Stuff

I am currently missing an office potluck because I forgot about it and didn't bring anything to contribute. My hope is that there is so much food that some will be leftover, and I can sneak up and snack on it a little later. >.> I like potlucks. However, I will not starve in any case because I brought lunch today. Yay me.

After a week or so of forgetting to do it, I've made reservations for my trek down to the Richmond area. I'm not staying where I had planned to stay because they charge by the week, and will not prorate, and I'm only staying a few days. However, according to Mapquest, I'm still within ten or fifteen minutes of the folks I'm planning to see, so it's all ok. I'm still very excited, and a little nervous, as is usual when I'm going to meet people for the first time. Oh my God, what if they hate me?! Yeah, I'm a little neurotic like that. Hardly a surprise.

I ought to get my car checked out before I go, huh? Maybe I'll drop it off Monday. It's not like Richmond is all that far from me, only about two hours, but I know I need an oil change and when I got my inspection done they mentioned that I have some belts that could stand to be replaced. Probably better to do that before going out of town.

Other things I need to do:

Turn in smuttakah fic that was due last weekend. *cough*
Clean the trash out of my car.
Finish Christmas shopping.
Wrap presents.
Mail Christmas cards/gifts to family and non-LJ friends.
Get a tree.
Get ornaments from storage.
Decorate tree.
Clean house.
Get mom a birthday gift because it is next Monday. Crap.
Order Mer's yearbook. Keep confirmation of order somewhere I can find it, as last year we got screwed.
Call bank to see if check to Verizon cleared. If it did, call Verizon and tell them that yes, they did receive payment. If not, mail another check to Verizon.
Pay car insurance. TODAY.
Figure out why I am so damned forgetful lately. Buy some Gingko Biloba or St. John's Wart or whatever you're supposed to take for forgetfulness (I don't remember - ha!).
Oh, and get some work done. @.@

Friday 5

From fridayfiver

1. First kiss?

Real romantic kiss? I was twelve, and his name was Stuart. Yes, Stuart.

2. Underwater swimming or skydiving?

Underwater swimming. My fear of falling out of the sky aside, you have more time to enjoy the view while swimming.

3. Careful as you cross the street or never look both ways?

Careful. Most of the time.

4. Ketchup: a vegetable?

Nope. A condiment I rarely use.

5. Underwear - optional?

Uh, no. I need something to protect me from randy wizards. (Name the fic I'm paraphrasing, and you could win! Ok, not really, but I'm curious if anyone recognizes it.)

She's a pinball wizard. Er, witch.

I just scored 7.639 million on 3D Pinball. I rule.

And now, I must rule the world underneath the blankets. I'm tired.