Kitty Trio

I recently came across this picture of some of my family's furry friends from days gone by. I estimate it to be around 25 to 30 years old so please excuse the poor quality.

The orange and white majestic tabby at the bottom is Tiger. Even though I was very young, I still remember when my sister brought him home as a young kitten from our elementary school carnival.

The attack cat in the center is my other sister's cat, Tiffany. She was a beautiful cat that was taken from us way too soon. She was also the mother of my second cat, Midnight Junior (aka MJ).

The grey stretcher in the back is Midnight, my first cat and father of, you guessed it, MJ.

I don't know why I decided to post this today. Partially, I guess, because I haven't posted in a while and felt the need to put up something. But I also just like this picture so I thought I would share it.

I still miss all of the cats in this picture. I realize that some people just don't "get" how some of us can get so attached to our pets (even those that are long gone). For those people, all I can offer is my pity.

Stay well and hug your pet today.
-S

P.S. For those interested, the record album in the picture is the soundtrack album to the musical remake of Lost Horizon. Not really important, but I was impressed that I remembered it.

Checking In - Day 3

Well, after three days, I'm pretty surprised how well I came through my "little procedure". I was luckily spared most of the pain and nausea I have been told about. Except for a minor bit of discomfort I feel about as good as I always do. Unfortunately, I guess that means I have to go back to work on Monday...drats. I would like to think Dr. Pedro Franco and his staff for as easy a time as was probably possible.

Today I have been watching way too much Olympics coverage. I don't see how I can keep this up! But watching the Opening Ceremonies I was reminded of a thought I have every time I watch one of these. Namely, that there sure are a lot of beautiful women in this world of all nationalities.

Take care, folks. And remember to floss.

Ow

Well, the deed is done. What an....interesting....experience. Especially when I started coming out of it during the last two teeth. Fun city.

Anyway, once again thanks for all of the kind thoughts from everyone. Now I'm going to drink milkshakes and watch DVDs for a few days.

Stay well,
-Scott

Won't be long now...

Well, in about an hour and a half I begin the "procedure". I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my friends and family that have offered their encouragement. It is very much appreciated. Hopefully I'll be back later this afternoon to give a status report. If not, then look for it tomorrow.

Hmm...who would have thought I would rather be at work today? :)

The Price of Stupidity

I've been going back and forth about whether to blog about the subject of this entry. It really doesn't portray me in a very positive light. But, you see, I've been really stupid. And it's time to pay up. And part of that is facing both my problem and all of you.

What happened, you asked? I ignored my teeth. For a long time. A really long time. Therefore, Thursday I go under the knife to have six of those buggers removed. Three wisdom teeth and three in various states of broken-ness that can't be saved.

There is a chance if I had had the wisdom teeth removed when my dentist told me to (at least ten years ago) this might not have been so bad. But I was stupid. I was afraid. And now it's gonna cost me. A lot.

If I had been more rigorous in taking care of them and going to the dentist at the first sign of trouble, that would have definitely lessened the problem. But I didn't. I was afraid. And now it's gonna cost me. A lot.

I was stupid. But, on the bright side (I guess), at least I finally mustered the courage to face this and take care of it. But it's gonna hurt more than if I hadn't been so afraid to take care of it a long time ago.

Don't let that happen to you.

I plan to blog about the experience so stay tuned. It should be interesting. Did I mention I was afraid?


However, to prevent this entry from ending such a somber note, check out this.

Four Things Meme

I was tagged here.

Four jobs I've had:
I've only had two
1. Software Engineer
2. Warehouse worker
3. N/A
4. N/A

Four places I've lived:
I've only had three
1. Southwest Dallas (across the street from Duncanville)
2. Grand Prairie
3. Oak Cliff
4. N/A

Four websites I visit daily:
1. The Digital Bits
2. TV Shows on DVD
3. TV Guide Online
4. Home Theater Forum

Four television shows I love to watch:
1. Battlestar Galactica
2. Stargates SG-1 and Atlantis
3. The Office
4. My Name is Earl

Four of my favorite foods:
1. Chopped Steak
2. Oranges
3. Popcorn
4. Taco Bueno Tacos

Four albums I can't live without (at least for the moment):
1. Amos's 2005 Christmas Mix
2. That Christmas Swing - Dave Williamson Big Band
3. Chicago X (all of the Chicago albums, actually)
4. Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope Original Soundtrack

Four DVDs I can't live without (at least for the moment):
1. Star Wars Trilogy
2. Get Over It
3. Fantasia Anthology
4. Gilmore Girls

Four places I'd rather be:
1. Disneyland
2. Walt Disney World
3. London
4. Las Vegas

Four people I am tagging to do this meme are:
1. amos, avgeek's Significant Other (via proxy)
2. suze
3. Petty Girl
4. ZanyMuggle

Random Musings for the First of February:

• Nanny McPhee is a great film for children and adults. I don't think teens will go for it, however.



• Why do I always get the feeling that when a politician says we need to get rid of partisanship he or she really means you better do what I want.



• In the past decade or so it has not been unusual for me to have missed seeing the pictures nominated for the Best Picture Oscar. However, this is the first year I can remember that I haven't WANTED to see at least one of them.



• Why does February have two R's? The first one is rarely used (except by the pretentious).



• Why do people that scream for tolerance rarely have tolerance for those that disagree with them?



• Similarly, why does diversity in the corporate world usually mean Christians can't celebrate their religion at work?



• Why does this post -- that seemed like a good idea at the time -- sound like a lame Larry King rip-off?

I'll try to do better next time.