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July 31, 2006

Understatement of the week

It's official - we've hit 100 degrees for the first time in 11 years. Can it be over now? I'm tired of stepping foot outside and instantly sweating! I'd take 40 below any day of the week.

But honestly, I should really have something better to talk about than the weather, but I don't. Life is pretty good right now. The house is going well. Recovery is going well. Have been getting back to the gym lately, too.

Oh, but for drama - a buddy of mine called me on Saturday asking me to take him to the emergency room. A couple of hours later he was lying on the hospital bed, short one apendix. It was unpleasant for me, but I'm sure a little more so for him.

Met with a sponsee after work this evening. He started his 4th step ... "a searching a fearless moral inventory." Sound intimidating? It is.

Later in the night met with a friend who is moving to Oregon in a couple of weeks to begin a two year inductment process on his way to becoming a Jesuit Priest. Noble to the max - I cannot imagine what a life must be like having to make a vow of chastity, poverty, and obedience. I suppose it makes for a simple one if nothing else. And contentness can arise from simplicity, no? I think he's got the right idea.

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July 24, 2006

My Marin, Lucas

I finally bought a bike. It's a Marin named Lucas. Go to The Alt - they rock and they're cute.

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Meryl Is My New Hero

Saw The Devil Wears Prada this past weekend and absolutely loved it! My favorite line from the film had to be Emily at the hospital: "You don't deserve those clothes - you eat carbs!" Definately going to have to check out the book now.

I must admit that I'm not on the up and up on Meryl Streep's previous work, but I've never seen her so sassy before and I like it!

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July 03, 2006

You look like the 4th of July

... makes me want a hotdog. Real bad!

If you remember seeing the trailer for Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, & Blonde, you know what I'm referring to. Unfortunately, the trailer contained the best line in the film.

In honor of Independence Day, we threw a BBQ / Smores Get-together last night at the house to celebrate and break in the new patio recently laid. While I didn't get any photos of the patio, there were a few snapshots taken. Including a celebrity sighting of two of our favorite drag queens, out of drag.