Sunday, April 20, 2008

Last night I called Michael to talk about BSG & Doctor Who, when I got a call from another friend, and had to let him go...and then I dropped my phone, which I thought I had broken, but the battery just came loose or something. It sucked. But is kind of funny in retrospect.

I ended up going to Aut Bar where I met 'Jordan' again. I had lots of fun there. I met his friend Amy, and his friend Trent was there again as well. At the end of the night Jordan, who's ID says is Daniel Edward Vroman, came home with me. Lots of fun was had. He made me laugh a lot, and he spent the night.

He's on the phone now with his friend Trent, who's coming to pick him up. Apparently he used to date a guy that lives here 7 months ago, but he won't tell me the guy's name... bitch.

I have to go.

I'm hungry.

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So, I just dropped Jordan off at Aut Bar, where Trent was waiting with new clothes and J's car. Fun.

About last night. It was fun. But it was kind of like watching one of those romantic comedies where everything goes wrong, but it's all ok in the end? lol. It was that kind of fun. It was what I needed I think, so I'm all good with everything. I have zero expectations... and no regrets.

If Michael's reading this, I'm sorry if this bothers you. I wasn't looking for this, and I doubt it will be anything more than it was... I hope we can hang out soon and watch some more BSG :-0)

I so need to eat. And do massive amounts of laundry.

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New Trek Book News coming from Comic-Con:

May 2008:
Terok Nor: Night of the Wolves
by S.D. Perry & Britta Dennison

June 2008:
DS9: These Haunted Seas (Omnibus)
by David R. George III & Hearther Jarman

Terok Nor: Dawn of the Eagles
by S.D. Perry & Britta Dennison

July 2008:
Myriad Universes: Infinity's Prism
by Christopher L Bennett, William Leisner,
and James Swallow

DS9: Fearful Symmetry
by Olivia Woods

August 2008:
Myriad Universe: Echoes and Refractions
by KRAD, Chris Roberson, & Geoff Trowbridge

TNG: Greater than the Sum
by Christopher L. Bennett

September 2008:
Star Trek 101
by Terry J. Erdmann & Paula M. Block

Enterprise: Kobayashi Maru
by Michael A. Martin & Andy Mangels

October 2008:
COE: Wounds (Omnibus)

Destiny: Gods of Night
by David Mack

November 2008:
Destiny: Mere Mortals
by David Mack

December 2008:
Destiny: Lost Souls
by David Mack

January 2009:
Mirror Universe: Shards & Symbols

TOS: Errand of Fury 3: Sacrifices of War
by Kevin Ryan

February 2009:
A Singular Destiny
by KRAD

March 2009:
TOS: Mere Anarchy

Titan: Over a Torrent Sea
by Christopher L. Bennett

April 2009:
Voyager: Full Circle
by Kirsten Beyer

May 2009:
Vanguard #04
by Dayton Ward & Kevin Dilmore

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   Monday, April 21, 2008

I'm having trouble concentrating today. I've been up since around 10am, but I haven't really accomplished much. I was supposed to rest up today, but I find myself feeling anxious and antsy for no apparent reason. I'm finishing up my laundry, but besides that, there's been nothing done. I chatted with Michael, and I texted Jordan. I'll pick up a book, and then set it down. I... I'm kind of at a loss at the moment. I feel...weird. And I have no clue what's going on inside my head.

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   Tuesday, April 22, 2008

So I figured out that I was all crazy yesterday as I was coming off of my tummy meds. Monday night, just to make sure I got it all out of my system, I went dancing at Necto. I called Jordan back on my way there. He'd texted me, and left me a message as well, saying he wanted to see me again. That was something of a surprise, which we discussed on the phone, but he says that I must not read him very well, and that he had a great time. Hmm.

The bar was fun. I made sure that I left early, so I could get enough rest for work on Tuesday. Plus I had finished all my laundry, so I had fresh work clothes. I got some money out of the ATM so I could buy some playguards at work, to help out, as our sales have dropped lately. I made sure I took my prilosec on time...and I went to bed.

I woke up around 9:30am. I took another prilosec for good measure, and started burning the remainder of Mollie's dvds. I was already getting dressed for work when I got a voicemail from Bryan saying that if I didn't want to work today, I didn't have to, with the implication that they're way over on labor and it would be really good if I didn't work. I called him back, and told him I felt fine today, but that if I stayed home I could finish Mollie's discs and things, so that was ok with me. I let Mark know that he didn't have to pick me up, and that was that.

I burned a few discs for Mollie, before I found still more Torchwood eps online for her, which I'm downloading now. I started a new Trek book. I'm skipping the Khan books for now, as there's another book that I'd like to read first, which I don't currently own, though I've now ordered it. I'm continuing on with the Lost Era novels, and that's going well. I don't love it as much as the previous novel, as of yet, but it's still pretty enjoyable, and I imagine it will get better as it goes.

