was still out of town. Said he would be back in town on Thursday and would be checking the apartment and mailing my check then. I'm going to give him a call in the next day or 2 and see what the status is.
My laptop has been down. The AC adapter has been giving me trouble for a while, it finally died out totally. I bought a new one today. The good news is I have a laptop with a fully charged battery. The bad is that replacing it didn't cure the video problems I'm having and I have a feeling it's going to be the motherboard. So much for my idea that they were the result of an underpowered vid card. :(
To keep my sanity on the past 2 days I've had off, I've been working out in the fitness center and doing lots of design work on my DragonCon costumes. Most stuff is drawn, next is patterns, schematics and a materials list.
My old landlord still has not paid me back my deposit. Last time I spoke to him was Wednesday. He was still out of town. Said he would be back in town on Thursday and would be checking the apartment and mailing my check then. I'm going to give him a call in the next day or 2 and see what the status is.
My laptop has been down. The AC adapter has been giving me trouble for a while, it finally died out totally. I bought a new one today. The good news is I have a laptop with a fully charged battery. The bad is that replacing it didn't cure the video problems I'm having and I have a feeling it's going to be the motherboard. So much for my idea that they were the result of an underpowered vid card. :(
To keep my sanity on the past 2 days I've had off, I've been working out in the fitness center and doing lots of design work on my DragonCon costumes. Most stuff is drawn, next is patterns, schematics and a materials list.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Not quite how I like to get nailed
Mowed the lawn at my mom's today. Afterwards I moved some pieces of the old fence that I'm replacing from the driveway back to theyard to they can be picked up. As I was dragging the pieces of fence I stepped on a nail in one. Went pretty deep into my foot too. Hurt for about long enough for me to scream and shout a few obscenities. I just kept working, finished moving the pieces of fence, then tended to my wound. Wasn't too bad, cleaned it up with some rubbing alcohol and was on my way.
Didn't bother me on my walk to the bus stop or on my walk back to my apartment, but when I woke up this evening my foot was quite tender. And I wanted to work out too.
Knowing me it should be healed in a day or two.
Didn't bother me on my walk to the bus stop or on my walk back to my apartment, but when I woke up this evening my foot was quite tender. And I wanted to work out too.
Knowing me it should be healed in a day or two.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Not really eventful day, but some things are on my mind
Got up this evening and hit the fitness center for an hour. Had a pretty good work out. I'm going to continue to do this every day. Saw some of the other tenants there. They all seemed like nice people. Property manager was getting a workout there too. Cool. I'd like to meet more people in the complex.
On my way to the bus stop, I stopped at the K-mart to pick up something to eat while at work. Got a little annoyed at the cashier when I was told that next time I have to leave my backpack at the counter. They said it's for their protection to keep things from being stolen from the store. I told her I like to keep it on me for my protection from things being stolen out of it. Seriously, I keep my laptop and my MP3player in there and I am not about to have either disappear in the care of K-mart employees. Besides I keep my money in there, so that's rather inconvenient for them. And finally, no other stores want to hold on to my bag, why does Kmart?
While waiting for the bus there was a few people their that were pretty downtrodden. At least one of them did have a place, I'm not sure about the others. They kept asking me for change and cigarettes. I'm once again attempting to quit smoking, so no cigs. I don't really have the money for them and I really should quit anyway. The fact that they jacked up the taxes on them again is enough to make me not want to smoke. If it's not obvious, I didn't give them any money either, though when the bus came I did pass another guy a quarter that came up a little short on bus fare. Another thing about these people, they has some items that they were taking to the stores (there's a Walmart across from the Kmart)to be returned. No receipts for the items though. I guessed they were stolen or bought somewhere else at a discounted price. They were even joking with each other about what excuse they were going to use for the receipt.
In my browsing of the different blogs I read, I noticed that a fundie pastor pulled his dick out of a choir boy long enough to put words in my mouth in response to some comments we have been throwing back and forth at each other. His actions remind me of something Voltaire was talking about in his most recent blog. It amuses me how quick people are to pass judgement on someone they know little about. And, yes, the reference above was an example of that.
