New Years Eve 2007

Well, I honestly can’t sit here and say that 2007 has been the best year I’ve always had.  There has been so much that has happened and not happened during the past 365 days.  However, I am thankful for what I’ve got which most importantly includes my overall health.  Especially considering the fact that I really don’t take the best care of myself.  THAT will be my main focus for the upcoming year. 

I think that 2008 will be a year of transition for me, a year of change.  There are so many things that I want to accomplish this year and places I want to go.  I’m not going to sit here and list them because I don’t think that’s important.  Those things and places sit deep within my heart.  I’m looking forward to 2008, I haven’t been able to honestly say that about a new year in a long time. 

2008, here I come!

Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne?

And surely you’ll buy your pint cup !
And surely I’ll buy mine !
And we’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

 

Miniature Trains

Since I didn’t go to bed until almost 5:00am last night I slept in and woke up around noon. I hate sleeping in that late but I was damn tired. I haven’t stayed up that late at a party in a long time and it will probably be a while before I do it again. After crawling out of bed I decided to do a little post Christmas shopping. Bad idea. The malls and shopping centers were packed with people since it was the first weekend after the holiday. I managed to grab a couple of items at Old Navy but that was all I could muster. I was done with shopping. Saving a couple bucks isn’t worth the hassle of dealing with the crowds.

On my way home I thought it might be fun to stop by Union Station and have a look around. They have a really cool miniature train exhibit set up right now that is really interesting.

I could sit and watch those trains go around and around for hours. Actually I was there for quite some time, there was just so much to see. Part of the set up even had a monorail replica from Disneyworld. It wasn’t a working model but it was pretty cool along with the Contemporary Resort, Polynesian Village, and other replicated Disneworld stops. There were a lot of people there enjoying the trains. Of course I had to take a look into the Amtrak waiting area to see how busy they were since the #316 St. Louis Mule would be shortly departing. I wondered how many of the people who were so fascinated by the miniature trains actually even knew that Union Station was still a live train station and that Amtrak was right behind them. I wish that more people would utilize the trains that service Kansas City. Amtrak needs all the support it can get and it makes for such a fun way to travel. Slow, but fun. If more people don’t stand up to support Amtrak, it will go by the wayside and that would truly be a sad day. So on my way out I stopped to take a look at the St. Louis Mule. People were beginning to climb aboard and I was a little bit jealous. I can’t wait for me and B’s trip to Chicago on the Southwest Chief the third week of January.

Three Weeks

Tomorrow (Sunday) will make it three weeks since I’ve seen A.  He said he would get a hold of me once he got back from where ever the fuck he went.  I’m not sure what’s going on and it’s driving me crazy.  I will make a call tomorrow and try to find out.

I went out tonight and generally had a crappy time.  lol.  After the bar closed I went with my neighbor to an after bar party.  Oh. . . My. . . God. . . It was the saddest and most pathetic party I have ever been to (and I have been to a lot!).  This is what I wrote on Twitter tonight: “Just returned from the after bar party from Hell. . . I’m clicking my heels three times, going to bed, and waking up straight.” 

And I’m not kidding!!  well, maybe I’m not. . .

The Snow Keeps Coming

I absolutely cannot believe how much it has snowed this year so far. I woke up this morning to find that another 3 or 4 inches had fallen. This always makes for such a fun drive into work. It simply amazes me how the main roads and highways never seem to be plowed. Where are the snow plows? Eventually I made it in to work and was really not too terribly late. I will have to admit that as much as I hate snow, it is kind of pretty. That being said, the weather is supposed to warm up over the next couple of days, so goodbye snow!

Last night I spoke with J from Minneapolis quite a bit. He’s a lot of fun to talk to and really cracks me up. We spoke for a bit about him coming down to KC to visit but who knows if that will actually happen. I would really like to have him visit though, we had a good time last time I went up to Minneapolis to see him.

Tonight I wrestled with the idea of going out to the bars. Decided to stay in and save some money. With New Years Eve coming up, I’m sure I will be out that night spending more money that I want. I would really like to do something different for New Years this time but I doubt I will. No one has mentioned any parties or anything so I guess I’ll be out at Missie B’s. I guess there are worse places to be. We shall see.

Lazy Sod

Lazy sod, that’s what I’ve been tonight. So many things I need to do around the apartment, but the couch was so inviting tonight. I gave in.

