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lost in the camera
Deception Pass, Anacortes, WA - October 2005

When I went to Olympia last month, I unearthed the regular non-digital camera from the closet.  There was half a roll of black and white film in there just sitting, waiting to be used. After taking it with me on the train, I again lugged out the camera when we went to Deception Pass with the companion cube's brother. 

I got the film back on Monday night and at first couldn't figure out why they seemed to be all out of order, nor why there were no "found" photos that had been sitting in the camera waiting to be developed. Upon showing the pictures to the companion cube last night though, it all came clear.  Those seemingly lost photos were there all along. They were of our first trip to Deception Pass way back in October of 2005 when Muffin and John first came to visit us here in Seattle. 

So much has changed since then. Muffin and John are married and have a mini-muffin. The companion cube's car is long gone and not replaced. I'm the one that don't got no job. Oh and so many other un-internet-mentionable things. Can you believe it? Three and a half years is such a long time.

He sang white wedding with the appropriate sneer

View from the Top
Deception Pass, Anacortes, WA - May 2009

Brother of the Companion Cube was in town last week. Twas truly a lovely visit.  We didn't overdo the "fun" as I am wont to do on occasion, but had just enough to ensure a great time. There were movies, parties, hiking, eating, museums and oh yes, some Rock Band. I don't know if you know this about us, but you cannot stay over at our house without picking up a plastic instrument. Thems the rules. The bad news about that is that he totally sang better than I do! Bastard replaced me in the band! Good thing he had to go back home, else we might have cat-fought over the microphone...or not.

I am also back on the cheesemaking.  Several batches of moz and one batch of chevre have been made. I am gearing up to make some provolone. I am scared, but - as in most new things - also super excited.

Speaking of excited, we also went to the gun range whilst BotCC was here. We shot a bunch of different guns including one I keep forgetting R-something 15/16 (whatever it takes). In any case, it was an army type semi-automatic 9mm thingy and it was a blast (no pun and all that).  I shot fairly well with it, but not as well as one person in our party that shot the ding-a-ling off our Master Chief target. Instead of being worried at the rage potential, her boyfriend thought this was hilarious (as I did, but I don't got no ding-a-ling). Perhaps some introspection is in order there...or not. 

In further boring life updates, I had dim sum for lunch yesterday. It was delicious and was accompanied by fantastic company. Aren't you jealous?

What happens in...

Desert Sky
Las Vegas, April 2009

So yeah, I went to Vegas. It was a big national secret because my mother was throwing a surprise party for my Dad's 60th birthday and he wasn't to know that people were descending upon the town to attend. Of course, since my mom is apparently not that great with subterfuge, he figured out that something was going on, but I still think he was surprised by all who came. It was nice, and I believe he (and everyone else) enjoyed themselves.  Earlier that same day, I also helped celebrate my niece's 5th birthday at Chuck E Cheese. I don't think I've been to that particular establishment since I turned 12 and had my birthday party there. I distinctly remember my friends piled into my mother's Suburu and us belting out the theme song to Footloose. My poor mother. These things are part of the many reasons why I will never want to have children. Being trapped in a small confined space with 5 12 year-old girls shrieking about Kevin Bacon does not seem like a good time to me, now that I'm the same age as my mother was then. In fact, I'd have probably purposely driven into a wall just to shut me up. In any case, my cousin and I won some fine prizes - tattoos and straws - by stealing abandoned tickets, her kicking ass at skee ball, and cheating. It was awesome. I would say more, but the city made me sign a contract not to. Slogan and all that.

Prior to that trip, Emily and Sam came out to Seattle for a visit.  The weather was perfect and a good time was had by all.  We took in a Mariners' game, some kick ass Roller Derby, drank, ate, and all that good stuff.  Can't wait until they come out again. Hint Hint. We have renamed our cat, Cassassin, after one of the derby girls. Oh yes, she can kill with her poo smell.

In other news, there is no other news. Still one of the vast number of unemployeds. Trying to spend my time crafting cover letters and scouring the Internet for jobs, but I believe I have a lot of competition and thus my search has not been fruitful as of yet. I may turn my eye towards other types of jobs. I'm toying with the idea of getting my server's license and living my lifelong dream of becoming a beer cart girl. I think I can get behind being everyone's favorite sight at the golf course. Plus, I hear you can make good tips. It's either that or picking up balls at the range. I mean, Free Golf!

The big bummer about not having a job is that the money is flowing a little less freely around here. And so, I spend my days trying not to spend. Less cocktails and dinners out. Boo! On the bright side, I'm getting really good at Text Twist and Facebook's Vampire Wars. Watch out, I'm a video game sensation! Or not. Heh.

Ohh. And before I forget, a friend of ours invited us to see the new Star Trek movie super secret pre-release showing. It was, in a word, awesome. Lots of shout outs to fans, lots of action, lots of fun. I would have a crush on Zachary Quinto (Spock) but I'm afraid that he'll cut into my skull and steal my superpowers. Although, now that I think of it, having an in-shape liver and the ability to fall down at any moment are probably not powers that Syler wants. So, crush on!