At this point I'm expecting to have a long, boring night ahead of me. I think I'll do some writing and some design work.
On my way to the bus stop, I stopped at the K-mart to pick up something to eat while at work. Got a little annoyed at the cashier when I was told that next time I have to leave my backpack at the counter. They said it's for their protection to keep things from being stolen from the store. I told her I like to keep it on me for my protection from things being stolen out of it. Seriously, I keep my laptop and my MP3player in there and I am not about to have either disappear in the care of K-mart employees. Besides I keep my money in there, so that's rather inconvenient for them. And finally, no other stores want to hold on to my bag, why does Kmart?
While waiting for the bus there was a few people their that were pretty downtrodden. At least one of them did have a place, I'm not sure about the others. They kept asking me for change and cigarettes. I'm once again attempting to quit smoking, so no cigs. I don't really have the money for them and I really should quit anyway. The fact that they jacked up the taxes on them again is enough to make me not want to smoke. If it's not obvious, I didn't give them any money either, though when the bus came I did pass another guy a quarter that came up a little short on bus fare. Another thing about these people, they has some items that they were taking to the stores (there's a Walmart across from the Kmart)to be returned. No receipts for the items though. I guessed they were stolen or bought somewhere else at a discounted price. They were even joking with each other about what excuse they were going to use for the receipt.
In my browsing of the different blogs I read, I noticed that a fundie pastor pulled his dick out of a choir boy long enough to put words in my mouth in response to some comments we have been throwing back and forth at each other. His actions remind me of something Voltaire was talking about in his most recent blog. It amuses me how quick people are to pass judgement on someone they know little about. And, yes, the reference above was an example of that.
At this point I'm expecting to have a long, boring night ahead of me. I think I'll do some writing and some design work.
Well since posting a public check list worked pretty good for me last month...
...Lets do another this month.
Now that I have moved, my intentions have turned toward DragonCon. I seriously cannot wait. I have a little under 2 months to get costumes together and make sure I have the money for this. This month I will be mostly focusing on the financial side of it. Moving has left me broke, I'm still waiting on my deposit from my old apartment as well. So I'm really poor at the moment.
Now that I have moved, my intentions have turned toward DragonCon. I seriously cannot wait. I have a little under 2 months to get costumes together and make sure I have the money for this. This month I will be mostly focusing on the financial side of it. Moving has left me broke, I'm still waiting on my deposit from my old apartment as well. So I'm really poor at the moment.
- Write up a new budget for monthly bills as things have seriously changed.
- Fix my bike, this will keep me from having to ride the bus to and from work.
- Design costumes, making efforts to keep costs down. Costumes will be constructed next month. I've got at least 3 sets of faerie wings plus quite a few accessories to make.
- Work out in fitness center for a minimum of 1 hour every day. I want to look good.
- As I have been doing, work to keep utility bills low.
- Work to keep food cost down as well, but still eat healthy. And no eating out no matter how good the Chinese buffet down the road is.
I think that's about it, I may have to expand on this one a little but that's the gist of it. I'll probly be putting together a workout plan and setting some goals for that as well. Next month costume construction begins. I will be posting pictures. So keep an eye out for those. I got some really cool stuffs planned. Here's a cool how to vid I found featuring Emilie Autumn for a teaser.
BTW, if you have never been to Dragoncon, you should seriously go. Seriously.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
I think I understand what his problem is.
I was thinking about this on the way to work today.
So Curtis has decided to continue his argument with me. Amusing. More amusing is that he has a friend joining him in the battle. Wow, 2 fundamentalist tough guys ganging up on me. That's almost flattering. But I think I know what the real issue they have with me is. Now I could be completely wrong, but it would seem to me that I'm really throwing a monkeywrench into their agenda.
