My three year search is almost over. No, I am not talking about finding one of the thirteen women on the planet that I am destined for; I am talking about my three year search for a living room chair. Yes I am that picky…didn’t the one in thirteen women tell you that much about me.
In actuality, the search ended about six months ago. In late August, I found the chair I wanted. I ordered it. I expected it to be here before Christmas. BUT – apparently someone forgot to order it at the factory in Denmark. Yes, I said Denmark. And since the factory had not made my chair, I did not get it before Christmas. Instead I had to wait another two months for it to arrive.
But alas, the day has come. The new chair is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow. That is unless something else goes wrong. Let’s hope not…three years is long enough.
I would post a picture of it, but if you saw it, you would wonder what the hell I waited six months for. I am wondering that as well.
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Monday, January 28, 2008
How Many Can You Find?
Let’s play a game. How about you tell me all the differences you can find in my living room after this weekend. I have attached the before and after pictures. I will tell you that this is just the start of the changes to this wall. More will come over the next few weeks, but I think this is a good start.
And for an update on The Rose front…she asked me this weekend if I wanted to come to her parent’s house to watch the Super Bowl next weekend. I think this is a big step for her to introduce me to her family. Her family is from Massachusetts, so there will be a lot of Patriot fans watching the game. It will be a bit strange for me as I actually find myself rooting for the Giants this year. Not that I am a Giants fan, but I am not sure anyone outside of New England can rightfully root for The Evil Empire right now. The Patriots are starting to fill the roll of the Cowboys from a few decades a go – the team you love to hate.
I don’t know about the rest of you, but I sort of preferred it when the people from Boston spent them time wallowing in self pity and talking about curses. Don’t get me wrong, I was very tired of them playing the Glum character in Gulliver’s Travels, but I have come to realize that they are much more tolerable as the loveable losers than they are gracious as the winners. I can’t imagine how bad it will be if the Celtics with the NBA tile this year. How will we live with them then?
So it will be me and a bunch of Patriot fans for the Super Bowl. I am about to find out how K felt back in 1990 when we watched the NFC Championship game between the NY Giants and the San Francisco 49ers at my parent’s house, with many 49er fans and absolutely no Giants fans.
You might remember the game as it is maybe the best NFC Championship game in history. The Giants won 15-13, mainly due to a Roger Craig fumble late in the fourth quarter. Craig was one of the greatest backs in 49er history, but unfortunately he is mainly known for this fumble.
Now K is a lifetime Giants fan and to his credit he was very quiet and polite the entire game. And it wasn’t until after the Giants won and as my mom was walking around the house ranting - “WE WILL NOT BE WATCHING THE SUPER BOWL IN THIS HOUSE!” - that K finally got up from his chair, while no one but me could see, and did his quiet victory dance. It was quite funny. I don’t think the Giants will be pulling off the miracle upset next weekend, but if they do, I will save my victory dance until after we leave.
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I don’t know about the rest of you, but I sort of preferred it when the people from Boston spent them time wallowing in self pity and talking about curses. Don’t get me wrong, I was very tired of them playing the Glum character in Gulliver’s Travels, but I have come to realize that they are much more tolerable as the loveable losers than they are gracious as the winners. I can’t imagine how bad it will be if the Celtics with the NBA tile this year. How will we live with them then?
So it will be me and a bunch of Patriot fans for the Super Bowl. I am about to find out how K felt back in 1990 when we watched the NFC Championship game between the NY Giants and the San Francisco 49ers at my parent’s house, with many 49er fans and absolutely no Giants fans.
You might remember the game as it is maybe the best NFC Championship game in history. The Giants won 15-13, mainly due to a Roger Craig fumble late in the fourth quarter. Craig was one of the greatest backs in 49er history, but unfortunately he is mainly known for this fumble.
Now K is a lifetime Giants fan and to his credit he was very quiet and polite the entire game. And it wasn’t until after the Giants won and as my mom was walking around the house ranting - “WE WILL NOT BE WATCHING THE SUPER BOWL IN THIS HOUSE!” - that K finally got up from his chair, while no one but me could see, and did his quiet victory dance. It was quite funny. I don’t think the Giants will be pulling off the miracle upset next weekend, but if they do, I will save my victory dance until after we leave.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Solving Big Problems
The Rose mentioned that I haven't blogged anything in about a week. I really haven't had much to say lately, but I thought I would give it a shot today. Besides, I have visual aides.
I am in day three of the semi-annual detox program. For those of you new to this it basically means I do not have sugar, caffeine or alcohol for two weeks. I basically live on some supplements, designed to clean out your body, and a rather slim amount of food. Well, that is not true, there is plenty to eat, but the selection is very limited. I only eat fresh vegetables, brown rice and fish. I also have a protein shake made from berries in the mornings. I find the whole thing very cleansing. On top of all that, I generally find it easier to exercise during this two weeks for some reason. Exercising is going to become a big part of Blue’s 2008.
