I'm so thankful that Dirk's going back to his normal schedule . I couldn't stand only seeing him for two hours a night. Less, really, when you consider the fact that an hour of that was devoted to showering/dressing, and he had to be at work ten minutes early. I spent a good part of last night pouting because I'd wanted him to come to the store with me.
My cousin Pia took speed to lose weight. Actually, she's done all sorts of bad things, because they have hardly any regulations in the Philippines. You can buy contraceptive pills over the counter, without the benefit of talking to a doctor first. The doctor will tell you that smoking, especially in excess of three packs a week, is very dangerous while you're on the pill. It increases your chances of getting ovarian cancer by about 6 billion %. Or some high number like that; I don't have a good memory for details.
I mentioned this because I was looking at diet pills at Wal-Mart the other day (I don't care who they exploit, they're cheap), and I noticed that they said, "Amphetamine and Caffeine Free!" Well, that's a plus, although I'm told (by my cousin) that taking speed works marvelously. If you don't mind your kidneys going bad, I guess.
I wonder how many calories I'm burning by sitting on my ass in front of this computer? Not many, I'm willing to wager. I need to get a construction job.
It's Krisco's graduation today. I hope Dirk's mother enjoys herself. My cousin, Shelly, is graduating as well, at the same ceremony. Right up until this afternoon, no-one but Shelly knew if she was graduating, simply because she moved out of her parents' home over a year ago. I've mentioned that before. She let it slip that she was failing in a couple of her classes, but steadfastly refused to tell her mother whether or not she'd be graduating. So, my mother went after her, and found out. My mother can get information from anyone — except me. She's going to the ceremony; I'm not. For one, it starts too early, and I just don't want to see Krisco graduate.
My cousin and I aren't close anyway. Too little in common.
I'm definitely going back to college in the fall, even if I only take one class. I'm leaning towards french or creative writing; perhaps psychology if I'm feeling really motivated. I'd like to at least get my Associate's in business. I'll have to see if Dirk's interested/able to start courses in fall, and try to co-ordinate our times so that we'll be able to go together. It's not a must, but it is a preference.
I'm reading more Trashy Romance Novels lately, does it show?
Where did the journal Scoop go? I'd just updated my links page when it seemed to disappear. I liked that journal, although I wasn't a raving fan. I need to update my link page, anyway. I've started reading a lot more journals, thanks to people leaving messages in my guestbook.
Thus far, my plans for this week-end include: going to the Shanendoah Valley to look at a college (tonight), going to the bank (Saturday morning), practice (Saturday afternoon), and going to King's Dominion (Sunday, all day). Somewhere in all that, I've promised myself the chance to do Tae Bo (I've been slacking so much. I just went to sleep as soon as I dropped Dirk off at work last night), work on my novel, and pick out some edifying books from the used book store. I'd also like to buy some gaudy patches for my jeans, but that's not a must.
Oh, and I almost forgot: I really, desperately, need to buy new dress shoes. The ones I own are in horrid condition; they look as though I've been abusing them. I've still got that gift certificate from Hecht's that my coworkers got me at my going-away party; I think I'll use it.
Have a good week-end, guys.
