blkdragon

grounded
2005-05-18 03:28:54 (UTC)

Decent spirits

5/16/05 Getting closer to being on time, not that big a
deal though. Renegotiated supplies and rolls of paper, an
insurance adjuster was on the premises and all the things I
moved posed safety and potential fire hazards. The rolls of
paper needed to be 12' from the sprinkler heads, I began to
move them with the Clamp truck. I went to my car to read
and ended up nodding out, I brought my lunch inside,
expecting to eat it; that’s when I found myself moving the
rolls of paper. I was having fruit and cheese, I ended the
day on the press with Chris. Ever tried wiping your ass
with a spider’s web, the paper my company bought is so
sheer I’m tempted to bring my own.
Just began stripping paint from the shower, I’ll recaulk
and repaint, I’ll finish the spare bedroom by Wednesday.
5/17/05 On the Harris today with Fariss. Fariss tells me
that they want him to run the Harris when the new press
gets installed, Kenny’s scheduled to operate the new press,
they're assuming that I plan to stick around.
Had to listen to Minnie and her boyfriend arguing during
lunch, thought I’d need to get out of my car if things got
physical, wouldn’t stand by and watch any man put his hands
on any woman; they eventually took their show on the road.
Had to re-tune the stacker, Kenny set it up, it’s
manageable now.
Headed for the rink after showering, knew I’d see Patty
tonight, we’ve gotten into the habit of hugging each other
on sight. I don’t want to mislead her, she’s already
informed me of her interest in me and I don’t feel that
with her, I won’t settle for less than I want in a woman
and there has to be serious chemistry. I feel that only
with Kim! Patty told me that she found $3000 at an ATM, she
contacted the name on the deposit slip and made
arrangements to return the money, it wasn’t in cash and
that made it easier to do the right thing. We talked about
her current research on stem cells, it was more descriptive
and not as easy to understand, she loves her job.
Deion, Dave and Richard were at the rink tonight. I was
supposed to check out Deion’s new Camaro, he left the rink
early though, next time!
I’ve been noticing a different vibe at the rink, primarily
from the men, seems like jealousy. Found Patty looking at
me as if for confirmation to continue moving closer in a
personal relationship, I haven’t and don’t plan to give her
a green light on that one. Sheridan playfully bumped me
while I was talking to Patty, he had his girlfriend come to
the rink to meet me. She told me that she’d heard quite a
bit about me, I told her that Sheridan needs to find
another topic for discussion with her. Seems like all the
love and respect I’ve been getting at the rink is being
offset by the animosity of some, not a problem though, I
love a challenge and I don’t mind a good battle. A Sista
was checkin me out, she was working with some type of group
home and seemed to have a man with her, she didn’t try to
hide her interest; I wasn’t havin it. A lot of people seem
to respond when they see Patty and I having a good time
together, it’s their problem though. Richard and I always
have a good laugh together, he’s progressing regularly, I’m
impressed.
Ralph and I are truly back on speaking terms, I’m pretty
easy to get along with, I draw the line on what I allow
people to do or say to me though; apparently he’s learned
where that line is. Anthony got married on Saturday, (the
Brutha I thought was passing as white) he came in yesterday
morning in a suit; don’t know what that was all about. I
missed the “sight” and it elicited quite a few discussions.
He’s supposedly living with his girl at her Mother’s house,
he’s on parole, can’t afford cigarettes; yet he can afford
to get married? Am I doing the math wrong or does this not
add up? He saw me today and tried to give me “dap”, we’re
not at that stage and I don’t know if we’ll ever get there.
He reminds me too much of people that I stay away from.
Seems Matt is snitching on everyone, he’s told Jack that
Fariss has been leaving early for lunch, none of that is
his business; his name isn’t on anyone’s check. We have
rolls of paper stacked in columns near the time clock,
couldn’t resist the urge to write “1-800-I’m Telling” on
one. People that I’ve worked with for the last decade
remember that I used to write philosophical quotes on rolls
of paper, they know my handwriting and will remember that
time in our lives with fondness, we had a lot of fun with
it. The culprit will probably feel a twinge of guilt, then
anger, he won’t bring it to me though.
Kim got online tonight, morning for her, looking for me;
made me feel good even though I wasn’t home. I told her
that she could have called me on the phone, I would have
stopped what I was doing for that. Well, I plan to have
lots of fun fuckin with people tomorrow, I’m in that type
of mood, they better know how to duck.
Now to finally do my taxes, been putting it off, for some
reason I’ve been a bit apprehensive about the outcome.
Kathy filed with Charles as her dependent, she wasn’t
supposed to, I don’t want to give her fuel for her
animosity towards me; I also don’t want to take it up the
ass. We’ll see what we shall see.
Spoke to my Sister Donna yesterday, we talked about the
sale of the house our Father built and gave to her. Joshua
wanted me to call her to see if the possibility exists that
he can go there for a while. Donna wants him to call her,
I'll leave the pertinent numbers for him tonight, he should
already have her numbers in his phone.
Hey Shun, keep rolling, a body in motion stays in motion.




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