I have also finally solved the big issue of where to put my wine in the new condo. I realize it is not a world peace or new president size issue, but it was a big issue for me. I have been storing it in my bedroom closet. But I went out and bought some new wine racks and mounted them on the wall. The picture is below. Let me know what you think.
I am also working on changing the entertainment area of my living room. I will be mounting the TV on the wall and removing my speakers for the new Yamaha Sound Projector, which I have in a box in my bedroom right now. I will post photos when I get it done.
You can see more of my condo in the new photos on the right. I have to go, things to do and then meeting The Rose for a movie. Have a great week.
I am in day three of the semi-annual detox program. For those of you new to this it basically means I do not have sugar, caffeine or alcohol for two weeks. I basically live on some supplements, designed to clean out your body, and a rather slim amount of food. Well, that is not true, there is plenty to eat, but the selection is very limited. I only eat fresh vegetables, brown rice and fish. I also have a protein shake made from berries in the mornings. I find the whole thing very cleansing. On top of all that, I generally find it easier to exercise during this two weeks for some reason. Exercising is going to become a big part of Blue’s 2008.
I have also finally solved the big issue of where to put my wine in the new condo. I realize it is not a world peace or new president size issue, but it was a big issue for me. I have been storing it in my bedroom closet. But I went out and bought some new wine racks and mounted them on the wall. The picture is below. Let me know what you think.
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You can see more of my condo in the new photos on the right. I have to go, things to do and then meeting The Rose for a movie. Have a great week.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Hello Neighbor
So my move date is this Friday. Lots going on around the move right now. First off, thanks to my friends for coming down last weekend just to help me pack. We pretty much got me about 90% packed on Saturday. I couldn’t have gotten it done with out them.
The painters are finishing up in the new condo this week. I went and looked on Saturday and I think it will look good when it is done. The living room color is the only thing that made me take pause. But considering that there is no furniture in the place yet, we will see how it looks then. I think the artwork, rugs and furniture will pull it all together. My decorating consultant is also coming over tomorrow to talk with me about window treatments. I am not sure when we started calling them “treatments” and not curtains, but who am I to dismiss progress.
Not everything has gone so smooth though. I wanted to be moved today, but unfortunately my current building requires that you schedule your move with them. This is to limit the number of people using the freight elevator and the loading dock. And the only day they had available was Friday. So my great plans of leaving myself 5 days to get my apartment cleaned, the rugs done and the place inspected by my landlord all went into the crapper very fast. Now I have the maids, rug cleaners and my inspection all on Saturday as I have to be out of the condo that day.
Not to mention, then change in move date ended up costing me about $400. You see I get a discount from my work on a certain moving company and they were all set to move me today, but couldn’t do it on Friday. So I had to find a local moving company to do it. Which means instead of paying $75 an hour for movers, I have to pay $130. Yeah that sucks.
I am also thankful for Craig’s List. I put all my crap on the web site listed as “free” and I had people coming over within the hour to get it. Just goes to show you that one person’s crap is another person’s treasure. I only have a few things left to donate to Good Will, clothing mainly.
Still a lot to do by Friday. I will be sure to post some photos once I get moved in and at least slightly unpacked.
The painters are finishing up in the new condo this week. I went and looked on Saturday and I think it will look good when it is done. The living room color is the only thing that made me take pause. But considering that there is no furniture in the place yet, we will see how it looks then. I think the artwork, rugs and furniture will pull it all together. My decorating consultant is also coming over tomorrow to talk with me about window treatments. I am not sure when we started calling them “treatments” and not curtains, but who am I to dismiss progress.
Not everything has gone so smooth though. I wanted to be moved today, but unfortunately my current building requires that you schedule your move with them. This is to limit the number of people using the freight elevator and the loading dock. And the only day they had available was Friday. So my great plans of leaving myself 5 days to get my apartment cleaned, the rugs done and the place inspected by my landlord all went into the crapper very fast. Now I have the maids, rug cleaners and my inspection all on Saturday as I have to be out of the condo that day.
Not to mention, then change in move date ended up costing me about $400. You see I get a discount from my work on a certain moving company and they were all set to move me today, but couldn’t do it on Friday. So I had to find a local moving company to do it. Which means instead of paying $75 an hour for movers, I have to pay $130. Yeah that sucks.
I am also thankful for Craig’s List. I put all my crap on the web site listed as “free” and I had people coming over within the hour to get it. Just goes to show you that one person’s crap is another person’s treasure. I only have a few things left to donate to Good Will, clothing mainly.
