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It's an amazing thing really, how things can change over time. Just last week, me and my mom were getting along really well, joking about things and acting like there wasn't a problem in the world. I even switched my hours for work this week and cancelled some plans I made with friends so that I could spend some extra time with her yesterday (it was also her birthday). Today I spent the better part of the day doing school work (labs, reading, exercises, etc.) that I needed to do and came home and started cleaning the kitchen and other various places. That's when mom came in, ripping through the house like a bat on fire. She was yelling at me that I don't do nearly enough around the house (cleaning wise) and that she expects to come home to a clean house when she's done working. She also tells me that since I'm living at home rent free, I should be expected to do things without being told. I brought up calmly the fact that I did clean the kitchen and vaccum the house but that I was busy doing other things as well. When she asked me what I did I told her that I was doing school work and other things, which didn't seem to click. I explained to her that the reason why I'm excelling isn't because I got a talent for computers, but that I spend most, if not all, of my free time studying. That said, I went to my room and grabbed my bag and proceeded to leave, not because I was pissed at her, but because I made plans earlier that day to spend with Matt. She got pissy with me when I told her where I was going, and that I was spending the night, accusing me of just running away from my problems. At that point I had it. I turned right back around and told her that just because I was leaving the house doesn't mean I'm running away from my problems. I'm leaving without settling because if I stuck around, my temper would get the better of me and we'd end up screaming at each other and going down hill. I made the final verbal jab telling her that I'm going to be the bigger person in this case and leave, preventing myself from looking like a fool. That must've made a point or two because she immediate shut up and I just left. Now that I got that off my chest (and feeling better for it ) time to talk about what else is going on. I recently got hired to work with mentally disabled people in various group homes across the area I live in. I'd talk more about it, but there's various confidential items that I can't discuss about it. Needless to say, I'm working as a substitute so my hours and times I work vary. I'm really looking forward to this because it's not only a change of scenery, but I also get to work with people and learn from them, while teaching them. Things with Matt are going well, and we're connecting more and more each day, and I fall for him more and more each second I see him (Gushy I know ) Well, my train's coming so I gotta run before I loose my WiFi signal. Cheers!!! Eric

I looked into it (the nook) and it's now on my to get after I have a car/insurance/etc list. I like it, but for now I'll settle on using my netbook as a ebook reader. I also did some more searching and came across a program that I like better (lately I've been an all in one type guy... switching my services from Windows Live (cept for msm) to Google services) cus it reads all of my books. It's called Stanza and I'll lat you guys know how it is Eric

When it comes to me and writing... I got a lot of good ideas in my head... but none come out right on paper. Goat! Is there a translator for that?

The massive update came about when Patch Tuesday (as Tuesdays when Microsoft releases patches for its programs) downloaded .Net 3.5 updates. When that happened, it installed addons into Firefox that compromised the security of the browser. So if you didn't update windows or don't run it (e.g. you're running Mac, linux, solaris, etc) then you prolly won't get the message. Eric

I like the idea... it sounds like it would make for a good story. Kinda like burn notice, cept with a good writer at hand Eric

Ima update this later today because I'm dead tired (and I have an ebook to read... it's really good!) and gonna pass out, but I'm happy to say that the Mozilla Foundation (i.e. Firefox, Thunderbird, etc.) gave a nice big FUUUUCK YOU to Microsoft today. Turns out that from previous versions to now of Firefox, they had a way to disable on a massive scale certain addons that could mess with the security browser (which is a good thing bad thing). Recently, Tuesday if I'm not mistaken, Microsoft released a 'security update' that installed itself to the Firefox browser that was causing not only stability issues in it, but massive security headaches (Windows Presentation Foundation and .Net Framework Assistant 1.1). If you use Firefox and logged on, you might have been greeted with a message saying Firefox disabled the updates/addons. This was executed by Mozilla to protect users from Microsoft's security issues that it tends to carry. Now that's all said and done, I'm off for bed. Expect a big update on this tomorrow (yes I'm being a BIG GEEK when it comes to this, but I'm happy about it!!!) Eric Avid Open Source Supporter

Tsk tsk tsk. What a shame that boy being straight.... Time to ship him off to gay conversion camp where he'll be taking classes on home interior decorating and design, cullinary skills, party planning, and the works....