Think about it. On the surface I'm a great target for them. I'm a teacher that happens to be bi and a drag queen. Sounds just like the kind of person they want to speak out against, am I right? These are fundies I'm dealing with here. Now here's the problem - I really do care about the kids that come into my classroom. That doesn't fit into their agenda. I would never harm a child in any way. That doesn't fit their agenda. I'm not in it for the money, which should be obvious, teacher pay sucks. Another thing that doesn't fit their agenda. I don't bring any social/political agenda into the classroom. Awww shit, there goes another thing that dos not fit their agenda.
They would like to have the whole world believe that all teachers are like the ones that are in the news stories on their blog. Idiots, paedophiles and other social rejects that even I will say had no business in the classroom. That helps push their anti-public school agenda. But I don't really help much with that, now do I? I think anyone that has actually gotten to know me would say not only do I belong in the classroom, there needs to be more teachers like me. Am I right?
But these guy didn't bother with getting to know me and instead ran wild with assumptions and accusations that very nicely fit into their agenda. In their mind, they have already condemned me. They will resort to lying if need be to keep me that way. I know they will. Ironically, they will label their lies "The Truth."
I know not what he is going to say next, I'm not sure if I even care, but I'll bet it will be chock full of word twists, lies, half-truths, false accusations with God being mentioned to justify it all.
I think Voltaire's "God Thinks" is in order here.
God Thinks - Voltaire
So Curtis has decided to continue his argument with me. Amusing. More amusing is that he has a friend joining him in the battle. Wow, 2 fundamentalist tough guys ganging up on me. That's almost flattering. But I think I know what the real issue they have with me is. Now I could be completely wrong, but it would seem to me that I'm really throwing a monkeywrench into their agenda.
Think about it. On the surface I'm a great target for them. I'm a teacher that happens to be bi and a drag queen. Sounds just like the kind of person they want to speak out against, am I right? These are fundies I'm dealing with here. Now here's the problem - I really do care about the kids that come into my classroom. That doesn't fit into their agenda. I would never harm a child in any way. That doesn't fit their agenda. I'm not in it for the money, which should be obvious, teacher pay sucks. Another thing that doesn't fit their agenda. I don't bring any social/political agenda into the classroom. Awww shit, there goes another thing that dos not fit their agenda.
They would like to have the whole world believe that all teachers are like the ones that are in the news stories on their blog. Idiots, paedophiles and other social rejects that even I will say had no business in the classroom. That helps push their anti-public school agenda. But I don't really help much with that, now do I? I think anyone that has actually gotten to know me would say not only do I belong in the classroom, there needs to be more teachers like me. Am I right?
But these guy didn't bother with getting to know me and instead ran wild with assumptions and accusations that very nicely fit into their agenda. In their mind, they have already condemned me. They will resort to lying if need be to keep me that way. I know they will. Ironically, they will label their lies "The Truth."
I know not what he is going to say next, I'm not sure if I even care, but I'll bet it will be chock full of word twists, lies, half-truths, false accusations with God being mentioned to justify it all.
I think Voltaire's "God Thinks" is in order here.
God Thinks - Voltaire
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Friday, July 3, 2009
I'm a little pissed with my former landlord
I called him this morning and left a message, then I went over to the old place to give it a good cleaning as I really didn't have time to yesterday.
when I got home there was a message on the answering machine, telling me he was out of town and that I was supposed to be out on June 30th, but also that he wanted me to leave the key there on the counter with my new address. He's going to be sending me a check for me deposit.
I'm a little annoyed. I said I would be out on the first. I was out on the first. I went back to do some cleaning and return my key. Just as kind of a nice gesture. I couldn't call him on the first because my phone was not hooked up until almost 10 that evening and I thought it might be a little rude to call him that late. Excuse me for trying to be nice.
Him being out of town when he knew I was moving out also got me. I'm not saying he should hold up his travel plans for me, but it would have been nice to contact me prior. I'm not sure when he went away. I didn't see him at all on Tuesday or Wednesday. Which is a bit odd for him considering that he is always there on the first of the month looking for the rent. Also, when my neighbours were leaving, or supposed to be leaving, he was there nearly every day hounding them.
This is a very different case, possibly one he's not used to. I'm moving out on my own, he's not kicking me out. And he's the one that owes me money.