Took a long nap tonight after I came home from work. Damn, it felt good. It was still snowing a bit when I woke up. I can’t believe how much it has snowed this early. So much for global warming. Usually we don’t get a measurable snow around here until late January. I hope this isn’t a sign for things to come this Winter. Ugh. It’s supposed to get nasty tomorrow night, hopefully the weathermen are wrong!

Merry Christmas

Christmas day has never been very special to me, it’s Christmas Eve that has the magic. Unfortunately, Christmas Eve this year wasn’t what it usually is. Maybe its because I’m older, maybe because I just feel so jaded right now. None the less, tomorrow is a new day and I’ve got to keep moving forward. I have a good feeling about Christmas 2008, don’t know why, just a gut feeling.

Tomorrow will be exactly two weeks since I got that strange text message from A. I’m curious if he will get in contact with me like he said he would. I have a feeling he won’t but who knows. If I don’t hear from him by week’s end, I’ll give him a call. I have a good feeling about that, can’t explain it, just do.

To end this post, I just want to say. . . Merry Christmas H (in Portland). So glad we have gotten back in touch with each other. H’s friendship means a lot to me, more that H will ever know.

Until next year, Merry Christmas.

Christmas Eve 2007

Well, the trip to Springfield went pretty good. I’m glad I left early because it iced and snow here in KC right after I left. Once I got to Springfield I spent the day with my mother and father. It was a pretty good visit and we actually got along the whole time. The meal was good and I was able to stock up at Wal-Mart thanks to my Dads discount. I left in the evening and heading over to M’s house. We ended up going to a few bars and overall had a really good time. Sometimes I miss Springfield. . . but mostly I don’t. I was glad to head back on Sunday.

So now its Christmas Eve around 8:15pm and I sit here alone in my apartment. No, I’m not feeling sorry for myself, just stating the fact. My cat is sitting on my lap so I guess I’m really not alone, heh. I’ve spent way to many Christmas Eve’s like this. Maybe that’s why I really don’t care for Christmas anymore, reminds me of just how single I have been. Sure, I’ve got some great friends and my family is great. But having a special person would be nice too. I miss that, actually I miss that a lot. But tonight I will put on my happy face and head out to the club to be with other people, many who feel the same as I. And that’s ok. I’ll be going out with my good friend R and we will share some drinks, have some laughs, be silly, and generally have a good time. So maybe Christmas Eve 2007 won’t be too bad after all. Gonna make the best of it and be happy for my health, my friends, my family, and I am looking forward to a better, much better 2008

More Snow?

So I’m headed to Springfield tomorrow to for Christmas. Well, Christmas isn’t really until Tuesday but I have to work the day before and the day after so as far as my parents and I are concerned, Saturday is Christmas. As always I’ll stay with my friend M overnight. We will probly go out for a drink or so later in the evening. Hopefully it will be a good trip. Unfortunately, the weather may not cooperate. Its supposed to get really crappy starting tomorrow.

I absolutely hate driving in rain or snow so I’m getting up extra early tomorrow (at least I will try) to try and beat the snow/freezing rain. My car is ready to go so as soon as I get up, I’m out the door.

Tuesday

I’ve been in an unusually good mood for some reason today. I can’t think of any reason why I would be in such a positive mood, maybe the Wellbutrin has finally kicked in. lol Irregardless, its feels good to feel good for a change.

Got a lot done tonight which isn’t the norm. Did all my laundry, picked up around the house, went to the gym, and am now writing a short blog. I have also managed to go all day without a cigarette. Not that this is that big of a deal, I did it last week too. I think I’m just about ready to give up the cigs again for good. I’m just about in that mindset, not quite there, but almost. Not only is smoking bad for my health but it just plain costs too damn much. Sometimes a pack is over 4 bucks, at the bar its 5. 30 days times 4 = $120 a month. No thanks. Yes, its time to forget the smokes.

Snowy Weekend

Winter has not even officially started but this weekend we had our first real snowfall. It started on Friday evening and didn’t let up until Saturday late afternoon. I really hate snow, but I guess it was kind of pretty. Today it was warm enough for most of it to melt away. I don’t think the temperature got much above 30 but it sure felt good.

Today I went shopping with S. We must have went a dozen different places, but we always have fun when we go on our little shopping adventures. I ended up buying several items at Old Navy and that was it. We went to The North Face store so I could pick up a jacket, but it was too damn busy. I wasn’t in the mood to fight that crowd so I think I will go back later in the week.

It was a week ago tonight that I went over to A’s apartment. I find myself thinking about him all the time. I’m looking forward to his call once he returns from his trip. (I hope he calls. . . )