sgs's New Writeupshttp://everything2.com/?node=New%20Writeups%20Atom%20Feed&foruser=sgs2003-01-06T01:36:28ZJanuary 5, 2003 (idea)http://everything2.com/user/sgs/writeups/January+5%252C+2003sgshttp://everything2.com/user/sgs2003-01-06T01:36:28Z2003-01-06T01:36:28ZOkay, a few funny moments (give me a sign...Eye soap) just happened on the <a href="/title/Simpsons">Simpsons</a>. Good for a laugh. Thank goodness, because my <a href="/title/heart">heart</a> was still in my throat from the NY-SF game. <strong>Wow.</strong> I was not really rooting for either team (although I don't really like SF all that much). One thing I disagreed with is that Owens should have been kicked out of the game as well as the NY guy. But NY definitely lost that one all on their own. Crazy to blow a huge lead like that. I was at one point getting all excited about football this year again, and decided to check out Super Bowl tickets. Appears like they are $1600 or more apiece. Yikes!
<p>
The new year is starting out okay in some respects... systems are more stable, <a href="/title/knock+on+wood">knock on wood</a>), wireless is still working in the house after a false alarm, lots of goodies from new year sale, and a <a href="/title/scrabble">scrabble</a> game on my laptop (endless procrastination)... but still I have not gotten to the gym yet. And next week I'm on call (excuses, excuses). Well, we'll see...<!-- close unclosed tag --></p>December 29, 2002 (idea)http://everything2.com/user/sgs/writeups/December+29%252C+2002sgshttp://everything2.com/user/sgs2002-12-29T20:27:56Z2002-12-29T20:27:56ZI had one of the most <a href="/title/relaxing">relaxing</a> holidays at home in a long time. The <a href="/title/whole">whole</a> family was there plus extended family. My <a href="/title/nephew">nephew</a> Tobias is such a neat little kid. Smart, polite, fun, and loves <a href="/title/Bob+the+Builder">Bob the Builder</a>. Now that song is stuck in my head... <cite>Bob the Builder! (...YES WE CAN!)</cite>.
<p>
I got everything I asked for, but what was neater to me was that I was able to give my brother (whose name I drew) stuff he really needed.
<p>
We had a lot of fun playing monopoly and scrabble. I got <a href="/title/clobbered">clobbered</a> in monopoly, but won three times in scrabble, once with the word <strong>tepidity</strong>, using all of my letters.
<p>
What is to come of the <a href="/title/2003">next year</a>? Time will tell. I hope (I bet like many) to take advantage of my health club membership, read a lot of books, and work less. <!-- close unclosed tag --></p><!-- close unclosed tag --></p><!-- close unclosed tag --></p>September 8, 2002 (idea)http://everything2.com/user/sgs/writeups/September+8%252C+2002sgshttp://everything2.com/user/sgs2002-09-08T06:36:47Z2002-09-08T06:36:47Z<p>
Dealing with <a href="/title/stress">stress</a>... I can sympathize with where cbustapeck is coming from. Stress seems to be part of our <a href="/title/daily+grind">daily grind</a> nowadays. Got to get the "A", got to get the <a href="/title/debt">debt</a> paid off, got to avoid getting <a href="/title/shot">shot</a>, got to impress <a href="/title/dear+old+dad">dear old dad</a>, got to get into the right <a href="/title/circle">circle</a>, got to feed the <a href="/title/kids">kids</a>... it all depends on who you are. Everyone has their own <a href="/title/source">source</a> of stress. No answers from <a href="/title/me">me</a>, just thought I'd sympathize.
<p>
Meanwhile, life goes on. I can't believe that I've been here in Boston two years... time has flown by and I haven't really done much for myself except work. Sure, I have my excuses and I have had some good reasons for being the way I have, yet I wonder to myself how much longer I will put my life on hold. I have seen clearly for a while that it is not any external thing that is influencing my life here especially -- it is my choices, my fears. I guess it could be worse. Maybe it is better to go slow than to rush ahead foolishly. Blah blah blah.
