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MacTablet in October? Tuesday, 14 July, 2009

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A 10 inch Mac Tablet may be in the works for a September/October release. Rumors are flying around the internet and even the ChinaTimes have hinted the prospect of a release. Price point to start at USD 800.00

Source: 9to5 Mac

Emoticons :) Tuesday, 14 July, 2009

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Well it has been a month since we met. We communicate with each other so much I would not be surprised if the amount could actually equate 3 months or more of communication for some other people.

Well I wouldn’t say that everything is moving along at a casual pace. In fact, I must admit we’re moving faster than normal. The feeling is incredible, jocular, spirited and scary at the same time. I have never felt so much in awe with another person and neither have I felt so strongly in love. Every thing just falls into the right places at the right time. We both can practically anticipate what the other would want or is thinking.

The coincidences, similarities and anticipation to each other’s thoughts are mind boggling. I feel as if I have known her for years and meeting her now is like meeting again after being separated for a long of time. There is so much familiarity and I feel secure with her.

On the downside, I think we are both nervous about the pace and the way things are going. It is happening really fast. We will stick to the rules and not go hog-wild or crazy.

I guess we both face similar demons from our past and this has made us somewhat more cautious. The only way to ensure that this will work is to take everything one step at a time, let time guide us and pace us along. Let things happen naturally rather than to force a situation to go a certain way.

I believe that all of us do have our instincts that will more or less sound alarm bells if something does go wrong and we can probably tell when it is the right time to progress to the next level or stay where we are.

Quitting The Nic – Day 3 Tuesday, 14 July, 2009

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It’s Day 3 and I am feeling as cranky as hell. Aerosmith is now on my playlist and I am blasting it out loud at my workplace, I hope the music doesn’t scare the customers away.

The craving is getting to me. I need a fix. I even considered pulling out grass and rolling it light to light up. Ok so I am exaggerating a bit but you get the idea what the craving is doing to me. So, I am just going to occupy myself with whatever and not even think about it.

I guess going public is indeed a good idea. There is no turning back. I need to stick to this or a lot of people are going to give me hell. After all it is for my own good and the support I have been receiving shows that people do care about my well being.

11 more days to go before the craving ends….

Under The Hood Monday, 13 July, 2009

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As if the pounding from the pile drivers opposite my work place isn’t enough to get me to smoke, I had to have a severely traumatizing experience during lunch.

So there I was sitting in my usual spot busy doing my paperwork and I had to glance up at the most opportune time to see one of my female customers flashing at me.

Yes you read that right. She flashed at me. Let’s say that she had a bit of a serial killer look about her and a glare that would even turn off a monkey in heat. And what was she doing? Opening and closing her legs and flashing her underwear at me. Which I suppose is not such a big deal for most guys. In fact some may even enjoy it I dare say. Well not this one. She had the thickest rainforest sticking out from both sides of her landing strip and I tell you it is not a pretty sight.  Think bird’s eye view of a remote amazonian jungle airplane landing strip amidst a dense and tropical rainforest sticking out like a stick in the mud and you will know what I mean.

The image is still fresh in my head. If there ever was a time to smoke one it would be now. And quite frankly I feel like pouring peppermint oil on my eyeballs to get the image out of my head since I am officially quitting nicotine.

Quitting The Nic – Day 2 Monday, 13 July, 2009

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Today marks my second day to be nicotine free. And I can say that it is not easy. Considering that I am surrounded by persistent phone ringing and pounding from the construction site opposite my workplace.

I am feeling very edgy and cranky today. Hopefully by the end of the week I won’t get the urge to kill somebody. I am determined to beat this. Hands are a little shaky now but am sure it is just the after effects of nicotine deprivation. Hopefully I won’t get the urge to binge on food.

On another note, today marks the first month of me getting to know her. I know it may sound a little insignificant to most of you but hey, it is a new relationship and a good one too.

