The Michael Swayne Story V: King of his Castle

Today at work I spent the entire day redoing the whole in-house menu I spent days working on. The client had a specific way she wanted the menu done, but neglected to tell us. So, I had to play jigsaw puzzle and fit a whole bunch of things that were already difficult to place into a completely different format.

I am almost finished. I get to work in the office again tomorrow to finish it. Then the client will most certainly find something wrong with it, and it will need redone again. Such is the life of an adman.

You know how I mentioned how bad my bike's rim was yesterday. Well, I was right. Of course I was right. I know my bicycle like it's a part of me (sometimes it feels like a part of me, a very painful part). Anyway, the rim is bent to no end. My brother still stands by his story of it being fine when he rode it from the garage to the house. If it was indeed fine, then some invisible sledgehammer must have hit it while it was out on the porch before I brought it in.

Anyway, the ride home today was rough. Not only was the rim hindering my speed, but it was so hot! If I could have gone faster on the ride, then I wouldn't have minded the heat.

Whether I am able to ride to work in the morning is still a question unanswered. I am seriously considering buying the bike I saw on Wal-Mart's website. Here's a picture of the best looking bike I have ever seen in my life and want it.

It has a front basket, and a rear rack, and it looks really neat, and it's brand new, and it's moderately priced, and it has white (actually they're cream) wheels, and the seat is so nice, and I want it so much! And it has a beverage holder!

It will put me back a bit, but I am getting it. I know I saved up money for bills and stuff, but I can't earn money and go to my job if I don't have a way there. This is something I need (and want - I mean it's a super neat bike!), and needs are super important. Besides, it won't be the first time I had to scrimp and save to get back on top.

To be honest, I have a lot more than I let on. Technically, I have $300 more than I put in my records. My uncle still hasn't asked for the check I have for him. I have the feeling he's not asking for it because Dad has had all that medical stuff lately. So, I have some money I can use as a cushion for things like this.

You know how you get those scam Emails where they ask you to help transfer a large amount of money through your bank account? I received the best (funniest) one today. Here's what it said:

I need your partnership in a business transaction of $11.6m USD from my bank, Are you interested?

Regard
Roland Cheng

That's all it said. Normally they go on about being some prince or a doctor wanting to start up a practice here or some other nonsense. This one was short and to the point. The person was quite direct, and does not mess around. I like it.

I really liked the Totoro movie last night. It wasn't special or emotional, it was just a good movie. I am glad I watched it.

Well, that's all for now. I hope to see you around the forums, and until then...

Later!

Michael