My stomach started getting upset again later. Ick. So I'm now doing something else with my meds. I'm going to keep track of when I take them, and keep taking them for at least a couple weeks. As I'm taking them I'll also keep track of my symptoms and reactions (if I can) - one of the side effects is that I get a bit strange, so it's hard to keep track of stuff when you feel like that... But I've got other meds to take that might help with some of the side effects. I'm not happy about this, and I'm not looking forward to it, but it's already begun. Hopefully it all works out. If not, I'll have hopefully learned more about the limits of what my meds can do for me...or something. We'll see. Blah.

On the Doctor Who front, I'm nearly certain the Doctor is NOT going to die in this season's finale, but that's not much of a comfort really, as back when it was rumored that Rose was going to die the ending turned out to be so much worse than that, and I'm afraid they might do something similar again... And I've heard that there's most likely a new companion in this year's Christmas Special, which begs the question...what has happened to Donna? Not to mention Martha, Sarah Jane, Jack, Rose, Mickey & Jackie? Erg.

I saw a new trailer for this Saturday's episode, and it made it look a lot better than the previous trailer I'd seen. Hopefully it's better than those horrid Dalek episodes from Season 29 - I read this guy's blog and he refers to those episodes "Yawn of the Daleks". lol

I'm already feeling a bit strange. Hopefully this will be worth it.

I talked to Michael yesterday. He's now seen all of Firefly, and only needs to see Serenity now. And he's really excited to see some more Battlestar Galactica. I was sorely tempted to contact him yesterday...for sex, as we'd flirted a bit and it got me all kinds of horny...but I managed to resist the urge. It's not that I think it would be wrong or anything...but I don't want our friendship to be confusing either.

I got a voicemail from my cousin Joy, who's glad that we're staying in touch, or getting back in touch again... She's moved back to Detroit and says things are going really well for her, which is great news. Hopefully we can find time to hang out soon. She's hoping for something this week, but I don't know that I have the time. I'll try to get that going though.

I talked to Janice today. It's always good talking to my sister. You know...the one who doesn't make me cry.

I'm bored with this.

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   Wednesday, April 23, 2008

If your name is Mark Adams and you're reading this at work then STOP IT! There be spoilers here! lol

I read a huge chunk of the new book I started yesterday. I actually read over half of it, which is unusual for me, as I tend to read things really slowly unless I'm afraid someone is going to ruin the book for me. lol. But it's good, and I look forward to finishing and going on to the next volume.

Mark cuddled with me last night, after he got home from his parents' house. He waited in my room until after Midnight and then I wished him Happy Birthday. It was nice. I also let him know what gifts from his list I ordered for him, and he was surprised that I'd gotten him more than one, and that I'd bought some of the more expensive items. I've gotten pretty good at saving money on things that I want for myself, but it's a lot harder for me to deny others that I love. lol

Mark went to his room and we both eventually slept. I fell asleep about 2:30am. I woke up around 8am. There was a text on my phone from Jordan, saying he woke up just after I went to sleep. I texted him back. I woke Mark up for work. I drove Mark to work, then went to the Secretary of State to renew our licence plate. I went home and finished the brunt of Mollie's discs, which I may or may not add to, but I haven't decided.

I talked to Jordan on the phone. We might hang out Friday night, or on Monday - or some other time in between, depeding if we can find the time. My week is kind of hectic, or could potentially be. We'll see how that goes.

I tried taking a nap, but Mark called and woke me up. He said it wasn't important, and we could talk about it later. I couldn't get back to sleep though. I ate, and tried calling Mark back but couldn't get through. I called my grandmother and thanked her for the card she sent Mark. She always sends Mark cards, and she laughed with joy as I told her how much Mark had relished the card she'd sent, and how child like and happy he became when he saw the card and the money. lol. She loves him, and I love her for it. I called work and they said they'd be getting the new movies today, and I had them hold a copy of Juno, as Mark was to rent that for his birthday, and I want to rent the Golden Compass.

Later, I washed the licence plate and put the new sticker on. Then I cleaned out the car and took out the trash. Then I went to Whole Foods for water; Barnes & Noble for the new Torchwood magazine; Kroger for some groceries and a card and suprise snacks for Mark - and then home, where I wrote a poem to go with the card. I'll pick up Mark around 6pm, and then go to Hollywood to get our movies. We're supposed to watch at least one of them together, which is something that Mark wanted.

My new DS9 book arrived today. I can't read to read that Terok Nor Trilogy, but maybe it's best that I am, as there's still one volume on the way, and I hate having to stop in the middle of a good series!

