So...

Friday I got the results from my tests and I have to have more tests and a couple of biopsies. All are being done on the 30th. Such fun! I usually think it's the worst case scenario but this time the thought is just too dark so I'm not thinking about it at all. Well, not much anyway. I'm trying to keep myself busy. This week is slow so I've got time off from work and in my quest to stay busy, I'm catering a Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday. When I was over at my friend/client's house earlier tonight going over the menu and what all she needed for her 25 guests, she decided that she should have a casual dinner on Wednesday night and I'm going to do the cooking for that as well. That's a simple thing for 40. That should keep me busy for a few days. When I saw her and we were discussing her stafffing needs for Thanksgiving, she told me she wanted 2 waiters and a bartender. When I asked her who was catering, she said "You?". Nothing like waiting til the last minute to ask but I'm charging her $125 an hour so I'm OK with that. Between the two parties, that should be a good 20 hours of work. The only other thing that's going on is that I'm considering jumping on a plane on Saturday and going to New Orleans for my 30th high school reunion. OMG, has it been that long? Apparently so! That's all I got folks!

Mind Fuck!

This is the current state of disarray that my house is in. I decided the other day that I was going to decorate for Christmas. I missed it last year, being in a total morphine haze, so this year, it's going to be overdone. And, you just never know if it'll be the last one so there's that! I'm in a total state of "mind fuck" right now. Waiting for results totally fucks with your head! I'm trying my best to stay busy so I don't think about it. I'm just not sure how much more I've got in me to go through something like that again. I think that's why I'm keeping myself so busy. I had the day off for tests and then other doctors appointments and even managed to squeeze in a trip to get my hair cut. According to my hairdresser/stylist, it's grown in thicker, curlier and with less gray! Bonus! With all the running around I did Tuesday, I also managed to run by my storage facility and pull out Christmas decorations. Hmmmm, that didn't go well because after I got them home, I decided that some accent walls needed to be painted so they would be more in tune with the decorations and to add a dash of color to the place. It was starting to look blah! I'm going to use the same paint that we used in the restaurant, I'm there so much, the color has really grown on me. I was going to get primer when I decided to use an old can of Ralph Lauren paint that I bought last year . The color is Newcastle Brown so I thought that would be dark enough to use before the final coat of granite finish paint goes on. I'm really liking the color of the primer now. See for yourselves! The new color going on is called Earth Stone and it's got gold flecks in the paint so that the wall will glisten when you walk by it and it's got a granite like texture. Quite fabulous, if I do say so myself. More pics will follow. The two pics of the butterfly and dragonfly are to show some of the things that will be on the tree this year! It's going to be over the top.

I'm Tarred!!

Howdy peeps!

Not posting much lately, don't really have the time for anything more than throwing up a few pics on facebook. I've been working non-stop the last few weeks, putting in at least 70 hours a week. I'm beat!! I haven't had a day off since the 23rd but I'm taking tomorrow off to have another CT Scan. I finally called my oncologist back after the 3rd message was left for me. I totally stopped listening after she said my cell counts were really screwy and I needed to have another scan to see if the cancer is back! But hey, I get a day off! That's the bright side and I'll be able to get some things done around the house after the scan tomorrow. Of course, my mind goes right to the dark side. I really don't want to go through that again and I'm not sure I've got it in me. I've felt a little weird lately and have a suspicion that it may have returned but I'm hoping it's just that I'm so tired! (pronounced: tarred). My friend/boss and I always say it that way and use the same pronunciation for scared! (pronounced: scarred) We usually say "I'm scarred when someone creepy comes into the restaurant and then laugh like schoolgirls, he's so fucking funny. This guy is so funny, I literally cry from laughing sometimes, he's a riot!
I was having dinner at the restaurant last week with a client and "the boy" when the boss/friend came to the table and the client was asking him how long they'd know each other and then where they met. He said "the bookstore on I-10?" then held up his hand and made a circle with his fingers and looked through it like it was a hole and said "oh no, that wasn't you" and then walked off. She didn't get the joke but "the boy" and I were laughing hysterically. He's just over the top funny. On that note, I'm outta here! I'm off to do flowers for the Alzheimer's ladies. They're so cute! Have a great day!

update

Hello peeps. Hope the world is treating you as well as it's treating me.

Creepy news- I got a call last night from the president of the pool league, I didn't answer because I forgot that I was playing last week and didn't show up. Oops! I figured he was just making sure that I was going to show up tonight and if not, I would need to get a sub. I'm not showing up tonight but won't need to get a sub. The guy who called me and left the message died last night. I got an email this morning telling me that as well as that the league decided to suspend play tonight. Creepy! I listened to his message this morning and it was a bit freaky knowing that he'd just died.

