Monday, March 26, 2007

This and that

So spring has arrived finally. I have mixed emotions about spring. I love the fact that the weather has warmed up, and I love the fact that all the spring flowers have come out, and the trees are blooming and the grass is getting green. I hate the fact that every year, due to all the above, my allergies go insane. I was hoping this year would be a little better since I quit smoking, but I was wrong.

Things have been going ok I guess. Kody and I (I really had nothing to do with it due to a little mental breakdown) figured out the house situation, and it is not as dire as I once believed. That wheel should begin to move forward in the next week or so.

I want a dog really bad. I am constantly going over to the animal shelter, and I always find a couple that I just fall in love with. Why do I torture myself!

Something funny, if not totally gross happened to me this weekend. Kody and I were going around doing our typical weekend off together stuff. One of our usual haunts on a Saturday evening is Hastings. So I park, we get out talking about this and that. I am not paying attention to where or what I am stepping out of the car into. I swing my legs out, and plop both sandal clad feet into an enormous pile of warm vomit. It splashed up on my legs, and got up in between my toes. I am happy to report that I myself did not throw up, even though stepping in it stirred up the smell. Kody found something in the car for me to clean myself off with (some tissue paper from the wine glasses I had bought earlier) and I was able to wash up. This has to be one of the grossest things that has happened to me. It also made me angry, really angry to step in someone else's puke like that. Anyway, just thought I would share that with you. Hope your not eating right now.

Both my snails died. I am not sure what happened to them. I will get more today perhaps. I guess that is all I have to talk about.

Ryan

Sunday, March 18, 2007

Not much to tell

There is not a lot going on right now, at least nothing that anyone would be interested in.
I have buried myself in this whole house buying thing, perhaps to help take my mind off other things. I though it was going to be great, but turns out I can't afford shit. The more doors that are closed in my face, the sadder I get. I don't think we can afford to move, plain and simple, and it seems like somedays I am the only one who is trying to better our situation. Maybe someday I will have a home of my own.
You know, I don't feel like talking anymore right now.

Ryan

Saturday, March 10, 2007

To Kim, With Love, In Chinese

Not really. If I knew Chinese I might. I am sure there is a way to convert things you type into any language you want, but I don't feel that froggy this morning. Anyway, I love you Kim, and I hope to talk with you tomorrow!

Not much else going on today. Kody and I are expecting some company later on, so I have a little cleaning that I need to address. I am excited and hope tonight will be a lot of fun!

Diane and I went out last night and looked at some townhouses off Stadium Drive, and then some more south of town on Tanner Bridge Road. The ones off Stadium allow pets, which is one of the two main goals, but I have yet to find out the prices on them. The ones off Tanner Bridge were nicer, and the area was better(not crime wise just overall felt nicer), and the price was right! But I don't know if they allow pets or not. So I will have to do some investigating perhaps Monday.

I have been debating over the possibility of getting a new car. The one I have is just fine, and has been fixed since it was molested a few weeks back. However, my warranty has expired, and I loved my warranty. If I am going to trade it in, I need to do it soon so I still get some profit out of it. And I am going to be making car payments anyway, so why not on something I really want now. But then there is the question of what would I want. I have looked at a few things, but really have not searched to much. I know I want something with more leg room for the driver, and I was thinking about something two door or possibly even an SUV (a smaller one). So, I will keep you posted on that. If you have any recommendations as to what I might get, please feel free to offer them!!

It will be two weeks this coming Tuesday since I quit smoking. I am doing pretty good! I have not cheated once, and have not even really had the deep desire to do so. There have been a couple of bumps in the road, but with a little concentration, I was able to get past them. I wish I could report that I have also been in the best of moods, but I can't. Not smoking has left me on edge, and more than happy to twist your dirty little dog fucking dick right off!!! Sorry, but that is my frame of mind right now. They say that the worst of the withdrawals end after about three weeks, so just one more week to go!


Ryan

Monday, March 5, 2007

Lots Of $$$$$$$

So I got my income tax refund deposited into my checking account today. It was a most welcome addition! I just adore money. It is not that I have a passion for spending really, just a deep longing to collect lots of money. The thought of knowing I have money is great. It makes me feel safe.

This weekend was actually an eventful one. After work on Saturday, I went with my friend to look at a car in Folk, MO. Yeah, I had never heard of it either, but it is there. The car was a real piece of shit, as I tried to tell her a 1985 Chevy Celebrity would be, but some people have to learn things for themselves. I love her none the less, and it was a fun little trip.
When I got home, Kody and I headed to Warrensburg to visit Lexy and Tony. It is always good to see them, and it was so nice to finally get up there and see where they live. They have a great apartment(BIGGER THAN MINE & 2 BATHROOMS!), and I got to play some Wii with Lexy and Dawn. Tony had to step out, but hopefully he will be able to take part in some hot Wii action the next time! I had a great time, and want to go back very soon!

As far as the shit in my life, I am owning it right now.

I am missing my friend Kim really bad right now. I have not talked with her for a while. I think I will giver her a call tomorrow!

More to come soon about our upcoming move, and the possibility of a new car on the horizon!

Ryan

Friday, March 2, 2007

I Quit!

Yeah, as a few of you already know, I quit smoking on Tuesday. It has been kinda rocky in a few spots, but all in all it has not been to terrible. I was ready to quit. It happened suddenly, and I acted quickly. My new method of thinking is as long as I NEED a cig, I will be fine. I can NEED one all day long. That will go away with time. But right now the key is I don't WANT one. As long as I don't WANT one, I won't smoke. So lets hope that this works out!

I have also decided to quit with Soco for a while. I hardly ever go anymore, and that is fine. Now I think I am going to cut it out even more, for a while at least. Being up there, even with the smoking ban, was an uphill battle! I really NEEDED a cig the whole time. I have also decided to quit going because of the ever present drama that seems to surround the people I go with. Last night was no exception! Brett and Tim always have drama at Soco, and they always get drunk, if they can afford it. Even worse, are the way they treat each other when I am around, and the nasty shit they say to one another. Is it me? Am I the reason they fight like that? I am sick of the drama, the financial expectations, the rudeness, and when I decide to get drunk, nobody has to deal with me, why should I have to deal with others. Last night should have been fun. It should have been a chance for me to step out of the shit in my life right now and just have a good time. Instead, all I get to deal with is drama. Thanks to all for a marvelous evening!

That may have come out a little bitchier than I wanted, but it is what is on my mind. Brett and Tim are both my friends. Brett is one of my best friends! All I am saying is some people have an awful lot of nerve saying and doing some of the shit they do, and some pretty big balls if they want to call me out on something I wrote above.

Tony had his first round of chemo yesterday. After having an allergic reaction at first, everything seemed to go ok. He will have 3 more treatments after this one (if the doctors see any improvement after the first set of labs come back, otherwise Tony is going to opt out of chemo and just deal with controlling the pain.)

More to come soon.

Ryan