Sunday, December 23, 2007

After I woke up on Saturday, I clean my room, and the livingroom. I got in touch with Chris. I ate, and they ate, and then they came over. We watched the first 3 episodes of Torchwood, which Chris liked. I think Bryan enjoyed it too. Chris was making all kinds of connections with Doctor Who stuff, and Bryan was asking questions. Chris asked questions too; all good questions. And Chris pointed out that she might be enjoying Torchwood more than I did the first time because she had all the backstory when she started it, while Bryan & I were flying blind. But then when Jack revealed his...new state of life, Chris was all getting it, and I pointed out that when I saw Who and his status changed, I understood the importance of it while she did not. So...seeing it with Chris made me think about the different ways people view the shows when viewed in differen orders. It amused me.

During the last episode my headache came back stronger than ever. They left soon after; knowing I had a headache, they were thoughtful and left me to darkness. I managed to sleep a bit. I forgot how often I used to spend just laying in a dark room when I was a kid. The suffering in the dark hasn't changed at all. I need my old meds back...or something similar because the drugs I have now hardly take the edge of the pain.

Later, when I woke up and the pain was still with me I figured I'd go get some of my pain pills filled, and try to get rid of it with my drugs...only the pharmacy was closed at Meijer, and the Walgreens no longer had my perscription. It sucked in all kinds of ways. I took some more Motrin, and a hot bath. Eventually, the pain subsided. It's still there though, and I'm sure it will be back. :-0(

Later still, I sent some e-mails, and watched some Buffy. Sean Mobely had sent me a myspace message telling me he loves the Buffy Musical now. There's a lot of that going around. lol. He's trying to get his life back on track, and I hope he succeeds. I'd really like to see him again someday...catch up. Actually, I really want to give him a big hug. ;-0)

I saw that Michael was on yahoo. I went to use the bathroom, and when I got back, his messanger said he was asleep. I left him some messages; watched some more Buffy and then wrote this. I should really be reading...

I work tonight. I'm going to Grandma's on Monday. Probably after picking up Mark from work. Michael might be coming too. Tuesday I work. And hopefully I get to watch the new Doctor Who. Wednesday I have off, and I don't have any plans for that day yet. I work Thursday & Friday. Saturday I have off. A week from Monday is New Year's Eve. I don't usually go out, but I'm wondering if they'll still have goth night at Necto? Hmmm.

Anyways...I'm off. I think I might work on the walls of my room.

   posted by Bald Jason at 03:41 AM
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Still awake. The headache is back. I'm torn about my room. I want it to be Sister / Sister's Kids friendly, but I think censorship is evil. Like...I don't want those parts covered up. I don't have pictures of people fucking. I don't have pictures of people being murdered. I don't have centerfolds. I have these artsy pretty naked peeps. And I'm not talking genitals here. It's just...I'm torn.

But not about the headache. I really hate the headache. I want to go to the pharmacy before I got to work, but I need to sleep if I can. I'm very unthrilled.

2 Days Until Doctor Who. :-0)

   posted by Bald Jason at 08:40 AM
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I just preordered Saw IV. It comes out January 22, 2008; the same day Torchwood Season 1 comes out on DVD, & just under a month from now. 23 days until Torchwood Season 2 begins.

Here's some info on the medication I used to take for my migrains - try here and here. I definitely have to get more Midrin, or at least get something other than I'm taking. I'm taking too many pain pills. I just want one that will take care of the headache, and let me be. Ugh.

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Woke up about 20 minutes ago. I showered and shaved in a hurry; thinking I'd go to the pharmacy and get my drugs - only the Meijer pharmacy closed at 5pm. The pharmacy I usually go to is open until 10pm, which is why I was a bit confused, and now disappointed and pissed off. The pharmaccy I usually go to used to be open all night, which is why I liked it, and I was slowly gonna stop going there, and switch to Meijer, but now I'm thinking that's not such a good idea.

Fuck. My head hurts.

Well, since I don't have to go anywhere before work, I guess I should get something to eat.

