datsun

So, the mini tree was a big hit. The boys couldn't recognize my writing, then they were too drunk to figure out that the lights were on a battery pack (hence no plug), and it was really fun.

Less fun is the fact that when the Grille re-opens in February, they will be doing so with a smaller staff. I was laid off today. The...
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There is something wrong with the world when snow is on the ground near my house. I always explain that being a "California girl" means that in my life snow is something you visit. Local news shows are loving it. Probably because they don't have to work outside.

Speaking of working outside, my restaurant has three buildings, so I've been scurrying from one to...
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I keep seeing little wrinkles around my eyes and mouth. I know most of them are from smiling, which is not a bad way to map my life. I actually kind of like the way my face is aging. However, I seem to have developed the acne of a 13-year-old. What gives?

I am most of the way through my Christmas shopping, and have been...
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So, the NewBoy apologized for being insensitive, and things actually settled out as best as they possibly could. I thought that was going to be a lot worse than it was, but we're all good now. Works out because I was pissed at the idea that I was going to miss out on having a "best friend" at work, and now I won't miss out!...
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Ever wish we could go back to the old format where you could edit more than 15 minutes later? I do. I've been away so long that I mixed up people on the site and caused unintentional offense. Seriously, just wish I could vacuum up things I say sometimes.

Blech. That NewBoy has turned out not to be as sensitive with others' feelings as I'd hoped. He basically has been accusing me of wanting "more", which confused me (we've been doing the "light and fun" thing, as I don't get serious easily, and that's what he said he wanted, too), and it turns out that he is unable to do the friends-with-benefits thing like...
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Instead of buying a bunch of stuff this year for Black Friday, why not visit the Festival of Lights in Yountville? There will be a horse- drawn carriage available to take you from downtown up to the Grille, where we'll be having all sorts of activities. Our pet-friendly patio will be open, and on it will be PetsLifeline volunteers with kittens and puppies available...
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Yesterday, I had a total nutty. I started crying on my way to work, and couldn't stop. I'm not a pretty crier, so I arrived blotchy, red, and disgusting. The NewBoy asked if I was okay, and I promised to explain at the end of the shift, but when I eventually did try to tell him why I was upset, it sounded dumb out loud....
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Bottomless mimosas + datsun + cufflinks = fun day in SF.

I've been celebrating my birthday since midnight Thursday, and I'm a little worried that my liver might go on strike if I keep partying. It's been my best birthday in years, though!

Good things this weekend:
New James Bond flick was good. I liked the last one, but this one was even better.
There's...
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Wow! I'm back! But only sorta 'cause my work now monitors internet usage, so I can't even log on from my laptop on our wireless network. Boo. Bu at least I'm trying to get involved again. Feels like I'm dusting the cobwebs off my brain.

I'm not engaged anymore. the_cowboy is on the other side of the country, and we had some trust issues, so...
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