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Shahab made me a copy of Paul Anka’s new album, “Rock Swings,” which is an album of covers of popular rock songs. He adds a little jazzy flavor to the songs and sometime you don’t even recognize them until the chorus. It’s pretty good, especially while driving to and from work. Check it out if you can.

I realized that it’s been a little over a year since I started posting on this blog. I know that there’s not many that read this, but those that do are very loyal and I’ve been bad about posting lately and they’ve been wondering what has happened. Rest assured, I’m okay and everything is okay in life. I just haven’t had time to sit down and gather my thoughts as much as I used to. I’ve been spending long days at work, long meaning more than the regular 8 hours. I don’t mind at all actually. I’ve been given some long projects to work on and it’s nice to be productive and though I’m sleeping late still, I am getting more sleep than I was when I was working my old job. Go figure. I can’t believe that I have a majority of last year chronicled on this site. I can look back and see what I did this time last year. And see how things have changed or how they have stayed the same. It’s quite interesting and a bit like a diary of sorts. Though my diary never really says what I did on any particular day, its more emotional, but I haven’t even had time to write in it for a while. It’s a shame really, but once I start getting into a rhythm with the job and all, hopefully it will be more stable.

I finally got my new stapler at work today. It’s a red Swingline stapler, like Milton. It makes me so happy that I can be like him.

I had my usual dinner with M today. We went to The Cheesecake Factory and we ordered our usual dishes, except they apparently took the pad thai off of the menu, but it was replaced by something else. Great. Now I need to find a new item from there, but I know that I have a lot of options. It’s too bad though. I liked their pad thai a lot. Though not very authentic, it was good nonetheless. M seemed to be in better spirits and it was nice to talk to her more about her life. I guess it’s true that everything happens all at once (when it rains, it pours). But she is a tough cookie. I realized that I would hate for anyone to go through life alone. I rely on my friends as much as they rely on me and I can’t see how people can go through some things by themselves, sometimes even willingly. Perhaps it’s for clarity or for rationalizing. In any case, I know that I may need people…and I am so glad that they are here for me. I really do appreciate my friends (and Josh too). They are amazing.

Hooray for finally talking to Angela today. We’ve been playing phone tag forever. I miss her. Good luck on your tests!

Oh and Dr. Antonio, I hope your rotations are treating you well. I know you can’t wait to get hands on experience. And I would gladly switch places with you for a year. I’m just wondering if people can sue me if I mess up? Maybe? Would it count because I’m not a real doctor? Hehe.

Ok M, I marked my calendar for Wicked. I am so excited!! Thanks for the ticket!

S&TC quote of the day:
“Samantha is my friend. She's my family. My insides. She will be fine because she has to be fine. That's how important she is to me.” – Carrie (Season 6 – Out of the Frying Pan)