according to social security my last name is Strilko again!
FYI - it rhymes with wilco :)
I should be able to get to dmv on Friday to get my license changed too.

Nothing terribly exciting to report.

It took forever to make lasgna and it just wasn't saucy enough. It tasted good, but not *great* considering the effort. I also tried to cut fat where I could - 96% lean beef, lots of veggies, low fat ricotta & mozz. I think it needed a third jar of sauce. There's still a buncha leftovers that I froze in small portions. I'm thinking a lil square with a nice salad makes for a reasonably healthy meal.

I picked up K on Friday night and headed to Hubba Hubba at the DNA. Always a good time and so empowering seeing women of all sizes strutting their stuff!

Saturday we slept in, debated going clubbing, but opted for lasagna and movies at home. MMMMM twilight, which K hadn't seen yet. I managed to NOT lick the TV screen, but it was a lil dicey there for a bit. He's borrowing the first book now ;)

Sunday we went to a new baby party that was kinda awkward, since I only knew the couple and everyone was speaking German. That night we saw Sunshine Cleaners, which was really good. Much more drama than comedy - but I really enjoyed it.

My supervisor is in Argentina for 2 weeks, so work's hectic for me. I'm excited to have Friday off :) My goal this weekend is to do more with the daylight hours. I'm thinking maybe go to Monterey & Carmel, since I have passes for the aquarium.

So this weekend I was all geeked up to score a pair of spanx black tights for $20 at TJ Maxx. I am broke, but figured I'd wear them all season, since their tights are really good quality.

There's a reason they were at TJ Maxx - they must be seconds! The entire back seam from the crotch to the waistband just came undone!!! It's not that they're too tight, in fact they're a size too big. Talk about disappointing, wonder if I dare take them back :(

sisterbean Hope all your birthday wishes come true!!

Belated best wishes to thebatt, sending you lots of love and joy :)

happy birthday to my dear playright who i can always count on for such wise and helpful advice :) i hope all your wishes come true! miss you xxxooo

oo hai there.

i'm drunkish. still!
new wave city was good :)

after spending the last four months wrapped up in D, i am over it - as of last weekend i am officially single and unattached. i seem to not be finding what i seek, i seem to reject those that are interested and develop crushes on people who are taken or somehow unavailable. maybe it's a sign that i need to be patient and on my own for now.

likely the pond i am fishing in is just too small, but i can't really see myself being happy with someone who doesn't have goth tendencies. certainly i don't want a clone to be with every waking hour of the day, but i want someone who wants to come to concerts and go clubbing too.

here's a sketch of the kind of boy i'd like to be with.
it's idealistic, since no one person is likely to have all these traits...

~ cerebral, creative, clever - but not in a "know it all" kinda way
~ funny and fun to be with (prolly kinda a dork like me)
~ open minded, working on his issues and evolving - engaged in life, liberal
~ good musical taste! ebm, goth, post-punk, darkwave, new wave, electro, alternative, swing / big band
~ well read and can engaged in an intelligence discussion about any number of topics
~ affectionate, kindhearted and snugly - without being clingy and needy
~ employed (doesn't need to be rich, but makes enough to support himself & go out)
~ hobbies and interests of his own, with some overlap so we have fun stuff to do together (maybe photography, swing dancing, art, exploring, road trips, reading / bookstores or gaming)
~ strong chemistry and attraction between us
~ physical ideal: tall, lean to average, wears lots of black and cares about his appearance (divas can't date schleps!)... perhaps androgynous. he doesn't need to be gorgeous, but must have a face i'd wanna kiss, hehe
~ loyal and able to handle monogamy
~ likes adventure & cultural events - open to new things: travel and exploring
~ geeky, but cool (but not so busy playing WoW that he's anti-social)
~ knows how to tie a corset (or is willing to learn)
~ ideally a switch who is creative and loves bondage and highly invested in my pleasure
~ has his own life, close friends & level of independence
~ makes time for me, doesn't take me for granted... believes in 50/50 - happy to give as well as receive

in the time i've been on LJ i've never done at f-list cut, so i've finally deleted a few people from my friends list.

to those that were deleted, please understand there's no offense, but we just don't have much interaction. i wish you the best...

All clothes will be listed on fatshionista on Friday
from old school Torrid and goth clubwear to elegant work clothes

( welcome to my boudoir... )

today was new employee orientation. despite the potential bus strike, we were saved in time to have the campus tour after. one of our presenters called in sick. another totally spaced out coming. a third presented and was talking about barney being shot? how that relates to environmental health and safety boggles my mind. so in addition to all the history, introductory part - i also had to on the fly present for campus police, equal employment / affirmative action and Americans with disabilities. i kept my cool and it was fine, albeit a lil wacky.

i have to be at the office by 5:45 am tomorrow. plan is to take sleeping meds at 7 pm and try to fall asleep by 9. the leadership academy is going up to watch the uc regents meeting at UCSF mission bay. due to the potential bus strike, we suddenly had to book the bus through an external company. i can't even begin to tell you the nightmare that was. i called around to research vendors and found a good deal. however, they were totally inflexible to work with. despite our providing all they asked for, they wanted references! after that they asked for account numbers! it's the freakin UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA! we buy million dollar microscopes and they really don't think we're good for the $600 we'd owe them? finally we ended up having to book with another company entirely, and it's only just been firmed up in the last few days.

i was tagging along to keep things running smoothly. however, my boss' mother in law (who was elderly and very ill) passed away today. it is a blessing, since she was suffering. but, my boss is now unable to take the trip - i'd much rather she be with her family though. so i'll have to run the show. hopefully all will go ok.

wish me luck waking up at ass o'clock!