Cherney’s Life Story

I finished that book I started the other day, “Jeremy Fink and the meaning of Life.”  If it is possible to fall in love with a book, I managed to do it.  I had a feeling I was going to cry at some point in the book, I just didn’t know when.  It didn’t take to long, maybe 100 pages.  At the end of the book, tears came down my face like my eyes were leaky facets.  I cried so hard, over a book!  How would have ever thought that something, like words, could touch the heart like this book did.  If you haven’t read this book it should be on your short list.

I now know the meaning of life! : )  Or something close to it.

Besides crying my head off last night as I finished the book, I haven’t done much.

I was super busy at work today.  With all the teachers returning from their summer break, I was the popular one again.  Most of the day was wrapped up in an all day meeting, so I was safe from having to actually work.  I did get plenty of opportunities to talk the talk.  There was literally a line of people waiting to speak to me at our break today.  I enjoy talking to people, but sometimes it is a little much.

Most of the meeting today was pretty boring, to tell you the truth.  I brought my ipod, a pen and some paper and made my own fun.  Being that I am in IT and I work for a school district, most of the lectures and information being shared revolved around kids and state guidelines.  Not a whole lot of computer talk.  Shoot, they even had votes about things, but I wasn’t allowed to participate.  Again, fine and dandy. . I was in my own little world.

What did I draw, or doddle today?  I managed to make a pretty cool S, a sweet looking K, and a fun E.  When I get bored, I sometimes like to draw letters of the alphabet.  (On a side note, I have tried but failed every time to make a sweet z, and x.) I have worked the letter B over so many times, it isn’t even funny.  S has always been my favorite; as it just rolls off the pen onto the paper.  I have tried to make the letter C cool, but have always failed in my attempts.

As I was working on my collection of cool letters, I also rocked out to some classic music.  What better way to waste the morning, right?  I could be at the office actually working, but instead I was told that this meeting which was mandatory.   No complaints, I got a free breakfast, lunch and snacks.

To say that I didn’t participate in the activities would be a lie.  I played the various games, and took part in the group projects.  I listened to the speakers, and I even took a few notes (I wrote down various big words people would say).   I even wore this funny wig for part of the morning.  I will see if I can get the photo off of my phone and put it online for you to see. I think I look kind of European.  What do you think?

(I am trying to do Bluesteel from Zoolander in the bottom photo. )

Okay, this look (and the hair) isn’t for me. . but at the time it was funny.

When I finally did get back to the office, I did a little work. . but took off to go find a clock for my new place.  It looks pretty cool.

My mother finally made it over to my place.  She was impressed with the color and décor, I guess that kind of made me happy.  She was very positive, and supportive. .

I had some good conversations with my friends today.  They always seem to impress me with some of the things they say; they are truly amazing.

I guess I will sign off for the night.  It is getting kind of late, and I need to munch on something before I go to sleep.  Have a good night everyone, and I will talk to you again tomorrow.

I read this today, and I really liked it.  It touched my heart.

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What is Success?

To laugh often and much;

To win the respect of intelligent people
and the affection of children;

To earn the appreciation of honest critics
and endure the betrayal of false friends;

To appreciate beauty;
To find the best in others;

To leave the world a bit better, whether by
a healthy child, a garden patch
or a redeemed social condition;

To know even one life has breathed
easier because you have lived;

This is to have succeeded.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Okay, just the other day one of my neighbors moved out of their home.  While they were in the process of packing they came across a bunch of crap they no longer wanted.  If you know how picky I am when it comes to hand me downs, you know that I don’t often take other peoples stuff.  You know, I really don’t want to think about how much stuff I have turned down over the years.  Anywho. . they had this one picture that I thought was pretty cool.

It is one of those pictures that lights up, with water in motion in the background.  It also has speakers so you can hear the water flowing, or for this picture, the ocean waves.

If you put this picture up in a house. .  well, it would look a little tacky. . however, for a dungeon office like mine, this picture actually rocks.  Yeah, I said a dungeon.  Close your eyes and think of a room with no windows, cinder block walls (cream color), neon lights, and tan push-up boards.  On one wall you have a white board, and on another. . there is police caution tape.  Yeah, caution tape. . don’t ask. . high school students.

I put it up on the wall Monday morning.  It has only been 3 days, and I have received many complements.   It was like my room was crying for attention.  Maybe this dungeon needs a woman’s touch.  I don’t know. .  I don’t know if there is much Martha Stewart could do.  Someone tried painting there dungeon walls lavender.. it looked pretty bad.  Of course. . I didn’t say this.  I just smiled and said, “nice.”

Maybe these people are saying the same thing to me. . . hum??  Usually I can pick a skeptic out of the crowd. . but then again, what do I know?

I will need to take a photo and post it tomorrow morning.

At one point I had 10 lava lamps in the room.  Every color, every combo. . I swear.  Then a janitor came along and killed several of them.  The collection was never the same after that.  At least this picture is off the tables (low level for brooms to hit) and the plug is off the ground (for someone to trip over).  Maybe it will last longer than 3 months.  We will see.