You tell me that you love me so, you tell me that you care
But when i need you baby, you're never there...

It's Friday, but it doesn't feel like it. Today is the 5th and final day of my spring vacation, and vacation days spent at home do not follow the "Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Etc." form. If not for bowling last night, I'd have never known it was Thursday.

What did I accomplish this week? Well, not much. I got my new monitor on Monday. It's pretty awesome...a 21" NEC MultiSync. It's not as flat as my old one. but the color is incredible. Plus, I'm accustomed to my 1280x1024 resolution. My old monitor struggled to run it at 60 Hz. The recommended resolution for this one is 1280x1024 @ 85 Hz. I've NEVER been so happy..

I did manage to get a few things done. I got some of the cabinets installed in the upstairs bathroom. I'm pretty proud of that effort. They almost line up straight. And they're not going anywhere. I managed to hit the studs in the wall with some 4" screws. Those babies are THERE to stay.

I made an experimental dessert. I baked a chocolate layer CAKE. I put chocolate pie filling between the layers, and chocolate frosting on top. I wasn't totally thrilled with the end result (it didn't turn out exactly as I had imagined), but I didn't get to eat any, either. That's usually a good sign around here. Heather and the kids gobbled it up.

I got some preliminary work done on the workshop/laundry room project in the basement. Ok, all I did was tear down the drywall under the stairs and cut a shelf in half, but it's all opened up now.

I installed some anti-virus software on my mom's computer, and ran some way overdue updates. I think I managed to plant the seed that it's time to think about a new computer. She doesn't use it that much, except for bi-weekly 20-hour Everquest sessions. Little joke there. She plays casino games and hearts, and checks her email. Still, I know she would be happier with a newer model.

I chpped down the crappy apple tree and the seriously ill cherry tree. I chopped them down with a borrowed hatchet. Not an axe, a hatchet. Two 8" diameter trees. It's the most physical excercise I have achieved in months. My shoulder and back are barking. Anyway, it really opens up the fenced-in yard. I left one apple tree for Madelyn to climb on. At least it grows straight.

Today, I planted some sweet basil, parsley, spearmint, peppermint, garlic chives and marigolds. I'm rather anxious to see how they turn out.

I bowled better last night, but our team still lost 3 out of 4. I had a chance to win the first game...the exact scenario I love...and blew it. We won the second game farily easily, but lost the last. It's pretty depressing, and everyone on my team is showing it. It's a long season (too long).

Well, it's time for dinner. Pasta la vista!
- posted by Mark @ 3/26/2004 05:56:51 PM |