27 random thoughts

e=mc^2 stands for energy equals mass multiplied by celeritas squared.
an alternate meaning for lousy is "infested with lice."
the seattle public library is everything i thought it would be and more.
i start a new job on the first of may.
as of last wednesday, wooden chess sets are 50% off at brookstone.
$140 is what it cost for me to fly from burbank to SLC and back.
madonna's new album debuts tuesday.
until 2007, the US banned the import of alphonsos for 18 years.
my parents are attending two weddings next month.
the capilano bridge in vancouver was not worth the $20+ entry fee.
my new job will be located in alhambra, three miles from my house.
prince, formerly the artist formerly known as prince, played at coachella.
park city's sales tax is 6.3% for clothing purchases.
my parents are purchasing a residential property in alhambra.
oakley offers asian fit sunglasses.
having lunch with quoc was the highlight of my past work week.
recently, i have been having regular cravings for vegetarian food.
mother's day is may 11.
i want to learn tai chi chuan.
costco currently has a special on one of their foam mattresses.
america's test kitchen is downright awesome.
my brother is getting married this coming august.
founding by joseph ellis will be the next book i start to read.
my parents picked up a 36" range hood in salt lake city this past weekend.
city of hope's underwear affair is taking place on august 2, 2008.
i have not spoken to joel for more than three weeks now.
maytag, whirlpool and jenn-air are owned by the same corporation.

my three dollars

apparently, the state franchise board returned my three dollars of overpaid tax in less than 5 working days.

NOW THAT IS DOWN RIGHT IMPRESSIVE!

whiskey tango foxtrot

that's really the only useful thing i learned while attending my 10 hour OSHA training the past two days.

on a high note, i finally got around to filing my federal and state income taxes. it is a shame that my california return totalled all of $3. i paid $9.95 to e-file too. this whole system blows my brain sometimes.

whiskey tango foxtrot, mate?

lunch money

dollars spent during lunch time the past three work days: $0

with tax day on the horizon, i am adhering to the strict budget i created a few months ago with a renewed sense of urgency. and so, i have a made it a point to have a majority of home brought or company sponsored lunches during the work week.

this phenomenon is actually an exciting one, since i can spend the time i save from food transit to do things that i enjoy, like calculate my federal income taxes or catch up on my journal writing or read one of the many books i attempting to finish.

because it is just too funny not to share

an email thread:

GE: I got it mom. I opened it and it looks beautiful. Thanks.

MA: Have a good time with Summary. can I have one room at your house? What is the answer from Summary?

GE: Mom, Her name is Summer. I talked to her about it, and she's okay with you and dad living with us when you get too old and need help. As long as you guys respect our lifestyles and the way we manage our home. That's all.

MA: I feel better now.

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the 'it' my brother speaks of in the first part of the thread is the engagement ring he recently purchased. i am happy for him/them.