I'm going to wash my hands; have a snack, and maybe read some more... Or maybe I should take that nap now? lol. I don't know what I'm doing. lol

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So...like I said in the last entry, I got my new DS9 book, which is the 2nd book in a trilogy of Trek books that tells the story of the Cardassian occupation of Bajor. The books have me very excited, as they seemed to be packed with more continuity than even I would have expected, with a list of characters that all make sense...with histories both known and mysterious. Many of these characters have only appeared in one or two episodes of Trek; some have only been referenced - but their inclusion in these novels makes perfect sense. Here's a list of characters that appear in the first 2 volumes:

Astraea
(DS9-R "A Stitch in Time")

Basso Tromac
(DS9 "Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night")

Damar, Corat
(DS9 "Return to Grace")

Darhe'el
(DS9 "Duet")

Dukat, Athra
(Dukat's wife)

Dukat, Procal
(DS9 "The Die is Cast")

Dukat, Skrain
(DS9 "Emissary")

Els Renora
(DS9 "Dax")

Furel
(DS9 "Shakaar")

Gantt
(DS9 "Ties of Blood & Water")

Istani Reyla
(DS9-R: "Avatar")

Jaro Essa
(DS9 "The Homecoming")

Jas Holza
(TNG "Ensign Ro")

Kalem Apren
(DS9 "Shakaar")

Kanore
(TNG "Preemptive Strike")

Keeve Falor
(TNG "Ensign Ro")

Kell, Danig
(DS9 "Civil Defense")

Kira Meru
(DS9 "Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night")

Kira Nerys
(DS9 "Emissary")

Kira Pohl
(DS9 "Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night")

Kira Reon
(DS9 "Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night")

Kira Taban
(DS9 "Ties of Blood & Water")

Kubus Oak
(DS9 "The Collaborator")

Lang, Natima
(DS9 "Profit & Loss")

Li Tarka
(father of Li Nalas)

Lenaris Holem
(DS9 "Shakaar")

Luma Rahl
(DS9 "Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night")

Lupaza
(DS9 "Shakaar")

Marritza, Aamin
(DS9 "Duet")

Meressa
(DS9 "Indiscretion")

Mobara
(DS9 "Shakaar")

Mora Pol
(DS9 "The Alternate")

Moset, Crell
(VOY "Nothing Human")

Ocett, Malyn
(TNG "The Chase")

Opaka Bekar
(husband of Opaka Sulan)

Opaka Fasil
(DS9 "The Collaborator")

Opaka Sulan
(DS9 "Emissary")

Ornak
(DS9 "Shakaar")

Pa'Dar, Kotan
(DS9 "Cardassians")

Porta
(DS9 "Accession")

Prang, Limor
(DS9-R "A Stitch in Time")

Proka Migdal
(DS9 "Cardassians")

Regnar
(DS9-R "A Stitch in Time")

Ro Gale
(father of Ro Laren)

Ro Laren
(TNG "Ensign Ro")

Shakaar Edon
(DS9 "Shakaar")

Tain, Enabran
(DS9 "The Wire")

Thrax
(DS9 "Things Past")

Tora Naprem
(DS9 "Indiscretion")

Trakor
(DS9 "Destiny")

Winn Adami
(DS9 "In the Hands of the Prophets")

Wow. :-0)

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   Friday, April 25, 2008

Thursday I worked on my room. I put some more pictures up. I'm loving how that project is growing. I also cleaned off my desk, and sorted some books, while throwing out a lot of things that I just don't need. I chatted with Michael, and I later talked to Jordan, who I'm going out with tonight, after work.

Oh. I got the date wrong. Corey is coming over a week from Saturday; not tomorrow.

Ooh! And Guillermo del Toro has signed on to direct the 2 LOTR's prequels! He'll be moving to New Zealand for the next 4 years to work with Peter Jackson and company on the 2 movies back to back, with probable release dates of late 2011 (10 years after Fellowship opened) and 2012. :-0) This is great news! The first film will adapt the Hobbit, while the 2nd will cover the 60 year gap between The Hobbit and Fellowship of the Ring. Neat.

I need to find some time to hang out with Michael to watch BSG. I'm aching to rewatch it myself, but I've been waiting for him. :-0)

I'm tired. My room is a mess from the 'cleaning' which has left some of my room looking very nice, while other parts aren't so lucky. I might just go to bed, and then finish this in the morning before work.

I haven't read any of my book in 2 days.

Oh well.

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So...my stomach has been fairly upset for a week now. Last night was extremely disturbing. With Mark's support (thanks Mark), I made a followup appointment with one of my doctors, who had told me about another drug that I might take for this problem. The doctor is on vacation for 2 weeks, and I can't see him until Thursday, May 29. Until then I'm going to attempt to take my pills regularly (which I'm not required to do), and see if that helps. Even if it doesn't I can report this information at my appointment.