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Every waking day, I am grateful to have met her. She has rocked my world like no other. No it’s not about anything sexual or whatever. For the first time in a long time, I feel that I have finally found the one. I will take this relationship nice and slow and let it develop naturally. No rushing. Here’s the deal, when we first met it was purely conversational. I wasn’t even attracted to her in any physical way. I just thought that she was a very interesting person to converse with. But as the days went by, she kinda grew on me and towards the last two weeks I realized how much I am in love with her. Not your typical schoolboy crush mind you. And in my forty plus years on this planet I do know the difference!

Impending Crisis? Sunday, 12 July, 2009

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I didn’t get to meet her friend this morning. Pity. I was a little geared up for it. Anyway, as always I had a great time over breakfast with her. We seem to have a never ending list of things to talk about. So little time and so much to say.

I walked back to my work place with a silly smirk on my face. How did I know? Well my guys said so. They said I was smiling like as if I had struck a fortune in the lottery. Oh well. Ha ha.

On another note, I started writing this at 12.15 pm and it us now 1.30 pm. This is a short entry but I am taking forever to finish this. You see, 2 staff are down for the count. They called in sick. Plus I just fired one cook. Looks like it is going to be one long day!

Sunday Morning Sunday, 12 July, 2009

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Looks like I may get a little peace today. All quiet out here. I can almost hear a pin drop. The calm before a storm? Let’s hope not.

I am meeting her for breakfast later in the morning. As usual I am as excited as a little boy on Christmas morning. I will also be meeting a good friend of hers as well. During breakfast or later I know not. Am I nervous? Not at all.

Let’s see what the rest of the day will be like.

Important Lesson Saturday, 11 July, 2009

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I learned an important lesson this evening. All about being a responsible person. Let this serve as a record and testimony to myself and others like me.

I did something completely irresponsible. I was thinking more for myself than looking long term and at the bigger picture. No, I am not making any excuses for myself nor is this an entry to apologize.

This is about the attitude I have taken and how irresponsible I am. What transpired today clearly shows that I do not think far enough into the future and the responsibilities that come with it. I am glad I realized this now and not later.

I also understand that I am not as strong willed as I thought I was. But ever since I met her, She has opened my eyes to a lot of things which I have chosen to ignore in the past. Well, not anymore. If this is going to work, it will take a lot of hard work, commitment and strength on my part. I am prepared to go the distance. I know that to succeed I must ensure that I have the will power to do it and get it right.

I do love her very much. More than most people can imagine I suppose. I will endeavour to make this relationship work with everything I have within my power to do so. I must dispel my old thinking. This is no longer about me. This is now about us. I have come to realize that what I do now will affect what will happen in the future. If I want happiness, security and a family, I must start thinking and acting as a responsible adult and not just an individual who only thinks about his own well being and personal satisfaction.

So in every aspect, I look at this as my own personal failure which I will rectify. Why? Because I want this to work.

Saturday Madness Saturday, 11 July, 2009

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Well the ice cream seems to be taking off rather well. We sold about 40 scoops today which I guess is not bad for a first day. Apart from that it is just the usual run of the mill activity in the bistro.

However, this morning my chef and the dishwasher were close to decapitating each other’s heads off. Apparently, one decided that the other had a hearing problem which led to accusations flying. As always I had to play peacekeeper and settle the issue amicably. How I would like to go through just one incident free day.

On the upside, my sweet dear friend will be coming for dinner. At least there is one lovely event to look forward to. I can’t wait to see her again. Her smile and presence always brings me a real measure of joy. so much so that she is the first person I think of when I wake up every morning. And yes she does brighten each waking moment for me. And I am thankful that I have finally met her.

Ice Cream Galore Friday, 10 July, 2009

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We’ve got the ice cream all geared up and ready to go since 4.00 pm today. Let’s hope this will be a major crowd pulled. We could sure use the publicity and more customers.

We’ll be selling Cookies n Cream, Chocolate Ecstasy, Fruits of the Forest, Macadamia Surprise, Strawberry Surprise, Vanilla Classic and Walnut Butterscotch.

I hope it’s tantalizing enough.