Saturday, June 14, 2008

Thursday. I didn't get any sleep before going to the hospital with Mark. I've been reading the 2nd Terok Nor book, which is filled with all sorts of surprises for long time DS9 fans. But I'll come back to that later.

So...Mark & I arrived at the hospital, and after several false starts, we found the place we needed to be. I was nervous about having to eat at the hospital, since food and I don't get along, and I have an odd history about eating under circumstances that most people wouldn't have a problem with...but my fears were for nothing. I mean...I toughed it out, and it was fine. I was told I needed to eat these radioactive eggs, and some toast with some water as quickly as I could. I was told I couldn't get any of the food on my clothing or I'd have to change into a gown. I told them I'd try, but I asked for a tub to vomit in if necessary, and they said that if any of the food came up the test would be cancelled, as they needed the food in me to see it...which was odd to hear, as the vomit factor was why I was there... But I did manage to eat all the food (which wasn't as bad as I expected) and I did manage to keep it all inside me, though there was a rough patch, where quite a bit of it tried to fly out of me. lol. They even came and questioned me about it after a series of pictures, because they could see that the food was in my throat. The tests were just over 5 hours long, and I'm glad Mark was with me, because he took care of me, and distracted me and gave me everything I needed to not freak out or just walk out.

After the tests, we went home, and then I drove Mark to work; stopping at Meijer & McDonalds on the way. He worked 2nd shift, so I wouldn't have to pick him up until after 10 or 11pm. I went to Hollywood Video and talked to DJ about the tests, and requested Sunday off so I could get some rest before Monday (which will be a long day for me). DJ was cool about everything.

I went to Video Hut to rent 'movies'. I had talked to Jordan & Michael on the phone at random points in the day, but my phone died and I wasn't able to call them back. I had left Mollie messages too, and was wondering if perhaps I had voicemails that I couldn't listen to which annoyed me.

I read. I slept. I picked up Mark at the proscribed time. I texted with Shawn Foreman; apparently he & Jonathan might be coming to Ann Arbor next month, 'just for the Hell of it', and we're hoping that if the visit does happen that I'll be able to chill with them for a bit. That sounds nice. But I'm not holding my breath. ;-0)

Mark fixed my Nero so I could burn some discs for my friends. I slept and read some more. Love the DS9 Prequels!!!

Friday, I went to work, and all was good, though my stomach was a bit upset towards the end of my shift. DJ, Michael & I discussed BSG. This was the first I'd seen of Michael since before his wedding. I also worked with Amanda & Laura, and Bill. After work I went to Kroger, as Mark needed me to pick up something for him; I also bought some groceries for myself. I came home...and found the NEW DS9 RELAUNCH book on my doorstep!!!

I started reading it as soon as I got inside. The book is interesting for many reasons, but it's unlike any Trek book I've ever read in that it's split into 2 sides. You read the first side until the half way point, and then you flip it over, and read the other side. I've finished the first half, which is the actual continuation of the last released DS9 book, and it pays off a lot of things that have been set up previously, both in the DS9 prequels, the episodes of the series, and the Relaunch titles. This section which is a mere 137 pages had plenty to say about Kira, "Second Skin", the Mirror Universe, Sisco, and most of the other characters as well. The other 'side' to the book, which I'll start reading shortly, is this history of Iliana Ghemore, which is something I've wanted to learn about for years and years! So while some might be disappointed by this short entry in the series (and I admit I want more RIGHT NOW) - I'm finding it a very satisfying experience. :-0)

I also wanted to write about an erotic Doctor Who dream I had yesterday! lol. I had just watched this gay German short film called "4 Minutes", in which these two guys are talking about how this girl that one of them is dating, and the other one used to date has told her current boyfriend that the former was a better kisser, and the former boyfriend tells his upset friend that she's merely telling the truth. The current boyfriend says that he's the better kisser and to prove it he kisses the other guy...a very long hot kiss. Well, I watched the film again later when I showed it to Mark, and then I went to sleep. I dreamt a lot of weird stuff, but inside the dream I found a short Who episode in which the 9th & 10th Doctors were compared by Rose Tyler who said that the 9th was a better kisser, and the 10th disagreed. It was the movie only with the 9th & 10th Doctors! So 10 tells 9 that he can prove he's the best and kisses 9, only 9 is obviously the best, to which a clearly aroused 10 backs off and admits that 9 is the winner. I woke up convinced it was a real episode! lol. It was disappointing to learn the truth, but it still makes me smile. :-0)

New Who episode on in less that 24 hours (hopefully), and I'm gonna see if the new BSG is online yet.

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