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   Monday, December 24, 2007

I was on time for work. There were a lot of people scheduled today, as it's often very busy the day before Christmas Eve. There was all kinds of drama with the computers, and we actually closed the store until it was fixed, and that was just when I arrived! Most of the night was cool though. I worked with Bill, Laura, Brad & Alex. John stopped in later, and I got to talk to DJ as well. Michael came in to visit me on my lunch. It was all good.

After work, I went to the bank, and then Kroger where I picked up a few groceries, but spent most of my grocery money on stuff for other people. I got Mark a card and some plush penguins for a sort of late anniversary gift. I got Michael a card and some flowers. When I got home Mark was waiting to let me in, so he kind of spoiled his own suprise, but he liked the gifts just the same. I called Michael, and he came over so he could copy nearly all my Doctor Who / Torchwood, and even some Sarah Jane - we hung out and had THE SEX while that was happening. Then he was off.

I had a shake, and a snack. I played a game. I sent Chris a message in response to a voicemail; she likes Martha Jones; I'm glad she likes Martha Jones. That's that. Then I wrote this. I want to read my Voyager book, which I still haven't finished. I need to get that done by New Year's.

Life is good.

I have to drive Mark to work today, and run some errands. I need to get some more groceries, and get some perscriptions filled. I'd like to look for some more Doctor Who themed mags, or at least find some cool pictures for my room. And I'll need to sleep as well.

Michael will be here around 4:30pm, then he'll follow me when I go pick up Mark from work. Then we'll all go to my gradma's house for Christmas stuff. Then Michael will leave early for his mom's place. And Mark & I will go home. ;-0) Sounds like a plan.

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Ok. I didn't feel like reading after all. I've starting watching the old Doctor Who stories that I sent copies of to Mollie, so that we can discuss them. I'm starting with "Four To Doomsday", which is the earliest story that I've sent her, and the next story I was to watch anyways; I'd watched the previous 3 serials several months ago, which featured the regeneration of the 4th Doctor into the 5th. So far I'm enjoying this one. The set design and special effects are rather impressive for it's time, and the storyline is fine so far. I already hate the Doctor's companion known as Teagan, whom Mollie dislikes as well. He also travels with a girl named Nyssa, whom I like, and a boy named Adric who is sometimes annoying, and other times just odd. I'll try to stay up with the episodes.

I'm tired, but I have to drive Mark to work in about an hour, and go to the pharmacy. Hopefully I'll be able to sleep later.

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   Tuesday, December 25, 2007

I got Mark out of bed with very little fuss, which I didn't expect since he hadn't slept much. We both got ready quickly, and I got him to work just about on time (while also stopping at McDonalds so he could have some breakfast). I went to Meijer and dropped off some prescriptions, bought some random things that only Meijer carries, plus a yellow x-mas themed sheet cake to take to my Gradma's. I went home after my prescriptions were filled, and watched a bit of Doctor Who before I went to bed. I slept well, though only about 4 hours.

When I woke up I felt rested. I got ready. Michael called and said he was being delayed, and just got directions from me, so that he could meet Mark & I at Grandma's. I thought I was running a bit late, but we arrived on time; slightly early even, though Michael arrived just before us.

So many cousins in such a small place! It was actually quite a bit of fun. The only blights on the occasion being Doug (my non-biological Father) not being there, and Jamie still being wenchy to me. Jamie's fiance Paul only said a few things to me, but it was still more than what he's said in the past, and it was appreciated. I mostly chatted with the Whites & former Whites. lol That's their sir name. Their family is kind of the most healthy of our bunch, and they've always been very welcoming to me, so it's always great to see them. People joked about me bringing in a new Mike, as we have several of those already. It was all in good fun.

Mike had to leave early to get to his mom's. We were there for maybe another hour, but everyone was clearing out fairly soon. It was great to see everyone, but I was tired, and it was nice when we got home. I very nearly went right to bed, and slept until about 12:30am Christmas Day. I called Mike as he'd left some voicemails on my phone letting me know he made it back ok. I called Mollie and wished her a Happy X-Mas. I know she had to work tonight, so I didn't really expect her to answer. Then I checked my e-mail, and started some snacks. When I'm done with this entry I'm either going to watch some old Doctor Who, or read some of my book.

