RedJen's Rearview Mirror

My mom asked me what I did with my dining room now that I moved the table into the kitchen. From her reaction to my response, I think she was actually serious.

The answer to what did I do with my dining room is that I bought an easel and raised the lighting fixture up so that I could paint in there. My mom's reaction was "I didn't know you were artistic".

Poetry I've written has been published, the logo I designed is still being used by a major university, I painted my sister's walls and they are often mistaken for wallpaper. I'm not going to be doing any portraits, but I've had an eye for colors and flow for a while now...

How is any of this a surprise? I'm going to assume that the surprise is that I actually used a canvas and then gave the painting away.

Please excuse the any glitches, I'm working on upgrading the MT code.

Got up this morning to a definite chill in the air. Unfortunately, I had remembered to flip the switch from "cool" to "heat", which means that there is something up with the HVAC unit and it'll probably cost a limb to fix or replace.

Tomorrow will give new significance to TGIF. For those wondering, the 10+ year old system can either be fixed for over $1000 dollars or replaced. Since I've already done the fix version with the system and it lasted about 2 1/2 years, this time I'm clenching my teeth and going for a replacement.

Oh how the mundane has taken over my life...

So Friday came & the heat is back. My wallet is much lighter. Saturday came & I got to play dress-up with ShaeSin, the groom's mom and another of Shae's attendants. If you didn't already know, ShaeSin is a knockout.

I have some reflection left to do, but I have the overwhelming feeling that someone is sitting on my shoulder, drumming their fingers and shrugging while saying "and this is a surprise why?"

But the weather has turned crisp, today is my sister-in-laws birthday and things are actually pretty good.

1. When you are sad - I will help you get drunk and plot revenge against the sorry bastard who made you sad.

2. When you are blue - I will try to dislodge whatever is choking you.

3. When you smile - I will know that you got some.

4. When you are worried - I will tell you horrible stories about how much worse it could be and to quit whining.

5. When you are confused - I will use little words.

6. When you are scared - I will rag on you about it every chance I get.

7. When you are sick - Stay the hell away from me until you are well again. I don't want whatever you have.

8. When you fall - I will point and laugh at your clumsy ass.

This is my oath... I pledge it to the end. "Why?" you may ask. Because you are my friend.

Remember: A good friend will help you move. A really good friend will help you move a body. Let me know if I ever need to bring a shovel