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20 something progress

Look, I don’t care if you think it’s funny. I’m continuing with the theme, and that’s that.

It’s my idiom.

Anoher 2500 words today, split evenly between netbook and iPod. Yesterday’s switch in focus put this story back on the fast track, and the challenge today was in not writing, rather than finding the time or inspiration to do so.

Like every time I do this, the pep talks from NaNo are completely on target. There’s always a period of “this sucks,” followed by “i hate this” sprinkled with “what the hell was I thinking.”

All behind me now in November’s awkward teen phase. I made a conscious decision tonight to stop writing, choosing to watch television and recharge the creative batteries in the middle of a scene, only pushing long enough to complete a sentence.

I’m itching to write the next words. This bodes well.

In other news, Linz and I went to see “The Blind Side” tonight, and it was exactly as advertised. Tears-a-brimming, “based on a true story” goodness. Only this time, it was as current as yesterday’s headlines. Based on Michael Lewis’ (Moneyball, Liar’s Poker) book of the same name, it hit hard and often at all the teary spots.

So, I liked it. Go watch it, especially if you’re not alone. Like Bull Durham before it, this chick flick has enough sports and manly bits to interest all comers.

Pretty much all I’ve got to say about that. Sandra Bullock as Cougar Milf Hottie was completely deliverable, and against all odds Tim McGraw kept up with every chewed scene. Also, there was some kid playing a high schooler.

I should learn his name.

P.S. It’s Quinton Aaron, and he’s going to win a lot of awards for this performance.

P.P.S. QA, just kidding about the above. You were awesome, dude. Please don’t slam me to the turf.

P.P.P.S. Michael Oher, You sir have millions of new fans, and even if I was not partial to the Ravens, I’d be watching you for the rest of the season. Your cinema avatar is well worth watching, and your life should inspire anyone who ever had a dream to…well…dream.

P.P.P.P.S. This here merlot was tasty. Was being the active verb.

P.P.P.P.P.S Los Gatos are running, jumping, mewing and being altogether feline. Were there hidden spy cameras to record all their hilarious furry antics, I’m sure there would be LOLing. As there are not (to my knowledge), just smile, nod, and comment LOL.

So there.

Posted November 21st, 2009.

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Before I forget

On and in a day of non-stop “what did you just say/did I really hear that?” moments, these stand out as some of the most Fantastic and clueless/deflecting/NOT IT statements I’ve ever heard.

And what makes them really shine is that start to finish, it’s contained in a single 30 minute period.

1. 5:05 PM “Oh, Yes. We have a check for you. But it’s not signed. That won’t happen until Monday Morning.”

2. 5:06 PM “There’s really nothing I can do about that (Holding said check) I’m just not responsible for that.”

3. 5:07 PM “I can see why you were wanting this, though. If this were mine, I’d be kind of upset.”

4. 5:14 PM (across street with now signed document)

“Can I help you sir?”
(me: I don’t think you can. I need to talk to a manager or someone without a nametag)
“What is it, I’m sure I can help.”
(Me: describes problem)
“You’re right, I can’t really help you with that. you need to talk to (mumbles)
(rings bell, looks off at 30 degree angle, drawing my attention.)
(me: eyes noticing motion, watch her leave and run away.)

5: 5:16 PM (guy without name badge) “Can I help you, sir, or should we sit down for a moment and talk about it?”

6: 5:17 PM (after I assert my right to sit and talk) “Great. Let’s go talk to Mike over here” (motions with hand. “Mike” looks up, nameless bails in could of custserv dust)

7: 5:19 PM. “Yep, you’re right, Money was taken out of your account.”

8. 5:19 PM “I really can’t talk to you about that. Would you like a phone number to call?”

9. 5:20 PM “Here. call this number. But no one is there now, they’ll be in on Monday morning. Probably.”

10. 5:22 PM “No, sir. The Bank of America is not in the habit of charging fees and taking money about of people’s accounts for no reason.”

(me: points to computer screen) “I really can’t help you with that. You’ll have to talk to someone else.”

It was, and is, one of the more intense and involved non-negotiations ever.

end trans.

Posted June 6th, 2009.

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