<p>
Hope<!-- close unclosed tag --></p><!-- close unclosed tag --></p><!-- close unclosed tag --></p>…August 18, 2002 (idea)http://everything2.com/user/sgs/writeups/August+18%252C+2002sgshttp://everything2.com/user/sgs2002-08-18T17:56:06Z2002-08-18T17:56:06Z<p><a href="/title/Damn">Damn</a> it is hot here in <a href="/title/Boston">Boston</a>. I finally broke down and put in a <a href="/title/window">window</a> unit, and running that <a href="/title/full-blast">full-blast</a> has brought my room's temp down to 80F. Not <a href="/title/spectacular">spectacular</a> but I can at least <a href="/title/sleep">sleep</a>. But still am required to <a href="/title/sweat">sweat</a> when going to <a href="/title/bathroom">bathroom</a>, <a href="/title/kitchen">kitchen</a>, or living room. And still <a href="/title/grouchy">grouchy</a>, snapped at roommate's friend (one of two friends, actually) who is getting living here <a href="/title/rent-free">rent-free</a>. This guy took my clothes out of the <a href="/title/washer">washer</a> and put them in the <a href="/title/drier">drier</a> (this was #1 -- we usually just take the clothes out wet and put them on top if the other guy is too <a href="/title/slow">slow</a>). But the thing is, he put them on <a href="/title/high">high</a> heat. Fine -- but these were my shirts. I did apologize to the guy for snapping at him, but <a href="/title/damn">damn</a>, be a little careful if you're living in someone else's place. When myself & roommate #2 agreed to let roommate #3 have these guys stay in the guest room, we didn't ask for rent but suggested they clean part of the apartment. <a href="/title/No+dice">No dice</a>. Ah well, if I complain <a href="/title/now">now</a> I can live with it for another <a href="/title/few">few</a> weeks. I'm not here very much <a href="/title/anyhow">anyhow</a>.</p>mud pie (thing)http://everything2.com/user/sgs/writeups/mud+piesgshttp://everything2.com/user/sgs2002-07-24T06:32:42Z2002-07-24T06:32:42ZThis is a wonderful recipe I got from my
mom (<a href="/title/who+knows">who knows</a> where she got it). My sister
actually made it more often than my <a href="/title/best+cook+in+the+world">mom</a> and a lot more often than I have. Our family would always watch and make sure nobody got
too large of a slice cut because we were <a href="/title/greedy">interested</a>
in having it last for a couple of days. I've
added a few of my own <a href="/title/hints">hints</a> to make it go smoother.
<p>
This dessert is also great for <a href="/title/breakfast">breakfast</a>!
</p>
<hr>
<h2><a href="/title/Mississippi">Mississippi</a> <a href="/title/Mud+Pie">Mud Pie</a> (aka <a href="/title/Heaven">Gina's Dessert</a>)</h2>
<strong><a href="/title/raw+material">Ingredients</a>:</strong>
<cite>
<!-- close inline tag into block --></cite><ul>
<li><cite><!-- reopen inline tag after block -->1/4 lb. + <a href="/title/a+few+more">a few more</a> graham crackers, crushed<!-- close inline tag into block --></cite></li>
<li><cite><!-- reopen inline tag after block -->1/2 cup + a few more chopped nuts<!-- close inline tag into block --></cite></li>
<li><cite><!-- reopen inline tag after block -->1 <a href="/title/stick">stick</a> butter<!-- close inline tag into block --></cite></li>
<li><cite><!-- reopen inline tag after block -->8oz cream cheese, room temperature<!-- close inline tag into block --></cite></li>
<li><cite><!-- reopen inline tag after block -->1 cup <a href="/title/powdered+sugar">powdered sugar</a><!-- close inline tag into block --></cite></li>
<li><cite><!-- reopen inline tag after block -->1 16oz cool whip<!-- close inline tag into block --></cite></li>
<li><cite><!-- reopen inline tag after block -->1 8oz cool whip<!-- close inline tag into block --></cite></li>
<li><cite><!-- reopen inline tag after block -->1 large instant chocolate pudding<!-- close inline tag into block --></cite></li>
<li><cite><!-- reopen inline tag after block -->2 1/2 cups milk<!-- close inline tag into block --></cite></li>
</ul><cite><!-- reopen inline tag after block -->
</cite>
<p>
(note: yes, you can just get one,<!-- close unclosed tag --></p>…July 8, 2002 (idea)http://everything2.com/user/sgs/writeups/July+8%252C+2002sgshttp://everything2.com/user/sgs2002-07-09T02:15:57Z2002-07-09T02:15:57Z<p>
Well my June 27-July 1 visit to Phoenix went great. I was able to visit my relatives after getting the <a href="/title/business">business</a> done. My boss and I went to this great place <cite>Los Dos Molinos</cite> on recommendation of our customer. That was Thursday and Friday. What was really cool is that my Mom and Grandma were visiting from <a href="/title/Texas">Texas</a> during the weekend. One uncle and aunt is building a new home near this <a href="/title/mountain">mountain</a>. Don't remember the name, but it sure is a cool view. The other uncle and aunt we stayed with -- they were so cool. Talk about hospitality.... we had a first class breakfast each morning...
</p>
<p>
<a href="/title/July+4">July 4</a> was great too. Not just because it made the already short week even shorter, but we had a <a href="/title/cookout">cookout</a> at my place, although it was so <a href="/title/hot">hot</a>. Everyone ended up hanging out in front of multiple fans or outside where it was just starting to cool off. We all took off to the Charles River to see the <a href="/title/fireworks">fireworks</a>. The fireworks were great in <a href="/title/Boston">Boston</a> this year – especially this one where it looks like<!-- close unclosed tag --></p>…