Good morning 2012

Writing? Maybe not so much. I feel like doing. Some crackpot hit my car yesterday evening too. So i had to silicon a side mirror on today. Now, my car wasnt worth that much before and this isnt helping.

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Opening Salvo 2012

It's been a rather quiet week for me and very much up-and-down. Even though I'm not doing that much, it seems I am busier than ever. Just trying to catch up on things that weren't really happening in December 2011. To be honest, it was quite depressing the way things were ending. My aunt was in the hospital after suffering a stroke (not good) and I went up to see her. She gets out of the hospital this week (Friday 1/13) and into a nursing home. She's still paralyzed but much better than she was.
Then there's my job. Wow, where do I begin about that?! Ha ha. I knew that the drive was going to be an issue and wow, is it ever. An hour one-way is still an hour one-way. I drive almost 3,000 miles a month now. I was looking for a new car before and I'm just hoping it can make it a few more months. That's not to say there aren't perks. My coworkers are very down-to-earth and I get the occasional free lunch. Who would have thought a mighty fine falafel was in Belleville, IL? However, I don't think we're all on the same page. When you are a small place, everyone needs to work together-and that doesn't happen as much as I'd like, or needs too. As, I haven't lied to a client in over 15 years and I sure as heck am not about to start now. That's a slippery slope that you can never win once you've started it.
In other news, Chinese New Year (year of the dragon) is on my birthday. Talk about a weird coincidence. I used to know the lunar calendar/formula to calculate the day but forgot it. It's weird because when I was born, the new year was a week afterwards. So, I really don't have a clear-cut sign. I will say, it's been lucky for me. And I did buy a powerball ticket. Now is not the time to leave a stone un-turned...baby needs more than a new pair of shoes.

2012. The beginning of the end.

Good evening all. Well, I hope you made it to 2012 alright without too many bruises and bumps. I must admit, 2011 wasn't all that kind to me so I am ready to start a new year. My lack of a current calendar not withstanding. No, I'm not going to rattle off a bunch of resolutions. As those tend to be forgotten and any real meaningful change is going to be difficult and take more than just a few days. That being said, I am looking forward to it. Not to mention, Chinese new year is on my birthday this year (the 23rd, for those that didn't know)! Kind of exciting and also kind of weird. Chinese new year rotates on the lunar cycle. I used to know the exact formula but it's not all that random and not every day can become a chinese new year's day. Not to make anyone jealous. :oD

The monday after

Back home (although i probably needed to rest more as i thought i was a bit rude to my coworkers but no matter. They should know better than to stroll in @2pm and wonder why nothing gets done). I had to visit my aunt in the hospital. She is doing better but still a long road ahead. I find it really...difficult to see people in hospitals. Maybe its seeing people you care about hooked up to machines. The drive was no picnic either. I need to invest in a better car radio.

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The monday after

Back home (although i probably needed to rest more as i thought i was a bit rude to my coworkers but no matter. They should know better than to stroll in @2pm and wonder why nothing gets done). I had to visit my aunt in the hospital. She is doing better but still a long road ahead. I find it really...difficult to see people in hospitals. Maybe its seeing people you care about hooked up to machines. The drive was no picnic either. I need to invest in a better car radio.

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Will travel

Eh. Family is family so you might as well get used to them. Early tomorrow am going to visit my aunt. Before you say roadtrip, its not a fun trip. i was tempted not to write anything but i got a few minutes.

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Dive! Dive!

This really doesn't feel like a holiday season to me, not this year. Maybe it's the lack of cold and snow? I'm employed this year but not sure how long that's going to last as my current boss has, well...I'm pretty much in shock honestly. My brother had to talk me out of quitting tomorrow. Or rather, be smart about quitting.
I also haven't done any Christmas shopping. I have no motivation to get it done. Nor any ideas about what to get. The homeopathic detective agency is doing well, as I've consistently put out a weekly update. Which is kind of impressive because I wasn't sure I'd be able to do so. The pacing and dialogue are still a bit off to me and I'm still trying out different techniques but all in all, pretty good. When I get some time, I'll try the fine dip pens again. I liked the results earlier but I'm much tighter this time around.