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Have been somewhat busy. I am now working for a lawyer part time, in addition to my job at the newspaper. The school has found a brief opening for me that consists of 1 hour daily, which I will take because I am not in the position to throw away any money.

I am considering going back to school to further my education, so rest assured it is not another BS/BA. I am going along medical lines, maybe pharmacy / epidemiology / biostatistics or something like that.

The U2 video? Oh, that's simple. As of today, I am now an Episcopalian.

The analysis indicates that the author of http://mariacotto.blogspot.com is of the type:
ISTJ - The Duty Fulfillers

The responsible and hardworking type. They are especially attuned to the details of life and are careful about getting the facts right. Conservative by nature they are often reluctant to take any risks whatsoever.

The Duty Fulfillers are happy to be let alone and to be able to work in their own pace. They know what they have to do and how to do it.

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As some of you know, it is that time in the Olympic cycle when I glue my butt to the seat in front of the TV and watch sports. The Olympics are one of those events that I look forward to. Or LOOKED forward to until now.
The opening was awesome, as I expected from Zhang Yimou, and no amount of downplaying (that it was lipsynched, or that parts were pre-recorded) will erase the awe and amazement I felt at all the pretty lights and explosions.
The USA athletes have always played a dominant part in the Olympics. It is a reality that I accept happily and had never bothered me, because there was always a sense that this was a world scale sports event. This time around, it does not feel like that. I am seeing minor events where the US is sure to win eclipsing important events taking place. I have seen gold medals go to other countries and the whole story revolving around the US tragic loss. I would not complain if I had options, but NBC has the Olympics by the balls. The American dudes, this time, are freaking ugly... I wanted to see more from Europe, don't make me wait until the World Championships.

Oh, I forgot: yes, the Chinese will eat anything...get over it, you NBC fuckers. If I see one more of your hosts grimacing while willingly trying out fried scorpions on a stick I will scream.

Saw the Hulk, Hellboy 2 and then Batman. Enjoyed them very much, loved the Joker, the explosions, the elf in Hellboy and SMAAAAAASH!

Painted my office cream and green, eliminating a sickly mint green that was slowly driving me insane. Must resist outside forces that want to decor everything with nauseous decals of butterflies and flowers and sickly girlie shit.

Work is boring...my contract ends in September 1. My boss is trying to extend my time there. Let's see if he is successful. I don't want to be a full timer at the newspaper, especially if it involves more interviews. I have grown more antisocial and it almost pains me physically to talk to strangers and engage them in a conversation, when I really don't have any personal reason to speak with them.

Next month is DeeDee's first birthday. Arrangements are waiting to be made. A plan will come together, water tight and all.

Music? Not anything new. So I will leave you with The James Gang. Walk Away:

On the music front, this year I went to the Iron Maiden concert. I have plans to go to the Queensryche concert in August and ohmygod-ohmygod-ohmygod-ohmygod look who are coming!!! LOS FABULOSOS CADILLACS....YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!



And of course, this one goes without saying:

Continuing with the death theme, but on a humorous note: somebody on a net forum reminded me of this. Don Ramón was the best in that show. THIS is how you explain DEATH to a kid... *Note: it is a Spanish language clip of "El Chavo del Ocho".

Today is the one month anniversary of my dog Monty's death. For the sake of completeness I wanted to post it, to keep the date in memory.

Monty, here is to you:

Many things have happened since I wrote anything of importance in this blog.

I broke up with my boyfriend of 3 years. We were having lots of fun pulling at a rope in opposite directions, never noticing we were not getting anywhere we wanted to.

My goddaughter was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA type 1). This is a very serious disease, potentially fatal with respiratory implications. Any financial help is really appreciated, you can donate via paypal to hivequeen2000@yahoo.com The blog where news about her are updated regularly is: A little Mage in the Family.

My mother's health has taken a turn for the worse. She has chronic anemia and has developed Parkinson's disease. Only by force of will she keeps doing stuff, but it is increasingly difficult to live with her. Her mental illness makes her unstable and uncooperative, her physical weakness makes it impossible to leave her alone for extended periods of time.

I resigned from the Lockheed Martin job, then the 2 other jobs I had lined up vanished or stalled. After 3 months unemployed I took a job at a local elementary school as an office clerk. The newspaper agreed to have me part time so I am complementing my income with that. I hope as soon as I start getting paid I will be better off than last year.

I went to Rome in November. It was the greatest fun I have had for some time. Little did I know that life would take such a dark spin in the following months.

And from the first, to the last time, the signs
Said 'Stop' - but we went on whole-hearted
It ended bad, but I love what we started.

Parting Gift-Fiona Apple

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