Shadows of Cash

First of all, I was very, VERY, upset this morning when I found out my pay had been cut again – for the third time since I moved to Ely!! I don’t know what they’re playing at, but if this keeps up I won’t be able to even pay my rent – so I have to call them next week to find out what the hell is going on. Have to use Deb’s phone though because with this recent pay cut, I can’t afford to re-activate my phone… which is something else that sucks major…

Something else not so good happened today – Mark got another flat tire on his truck – THE SAME TRUCK that got the flats yesterday. Unbelievable. So we had to take care of that…

A positive note – I’ve got a dog. A puppy. His name is Shadow and he’s a black Labrador crossed with Australian Shepherd (Sheprador). He’s so sweet – only about 3 months old… and the cat that I’m keeping is already playing with him. He’s going to be trained as a service dog for my chronic depression. I’ve got tons of pictures, but they’re all on my phone so I can’t load them at this time, but here’s a pup that looks a lot like him, except Shadow is black with white toe tips and a white chest…

He’s going to be a big dog – so we’re going to build a fence for him. Until the fence is built, I take him out walking every few hours so he can get some exercise, plus he’s got a very long yard chain that he goes on when he’s outside and I’m not. Needless to say, I’m staying in the trailer – because I want to keep him, and he’s bonding very well with me.

Anyway, so that was my Friday.

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Wow – What a Thursday

First off just let me say, I am GLAD to be home… here’s what my day was like:

Debbie picked me up earlier this afternoon to take me over to help clean the corrals – well, that didn’t work for two reasons; the crazy blizzard snow/hail and the tire on the little tractor was flat. Then guess what? The tire on the TRUCK we were driving went flat. So… we take the truck over to have the tire fixed, and then we started driving out into the middle of nowhere to a place where Debbie was going to buy a colt. On the way there, IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE, the tire went flat AGAIN!! I wish I was joking, but I’m not… needless to say, we were all pissed and cold, and ready to call it a day. However, the people that fixed the tire the first time came out and replaced it. No more flat tires! Yay!!

We got to the place where Deb wanted to get a colt, and she found a male that she liked – she bought it for 100 dollars! I was surprised it was that inexpensive! Anyway, I brought something home too, but I won’t say what until I can get pictures – and no, it wasn’t a horse, lol.

So yeah, I’m very, VERY, glad to finally be home again… tomorrow we have an early start - phone gets turned back on!! - and I need to get supplies…

That’s it – that’s what happened today.

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Blah, Blah, Blah…

So, I did NOT go to sit & stitch last night – even though Deb did everything to change my mind, including take me to McDonald’s for a couple of double cheeseburgers (no onions or pickles please)…

I just didn’t feel like it would be a good idea seeing as I have a cold and there is one person that can’t be around sick people because her immune system is practically non-existent at this time. I’m still working at home on my projects, and there’s still Tuesday’s class – so it’s all good…

I’m SO glad tomorrow is payday – gotta get my phone reactivated, and I’m thinking of going to another plan – a unlimited plan. I figured it’s only ten dollars more than I’m paying, and it will be nice not to have to watch minutes… I loved MetroPCS for that reason. Glad T-Mobile has that option…

Later this afternoon, Deb is picking me up to go to the corral. Guess the horses are going to be shod – and she doesn’t want to be stuck there with just her husband… I think the two of them need to take a break from each other – but, I know it’s none of my business… I just hate to see people having problems…

Anyway, that’s about it – laterz!!

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Hoping…

Had enough of the wind lately – that’s the truth… however, I am really looking forward to the thunderstorm we’re supposedly having today – I love curling up and listening to thunder and lightning, honest. I just hope my power doesn’t go out, lol.

Have Sit & Stitch tonight, though I’m thinking about staying home because one of the ladies has bone marrow cancer and I think I’m coming down with a cold. I don’t want to give it to her if I am… we’ll see how I feel later – and if I feel like I feel now, I’ll just tell Debbie I’m not going…

Anyway, got some stuff to do around the house so I’d better get on it…

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Waiting Lists & Weather

So I actually dropped off TWO applications for the apartment(s) today... there are two different management companies, but I would have the same amenities at both places - including rental costs. Unfortunately, they BOTH have decent size waiting lists - though neither of them could tell me how long the wait would be, they both said it would be awhile. That's okay, I'm up for the wait - I know it will be worth it. Saw a floor plan and it was FABULOUS! So much space - so clean - but again, don't want to get TOO excited, just have that small hope - and we'll see...

OMG - the WIND again!! I swear if this trailer didn't have a cement foundation it would have rolled away... it's gusting up to 60mph - and the last time that happened weather.com warned about property damage. Although, to be honest, there's not much more damage that could be done to this trailer - it's far from top of the line. Back to the weather - this is just the beginning of a four day rain and/or snow storm heading our way - yay, lol. Seriously, I love it - just wish I didn't have to run around in it starting tomorrow... but it's all good.

PHONE WILL BE BACK ON THIS FRIDAY!!!!!

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Going Against the Grain

What I mean by that is that we’re breaking ritual today. Usually Tuesday’s are just class days – but today we’re adding a couple of different things into the mix. First, Deb is picking me up to go with her to her Dr.’s appointment. It seems that Compound W (the gel, not the freeze off kind, see pic below) can burn your skin – that’s what happened to her, and it did it in a very violent manner… so heads up to anyone who reads this… this is what the pharmacist told her about Compound W: First of all, it’s too strong for a woman’s sensitive skin – however, if you MUST use it, put vaseline around the wart BEFORE applying the medication – then, make sure it is COMPLETELY DRY before covering. If you don’t do these things, you could lose some skin.

