January 16

First post of the new year, so far so good.  I'm back to doing cardio at the gym, ran for a mile & a half this morning, after allowing my twisted ankle to heal up a bit.  Christmas went well.  It looks like I'm getting a bonus at work after all, sometime this week.  Couldn't have come at a better time, what with insurance, car tags & title fees etc, sometimes it feels like I only work to keep my car running.  Anyone know how to deal with someone who suffers from extreme depression?  I'm at a loss as how to approach this person, they won't return calls, texts or emails.  I had to let myself into his house to deliver a Christmas present. 

December 18

Well.  I am done with the Chiropractor and I must say I am glad, or rather I am wishing I never went in the first place.  Those people really did a number on me, convincing me I had scoliosis and conning me into signing up for 36 treatments that didn't do a damn bit of good.  I looked at the X-rays yesterday and didn't see any difference whatsoever.  Of course they tried to sell me more visits and expensive equipment but this time I just said no thanks.  Live and learn I suppose.  At least I'm done with my Christmas shopping, didn't spend too much money on that.  I'm a big fan of the Dollar Tree.  The "War on Christmas" nonsense is all anyone is talking about on Facebook, it's so silly. 

December 11

I just read that the DJ's that were responsible for the nurse that committed suicide over the Royal Hospital prank have donated $500 K of guilt money to her family.  I'm glad her family will have something to prepare for the future with, but it doesn't excuse what they did.  One good thing that has come from this, it got people all over the world talking about lame practical jokes and how DJ's have gone too far with their "Shock routines."  Here in America it's illegal to make prank calls. 

Today I went running for the first time since Saturday morning when I donated blood, and wasn't able to do my usual mile & a half, I got tired after only half a mile.  I suppose the body needs time to replace a pint of blood, but I thought after 3 days I would be good to go.  Oh well, maybe tomorrow.  Off to Starbucks. 

November 27

Las Vegas was a blast!  More fun than I remembered, the nickel slot machines were replaced with penny slots, so my money went a lot further this time around.  I spent $5.00 at the slot machines and won back $5.50 so I  was happy.  Every time I sat down at a slot machine I was offered a free drink and tried a Mai Tai, Whiskey Sour and Scotch & Soda, but didn't care for the Scotch.  Woke up the next morning with a headache.  We saw a Burlesque show on the last night, that was fun, although I don't think my Step-Mother understood what it was, I think she was thinking musical.  She was a little surprised when the young ladies started taking their tops off.  I didn't buy an expensive frozen drink in a souvenir cup this time, I didn't need to.  The casino right next to us was advertising frozen Margaritas for $1.00 each, very nice.  I didn't even spend all of the cash I took with me.  My brother lost money, as usual.  Looking forward to passing out the little poker chips I brought back for my friends.

November 13

Getting ready for my trip to Las Vegas next week, should be fun.  I'm fretting a bit at what to pack, everything has to fit into one suitcase, for obvious reasons.  I don't even know which casino we're staying in, some have gyms, some have Jacuzzis.  Should I pack a hairdryer?  How about my running shoes?  The first thing I'm going to do is hit the Stratosphere and get a Strawberry Daq in one of those tall cups like last time, very nice and very potent.  Then I'll watch the light show in front of the waterspouts.  By the way, there is another "Michelle" that posts under my blog in the comments section, not sure who she is, but unless you see my blog picture next to the comment, it's not me.  (Quite all right, I accept all followers)

November 7

Woo-hoo!  I can't believe what a great night it was for equality!  Maine & Maryland voted in favor of gay marriage and Tammy Baldwin became the first openly gay Senator.  Marijuana legislation was boosted in a couple of states as well.  This is good news.  I was hoping for 300 electoral votes and it looks like we're going to exceed it.  Won the popular vote too.  I can't get this smile off my face.

November 5

I finally finished The God Delusion!   Now I'm working on a Christopher Moore novel, but eventually I plan to read The Religious Condition, perhaps on the plane to Las Vegas.  I am so glad November 6 is almost here, I'm sick of hearing about the election but PLEASE let Obama be re-elected.  I don't want to know what that rich asshole will do if him and his stripper wife oust Barrack & Michelle from the White House.  If you haven't voted already, please hit the polls today and pull the straight Democrat Party lever!