I have to work today. I can dress casual today, and I bought some tinsle to wear around my neck. I work 1pm-5:30pm. It's possible that Chris will be coming back tonight to watch more Torchwood & the animated Who, but that hasn't been confirmed. I will be trying to find today's Doctor Who Christmas Special online once I get home, though it's possible that it won't be posted right away. We'll see. ;-0)

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I got some reading done; I'm now over half way finished with my Voyager book. I also updated tons of stuff on my webpage. I updated Doctor Who & Torchwood news. I trimmed some fat from the old galleries, and my sexuality page, while doing updates on all manor of things that I've managed to overlook in the last year or so. I feel accomplished. ;-0)

I'm tired. I should get some sleep before work.

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I slept a few hours before work; actually slept over, having accidentally unplugged my alarm clock when hitting the snooze button. It was dead at the store though, and I made up my time by not taking my lunch. It wasn't like anyplace was open to feed me anyways. I worked with Pat, Alex, Meg & Laura. It was mostly fun, with 1 exception being a customer who freaked out when his membership card didn't work and I asked him for his ID instead to help me open his account - he told me he was getting a coupon from the car, and then drove away instead. Maybe he had an emergency? It was odd.

When I got home from work I checked to see if the new Who was posted yet, but it wasn't. I did find the new Who & Torchwood Trailers + the audiofiles for the first 3 Torchwood novels. I went to sleep. When I woke up around 10pm, I tracked down the Christmas Special and the Confidential episode that goes with it. They're downloading right now.

I might crawl back into bed. I might eat. I might sleep until this is done, then watch it with Mark and eat then. I might do a lot of things I guess.

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   Wednesday, December 26, 2007

I didn't sleep after the last entry. I returned a call to Michael and got his voicemail. I left Mollie a voicemail as well, and hopped in the shower. Then I talked to Michael on the phone. A bit later, Mark & I watched this year's Doctor Who Christmas Special, which was pretty much what I expected. I've never loved a Christmas Special from this series, though they've all grown on me in time, and this had much Doctor Who goodness to tide me over until Torchwood Season 2 - except that I'm already restless and want it now. lol

Later, I burned a copy for Pat & Cara. I'll do the same for Corey, Mollie & Jean. Michael will copy it from my hard drive. I will share the Doctor Who Wealth. And next year (probably around November) I will buy the dvds when they're released ;-0)

Later still I talked to Michael on the phone again and then took a bath. I read more of my Voyager book, which I'm finally getting into again, after a stretch where I just wanted to put it back on the shelf and pretend that I'd finished it. lol And then I nodded off for a bit.

I woke up around 7am. Not sure what time I fell asleep. I have today off. I just checked to see if Mike's awake, but his yahoo messenger says that he isn't. I read the news. It looks like that Doctor Who Special probably broke ratings records, and is the highest rated episode since it started back up in 2005! Nice. It probably didn't hurt that Kylie Minogue was in it, as she's huge over there. ;-0)

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After Mark left for work, I rewatched the Christmas Special; picking up all sorts that I'd missed before. I enjoyed it a lot more the 2nd time around. The first time I'm always so excited that I'm actually watching it that I miss all kinds of stuff. lol.

After the special, I got in touch with Mollie and we talked about all sorts of things for about an hour, but we let each other go. Now I'm contemplating a nap.

Torchwood Season 2 begins 3 weeks from today! Just 21 more days, and then we'll most likely have a new episode of the Whoniverse from January-July :-0)

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   Friday, December 28, 2007

Wenesday night was hell. My headache meds upset my stomach, and I couldn't keep them down. So I had a horrible headache, and I could sleep. I did however get a lot of work done on my bedroom. It's coming along very nicely. I also started changing the way I do things to keep it nephew & niece friendly - covered up any genitals that were on display and female nipples. I figure that photos of statues can stay, because to cover them up seems overly silly. I figure butts are ok - because we all have them and everyone knows what one is - so no confusion there. There are no erections or sex pictures. There are men & women who are, despite the way I've edited them, obviously nude, but they're just being nude people, which is healthy. Anyways - that's my interpretation. Hopefully my big sis will agree.

