Happy Hallmark Day!

To kshandra: My true love, you amaze me and delight me. On occasion, you drive me nuts, but what do you expect after 15 years? I love you.

To eleri: My Buggy! It's been too long since we got together. We must remedy that soon! I love you.

To fimbrethil: M'lady! Strong and tender, with a sense of humor that leaves a wake of chaos in your wake. Knowing you has made me a better person. I love you.

And now a shout out to a few special ladies.

To the Amazing Bree Monster, who made me feel very welcome in New York, and can most assuredly kick my butt. Happy Valentine's Day!

To madelineusher, you are scary smart. When you take over the world, can I have a cushy job? Happy Valentine's Day! (how would you say that in Japanese?)

To the Sammy Grrrl! I love the stories you write! Very creative. Happy Valentine's Day!

And finally, to soldiergrrrl: Keep you head down, your eyes open, and come home safe. We're all proud of you. Kick ass, Army!

And this is why I throw things at the walls.

The other day, I worked a full nine-hour shift. During my lunch, I ran over the the 76 station to grab some chips to go with my sandwich. This is the same station I applied at, remember?

Well, I didn't get the job, obviously, but talking to the guy working the register (who used to be the grave shift guy) I learned that both he and the manager recommended that I be hired! The frickking owner sat on his ass for weeks before hiring some loser. Who has already blown off two shifts. The clerk practically begged me to apply again.

Holy fuck, what does it take? I live down the block from the station, work across the street (the owner could have walked over and talked to all my coworkers for references), applied the day the Help Wanted sign went up.. and as I pointed out, the interview was fantastic! So this has me mystified.

$%^&$%&!!!!!!!!!!!!

The morons broke the washing machine - AGAIN!

The agitator is completely detached, and the tub is filled with water.

I swear, I want Kiri and me to get better jobs for no reason other than moving to a place with an in-unit washer and dryer. I've even found a few places we could almost afford, if we both were working full time..