Happy Halloween

I had lots of Halloween pictures to post but seems my blog is playing tricks on me and being a pain in the ass. But I managed to get this one up. I went to my weight loss meeting tonight and they had a dress up party - although no candy. I got this silly Roman outfit at Goodwill for 2 bucks and it was completely sealed and never used. I had the mask from when I went to New Orleans so it all came together very nicely and turned out to be lots of fun -- even though I did not lose any weight this week. Hope you all had a fun Halloween too and I hope that blogger fixes it problems so I can post all about my first day of work tomorrow - yay. Also special thanks to all the messages of good luck that I got today regarding my starting tomorrow. You guys are terrific. I am so excited - it feels like Christmas eve and not Halloween.

PS Blogger fixed it's issue so I was able to post a picture with me and the weight loss ladies :)

Happy Birthday

10.31 is Oscar's birthday so I went to see him recently. I have not seen him in a while just because things got busy for us both. It was really good to see him and hang out. He is a good man. I gave him a couple nice shirts I found while looking for eBay items to sell and some spaghetti oh's - he was thrilled with both of them. That is his friend Omar in the picture and it was really nice just to hang out and enjoy. We had a fun night with made me happy as I know he had no other plans for his birthday.

Spooky Time

Halloween is just about here - eeeeek. I love Halloween since it is so fun. Although trick or treating got post posted in MA because of the snow. That has to be the worst Halloween prank ever! Apparently Mother Nature has a devilish side. Below are some pictures I took recently while definitely thinking of the creepy night to come.

2 Pictures, 1 Day

Both of these pictures were taken today. Brrrr I sure am glad I am in SD. Although I can remember a couple Halloweens and Trick or Treating in the snow with my costume over my winter coat. Ahhh what is a little winter weather and freezing temperatures when it comes to free candy!

BOSTON

SAN DIEGO

How Perfect

It is getting closer and closer to day one of my new job - yay - but look!!!! I came across this sign today so I am definitely all set! I absolutely know this job is going to go great but mail postcard??? How perfect would I be at that job! Hell I wish I could get back pay for all the mail I have already sent.

Of Mice and Men

I got a free ticket (yay) to see last night a stage version of "Of Mice and Men" over in Carlsbad. First off, I really like Carlsbad - especially the village. It is upscale without being stuffy - like a super low key La Jolla but not quiet as bohemian crunchy as Encinitas. I would totally live over there in Carlsbad as the village is loaded with cool bungalows, garden style apartments, second hand shops, nice restaurants at all price points, and fun bars. I had never been to this particular theatre and did not expect much but I did know it was a professional production and not a community player type deal - still you never know. Boy was I pleasantly surprised! It was a great theatre! Nice set up, probably about 100 seats so real intimate, excellent stage, seating, and sound. All well beyond my expectations.

As for the production - it was great, really well acted. Of course I felt an immediate connection as it is set in Southern California during the great depression, which is not too different a story from today, but moreover the two leads (pictured above) were top notch. Although it is a very sad story of a touching friendship, trying times and a difficult decision. I think the writing of the stage adaptation could have been beefed up a bit to effectively drive home the emotions behind everything leading up to the horrendous final action but still these two leads gave it their all with the words they were given to use. I could still feel the desperation, disappointment, loneliness and heartache very clearly. It is not too difficult having lines to deliver like, "A guy needs somebody to be near him. A guy goes nuts if he ain't got nobody". Sparse and yet sharp - so Steinbeck. Yes I know they are Steinbeck's gritty words but they don't get full time to disseminate and resonate within the time constraints of a play. However they still got their punch in as it did make me cry and I am even thinking about paying to go see it again. Regardless, I will definitely keep posted on future shows put on by that theatre company! What a great night out.

In the Middle, In the Middle

Heard that silly jimmy eat world song today and it made me chuckle as I remembered a long ago memory. It did not make me nostalgic, just reminded me that I was once silly and still am silly. I am ok with that. Actually I very ok with that as I know my friends are too. But then I looked around on the internet and followed up with an email that I should not have. Nothing bad or lengthy and I am sure definitely destined for the spam bin. I don't mean to talk around the topic and say nothing at all. But I know I am. Although yes I too use the delete button at times - I am certainly glad there is no true delete button in life. There is no need really, plus if there was then I would be a goner for certain. In the middle, in the middle - LOL, serious LOLs.