Tidbits of Nothing

Here it is the middle of July already. If I am not mistaken, until recent years, the monsoon season herein AZ would be starting about now. They used to say t started about July 15th, and lasted through some date in August. Now it is calculated by X number of days above Y temperature. Shrug. Doesn't matter. But the past couple days have felt 'sticky' even though it isn't monsoon season, and yes, I know it is a dry heat, but we do get humidity sometimes. Trust me, with all the sweating I have done the past couple of days, we get some humidity.

The middle son is gone for most of this week to camp. He left yesterday morning, and is due to return mid-day Thursday. Today I have both the other boys at home, so hopefully with there just being two of them, the fighting and bickering will be at  minimum. Next week the oldest starts BandCamp and will be gone most of the day.

Gee. I can't think of anything else.

PeacE

Drama At The Office

For all the years that I have been going to bars, the one consistent has been all the drama when one becomes a 'regular' at one. I mean, the stories you hear about what so and so did the other night, and how trashed what's his name was ... it gets old after awhile. I used to pride myself that I was never part of the rumor mill, as no one seemed to have any "trash" on me. To this day, it still is that way.

The pub I work security at, is a decent place. Obviously I like the environment and the other workers, or else I would not go there as much as I do. I get along well with all the workers, even if there are one or two that I don't particularly care for. Being the door guy, it seems most of them make it out to me for a smoke break and spend it by letting go their gripes about other employees. My usual reply is something along the lines of, 'Sorry. But no idea what you want me to say.' I don't like the fact that they share so much with me, but it is somewhat interesting that they do. At least I can sort of see the fires coming before they happen.

I am sure tonight will not be much different. Wonder who I will hear about on the verge of being fired, or breaking some other rule, or is spying on so and so for the owner. Sigh. Sometimes it is such childish stuff.

PeacE

Twiddling Thumbs and Other Forms of Amusement

I have a routine for most mornings when I awake to face the day. Aside from answering the usual call from Mother Nature first thing, I generally amble out to the computer and fire it up. While it is doing the regular boot-up sequence, I get me a cup of coffee, or something, and by the time I return, it awaits my attention.

From that point, my mood dictates what order I going through my regular things: email, Facebook, Goodreads, doing the blog, etc.

This morning, I am here (at the blog) a bit later time-wise, but earlier than normal by routine. I guess one could say I was a bit more bored with things, though, it took me longer to do some of them. Yeah, that doesn't make much sense to me either. I think it is because of my notebook. I keep it near at hand when I am at the computer, for when I come across a book I want to get, or I see a release date for a book I want, and I want to mark it down to remember it. This notebook, is for my books only. I have a separate notepad for other random notes. I have the notebook broken down into months of 2013, that lists in each month, the books that are released that month for series I have read, or authors I like. It's really quite interesting.

And I will admit, I don't purchase all my books. I find them using P2P sites, torrents, etc. I would never be able to afford all of them. Does that make me a bad person? A 'pirate'? Is it stealing because I didn't pay for it? I don't think so. A library card is a free thing, and I could read the book through the library, so what's the difference? And I am not saying I don't buy books at all ... Sometimes I can't wait to read them, and I buy them before their release date.

I spent time going through my list of books for July this morning. There must be about 20 on my list I would like to get. I found 3 of them searching around this morning. Many are not out yet for July (it is only the 9th). I even found one book from last month's list, and another from my General list, that is books already out. Kind of a good morning. Reminds me I need to read more so I can get to these books.

The youngest son is home with me today, and currently, he is still asleep. It's only about 8:15 so I will let him sleep on for a bit. Nothing major planned this week, except to get more reading done.

Anyone one else use torrents, or have certain sites they use for their ebook downloads?

PeacE

Some Late Night Rambles

Yesterday I got to spend a late lunch and part of the afternoon with My Ginny (like Forrest Gump would say it) since she is in town visiting. It was good to have some one on one time together, before being joined by some other friends. Looking forward to having a bit more time here in about three hours with her again, and a couple of our friends.

Other than that, the pay-per-view UFC fights were tonight. I am not really into the whole MMA style fighting, or even regular boxing. Even before I was working at the pub, if I was there during these nights, my buddy Don & I would flip a coin to see who gets to pick the first match, then bet $1 on whomever we ended up with. The pick for each match would go back and forth the rest of the matches, and we'd usually throw in a shot for the winner on the final match. Having worked two of these UFC nights now, it has been good, as that there have been no fights (in the bar). We don't get to sit and bet, but making a few dollars more is well worth giving it up. But like I said, the good thing is there has not been any major problems the almost two months I have been working there. I don't know if it is due to my work in part, or just the nature of 'that time of year'. Who knows what may happen once the heat really gets turned up here and tempers flare. I am hoping that we can nip any in the bud that do start out.

I had some other thoughts going through my mind tonight, but I can't seem to recall them now. I get too much to sit and ruminate at different periods of the night, and though a bit busier, still had too much time to do it tonight. Guess I should go read or something for a bit.

PeacE

Seeing Some Great Friends

I have been lucky in life to have some great friends. This weekend, one of them has flown into the Valley to spend time this weekend. Looking forward to hopefully having the chance today to spend some time with her before I go to work tonight. Another friend is flying in from Michigan next month, as she has a conference for work out here.

That has got me thinking about the whole 'friend' thing. you know, how far would you go for people you know, versus who is truly a friend and would go that far for you as well. I am sure I have pontificated on it before, so won't waste time today. It's a good feeling to know that there are people out there that feel that way about you, and knowing you would do the same. I only feel bad that I don't keep in contact as good as I probably should. I am not one that likes to talk on the phone, so those conversations can be pretty short, and one-sided. I suppose email would work, except, lately I feel there isn't anything of excitement to write about. Maybe I should just write boring emails either way ... it's all about just being friends, right?

Great. Now I am talking myself into feeling guilty about something. Way to go d00d.

PeacE

Late? No, Just Early For Next Time

I'm a little later in the day getting this post out. Not that anyone really cares, because it gives them something to do, checking back here every half hour to see if I post anything.

I'm doing things later this morning because I slept in. It wasn't intentional. I think the alcohol in my body made me do it. That, and I had no reason to get up early. I went out last night to the pub. Got a good 150 pages read in a book, and helped promote the economy by buying (and thus drinking) some beer. Of course, there were some shots done, thanks to a few people.

Needless to say, that doesn't ruin my whole day. I'm on track for tonight. But no major plans for tonight. The pool league is on break this week for the holiday, but I told the boys if they wanted we could meet up, shoot a few rounds, have a few beers. Good for the bar that sponsors us.

RM made some salsa yesterday. I got a text last night that if I wanted some I should get in touch with PT today to get it. I suppose I should give him a call, and head over there in about an hour or so. She said on her blog this morning that she made it a bit hotter than usual. Way cool.

PeacE

What Would Make It Interesting

Another Tuesday morning has arrived and I find it no different than the many others this year. Today the middle son will be having his day at home with me. I have a few things lined up that need to be done, and I am sure he won't be ecstatic about them, but he will complain the least of the three boys about getting it done. He's usually the early riser as well, but today, he must be feeling tired as he is still abed.

All that being said, I have nothing else to contribute. Think I shall go see what I am able to find for breakfast.

PeacE