If you follow me on Twitter, you've learned a few things recently. First, I'll be going to visit my parents in Ohio for Thanksgiving. Second, this trip was brought on because my grandmother is dying (no need for condolences; she and I were never close).
I was bored today. Very very bored. And my blog has needed a new look for quite some time. So, you're looking at it (unless you're reading this years from now, then it prolly looks different). I dig the layout, I dig the colors, and I even dig the neurons image in the header.
What do you think of it? Hit the comment link below and let me know!
I snagged it from www.deluxetemplates.net. Check 'em out; good templates and all for free.
I don't really like this time of year. I dig the weather, but that's about it. There's a lot of loss associated with this time of year for me. And as others start talking of holiday plans with family, I'm reminded that my own finances and lack of time prevent me from spending time with family as I'd like.
The one upside, I suppose, is that people like to buy me stuff. And hey, we all like new toys, right? This year has been a year of me getting rid of things. My goal is shed 11 years worth of "stuff" that I've accumulated in the time I've lived in this house. I want to get rid of so much that eventually everything will fit into a small moving truck and my car (which I hope will be a Honda Element or something similar). Once that's possible, I want to get a MUCH smaller place; maybe a nice loft apartment or something.
Despite getting rid of stuff, there's always new stuff I need. Or want. This year, as my birthday approaches (10/30), with Christmas soon after, I figured I'd be a little proactive. I used to maintain "wish lists" but, honestly, they're too much work to keep up with. Besides, the list of things I need and want right now is pretty small.
So if you're one of the people who, at some point through the year, wonders "What should I get Brandon?" or if you're just curious what my selfish little heart longs for (Hrm, I suppose it's rather pointless to include a list of one or two guys I'd like to receive as presents, eh? Yeah, thought so), then read on.
For legal purposes, and should any current or potential employers come snooping around, I post this disclaimer: Do not assume the identity of anyone in this blog! Yeah, like that'll hold up. Oh, and another disclaimer: I'm a terrible writer (you already knew that if you follow my blog).
Anyway... here's the story.
The Doctor shook his head, let out a deep sigh and said, "We've tried every prescription you can take. You're allergic to most painkillers. I don't know what else to try."
So let's say someone stops by your house with some of their friends (we'll call them 3rd party and 4th party), but you're not home at the time. And let's say that, when you get home later that evening, you notice that something, cash perhaps, is missing. Most of it anyway. The envelope that held it is gone, but a few bills are found dropped on the floor. You know your friend was looking for something in your house, so you call them to see if they saw the envelope with the cash. When 3rd party hears what's being talked about, this 3rd party suddenly interjects with "They better not be blaming me!"
No one had been blamed or even suspected. It was assumed the envelope had been inadvertently pushed aside during a search for something else.
The next day, the same 3rd party suddenly begins sending threatening text messages, suggesting how ridiculous it is to even think they would be capable of theft, and on and on for most of the afternoon.
No one had really suspected the 3rd party. Until all that went down. Now, well... the 3rd party doth protest too much, methinks.
Agree or disagree?
I confess, I was one of the lame souls with no life whatsoever on a Friday night. At least I snagged facebook.com/brandon.stauffer.
I once added other Brandon Stauffers to my friends list on Facebook, so I know I snagged it from a few of them. Sorry about that, guys. Congratulations, however, on having something better to do on a Friday night.
So yay, I can update all my links and point to my shiny new Facebook id.
For the first time in - well, I can't remember how long - I'm not going to have cable TV. I made the decision a few months ago, but haven't actually remembered to call and cancel during business hours (I'm a night owl). But sometime tomorrow, a cable guy will show up to "put a filter on the line" so I can continue receiving Internet (can't cancel THAT!) but not TV. And I have to take my cable box back to the office. Why the repair guy can't pick it up when he's here is beyond me. Mediacom is pretty stupid in the way they do things.
I'm incredibly bored today. I had lots of plans for my day off, but the rain canceled each and every last one of them. So now I'm sharing my boredom with you in the form of The ABC's of Brandon. Enjoy!
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