I wanted to call in on Thursday but my headache, starvation and sleep deprivation prevented that. It was dead at work though, so they eventually let me go home around 3:30pm. I slept for about 4 hours, then picked up Mark from work (after a side trip to get more poster tape and cd/dvd mailers). Mark stopped Meijer but I was so exhausted that I stayed in the car. When we got home I went to bed.

I woke up around 1am I think. I sent Michael a message on yahoo, then returned one of his calls, but I missed him both times. He's trying to sleep at night I guess, so I didn't pursue it, as I figured he needed his rest. But I miss him.

My headache was still with me, but it was tolerable, so I just let it linger. I started burning dvds of the Doctor Who Christmas Special, plus extras for a few friends that need it. Then I started doing laundry, and picking up a bit in my room...but the headache got worse. I took the painkiller and a hot shower which dulled the pain but didn't bury it. I worked on my room while I continued with the dvds and laundry.

I'm done with the dvds now. I'm mostly done with the laundry. I've accomplished all I wanted to do with my walls. I think they're good to go for now. I need to get some sleep before work. Hopefully the headache will be gone when I get up so that work will be fun again.

Oh. I need to see about hanging out with Carrie. And Chris. And Michael. I'm so distracted lately. The headaches are really wearing on me. I haven't had to put up with them like this since I was a Freshman in High School; I kind of thought my mind had exaggerated the pain from back then, but it turns out it was all too acurate, and I'm not used to dealing with them anymore. Blah.

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So I've started downloading Battlestar Galactica, Season 3. I thought I could give a copy to DJ. DJ told me yesterday that if I started watching Battlestar Galactica he would watch Doctor Who. I was already planning on watching Battlestar, but I was going to wait until I knew the final episodes were going to air in 2008, which seems unlikely now. The dvds for Season 3 haven't even been released yet, and even when they are, the webisodes that take place between seasons 2 & 3 won't be included. But I've got a little over 2 weeks between now & the start of Torchwood, and I can't watch Classic Who the way I planned, as I've misplaced the disc I was on, and now have to wait on Mollie to send me her copy.

I tried to sleep, but each of the 3 times I started falling asleep, Mark woke me up. The first time he woke me up to ask if I was dowloading something, after I'd just gone and talked to him about how I was downloading Battlestar. It pissed me off so much that I didn't think I'd get back to sleep. Then when I finally did drift off, he knocked on my door again and opened it, but seeing that I was in bed again with the lights off he closed the door. He has an appointment today and I thought he was leaving...but then as I was drifting off again I heard a noise, and thought someone was in the condo...and when I got up to see what it was...it was Mark who hadn't left yet...so I give up. If I sleep now, I won't have time to eat and get ready for work.

So...I'm gonna eat and get ready now. I might even start watching Battlestar Galactica so I can let DJ know I've started it at work so I can wrangle him into Doctor Who. Then after work I can sleep. Mark will be going to visit him Dad, Brother & Nephew after he drops me off, and Michael will be at another sleep study, so I can put in my earplugs and sleep until I'm all rested. I have 150 pages left in my voyager book that I need to finish reading before Tuesday. And I have 3 seasons of Battlestar Galactica (plus a series of webisodes - and a dvd I'm sure I'll purchase) to watch before Wednesday, January 16th...so I'm staying in tonight.

It's possible I'll hang out with Carrie (who's a Battlestar Galactica fan) tomorrow. Or it's possible that I'll hang out with Chrs and watch some more Torchwood. Or it's possible I'll see Michael. Or it's possible I'll see all three, or none of the above. I'll just have to ride it out and see. ;-0)

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   Saturday, December 29, 2007

Work went well yesterday. After work, Mark dropped me off at home and then headed to his dad's place in Dundee to visit with his family. I started watching "Resident Evil: Extinction" but was drifting off within 10 minutes of starting it, so I stopped it and slept for several hours. When I woke up, I finished the movie, which I thought was ok; slightly less enjoyable than the 2nd one (which grew on me, though I hated in theaters), with the first one remaining my favorite. It seemed to provide some closure on several fronts, but I'd prefer that they make a 4th film that wraps it up with a big bow with the style of the first film, and all the known characters returning - but that's probably just a pipe dream. I'd follow Milla anywhere though.

