up to my eyeballs archives, September 2005

Even a bunch of crazy things can happen in one month.

There's That Guy Again

I saw a guy on the train again that previously asked for train ticket money. There was another guy on the platform giving a story, trying to get money too, but I'm not sure if he actually was planning to get on a train.

Posted: September 26, 2005 Continue Reading

Ouch, That Hurt

I successfully made it to and from the medical lab after having blood drawn without passing out. That is a true achievement for me since I fasted about 14 hours in advance.

Posted: September 24, 2005 Continue Reading

It's No Wonder NJ Car Insurance Rates Are So High

While I don't claim to be the best driver in the world, I do try to follow the speed limits and rules of the road. Other people disregard them and it's not wonder than NJ has the car insurance rates that it does.

Posted: September 11, 2005 Continue Reading

I Have Crab Spider Stuck to the Bottom of My Shoe

It’s that time of year again when crab spiders find their way into the house and hide in the kitchen. This morning a fairly large one tried to hide from me only to get stepped on 10 minutes later. He did get fairly stuck to my shoe. Excuse me while my skin crawls.

Posted: September 07, 2005 Continue Reading

My First eBay Experience (updated)

In trying to replace a collectable plate that Mom broke 4 years ago, I ended up on eBay in a bidding frenzy at the last minute. I didn't win my first eBay experience. At least I have 3 more tries to get it right.

Posted: September 06, 2005 Continue Reading

Living a Mouseless Day (updated)

Wireless mice are great until you forget to recharge them. Then it becomes an experiment in navigating a computer mouseless. It's easier said than done.

Posted: September 06, 2005 Continue Reading

Maybe The Expensive Salon Shampoo Isn't So Bad After All

After what I thought was a disappointing experience with expensive "salon" shampoo (and conditioner) has turned out to be much better. Apparently it takes more than a pea-sized amount it get it working. Go figure.

Posted: September 06, 2005 Continue Reading

Waiting for Bunsen

I’ve been thinking about getting a new parrotlet since my little guy Beaker died in April. Today Mom found a baby at our favorite bird store and I’ve named him Beaker. He’s tiny, bald and adorable.

Posted: September 04, 2005 Continue Reading

You Can’t Take Her Anywhere

Dinner out was a little crazier than usual when Mom stole forks from what seemed to be an unoccupied table only for it to be occupied. Oops. She did buy several packages of bottled water afterwards for Hurricane Relief efforts so the karma must have canceled itself out.

Posted: September 03, 2005 Continue Reading

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