What is Tucson all about?
Mood:  not sure
Topic: Tucson
Ahh, another tranquil day in the life of Joe. I am happy in general, as always, yet somehow limited. The somehow being financially. I have money, I just cant touch it until Monday for reasons I dare not say. I hate feeling like my assets are frozen, which is sort of how I felt all month. I want to soar with the eagles and be free, but I must be patient and allow certain things (classes, men, tests) to run their course. Oh well, there is always something bright and shiny to distract me. Today is Dominick's birthday. He is a secretively cute by that regularly attends the coffee clutch on Saturdays at the Rainbow Planet Coffee house. There will be fun and festivities and even a semi-formal dinner. I overuse the prefix semi- because after all, we are in Tucson, the most casual city in the southwest. Only in Tucson will you see attendees of the Phantom Of The Opera wearing wife-beaters and flip-flops. Only here will you see obvious spray-on tans displayed proudly by those pigmentally challenged that they only burn and do not tan. In our little city (ha!) you will see backwards-turned ball caps at semi-formal restaurants and not give them a second thought because they blend in so well. Is it sad? I don't know, its just on of those intricacies that makes Tucson so special. I just say that because most of the year its too hot to care. I believe that to be the general consensus though...

Just like Flo's enchilandas
Mood:  happy
I had Flo's enchiladas last night at Casademora. The occasion was my little brother Rey's Birthday. It was a pleasant evening but I am still haunted by those damn tasty enchiladas. Mexican food is great because it tastes just as good and sometimes better when it is stored for a day or two and then reheated. These little meat rolls of joy are no exception. I am again haunted by the savory flavor they have left my taste buds to over. I fear tomorrow for I don't have anymore of Flo's enchiladas stored away to warm my tummy. Ill eventually move on but there will always be a welcome spot for mom's cooking. Her milkshake is better than mine.

Whats up with the night life?
Just like I thought that my parents were up having fun after they would send me and my brothers to bed on school nights when we were little, I thought that all of Tucson was out partying during the week when I was at home either sleeping or studying. Well one of those suspicions went out the window tonight. I thought that tonight would be the perfect night to sneak away form my busy life and have a little fun at my old usual hole (IBT's). I was accompanied by the ever-fabulous Jamie. Well we showed up but the most exciting thing about going was the glances from all the hungry wolves. I did miss that. But other than that, there was no one there. Its like everyone just disappeared. So we thought we would try congress, but that was a dudd too. At least we found a preoccupied Shawna who we tried to cheer up by taking her with us to colors for Karaoke. I though since karaoke is one of her favorite things to do it would be a sure fire way to cheer her up. But to no avail. Its ok though, I knew she couldn't be that cheery all the time. Its always ok in my book. I took Jamie home then I took Shawna to the Library, walked her to the computer lab and ran into Joe who I'm sitting next to typing way at a computer. What an unexpected evening? What is up with the night life?

Hola'
I'm helplessly clumsy, which gives me doubts about going into the field of pharmacy sometimes. But they never say that a doctor has mastered medicine, they always call it a practice. So I'll always have that to fall back on, but outside of that, I'm really lucky to have the friends that I do. They are watching my back at every haphazard turn I make. If it weren't for them I might not be alive right now. I swear I'm so oblivious to danger sometimes. I should have been naturally selected out a long time ago according to Darwin. Anyway, I love my friends, I would be nothing without them. They give me so much more than I could ever give them, and no self checking method could ever replace them. no spell checker nor ruler nor protractor nor calculator nor language translator nor thesaurus could ever replace them, not in a bazillion years. So thank you to all those who have seen to the continued yet undeserved survival of the Gummi. I tip my gay pimp-hat to you kids!

Things from that high shelf in the cupboard!
Mood:  spacey
There are some things that I was really glad to revisit today and there were somethings that I would have rather left in a place that you couldn't find them. I would have rather not been reminded of what a controlling jealous, yet incredibly cute person I can be. But I was glad to see snippets of who I used to be as I went to a birthday party of an old friends son today. Oh all the family was there, and good times were had by all. I saw Soul Plane and I just want to give a shout out to all 5 of my baby's mamas! LOL. ok, I just gave away the best part of the movie. The only funny thing is that you probably think I'm joking. Honestly folks, do not pay money to see it. Which reminds me, I used to really like blacksploitation films. Funny how things change so fast. Oh well, at least the company was good. Thanks Miklos.