Mark got home about 2:30am, just as the movie finished. I'd just sent him a text message to find out if he was ok, as I'd realized he'd been gone far longer than I had expected, but he was fine. He asked me how the movies was, and gave me a gift from his dad, to the both of us. It was a set of blankets. I don't think his dad has ever given me a gift before, so that was unexpected. His mom is visiting some time today.

After Mark went to bed, I started watching Battlestar Galactica. I watched the first 4 episodes (which is what originally aired as the mini-series that spawned the series proper), and then the 5th episode. I like the story. The space stuff looks cool, but I find myself feeling a bit distant and bored during much of the space battle stuff. I love the actors though, and I think the entire cast pulls their own weight. I really enjoy the writing for the program, which I never doubted that I would - it's done by Ron Moore who was one of the guiding voices on DS9, which is the best Trek in my opinion. I always got the sense that the writers for DS9 were constantly pushing for darker, edgier choices, and were constantly at war with the studio for their vision, and were only partly allowed to achieve it with DS9. Here I get the sense that Ron's finally been allowed to run free. I could be completely crazy though. It just seems like the show makes some wonderfully unexpected, dark choices, that really give the situation the bleakness that is required. I'll let you know how I feel about the rest of the series as I watch it, as I now have access to every episode (and webisode) that's been released thus far.

I never got around to reading my Trek book, which I may do for a bit while I have a snack. I need to call Michael and check in with him. I need to talk to Mark to see if he needs the car today, and talk to Carrie about a possible visit. I haven't spoken to Chris, but I'm think she still has company over; she had a friend in from town this week. I feel like I could take a nap.

I have today off. I close the store tomorrow, and I suspect it will be busy. I have Monday-Wednesday off, which I plan to enjoy. I have a Doctor's appointment on Thursday to switch my migrain meds (hopefully), and then I go into work. I work on Friday, and I have Saturday off.

I got 3 unexpected text messages this morning. 1 was from Jeremy Merklinger, and was one of those generic happy holidays things, but I haven't heard from him in months so that was a shock seeing his name on my phone. Then I also got a text from Travis Kelley who mentined that John Barrowman was in "The Producers" (which I already knew), and that having seen Captain Jack in anything made him think of me. He reads my blog, so I know he knows about me going on and on about Doctor Who & Torchwood - but now I'm wondering if he watches too? hmm.

Sleepy.

I was going to have a snack, but maybe I should do the sleeping thing first. It's a toss up at the moment.

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I had a snack and watched some more BSG. Later I slept. I woke up around 7:30pm. My stomach has been a bit upset the last few days. I've been trying to keep my spirits up and not complain about it, but it's starting to wear me down again. At least I didn't have to work today; I enjoy my job, but when my stomach is all knotted up it's hell. I was supposed to see Carrie today, and I wanted to see Michael, but both are probably off the menue now. I'm burning the first disc of season 3 BSG for Carrie as a peace offering, and to make sure she knows that I didn't just write her off.

I've seen the first 8 episodes of BSG and I'm hooked for sure now. I'm glad the show is ending in it's 4th Season, as I'd hate for the show to drag on and start sucking, and I also like knowing that an end is near. I actually wish I could say that about many things.

I miss the 5th Doctor story that I was watching earlier this week. It's not that Classic Who is fantastic - but it sticks in your brain...and I miss it. :-0( Ah Well. Mollie is gonna help me out and send me her copy, but only after I send her some stuff, which I'll be sending Wednesday at the earlist. I'm planning on watching all available BSG before Torchwood begins (in 18 days) and then I'll most likely have the disc and continue where I've left off.

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