It's a beautiful day in SoCal, mid 70's and didn't even need my jacket on the ride to work this morning. A pretty mellow day at work and having a good time overall.

I have been doing some self-medication that has involved large quantities of food, particularly late at night after I get home from work. That usually means I'm either smoking the गांजा too much or I am depressed. I have been kind of avoiding the गांजा for two reasons; 1) most of the stuff out there now days is WAY to strong for my taste (read: 1 hit and I'm a zombie for the evening) and 2) I'm having enough allergy issues with my throat without trashing it out more with smoking.

I've been in a bit of a funk lately, but I don't think of it as depression. Just glad the holidays are over and a new year of possibilities is upon us and I'm hoping for a better year than last.

I knew it was going to be slow today, so I was planning on working on the "10 Secrets to the Secret" but wouldn't you know, I left the drive sitting next to the laptop in the living room. Let's hope the cats don't find it and turn it into a toy to be lost for eternity.

As soon as I finish this entry, I think I'll try to either get a head-start on the February Zeitgeist Newsletter or I'll work on a regular blog entry.

Ran across this today and HAD to add it so I can find it again. I've loved "Adagio for Strings" since I first heard it in "Platoon" and DJ Tiesto does an excellent version.

One of those days at work. Like most jobs, dispatching usually breaks down into one of two types of days, busy or dead. Today ended up being pretty kick back for the most part and just had one thing after another all day until the crescendo that is going to get a driver bar-b-qued!

I'm not planning on doing anything particularly drastic, something simple, honey-tomato glaze and some mild seasoning to taste. The guest of honor (read main course) is a little scrawny so place your orders early.

Did a computer job last night and went back to finish it this morning, everything went well, I swear I could make a very good living following the client's grandson and fixing the viruses that he gets every time he visits...

Note to self, when you go to the gym on Saturday, you cannot go early since the gym doesn't open until 8 AM. Had a "blast" sitting in front for 30 minutes this morning, but I did get to do some reading.

I'm tired and getting ready for bed, after I do the cat box, they will be happy...

Yesterday was a complete blast at work, the BCS game made work a lot of fun. And before you ask, I don't care who played or won.

Kinda draggy all day and I have to stop by a driver's house and fix his wife's computer. I really wish they would keep the grandson off, I get to do a virus hunt after nearly every visit. Grampa is going to kill him sooner or later...

My allergies are finally taking a chill, I didn't take anything today and my nose is nearly back to normal.

Tried to get some writing done today, no luck, but tomorrow has promise... Going to the gym before work then if it is slow enough I can try to write during work, tough but can be done.

Getting out of here in less than 10 minutes so I'll make this short. L8r

Good day today, slept in a bit and ran a few errands. Finally made it to get the face cleanser I've been using, the other tube must have been a sample of something,as the other container is SO more than double the size.

Been kinda draggy, my sinuses are drying slowly but the throat is still a bit off. Fortunately I still have my voice or I would have a problem. Going to bed and going to do the gym tomorrow.

I feel like something is about to happen, I don't know what, but something seems a bit out of sorts. I'm curious to see what it is.

Need to finish the first 4 chapters of "10 Secrets to the Secret" so I can mail them off to be proofed. It's pretty tough to write a book. I've also had some ideas for "The Executioner's Confession" that should work well. I find my humor comes across with Rebecca more than the Secrets book. Working on that, but the people who have read the early stages seem to like it, maybe I'm just being to tough on myself.

Well yesterday ended with a bang. A friend called me at work and needed some one-on-one time and I was happy to help out...

Once again I got to have a face-to-face meeting with just how much we can persecute ourselves when there is no fault of our own. I also received a great lesson in what Landmark would call "Strong Suits" and "rackets".

I wanted to get some writing done so after my friend left this morning, I went for coffee and work on the laptop. I just finished part 2 of what was supposed to be a blurb, guess that plan is moot...

The blog entry (part 1) and (part 2)

The sinuses have mellowed for the most part, but still an issue and my voice sounds like Froggy from the Our Gang films.

Going to grab some dinner then either try to get some work on the book done or go to bed early to make up for last night. Of course I REALLY need to get laundry done tomorrow as well as get a haircut.

Good day overall!

Got home from work yesterday and was unconscious before I knew what hit me. I fell asleep before the 2^nd story made it on TMZ, that's tired.

It has been a beautiful day today, the temps have been in the 70's and there has been a light breeze blowing and you would never know that it was January, not even in LA. The only problem with it is that a mild Santa Ana condition is carrying dust or pollen and my sinuses have been running a marathon all day, well at least I know they are working.

I'm a huge fan of neti-pots and mine has been working double shifts in an attempt to cut the sneezing down, doing better but if I don't dry out soon you might want to invest in Kleenex stock.

I am looking forward to going to the gym in the morning, I may be a bit sore ofter, but over all I feel better for having gone and I am loving the improvements in the body. Not only have I lost 40 lbs but I am reshaping the body and for the first time in my life, I'm actually REALLY liking what I see when I look in a mirror.

Sue gave me a Rune reading after work and she didn't really tell me anything that I didn't already know. I had one flip on it's own while I was shuffling and she said it meant that I had been kind of stagnant, not regressing, but not moving forward either. Then she actually started a New Years reading...

When I pulled the actual 5 for my reading, basically she said (1) I am needing to prepare my weapons for my journey. (2) There are some programming, cultural and such that I need to become aware of and determine which to keep or to drop. (3) I have some old family (biological or not) issues that I need to deal with and get beyond, I am conflicted regarding this relationship. (4) I also need to either deal with some side projects/distractions, shit or get off the pot. (5) The continuation of my path will require some patience as the fruiting will take about a year. Not bad, we'll see what comes in the new year.

Happy New Year...

I finished and sent out the newsletter, awesome!  Good newsletter and on time!

Decided to treat myself to breakfast over at Pepy's Galley and had the Greek Omelet.  Not sure what it is about that thing that I'm addicted to, but I suspect it's the feta cheese...

Getting ready to go to work and still have absolutely no idea where I'm going to get some coffee.  Every place that I've called has been closed, so it looks like I might be destined for Starbucks today, not great, but it will do.

Birdie and Bella and seem to be getting more comfortable at home.  Birdie likes it when I meditate and Bella likes it when I practice Reiki and other energy manipulations, how funny...  I'm beginning to see why cats have been called "familiars" for so long.

I'm not real big on making New Years Resolutions, but if I were to make one, it would be to pursue my spiritual side as the top priority.  It's in my practice and teaching that I truly find my joy and peace.