Day Off

Monday was the last day of working with John at the apartment we were working for. He said then that Tuesday (today) we wouldn't be working and that Wednesday we probably start at another place. He didn't call me today, but then his father who is 91 may have cancer again.

It's sad, that even though his father has lived a good and long life he has to deal with that, John told me that if he has to go he would accept it because of his age, as long as he goes peacefully.

My friend Eric is going through something similar. His aunt has cancer, they already pulled the plug and are just waiting for the end. From what he told me, she is like a mother to him. I've tried to console him and make him feel better as best as I could in the past week.

In our hurry to get out yesterday in time out of the building (security is strict there, can't be inside past 5PM) I left my hat and digital camera at the apartment. John said we'd go get it Wednesday.

Last night Ray (my landlady's son) gave me a ride to Delray Beach to pick up an HP Printer which someone was giving me for free. How did I manage that? some research my friends. Google freecycle and you will learn that some people rather give stuff away than dump it.

My luck was good, a working printer with ink, then Ray tells me he has color ink for it that he has extra and gives it to me for free. I gave him the original memory from my laptop which may work with his mac (well he said it might so I gave it to him).

I offered to pay for the gas since it was 25miles just one way, he refused. I think Ray and his mother are good people even though I don't know them long.

Today I stayed home. No BK, no DD, no library. I just did my laundry, talked with Marilu, Craig and Eric on the phone. Still I felt a bit lonely.

I had donuts from Monday for breakfast and I just ate a small can of tuna with mayo for diner. Call me cheap but I'm saving every little bit I can. I want to get a scooter so I can be more mobile and get more done. Maybe even get a part time job doing deliveries, there is always money in tips.

Ok, time for movie reviews.

Junebug is a 2005 drama. The DVD cover mentions comedy however I saw little comedy in the movie. There are moments where a grin may come to surface but I didn't laugh once and trust me, I like to laugh. An art gallery owner in her persuit of an unknown artist drives to North Carolina to convince him to sign him up. She and her husband decide to visit his family since it's not too far from the artist. There is the jealous younger brother (the lazy redneck), his pregnan wife the (not-so-smart-but-bubbly) sister-in-law, the reclusive wood carving (and wise) father in law and his wife the resenting mother-in-law who thinks his older son has nothing in common with her. This movie has won a few awards, but after watching it, I can't say why. The movie's pace was slow, there is plenty of drama but too spread out with a pregancy in the background it seems, which in the end affects the whole family. Like one of the characters said at the end "I'm so glad we're out of there", that describes the movie for me. I don't recommend this movie.

A Prairie Home Companion is a 2006 comedy. Usually a film with Kevin Kline has a good shot at the comedy genre and this is one is a hit. A radio station show that has survived through decades is coming to an end. The characters are so well performed that one could easily think Woody Harrelson is a real cowboy! Kline is an out of work P.I. who is in charge of security in the theater who appears to be stuck in the past (just look at what he wears and listen to the way he talks). There are more big names in the movie, too many to mention in this review. The story alone is interesting with the fact it's the last performance of their show, with the way people interact. However that is not all, there is a death, an angel and the man who they call the "Axeman" who is the one who decided to close the show. At times it feels like you're watching a musical, because almost all the characters get on stage and sing (and they do a fair job at it). I enjoyed this film, and I recommend it.

Oh yes, I made video #4 last Sunday. I returned to my old tent to have one last look, here it is. It's 15.9MB.

Video #5 was taken inside the apartment to show all the nice tile work me and John did, but as I said earlier, I left the camera behind. I should have that video up tomorrow night hopefully.

That's all for today.