After the doctor we’re dropping off my application for the apartment… it’s just a formality really – they need my information for records only… I’ve already been told I can get a place as soon as one opens. This application will cover two complexes – but we’re pretty sure which one I’ll get in to.

After that, I have no idea what we’re going to do before our 1 o’clock class. Maybe go have lunch somewhere? Hope so…

One more thing - I just checked the weather for Ely, and starting tomorrow we're going to have rain and/or snow for at least four days... I would be immensely happy about this if Friday and Saturday weren't shopping days... oh well, lol.

So that’s my busy day…

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New Apartment (?)

I do love my trailer – and when I say this I mean I love having a place by myself…  however, today I found out something incredible, which means in time I will be moving out.  I found a place that’s really nice, VERY affordable, and just all around better than where I live now.  It is an apartment complex called Steptoe Terrace – and it’s immaculately clean, it’s quiet, and it overlooks the Ely cemetery…  the only downside of all of this is that I have to go on a waiting list to get in.  I’ve learned patience (since I haven’t even had television for five months), so if I have to wait to get in there, I will.  Though talking to one of the managers today, my waiting might not be that long.

I looked for a picture of the complex, but couldn’t find one.  I’ll take some when I get my phone turned back on – so I can show everyone.

I’m really excited about this – don’t want to get my hopes up TOO high, but I can’t help but look forward to it a little bit.  Who wouldn’t?

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Why I Want to be Somewhere Else this Weekend

I love Ely, I truly do – but I have to say, I would rather be in Vegas, or Los Angeles, this weekend. Here’s why… I have two good friends that are going to be performing – one, Natalie (pictured left below), will be doing a musical this Friday and Saturday in Los Angeles… the other one, Kristine (pictured right), will be singing at the Pride in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

If I had a car, I would drive to Los Angeles to see Natalie in her musical on Friday – then drive up to Las Vegas to catch Kristine’s show on Saturday… and if I had MORE money, I would fly up to New York to see Christy in “White’s Lies” on Sunday.

Yup, that’s what I would do if I were rich and had a car.

I like to support my friends. :-)

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I MISS TV!!!

Yes, I have the option to watch certain shows on the internet – but I really miss just relaxing on the sofa while watching Discovery, or Animal Planet.  I am SO close to getting satellite hooked up it’s not even funny…  I’m only 40 dollars short of it in my budget – it’s ridiculous!  If only they would bill me the deposit in payments, and I could have it all hooked up by next week…

I don’t think I’ve ever gone this long without television – and until the last couple of weeks, I was doing pretty well…  but now I have to admit it, I miss it.

Maybe something will turn around before Friday – that’s what I keep hoping for.

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Internet

You know what’s strange? Okay, I had to restore my computer the other night (Saturday), and of course had to re-install everything… getting most, if not all, the software offline – either from the official sites, or saved email… obviously I had to connect to the internet to be able to do so. Fast forward to today – having installed most of the software I lost yesterday, I was surprised that I wasn’t able to connect to the internet this morning. AT&T re-figured my account. Now WHY did this not happen when I restored my computer? WHY did the have to re-figure my account TODAY when I was already using the internet all day yesterday? Did they not know that my computer had re-figured itself? Do they have to be involved with EVERYTHING? Seriously though, I wasted an hour with this crap and it was stupid, as I had already done it… guess THEY have to be the ones that do it. Perhaps to make sure it’s done right? I don’t know, I just thought the whole thing was weird.

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Interesting Ely, NV Trivia

No, we’re not TOO boring here… check this out;

Film history

• The climactic scene to the 2001 movie Rat Race was filmed in Ely, in and around the restored train depot of the railway museum.
• Operation Haylift (1950) by director William A. Berke, is about a historical event that took place in White Pine County. George N. Swallow was portrayed by Joe Sawyer. Sawyer was also the producer and co-screenplay writer for the film.
• Roadside Prophets (1992), an independent film directed by Abbe Wool.
• My Blueberry Nights (2007), was directed by Wong Kar Wai.
• Play Dead (2008), a film directed by Jason Wiles.
• Guncrazy (1992), starring Drew Barrymore

Pretty cool huh? :-)

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Dreaming

I usually like remembering my dreams – but sometimes…  like last night I had two really weird ones.  One of them had my friend C in it, and that one wasn’t TOO bad – though it made me miss her when I woke up…  the other one, on the other hand, was the one I remember in ALL detail, and wish I could forget.  I won’t say who was in it (don’t want that person to see this and think something), but it was FREAKY and I didn’t like it at all…  why can’t you control who you have a dream about??

I usually read “Pleasant Dreams” by Amy E. Dean, before I go to sleep – perhaps I should have done that last night…  I was so busy trying to fix my computer that I forgot all about it.  Let’s see what the meditation is for April 25th:

When was the last time I experienced “a good read”?  I’ll look forward to spending at least one night a week with a hot cup of tea, soothing background music, a comfortable chair or the support of a few pillows, and a good book.

That’s great – that would have put me in the right mood…  ah well, here’s to dreaming – and good ones at that!

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BEWARE!!!

I learned this the HARD way, and thank goodness for PYZAM…  but if you go looking for Blogger templates, you could get a VIRUS on your computer!!  I don’t know which page did it, but I got a virus and had to restore the whole computer to get rid of it – meaning I was up WAY later than normal, and had to re-install ALL of my software (which at this point isn’t quite done)…  it’s a pain in the ASS so I’m just warning everyone about it so it doesn’t happen to you…  I wish I could tell you what page did it, but I’m not sure, and I’m sorry about that.  But take my word for it – it happened, and I’m PISSED about it.

Anyway, that’s enough for tonight, I’m going to bed!

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