someone please save us college kids

Had a nice lunch with [T] today. She's a gem, really. Still don't know what she's planning to do with all those degrees she wants to get in the future, but, whatever, that's her brain to fry. Sometimes I think she is the daughter that my parents wish that they had. It's not like I can blame them now when I look back and see how old my job trajectory must have looked, but I'm pretty happy with the way things turned out career-wise. So maybe everybody doesn't know my name, but I'm doing what I like and I like what I do. How many other people can say that?

There's still totally time for the fame anyway. Eventually on here I'm going to get around to posting my novel synopsis. And not the joke one I keep referencing but, like, the honest to God real one. It does exist. Somewhere, in the this pit I call an apartment. I swear, without [R] here it gets dirtier every day. Soon, I'll be lost, too.

My ears were super burning recently, too. Wonder if any of my old buddies are thinking about me.

it isn't that easy to clique jump

Honestly, I had the coolest meeting today. This being one in the many of awesome acquaintances I have ever made, but she's special. SHE BOUGHT ME A HAT.

That's right, I can be bought. No one can pretend like they didn't already know that. But you have to understand that it isn't just any hat, it's the snazziest most sweetest fedora one could ever ask for. It's all black and pin-striped and perfect. I put a red flower in it just to be that more ultra cool.

Now you'll know me when you see me out.

i've got a phd in horribleness

Had one of my critique meetings today with a possible reviewer. I have never met a person more critical - he sounds like he's yelling everything he says. Which is... well, I can tell you it doesn't make the critique-taking process any easier.

EDIT: Actually, now that I've thought about it, he kind of reminds me of someone I met once at [EB]. Starts with an... L?

this is bowie back to bowie

Ice-cream tonight? I know the perfect place.

you've got something on your face

They are making a new Resident Evil! How did I not know this before now? I always know this.

Of course, I can't be QUITE as excited as usual because, come on. Not Matt? No Carlos? I mean, no offense to Wentworth but... okay, yes, offense. I never watched Prisonbreak. I am not all hip on that stuff. I want my sexy desert-riding ninja back. I'm leaving an angry rant on [N]'s voicemail. He'll get it.



In other news, I got chapter 35 done.

get by with a little help from your friends

Hey people! I haven't seen so many of you in so long. I think it's epically time for a sleep-over. You know who you are. [R]'s popped out of the place because of his injury leave and all that, so I'm all lonely and needing the attention.

Heard some things on the grapevine today about the fresh vegetable market near my place closing. WHAT IS THIS NONSENSE? Where am I supposed to stay healthy? It's almost like the planet wants me to get fat. This is it. Fat!me. You've been warned.

it's on.

who has the high score on ninja ropes?

Don't want anybody to get too worried, but [R] is in the hospital. Apparently, he electrocuted himself at work or something, but anyone who knows him knows that just doesn't seem right. Since when has [R] not checked something twice? Besides, he's, like, a ninja. Anyone at the ceremony a month ago knows that.

Anyway, we're all just glad [A] came back to the office when she did. She was supposed to be on a plane then and everything.

I'll be staying here if anyone needs me.

only the good die young

NYPD reports that the bodies of 10 diners and one NYPD Officer have been found dead at the Tabla Restaurant in the Upper East Side.

Preliminary reports point to first-year Officer Gabriel Mendoza as the perpetrator in an apparently spontaneous mass-murder suicide. NYPD homicide detectives and forensics are on scene presently.

I know I don't live there anymore, but sometimes I like to keep track of what my homies back in New York are doing. It's really nasty to look and find something like this, though. This is not what makes my news homepage happy. I guess we just wait for updates.

Excuse me while I call [C] and everyone I know in the area to make sure they were nowhere near.

motivational speakers

~ From the Sept 22nd Wynn Public Address ~

When I first learned that our wonderful nation had been unknowingly harboring terrorists for such a long time, I felt two things. One? Afraid. Our families and other loved ones could've been in danger at that very moment. And none of us would've been the wiser. And two? I felt like a failure. As many of you know, I was the Secretary of Homeland Security for a bit before stepping directly into the shoes left by former Senator Nathan Petrelli. Well, I can honestly say to you right now, that if I had knew then, what I know now, there wouldn't even be a threat for us to combat. With this threat being brought to the forefront, I felt it necessary to speak to the President, directly, as to the best way to handle it. I will be personally overseeing the ongoing investigation into this threat to national security. And when I say personally, I do mean that I will be on the street, on the front line with the men and women who are working under me. I refuse to sit behind a desk and give orders. That's never been my style and just because I'm a Senator now, does not mean I will sit idly by and let my country be swept out from underneath my feet.

We /will/ get to the bottom of this. We /will/ pursue and neutralize this threat until it has been permanently removed from our beautiful soil. And we will not hesitate to use whatever force is necessary to obtain the secure lifestyle that each and every one of you are entitled to. I will not allow us to be terrorized in our own homes. The President has authorized me to enact a program that will assist me in my endeavors to protect you all. I will play this part to the best of my ability. But I'm going to need your help. If you see or hear or even suspect any suspicious activity, I need you to contact your local authorities immediately. We will chase every serious lead we get until the trail goes cold. We will leave no stones unturned. This is, as of this moment, our top priority. God Bless America.

~ We Now Return You To Your Regularly Scheduled Program.

Eek?

a funny thing happened on the way to the forum

Recently attended the lovely ceremony of two of my oldest and dearest friends. Old in that I knew them the longest, not that they are the physically oldest people I know. Though the groom is getting up there. I give him two years before the grey takes over and he is left looking aged and distinguished until he opens his mouth and accent-swears or throws something at somebody.

Anyway, it was all very beautiful, and I forever wish [C] and [L] happiness. What would they do without each other? Trip and die, probably. Although...

ANYWAY, I introduced [R] to them that day and I think everything went great because we all expected the monkeys to freak out, but they didn't. [R]'s smooth like that. Also, good with monkeys. Who would've guessed it. Man can't even stand it when I talk about owning two cats. Tsk. Cats are, like, monkeys but better. Well... I would take a monkey. As long as he didn't pull my hair. Yeah, it'd be a 'he'. I'd name him Tiberius. It is decided.

I wonder if [C] still has any of those monkeys left...

Nothing beats the helicopters, though. Seriously, people. Want a cool wedding? Helicopters.

Somehow, I'd never seen a person do something like that before in a flying vehicle.

it's almost time for the big one

Purchased several more scarves today. It's totally okay because people out here think that if the wind picks up then it's winter-chill. And it's not like it doesn't get sorta nippy at night or anything.

Anyway, there was a far less tiny earthquake while I was shopping. Some stuff fell down and I caught a dude pocketing some of the fallen figurines in the scramble - oh, this wasn't while I was getting scarves, I may have tucked off to a nearby comics & games store, but it was definitely within my budget okay - so, like, what kind of person takes advantage of a natural disaster? I jumped him, of course.

After explaining things to the police, they even apologized for the inconvenience! They didn't have to, though; I'd never worn handcuffs before, so that was neat.