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chestnutcurls) wrote2004-05-19 02:06 pm
chestnutcurls) wrote2004-05-19 02:06 pm
Heads Carolina, tails California.
What color am I? Brenda (Wow, I'm pale.)
Hace mucho calor! And I'm feeling it, since I broke my self-imposed rule and am wearing black today. :P
So here's the deal. As I mentioned last week, I was planning a special date for Evan and me. I got a sort of bonus at work and decided that the best thing to do with it was to buy Jerry Seinfeld tickets. He's coming to town June 18 and I knew Evan really wanted to see him. Unfortunately, I just confirmed that there are only four seats left, all in the very expensive section. So that's that. I feel bad about it, though Evan says he's grateful I even tried.
However, in the normal manner of life, as soon as one expense goes away another one presents itself. I'm so desperate to see the ocean that I checked online for airfares to Miami two weekends from now. To my surprise they're about $260. I mentioned this to Debra, not very seriously, and she immediately volunteered to go with me. At first I was excited, but the more we talked about it, the less it seemed like a good idea. We'd be staying with my grandfather (assuming it's okay with him) and wouldn't have any transportation of our own. All I want to do is sit on the beach for a couple of days and go to some restaurants, but our other relatives would probably want to see us, further crippling our chances of doing our own thing. I expect that when I'm there with my parents, but if I'm spending the money to go independently, I want some control over the situation. Also, I don't want to inconvenience my grandfather. Then there's the money issue; it feels irresponsible to go when I have so many expenses coming up.
But...this could be my only chance for a long time. :( I feel stupid for making such a big deal out of this when I'm so blessed in every other way- I'm already going to New Hampshire this year! I'll see the ocean then, even if it's not quite the same. At this point I'm leaning toward the practical side that says no, but it makes me sad and I still don't know whether to stay or go.
Debra's birthday went well. I got her the newest Train CD and a box of Product 19 cereal (Ryan said, "It'll be hard for you to find Product 20 next year"). We had a huge dinner at Chili's, complete with Chocolate Paradise Pie. Then we watched AI and some Friends episodes. Tomorrow night we're having the Family Birthday Dinner. Woo hoo!
Everyone read this excellent article about marriage in our society. It's not what you think, either.
Hace mucho calor! And I'm feeling it, since I broke my self-imposed rule and am wearing black today. :P
So here's the deal. As I mentioned last week, I was planning a special date for Evan and me. I got a sort of bonus at work and decided that the best thing to do with it was to buy Jerry Seinfeld tickets. He's coming to town June 18 and I knew Evan really wanted to see him. Unfortunately, I just confirmed that there are only four seats left, all in the very expensive section. So that's that. I feel bad about it, though Evan says he's grateful I even tried.
However, in the normal manner of life, as soon as one expense goes away another one presents itself. I'm so desperate to see the ocean that I checked online for airfares to Miami two weekends from now. To my surprise they're about $260. I mentioned this to Debra, not very seriously, and she immediately volunteered to go with me. At first I was excited, but the more we talked about it, the less it seemed like a good idea. We'd be staying with my grandfather (assuming it's okay with him) and wouldn't have any transportation of our own. All I want to do is sit on the beach for a couple of days and go to some restaurants, but our other relatives would probably want to see us, further crippling our chances of doing our own thing. I expect that when I'm there with my parents, but if I'm spending the money to go independently, I want some control over the situation. Also, I don't want to inconvenience my grandfather. Then there's the money issue; it feels irresponsible to go when I have so many expenses coming up.
But...this could be my only chance for a long time. :( I feel stupid for making such a big deal out of this when I'm so blessed in every other way- I'm already going to New Hampshire this year! I'll see the ocean then, even if it's not quite the same. At this point I'm leaning toward the practical side that says no, but it makes me sad and I still don't know whether to stay or go.
Debra's birthday went well. I got her the newest Train CD and a box of Product 19 cereal (Ryan said, "It'll be hard for you to find Product 20 next year"). We had a huge dinner at Chili's, complete with Chocolate Paradise Pie. Then we watched AI and some Friends episodes. Tomorrow night we're having the Family Birthday Dinner. Woo hoo!
Everyone read this excellent article about marriage in our society. It's not what you think, either.
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*clicks "Preview" button*
Hmm...almost a blood red. I guess that's better than mustard yellow ;o)
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Why would it be different? Are H or I in hexadecimal?
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