I also cancelled my plans with Jordan. He's a great guy. He's cute, and funny, and hot, and amusing, and lots of other words that all add up to someone that would be a lot of fun to date...only I can't date right now. I need to focus on me, and get this stuff sorted. I try to downplay this stuff as much as possible but it's a HUGE deal, and I just have to hold on and get through this shit. Until I do, I won't be comfortable seeing anyone... I left messages explaining this, and saying that I'd like to go out with him again someday when I'm good, or at least be friends. I didn't want him to think I was just being an asshole. It feels like I'm doing the right thing.

I also talked to DJ at work about this. He let me off today, and took me off the schedule for next week. We also got to talk in depth about the drugs I'm taking, and it turned out that he was on similar medication recently and so he completely understood what I'm going through as far as side effects go, so that was great - this also probably works out for Hollywood, as they've had a major labor problem lately. Hopefully, I'll be getting that $600.00 from the government soon, which will help me compensate for this week off of work. DJ was ready to let me off until my doctor's appointment, but I told him we could just play it by ear after this week.

I also ran into Jean Wiggin at the store; she's one of my favorite customers, and we are very open with each other on all sorts of topics, and we talked about all this as well (plus Doctor Who), and she's rooting for me as well. So I feel like I've got a plan, and people that care about me, and hopefully this won't be too rough...and I'll get some results.

Michael is coming over around 3 or 4. We're going to hang out and watch BSG. He's gonna help me with a special favor, which will hopefully offset some of the side effects of my new meds. It will be really great to see him too.

We've been having these brown outs, and we had one just before I left to drive Mark to work (and mail Mollie's package) - and now one of the bulbs is burnt out so it's way dimmer in here than it should be. I'll have to get a new bulb from Meijer later. I also need eggs and boost. Hopefully I remember that.

And now...I'm gonna straighten up my room.

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I don't think I reviewed "The Golden Compass" movie in my blog, so I'll do that now. The movie is ok. I didn't hate it. I didn't like it. It's not horrible; it's just not a great adaptation. It's probably a better adaptation than "Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban", yet I don't think it's as good a movie either. I think the other Harry Potter & LOTRs movies have spoiled me, in that they've been really amazing adaptations, that have continued to grow and enthrall, while this one just felt a bit too rushed, and compressed, in my opinion - plus a lot of the darker elements were removed, which took a lot away from the story in my opinion. A few scenes were really beautiful though, and the special effects were nicely done. I'd suggest that people who see the movie and like it, then read the book, which is better, and then they can go from there - but I wouldn't tell people who've read the book to see the movie. The movie is like a tiny taste of the book, but offers little in exchange for the glimpse.

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I got a text from Jordan that says he understands. That's good. :-0)

Michael is on his way over, and we're chatting on the phone.

"Birds of Prey" is coming to dvd. This show had a lot of potential, but was cancelled super quick. It's kind of silly and stupid, but there are moments where it gets everything right - and I had the feeling that those moments were what the series would have evolved into over time if it had been given the chance. It was fun to watch. Perhaps I'll get the dvds someday.

"Witchblade" is also coming to dvd. That's a show that I always meant to watch, but never dead. It was said to be really great, and it only ended because the star of the series had addiction problems that needed to be treated. I always expected it would come back, and then I'd get into it, but that never happened. I'd like to see this sometime.

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   Saturday, April 26, 2008

Michael came over yesterday afternoon to help me out. Later we started watching "Serenity", then he left to do some things while I went to pick up Mark. Mark took a long while to finish at his work, then we went to Meijer. We met Michael back at the condo, where Michael & I finished "Serenity" & the Battlestar Galactica mini-series. It was a fun time. I took my stomach meds right when we got home, so I was way tired, and went to bed shortly after Michael left.

I woke up this morning about 7am. I started downloading the new BSG, Smallville, Ugly Betty, and the latest WhoCast. I went back to bed and woke up around noon. I talked to Jordan on the phone around 2pm; not sure what's going on with him or us or whatever - but I'm being extremely honest about what I need. I started downloading the new Who just after I got off the phone and Mark and I watched the new Battlestar Galactica while that finished, then watched the new Who. BSG was cool, but it was one of those episodes in series that was necessary, but not revelatory - there was however an amazing speach which impressed both Mark & I. Doctor Who was surprisingly good (as it was written by the woman who wrote last season's Dalek 2-parter, which were my least favorite episodes of Who ever), and is easily the most cohesive episode of the season, though I still prefer "Fires of Pompeii" - this was a big step up overall.

Mark and I talked for awhile. I left Mollie a message letting her know I'd sent her package yesterday by UPS and let her know where to find the tracking number. And then I wrote this. I should try reading more of my book, as I haven't read it since Tuesday or Wednesday?

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