Quickly before its too late...
Mood:  rushed
I meant to post early this morning, but the words got in the way. I wanted to comment on 9/11 and how even in such a tragedy, mankind prevailed with a glimpse of hope for the future. I also wanted to wish Trent Kleparek a happy birthday today. His birth brings joy to a point in time where much is needed. I wish you a happy birthday and a luminous future. Now if they would just stop showing the plane crashing into the twin towers every hour on the hour. It was bad enough that we had to live through it once, but now that knock-the-wind-outta-ya punch is in syndication? Thats not right. Lets move on to tomorrow with yesterday as our lesson. We can do it, its closer than we think. About an hour and change by my watch. I'm ready when you are.

Good morning from Tucson Heights
Mood:  bright
I love getting up at 6 in the morning. I really do. I'm not just telling myself that to get myself through the hard times (ie. the butt-crack of dawn)or to avoid shuffling off to work just under the wire. I really think that I've tapped a hidden source of power. I feel happier during the day, I notice I have an even further extended fuse now, not that I'm ever testy! And it just feels like there is more time in the day. Lord knows we could all use some of that. Anyway, the bug hunt went well, it seems those little critters are nowhere to be found. Just in case though, last night I slept in another room so that if the ceiling was cored out and collapsed I would not be buried in an industrial sized pile of sawdust. Talk about your bad morning breath, YUCK!
So heres to my vampire friends that get to stay out until 2am nowadays. I hope to someday rejoin the ranks of you and suck on that juicy neck of bud light until just before the sun comes up. Until then, remember to drink one for your homie Joe!

Ok, I'm just an idiot sometimes, thats all. Nothing to worry about here. I figured out how to burn a cd. yeay, I think 2 year olds can do that now. I feel so short bus special. So Today is going to be a great day. Why, because I said so. If I beat fate to the punch, then I win. This weekend was fun, There was a pool party involved, followed by a healthy dose of karaoke, to help keep us regular of course. And now, the work week is only 4 days long. How fantabulous is that?! Terrific. I'm not sure if I'll be fitting Yoga into tonight's scheduled activities, this young man has plenty of homework to be doing. Well, y'all have fun now.

A queen of a different color Dorothy!
I tried Jamie, I really did! Honest. I actually got to the computer and remembered that I promised you that I would make you a copy of the Tori albums I love so much. I got to the point where I was ready to burn with fresh blank cd's and everything but I couldn't do it, I just couldn't. No, not cause it's illegal and I have a conscience, oh God no! It's 'cause I couldn't get the burning program to read the CDA format that the cds are in. Damn technological obstacles. Thats quite alright though, tech support is a local number for me.
I can't say that things are going badly. Things are going ok. The worst thing is that I have to wait a month until I can go out again. And its not because I'm waiting for a certain someone to get back from Indonesia, oh hell no! thats an entirely different can of worms I'll be busting open. No, the reason I cant go out for a month is because of that damn weekend microbiology class. When its over, I'm going to kick up my heels and party for 1 weekend straight! Until then I hope my guardians will keep me safe and healthy, and that the fashion club is upholding order and grace at the royal queendom. And if grace doesn't cooperate then OFF with her head! Smooches to all!

Don't cry for me Tucson!
Mood:  suave
Ok, I'm feeling a lot more sane today so I'm going to post short and sweet. I've been doing great all week. I've been getting up at 6 in the morning and wroking out almost every day and I feel great about it. Last night I saw my friends for the first time in a long time and it was so awesome. Distnace makes the heart grow fonder. I also saw Davida at Zia where I discouraged my friend Jamie from impulse buying the entire season of Buffy and Angel. I had a drama class with Davida and I see her all over town. She is such a cool chic and some might say she is a female version of me. Some might be wrong, but its still fun to say. Anyway, if you haven't seen me in a while, don't panic. I'm still among the living. 3 more weekends of class and then Im home free. Woo Hoo!