I know this is going to sound silly, but it really creeped me out. Saturday night I left work around 12:30 AM (ok, it was Sunday) and I was driving home along 741. Just inside Springboro a Jeep (those headlights are unmistakeable - they are so close together) is behind me with his brights on. And follows me all the way into Mason. And it really creeped me out, because it seemd like the guy was following me. I slowed down so he could pass me, but he wouldn't. I told myself I was being ridiculous, until I hit Mason.
At the intersection of 741 and 42 I pull into the center lane (at the red light) so I can go straight, and the jeep pulls into the left lane to turn left. It's a turn lane only (and the right lane is a right turn lane only). But now that he is to my left, he leans over so he can look at me (since he is to my left and I am sitting in the driver's seat of my car). And after I go straight, he cuts over and goes straight, too, so he is still behind me!
By now, every serial killer movie/book I have ever seen is flashing throught my head. And the jeep is still following me. I turned into the Shell Station (Because I was nearly out of Gas and only 3 miles from home). So I pull up to the front of the store (not the gas pump) with my doors locked. And the jeep pulls up to a gas pump, waits a few seconds, then pulls around and leaves. After he is gone a few seconds, then I go over and get gets, then pay for it and head home.
It just so incredibly creeped me out! At first I thought I was being silly, although I know that my instincts are normally right, but after his weird going into the left lane then following me and pulling into the gas station, it was just so weird! I am so glad there were other people at the gas station!
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29August 2003
I thought this story was interesting:
Funeral T-Shirts
If the need arose, Sarah agreed to design mine (although she said I was morbid) and she said I could design hers - Whoo-hoo! Of course, neither she nor I would do something simple or stupid or cheesy like just put a photo on it; we would do something creative and insane.
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28 August 2003
I am just laughing at myself. In spite of my cynicism and attitude, I am still prone to some typical female weaknesses! I stopped at the mall for the sole purpose of going to B&BW, and on my way out was stopped a young man selling some useless piece of crap out of one of those mall carrells. And I bought one! I cannot believe it! What can I say? This poor fellow, with his accent, is stuck approaching people trying to sell them things that no one really wants or needs. But that's not even the reason I bought it. I'm not that compassionate! I bought it because a handsome italian man cub (and he was a man cub, too - maybe 19, no where near a man) demonstrated this thing I bought by massaging my head, which is what it is designed to do.
And he was so smooth about it. After he demonstrated it, he said "Look - you have goosebumps"! As if we both didn't know I had more than goosebumps at point! I am completely hopeless! But he was smooth - he called me Miss and not ma'am, and he complimented me only after I purchased this stupid thing (like I am ever going to use it).
Also, quick update for my lovely readers. Since the big poke was a failure, we have scheduled the re-poke for 5 September. Maybe we will get it done with two men working on me (my doctor and the radiologist - LOL!).
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21 August 2003
Indebitabus Assumpsit: In its specific sense, that form of assumpsit which is available for the recovery of any simple common-law debt without regard to any express promise to pay the debt; in its ENLARGED sense, a remedy embracing all cases in which the plaintiff has equity and conscience on his [sic] side and the defendant is bound by ties of natural Justice and equity to pay.
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19 August 2003
Finally, a new blog entry! Unlike Sarah, who believes she must keep her readers hooked with new material, I do not like to write unless I have something interesting to say.
Just a brief note. Saturday I had the pleasure of attending a Michael Finstein concert. I was only going because Sarah and I purchased a ticket for Dana for her birthday, so I purchased one myself to accompany her. However, I was pleasantly surprised. It was an outdoor concert at the fraze pavillion and was a lovely summer evening, beginning with a performance by the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, who accompanied Michael for his portion of the show.
I had to make a note of the following, and I welcome comments from my lady readers (and I suggest the male ones pay attention!). Dana and I agreed that any man who would take us to a performance of the symphony, or a standards singer such as Michael Buble, Michael Finstein, or (especially) Harry Connick, Jr., would be all but guaranteed the evening's pursuit. Certainly the whole summer - outdoor - evening concert atmosphere would help, but that wouldn't even be necessary. I realize that most men do not care for such things, but it would be well worth his effort.
I am curious to see how many of you agree? Guest book entries are welcome!