spring cleaning.

letting things go:: finally decided to cut SG off. This has been a long time coming, although I kept thinking if I let him know, then maybe, just maybe it wouldn't happen. a recap: SG is a former co-worker and friend of mine. But he's a bit of an "opportunist". I knew this when I met him, but knowing the type of person I am - I can see thru shallow and won't let folks take advantage of me (silly me). Well the infractions started piling up: calling me at 3 am for a Dr's excuse for work, so he wouldn't get fired; borrowing $ and not paying back until he got good & ready (although he promised repeatedly to pay it back); telling me he wanted to go to a concert with me, I buy tickets, then he cancels at the last minute (no time for me to sell tickets); putting myself out at work trying to find him a gig in his field, by finagling an intro to a high-level exec within my Fortune 100, then finding out he's unqualified for the position (didn't see this until he finally sent me a resume - which shows no previous experience); telling me about his personal probs, yet being unavail when I need a shoulder; you get the idea.

I'd addressed this to him not long ago - told him while he thought I was his best friend - he's definitely not mine: the one-way street relationship - I give to him & get nothing in return. SO, when I got home from surgery, he promised to bring me a plate of food ('cause no way was I cooking). He sent me an email to reschedule once - then I never heard from him. NO phone calls about the no-show, NO phone calls to check & see how I'm doing - NADA! Needless to say I was done.

Well, SG lost his gig - and needed me to send him HIS resume (again, I had it 'cause I was trying to help him get that new gig a while ago - and I ended up revising it 'cause it was tooooo long. I re-sent it to him & I don't know what he did with it....). SO he starts calling me & leaving messages: "I know you're mad at me, but I really need a favor..." Ok, if you haven't done anything wrong, why would I be mad? So basically, he knew he was trifling, but wasn't even caring? I called him back & told him I have it, I ain't looking for it, because basically I'm done - and here's why... SG told me he was in the middle of something and needed to get back to me - haven't heard from him since.

school:: I'm taking the sumnmer off. With the new assignment at the gig, the courseload I've previously carried, the kids, et al...I'm burned out. I scheduled my 2 weeks of vacation - August & December. This time I’m definitely traveling somewhere!!! Even if I just drive to the nearest beach, I'm laying on my back for at least 3-5 days. I deserve it. I finally got my associate's degree. My somewhat ghetto community college finally caught up with their paperwork - so after multitudinous phone calls - they came up off this as of December 2002. My diploma's in the mail (where have I heard THAT before). Now, only 10 more classes for the bachelor's - aaaaaauuuuuggggghhhhhhhh!!!!!!

ok, new feature: I come across the weirdest stuff - and I must record it for posterity, hence...

ghetto item of the week:: wheelchair with gold rims
I kid you not - this kid was thugged out when ambulatory - now he's still thugged out. I wish I had my digital camera - 'cause no one believes me...hm....that's an idea =)