Still, I'm pissed, I need the money. I nearly broke myself moving in here.
when I got home there was a message on the answering machine, telling me he was out of town and that I was supposed to be out on June 30th, but also that he wanted me to leave the key there on the counter with my new address. He's going to be sending me a check for me deposit.
I'm a little annoyed. I said I would be out on the first. I was out on the first. I went back to do some cleaning and return my key. Just as kind of a nice gesture. I couldn't call him on the first because my phone was not hooked up until almost 10 that evening and I thought it might be a little rude to call him that late. Excuse me for trying to be nice.
Him being out of town when he knew I was moving out also got me. I'm not saying he should hold up his travel plans for me, but it would have been nice to contact me prior. I'm not sure when he went away. I didn't see him at all on Tuesday or Wednesday. Which is a bit odd for him considering that he is always there on the first of the month looking for the rent. Also, when my neighbours were leaving, or supposed to be leaving, he was there nearly every day hounding them.
This is a very different case, possibly one he's not used to. I'm moving out on my own, he's not kicking me out. And he's the one that owes me money.
Still, I'm pissed, I need the money. I nearly broke myself moving in here.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Water is turned back on
Yay!
Now I can take a shower between packing and going to work.
Just noticed, I have a lot of clothes and shoes.
And I want more!!!!
Now I can take a shower between packing and going to work.
Just noticed, I have a lot of clothes and shoes.
And I want more!!!!
Saturday, June 27, 2009
It was so beautiful, I wish I had my camera
When I left work this morning, there were several rainbows in the sky. Coincidentally, today was also the St. Petersburg Gay Pride Parade. If I were not such an atheist, I might be inclined to think that the multitude of rainbows of such a day may have been God showing that he approves, contrary to what some of his followers believe. I mean aside from a high level of water content in the air and lots of clouds for the light to bounce off of, why else would there have been so many rainbows?
Well then, holy gay orgy Batman!
Well then, holy gay orgy Batman!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Best quote from a hotel guest ever
I've only been here an hour and so far had a busy and rather harsh night . There was a guest using the guest computer that witnessed me dealing with what seemed to be a constantly lit up switch board and a string of guests that were taking their frustrations out on me. At a point where it had quieted down for a bit, she turned around and said to me.
"I don't want your job!"
I don't want it either.
"I don't want your job!"
I don't want it either.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
I saw Jesus today!
In a dog's butt! it's a sign I tell you!
I think he's making an effort to save me.
Big thanks to my friend Juan for sending this to me.
I really need to relax on the Christian abuse and move on to other religions.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Ghastly's Ghastly comics are awesome
Yeah I know it's kinda old, but it's new to me so fuck off.
Seriously this comic has everything - tentacle rape, a transgendered Otaku girl, cosplay girls, bondage, domination, tentacle rape, a Chick comic wielding bible thumper, a sex starved Chibi girl, geek-boys, homosexuals, tentacle rape, sodomy, a guy with an invisible cock, bukakke, tentacle rape, furries, yiffing and Jesus! Did I mention the tentacle rape?
I found it incredibly funny. Seriously wrong, but that just adds to the funny. It's not safe for work. It's not for kids. It's definitly not for anyone bothered in the slightest by the things I mentioned in the previous paragraph. For the rest of you, well, here's a link. Don't say I didn't warn you. It get's sick and warped after the first one and just goes from there.
Seriously this comic has everything - tentacle rape, a transgendered Otaku girl, cosplay girls, bondage, domination, tentacle rape, a Chick comic wielding bible thumper, a sex starved Chibi girl, geek-boys, homosexuals, tentacle rape, sodomy, a guy with an invisible cock, bukakke, tentacle rape, furries, yiffing and Jesus! Did I mention the tentacle rape?
I found it incredibly funny. Seriously wrong, but that just adds to the funny. It's not safe for work. It's not for kids. It's definitly not for anyone bothered in the slightest by the things I mentioned in the previous paragraph. For the rest of you, well, here's a link. Don't say I didn't warn you. It get's sick and warped after the first one and just goes from there.
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