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The Week Enders
Dec. 13th, 2004 10:31 amI’m tired – a full week of eating poorly and not getting enough sleep or exercise really messes me up. I’m not sure why, but it does.
I’ve noticed that I actually can now feel the difference between when I take the 5 htp and when I don’t. I’ve taken it every day and it helps a lot but the two times I forgot to take it in the morning have been noticeable. A icky slide kind of feeling – like depression only faster tips me I skipped. I’m being good about taking it and having it with me (in case I forgot). It’s helped A LOT.
This weekend was busy but good. A lot of family – My Mom, Step Dad and sister went to Mr Bear’s concert with me on Saturday. It’s the best the chorus ahs sounded all year. I think singing with a band prompted them to "sing out". They opened with the "Who Song" from "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas". I loved it. They hadn’t sung it before and it totally rocked.
Sunday we went with Mr Bear’s Mom, his Brother, his brother’s girlfriend and two kids to see "The Radio City Christmas Show". Oddly, it included the "Who Song" as well. It was a lot fo fun. Better than I was expecting, to be honest. My favorite was a Buzby Berkely type number with a ton of Santas.
The audience wasn’t your typical musical audience – a lot of kids, which is great. But the adults felt compelled to take photos during the pageant part. Apparently Christ was born and the three kings arrived in a hale of flash bulbs. There’s a special ring in Hell for people who are rude enough to take pictures in a darkened theater. This isn’t the Church pageant and they aren’t your kids. Have some respect for the rest of us. UGH.
Can I just say "I LOVE DECO!". Radio City Music Hall is fabulous. The lounge to the Men’s Room is what I had always hoped my living room would look like. (Proximity to a cruisy spot a side).
Before the show we took them to Times Square and to see Sak’s windows and the Tree at Rockefeller Center. Mr Bear’s brother has successfully instilled his fear of Manhattan in his kids. They jumped when ever someone near by hit their horn. I actually explained to Mr Bear’s nephew that nothing was going to happen to them – we just wanted them to stay close so we didn’t get separated and have to miss the show looking for each other.
Both were fun days but I am totally family-ed out. I was on people over load coming home from Atlanta and had hoped we had the weekend to just be home. No such luck – the holidays and all. I enjoyed myself, but I did take some quiet time Friday night and Saturday morning so I wasn’t overwhelmed.
Not much else to say. I have a bunch of work to do today as well as study for finals (tomorrow and Thursday). I’m home since they delivered the floor supplies this morning. They come this week to install it. We moved all the furniture out of the family room last night. It’s in the kitchen and the foyer and the living room… Just going downstairs stresses me out. It’s only for a couple of days, but "OY!".
OK, time to get back to work.
Things I Am Grateful For
Having Enough
The dogs trapped slept on Mr Bear’s side for a change [eg]
Family – I’m lucky to be an out gay guy with so much loving family
Time with out family – I need time alone to recharge
Mr. Bear – he’s just too cute today
Not having to do well on my finals to do OK in Chemistry class and lab.
Things I Want Today
Some time to myself
A vacation/adventure
A nap
To get through all the practice problems and be ready for my lab final tomorrow
I’ve noticed that I actually can now feel the difference between when I take the 5 htp and when I don’t. I’ve taken it every day and it helps a lot but the two times I forgot to take it in the morning have been noticeable. A icky slide kind of feeling – like depression only faster tips me I skipped. I’m being good about taking it and having it with me (in case I forgot). It’s helped A LOT.
This weekend was busy but good. A lot of family – My Mom, Step Dad and sister went to Mr Bear’s concert with me on Saturday. It’s the best the chorus ahs sounded all year. I think singing with a band prompted them to "sing out". They opened with the "Who Song" from "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas". I loved it. They hadn’t sung it before and it totally rocked.
Sunday we went with Mr Bear’s Mom, his Brother, his brother’s girlfriend and two kids to see "The Radio City Christmas Show". Oddly, it included the "Who Song" as well. It was a lot fo fun. Better than I was expecting, to be honest. My favorite was a Buzby Berkely type number with a ton of Santas.
The audience wasn’t your typical musical audience – a lot of kids, which is great. But the adults felt compelled to take photos during the pageant part. Apparently Christ was born and the three kings arrived in a hale of flash bulbs. There’s a special ring in Hell for people who are rude enough to take pictures in a darkened theater. This isn’t the Church pageant and they aren’t your kids. Have some respect for the rest of us. UGH.
Can I just say "I LOVE DECO!". Radio City Music Hall is fabulous. The lounge to the Men’s Room is what I had always hoped my living room would look like. (Proximity to a cruisy spot a side).
Before the show we took them to Times Square and to see Sak’s windows and the Tree at Rockefeller Center. Mr Bear’s brother has successfully instilled his fear of Manhattan in his kids. They jumped when ever someone near by hit their horn. I actually explained to Mr Bear’s nephew that nothing was going to happen to them – we just wanted them to stay close so we didn’t get separated and have to miss the show looking for each other.
Both were fun days but I am totally family-ed out. I was on people over load coming home from Atlanta and had hoped we had the weekend to just be home. No such luck – the holidays and all. I enjoyed myself, but I did take some quiet time Friday night and Saturday morning so I wasn’t overwhelmed.
Not much else to say. I have a bunch of work to do today as well as study for finals (tomorrow and Thursday). I’m home since they delivered the floor supplies this morning. They come this week to install it. We moved all the furniture out of the family room last night. It’s in the kitchen and the foyer and the living room… Just going downstairs stresses me out. It’s only for a couple of days, but "OY!".
OK, time to get back to work.
Things I Am Grateful For
Having Enough
The dogs trapped slept on Mr Bear’s side for a change [eg]
Family – I’m lucky to be an out gay guy with so much loving family
Time with out family – I need time alone to recharge
Mr. Bear – he’s just too cute today
Not having to do well on my finals to do OK in Chemistry class and lab.
Things I Want Today
Some time to myself
A vacation/adventure
A nap
To get through all the practice problems and be ready for my lab final tomorrow