Still a lot to do by Friday. I will be sure to post some photos once I get moved in and at least slightly unpacked.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Detox Again
I am on day two of the “Detox in a Box” program. This is the second time I have gone through this program. I am shooting to go for 14 days. So it is 13 more days of supplements, pills, bland food and did I mention, no sugar, no caffeine and no alcohol. I woke up with a headache this morning from the lack of sugar and caffeine already. I know I will feel great in a day or two, but the first few detox days are tough.
I also started working out again so my body is aching a little this morning as well. It has been a long time since I was motivated enough to go to the gym, let alone keep going. I am going to try and keep going. I am hoping to get back down to a reasonable weight. Or at least stop the needle from moving in the other direction. I have a great gym in my new place, so maybe if I get in the habit of working out now, I will be more inclined to use the gym at my new condo.
Speaking of the new condo, I am closing this Friday. Yep on Friday I become poor again. I get the tax implications of owning, and I realize that my tax returns will be better, but let’s be honest, you still have to shell out the money monthly in order to get it back at the end of the year. I am very excited about the new place and the new neighborhood.
Last week I got rid of some old stuff I won’t need any more. I have some other things if anyone is interested. Most notably a desk and a microwave. I am also donating stuff to charity as I leave. I figure better to get rid of it than move it with me. Let me know if you want anything.
I also have my decorator coming over this morning. Normally, I would just let the metrosexual in me take over and I would do my own decorating, but I just am at a loss for colors in my new place. The flooring is a strange color and the cabinets are a dark cherry wood and the marble in the place is very dark. I really just want my decorator to help me pick the colors so I can get the place painted before I move. I think I can take over from there.
Anyway, I got to go as I am sure I am supposed to be taking some pills right now.
I also started working out again so my body is aching a little this morning as well. It has been a long time since I was motivated enough to go to the gym, let alone keep going. I am going to try and keep going. I am hoping to get back down to a reasonable weight. Or at least stop the needle from moving in the other direction. I have a great gym in my new place, so maybe if I get in the habit of working out now, I will be more inclined to use the gym at my new condo.
Speaking of the new condo, I am closing this Friday. Yep on Friday I become poor again. I get the tax implications of owning, and I realize that my tax returns will be better, but let’s be honest, you still have to shell out the money monthly in order to get it back at the end of the year. I am very excited about the new place and the new neighborhood.
Last week I got rid of some old stuff I won’t need any more. I have some other things if anyone is interested. Most notably a desk and a microwave. I am also donating stuff to charity as I leave. I figure better to get rid of it than move it with me. Let me know if you want anything.
I also have my decorator coming over this morning. Normally, I would just let the metrosexual in me take over and I would do my own decorating, but I just am at a loss for colors in my new place. The flooring is a strange color and the cabinets are a dark cherry wood and the marble in the place is very dark. I really just want my decorator to help me pick the colors so I can get the place painted before I move. I think I can take over from there.
Anyway, I got to go as I am sure I am supposed to be taking some pills right now.
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
I Have a Dream
I am getting close to realizing a dream. OK, not the dream where I find myself in the Playboy Mansion on my birthday. The dream I have had since the first time I got a chance to visit Europe in 1993. The dream to live in the European culture. My phone interview went pretty well this morning. It felt more like a formality as my interviewer and I have known each other for about a year now. We have not spent that much time together, but were very aware of each other. We talked for about 60 minutes and he let me know that he would get back to me in a week or so. He thinks if I decide to come aboard, notice how I made it my decision now, that I could be working in the role as soon as July. Things move slowly here for internal hires. However, I could be in London by mid summer.
Now, I know some of you are saying, hey isn’t Blue buying a condo this month. And the answer to that would be yes. I am in the middle of arranging financing right now. I think I need a place for tax purposes more than anything. Besides, you never know what is going to happen. AOL may decide to be cheap and not want to take care of my move or expenses. I may have to turn down the role. Either way, I still think getting my own place is a good idea. Besides, I can always rent it out if I leave. I may try to rent it out furnished as a corporate rental.
I am a bit concerned right now as my company, well my group, has just done a little re-org – for the third time in a year. We have new people coming in at the top and things could change so I could find myself in Europe with no job. A severance package and no job. Wait, is this a bad thing? Blue’s Extended European Vacation - can you picture that?
Now, I know some of you are saying, hey isn’t Blue buying a condo this month. And the answer to that would be yes. I am in the middle of arranging financing right now. I think I need a place for tax purposes more than anything. Besides, you never know what is going to happen. AOL may decide to be cheap and not want to take care of my move or expenses. I may have to turn down the role. Either way, I still think getting my own place is a good idea. Besides, I can always rent it out if I leave. I may try to rent it out furnished as a corporate rental.
I am a bit concerned right now as my company, well my group, has just done a little re-org – for the third time in a year. We have new people coming in at the top and things could change so I could find myself in Europe with no job. A severance package and no job. Wait, is this a bad thing? Blue’s Extended European Vacation - can you picture that?
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