Jenn X

So I was being a good girl and going for a walk this morning, but the universe kept putitng little obstacles in my path. They started as small inconveniences then escalated to actual, physical barriers.

Minor annoyances that delayed my departure:

• Couldn't find my earbuds, then found them in unlikely place.
  
• Couldn't get the right playlist up. I need techno or similar. A collection of blues guitar and similar is not going to work.
  
• Couldn't get the back fence open. At all. Went out the front door, which requires bulkier keys.

Things that slowed me down or otherwise impeded forward progress:

• Couldn't get the GPS program set up properly. Had to cancel and restart the route.
  
• Encountered a dead black cat by the side of the road. Did the right thing and called animal control to deal with it, but as omens go, that can't be good.
  
• Had a text conversation with a friend about computer issues.
  
• Debated about giving up on the walk and just heading home, but that would've meant having to walk by the poor kitty again so I decided to go home an alternate route.
  
• Encountered major repaving effort on the alternate route that prevented me from crossing the street or taking a slightly longer way back. It was basically: go directly home, do not pass go, do not burn 200 calories.

I can take a hint or ten. Obviously the universe had other plans for me today.

23:39 @alannab99 If you can, watch "The Fall" in Blu-Ray. It was really made for HD as much as an FX-driven movie. #

13:20 @spikewriter Maybe he's a golfer? "Shag" has a completely different meaning to a golfer. #

13:55 Little Sis just called to cancel our outing today. Just as well since I wasn't really feeling into it today anyway. #fb #

14:00 EGM stopped publishing and replaced my sub with Maxim. Suppose if I were typical gamer, that'd be cool. Not 18-34 male, so not cool. #

14:07 At least when Radar stopped publishing (again) they gave me a choice of replacement...not that I wanted Star or Men's Health, but still. #

15:17 @redcloisonne I think Ed McMahon would count in the three. #

16:23 @KellyHK I couldn't moonwalk, but always envied those who could. #

16:43 Oh my. I think I have to pre-order this now. bit.ly/ID58f #

19:31 @alannab99 At least the under-25s know who he was. I'd feel older if the didn't. #

20:28 Once again our PS3 seems to be dead. Or at least unable to output in HD, rendering it pointless, if not completely non-functional. #

20:55 Feeling very Gollum re: technology right now. I hates it, but I loves it, Precious. #

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21:54 Just watched "The Fall" an incredibly visually stunning movie. I used to want to be a cinematographer and make movies that gorgeous. #

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10:08 Back to reality today. Not ready for vacation to be over, but bank balance says it's time. #

17:50 Home now. Took a longer, more scenic route and managed to drive through most of the college towns in Oregon. #

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09:43 Getting ready for our daytrip to Crater Lake. Beautiful day for it. #

19:43 I'm pretty sure that by us attending this concert, the average age has been halved. #

20:49 @hutntut Tonight we're in Ashland watching the Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra. #

21:58 @conniedyer Classical concert performed on the Eliazabethan stage (no plays on Mondays). Some dutiful grandkids bringing the avg down too. #

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16:38 Drove down to CA on I-5, made a left in Weed, skirted Mt Shasta, then up through Klamath Basin, over the mtns and back to Ashland. Tired. #

18:40 Creekside dining in Ashland. Lovely! yfrog.com/5df0qj #

20:02 Pro Tip: When going to the Elizabethan theater, dress more drive-in movie, less opera. #

20:11 About to see Much Ado About Nothing. yfrog.com/2l85aj #

20:15 @spikewriter Thankful I had a warm set of clothes in the car and realized mistake in time. I feel bad for the girl in tiny sleeveless dress. #

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07:56 @KellyHK Ashland, Oregon for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and other regional sights. #

07:57 @spikewriter Yup, that's the one. #

07:58 @wilw Absolutely! Powell's is pretty close to heaven as far as I'm concerned. #

11:16 At The Oregon Caves Chateau waiting for our tour. No cell coverage, but free WiFi. Perfect weather for going underground. #

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19:36 Almost drove to Medford for pancakes, but didn't want to get back in the car. Ate at a local, folksy mom-and-pop place instead. Yummy! #

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12:18 Getting the feeling that, despite the abundance of hippies, purple hair is just too weird for this town. #fb #

12:42 I think 5 Guys has ruined me forever. Just had "the best burger in Ashland" and was decidedly *meh* about it. #

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15:23 Arrived safely in Ashland. Weather is gorgeous and our room overlooks the pool. Now it's nap time. #fb #

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12:18 iPhone 3.0 installed, but can't connect to the iTunes Store to authorize. Please don't brick my baby, iTunes. #

12:27 Just as I hit "post" it authorized. All is well. Sideways mail viewing and copy-paste: Yay! *nerdgasm* #

12:31 @karmakaze Technically, we all get older every day, but some days are more special than others. Have a good one! #

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