Well, I found my eBook applications for the PC (Amazon, in an effort to get you to buy a Kindle only lets you download books to the kindle and not let you read them on PC ) Barnes and Noble eBook reader - I love this program because it can allow you to read books on your computer and that they are coming out with an eBook reader to compete with the Kindle. They have a ton of book selections for a decent price, and I love the fact that they offer online backup storage and storage on your computer. SO that's the one I'm gonna be using Another good thing about it is that it provides access to google books as well. James, There's also a eBook reader that Adobe makes to read eBooks in acrobat format called Adobe Digital Editions. I tried it and liked it, though I didn't like the pricing on some of the books (Regular price for digital versions). Here's the link.

Happy Birthday!!!!! As your birthday wish, we shall torture Krista together

Thanks guys! I know about the Kindle/1984/DRM fiasco that happend, which is why I figured I'd ask. I'll do some more research and hopefully come across one (or a decent program for my netbook) Eric

I think this whole bad internet thing is just a cover for Tequila related benders.... I could be wrong though

Hey guys! I was wondering if any of you have an eBook reader (like the kindle, Sony one, etc.). Reason why i'm asking is beacause I was thinking of getting one and seeing if anyone had experience with one or knew of one. Thanks!!! Eric

Happy Birthday Dom! Thank you for your inspiring stories and giving people like me hope because of them!

Sorry... all I can say with most of them is "uh - DUH!" you take one look at them and you just know (or in my case I did :S ) But I agree with James.

Okay, to start off on a positive note, I had my one year anniversery with Matt over the weekend where we did a whole bunch of things and he got me one of the cutest thigns ever, a fishey (and the tank, food, etc.). I decided to name my fish Sushi because I love irony of late and thought it would be in good taste (no pun intended). Also I got to be a computer genius by helping my sister connect to the internet (our router was FUBARED dunno why, but it's not my fault! I SWEAR! ) from memory. (Someone messed with the settings and turned the SSID brodcast off... I blame mom so now they can connect though my genius ) Now, yesterday I started to get some weird sensations in my leg, like it was falling asleep but not quite. There was a lack of sensation to it (kinda hard to feel anythihng) and it was very stiff and tense. I thought I just pulled a muscle or something until I started to walk around on it to loosen it up when I fell because it gave out. That scared the HELL outta me, so I went to the VNA clinic by me to get it checked out, and thankfully, its nothing to serious. I messed up a nerve in it and that's why its so messed up. The doc told me lots of alternating heat and cold, and some Ibuprofen incase theres any swelling. So far, it's going well and I even get to use a cane till it gets better. To be honest, I think I just caught the oldness from Trebs (ducking his incoming THWAP) Secondly, I'm sad to say that my laptop that I got three years ago died today at work. The motherboard failed on me and I'm now without one, so I'm down to using my desktop at home. It's not a pain really because I do have my desktop, but I do have a lot of memories (along with blood sweat and tears) that go along with it. I got it three years ago as a welcome home present from my stay in the hospital and I've always had it with me since. Lately, I've been using it more and more for school (lots of online labs to do) but tonight at work, it finally died. I noticed something weird with it when windows was acting funny by saying all sorts of stuff was disconected. My first thought was I had a virus messing with things, so I backed up everything that was important to my flash drive that I always have on me. I turn it off and turn it back in to log into safe mode to fix it, but when I did, it wouldn't go past the POST screen and displaed a whole bunch of errors. Basically my laptop is dead so now I'm down to just my desktop. Well, this is a mix of good and bad news, so bleh. In any case, I blame the laptop dying on C James cus I was reading LTMP over again. Darn you Goat!!!! Eric

This sounds cool... I'm game! Though for mood music, i'll prolly be listening to this : Cyberage Radio If you stream it, you'll see why it seems fitting to me

Jeez... all this complaining about Outback?! As long as you don't complain about the bloomin onion, we'll be okay :2hands: Eric

You can also download it for free (both standard and HD) on iTunes for now... not sure when that'll go bye bye

You can have Finn, I'll take Puck or Kurt

I agree... SG: U seems to be okay so far, but feels like it's lacking with something (that I can't quite explain right now). I'll prolly still watch the whole season to see how it is, and go from there. I tend not to judge something based on the first episode (Pilot ones) cus then i'd never watch a show lol.

It was such a good episode tonight... lots of character building.... So anyone wanna take bets on who's gonna hook up with Kurt? I know it sounds bad... but I happen to be a big fan of his... Eric PS - I'm working on converting the fiance into a Gleek

Frosty! Cute as always, but if I give you 20 bucks for a smile.... will it happen?!

This test makes my brain hurt. It took me 4 times to get 100

I saw the pilot and I wasn't to thrilled, but I'm gonna catch the second episode and reserve judgement till then. Eric