Sicko

It's amazing how kids today are getting Cell Phones almost as soon as they can talk. I've been carrying one frequently for about five years now, and not having one for a few days was quite an experience.

We seem to take for granted the ability of near-instant communication. I suppose that's fitting considering that we're entering the age of Aquarius, which Communication is a major theme of. Pretty soon we'll probably be using some form of electronic telepathy.

Anyway, so I got a call from my Doc yesterday. Apparently my Insurance is trying to get out of paying. Well.... that was quick. I swear, these insurance companies are the biggest scams on the planet.

Ah well, let's see how this one plays out.

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> Well, looks like I was able to get it activated afterall. And after
> a simple restore, I got all my texts, contacts, etc back.
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> I didn't have a very large music collection, so now I can fit the
> whole thing on here with room for video.
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> I'll always miss my original baby. I waited in line for 20 hours
> for it! Even when I found a dead pixel I still kept it because I
> suffered for it.
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> (Maybe that's why Mom loves me so much- she was in labor for a
> looong times, with no meds.)
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> I also notice that some of the buttons "click" differently. Well,
> I'm sure I'll get used to it pretty quickly.
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> Sent from my iPhone, Biotch!

Patience is not one of my stronger aspects. After getting paid I just couldn't wait for a Snail Mailed iPhone. Miles be Damned- To the Apple Store!

The girl working the checkout counter was none other than a woman I used to work with at the Restaurant all those moons ago. I couldn't remember her name for the life of me, but I was pleasantly surprised that she remembered mine.

I always imagined myself a Ghost working there, barely perceptible.

I had just got off of work and was kind of down and unconfident, so I was pretty nervous about suddenly being in a conversation I didn't plan out. In those kind of situations I tend to avoid eye contact. For some reason my eyes always go towards the chest area. With guys it's fine but talking to a girl, you see how that can get kind of weird.

She had an electronic gizmo she was playing with at chest level though, so hopefully I didn't weird her out too much.

So, we had a fairly standard "Oh, wow, nice to see you again, what have you been up to?" superficial kind of conversation.

And that was that. I regret not being a little more dynamic, though.

Anyhoo, I now have my 16GB iPhone. And right now, it's about as handy as a shiny paperweight. I have to pay off my phone bill before it will let me activate it, but I can't do that until tomorrow.

*sigh* C'est la vie. I suppose that, patient or not, waiting is inevitable.

At least it's pretty...

:)

Today was a pretty good day.

It was sunny and warmer than it's been in a long time. Breaking from tradition, I took my Sunday walk down through the Mission. It was very pleasant, what with the weather and the ambiance.

As my mind wandered, I got to thinking about my iPhone again, and how this week I was planning on walking into an Apple Store to get a new one. But then I remembered! If I buy it through the ONLINE Apple Store, I can earn Frequent Flier Miles!

It would mean I'd have to wait a few extra days, but it'll be just about worth it. That's basically a 'free' Vegas flight right there. Though I'll probably save them, though.

Returning home, I saw I had an email from a visitor to my flickr page. Apparently I inspired him to paint a little portrait of me, which he included a picture of. I can't even begin to describe how flattering that was. There's so much talent and creativity in this world- it's really quite amazing.

There was something else waiting in my inbox- Emmy replied to my email.

Seven and a half months later and I finally hear from her. I felt thrilled, like a kid opening up a Christmas gift. She said that she was touched, and we should grab some coffee sometime.

On the one hand, I poured out my heart working on that Goodbye letter. I described how I felt, and said how much I appreciated our friendship, how I'd never forget her, how she changed me for the better, and ultimately, that maybe our splitting ways was for the best and would help us grow and evolve.

On the other hand, though, I miss her so much. I'd love to see her again, seeing as how last time, I didn't know that would be the last. I have questions- I'd like to know 'Why', for starters. But I also want to know what she's been up to, how she's feeling. How her day was...

Heh, who am I kidding? Of course I'm going to see her again, and as soon as I get my phone back, I'll set up a coffee date.

Forgot to mention that I slipped a little. Almost six months without a cigarette and I seem to recall sharing one with somebody at my birthday party after I was already three sheets to the wind.

I wish I could I remember it more. I only have glimpses of complete satisfaction, and I remember that it was over way too quick. (Yes, I'm still talking about smoking.)

*sigh* Maybe I can start a new Birthday tradition- one cigarette per birthday. Might be a slippery slope, but where's the fun in living without a few vices?

Science Marches On

I recently discovered one of Mankind's Greatest Inventions- Pankcakes in a can! Now for breakfast I just squirt a bit into a skillet from the whip-cream like can, and a few minutes later I've got a fluffy snack.

Throw in in some pre-mixed scrambled omelet batter in a box and I've got a breakfast.

And no Mess to clean up aside from the frying pan.

Remarkable. The 21st century does show some promise after all.

Into day 2 without my iPhone and I'm starting to feel like I've been stranded on a desert island. A desert island with people, food, water, shelter, and not really an island, but nonetheless I feel a little lost, disconnected. What if I get Hit and Run in some remote side street and can't call for help?

It's also slightly uncomfortable having my bubble popped. You know, that bubble where you put on shades and crank the music and pretend like you can't hear the rest of the world. I've noticed I'm getting hit on a lot more now that it looks like I'm not busy. Maybe I should just wear headphones everywhere.