what are we doing here?

I dragged myself away from the computer to attend a small fest of grilling, beer drinking and the usual Fourth of July nonsense. It was rather pleasant, until Justin decided to drive home with an open beer. Melynda said something, and he flipped. Number one, driving with an open beer in Texas is a fine you don't want, and it's just dumb. Number two, Justin needs to find better ways to fight the system he so despises. Number three, Melynda has damn good reasons for being harsh on drinking and driving. She's lost two friends, one on the Fourth no less. He stormed out, and later called Melynda up on her cell phone to argue about it more. I'm glad he left before I opened my mouth.

It was a long day. I miss Gene. Perhaps I would not have won so smashingly if he had been playing. I took both games by a margin of at least a hundred points, if not more.

From my horoscope: You need intimate conversation about
interesting subjects. You need a person of substance to be sitting
across the table from you. Most importantly, you need the company of
someone who recharges your batteries.

five for friday, and I have all the time

1. Where are you right now? At home, on the edge of my couch, looking out the glass doors thinking it's a little dark for almost noon.

2. What have you lost recently? Most of my earrings it seems.

3. What was the first cd you ever puchased? This must have been after my thirteenth birthday, because I didn't get the stereo until then. (Which still runs like a dream) I'm not sure, but it was probably a Guns N Roses cd.

4. What is your favorite kind of writing pen? Pilot, Precise V5 Extra Fine Rolling Ball pens. I am also fond of the Pilot BP-S, and but enormous quantities whenever I can kind them.

5. What is your favorite ice cream flavor? I can name a favorite flavor for every brand I've ever eaten. Amy's Ice Cream - Black Velvet, Godiva - Chocolate Raspberry Truffle, Baskin Robbins - Jamocha Almond Fudge, Ben & Jerry's - From Russia With Buzz, Healthy Choice - Cappucino Chocolate Chunk, Blue Bell - Peppermint, etc, etc, etc.