Date news- The coffee date fell through because of work. The adorable 24 year old asked me out on a date and that happened last Thursday night. It went well, we had dinner at Catalan and then went to RDG/Bar Annie for a nightcap. There, we ran into some of the girls from the party the previous Thursday and ended up hanging out with them. We shut the restaurant down and came across the street to my house for more. It was very amusing, everyone finally left and went home at 2. He really is adorable and so terribly sweet. And, I have no fucking clue what I'm doing going out with someone that age but I really do enjoy his company. We're going out again as soon as I can get a night off. I'm off tonight, but I'm going to the Human Rights Watch Dinner at the Houston Country Club. ZZZZZZZZZ.......... I'm actually thinking it might be incredibly interesting but the adorable boy can't go, he was going to be my date. Oh well, I guess I'll make it through. More later, gotta get dressed and throw on my festive face.

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Not much to report on this end of the blogosphere. Ok, that's not true, there's tons to report, I'm just not sure what I want to tell. Ha! I've been having an absolute blast lately, when the time permits. I've been trying to squeeze some fun in between working 12+hour days. And yes, I've managed to squeeze in quite a bit.

First off, the restaurant is now open and in full swing. It's been a little slow, which is a good thing, it's allowed us to work out some of the kinks in the kitchen, not our personal kinks, just the ones in the kitchen. I think it's going to be a smashing success. We still need to do a few things but they'll get done over time. The food is great and the neighborhood people are happy to have us there so I think it'll work. It's been a lot of work and I've been there 7 days a week for the last few but I've been having a blast.

Jim's friend Erica came to town for a couple of days and we had a party at BSGF's. It was a gas and a bunch of us ended up at my favorite spot after. The night was a riot. Erica and Shayne are totally fabulous creatures and way too much fun to hang out with. Can't wait for their next trip to Houston, and there will be a huge soiree next time. Promise!! And, Jim, there will be no skipping the next party, mister! I can't wait!!

What else, you ask? Hmmmm... let's see. I can't seem to find anyone my age that's interested in me, but the 24 year olds seem to be everywhere. What's up with that? I'm starting to get a reputation among my friends with that. Ride the wave, right? One in particular is just adorable. He's a bit taller than me even and too cute for words. He was nice enough to come to BSGF's for the party and was a big hit with the girls I hang out with.

I finally got to see the ex-Mrs. Warbucks. She was in town and I invited her to the party. She was very apologetic about letting her boyfriend spoil our friendship. Shortly after she arrived, she got down on her knees to apologize. I told her to get up unless she was putting on lip balm and going to make it enjoyable for me. Everyone howled. I told her that I'd accept her apology but I wanted to go to the Caymans and I wasn't going to fly commercial, so she needed to make it happen. Ha! And, the cute boy was coming with me! They both seemed to like the idea! We'll see if she's serious, I was!

Still doing the usual things, volunteering with the Alzheimers ladies on Mondays, playing in the pool league on Tuesdays, Polo on Sundays, and working the rest of the week. See facebook, that seems to have it all! Ha! Really looking forward to getting out of town some time in the near future! Anywhere is good! Just need a day or two of fun somewhere else to rejuvenate the soul. And, I lied earlier, I have a coffee date with someone my age this week. So, guys my age are interested, now I have to see if they interest me. What if they don't? Thank goodness for the 24 year olds!! Ha!

My boss/friend has been cracking me up lately! Yesterday we ran to the grocery store to pick up a few things the restaurant needed and he was telling me about him going out with a younger guy. I made some remark about that and he gave me a look and said "Pot". As in the pot calling the kettle black. It was right as we were walking into the store and I started laughing. When I laugh, I laugh loudly. It was one of those moments where I couldn't stop and it got him started too. Everyone at the checkout stands turned in our direction which made us crack up even more. I love working for this guy, he's such a great guy and his sense of humor couldn't be more perfectly matched to mine. We're both twisted beyond belief.

Oh, and Jim, Erica got to meet the boy with the face of an angel. She and Shayne were both smitten. He was their waiter at the restaurant. Erica asked him when he first came to the table to get a drink order, "so, on the handsome scale of 1 to 100, what are you, 101? He truly is beautiful and the Colombian accent just adds that extra layer of adorable.
That's all I got folks! Well, there's plenty more, but it's all on facebook! Friend me!

the pics are from yesterday and 6 months ago... NO MORE CANCER HAIR!!!

Lunch in Dallas

movies and a blog kind of let you know where you were a year ago... wow, a lot has happened since then!!

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Mi Casa

I'm Whooped!

nuff said...

Tell me whyyyyyyy, is it I'm diggin your scene?

I've had that song on replay in the car for days now, it's so cheery and I love love love the beat. I give it a 98 because you can dance to it. Now I'm really showing my age. Am I the only one who danced in front of the TV on Saturday watching American Bandstand? Well, that and CNN's Style with Elsa Klensch. Saturday mornings were always full. I just googled her and now I realize I was 19 when I was doing that. Ha! I did it much younger too. I loved Elsa Klensch though, still do. Anyway, where was I? Oh, I love that song, it's nice to drive around with the windows down and the sunroof open and the stereo blasting.

Well, the restaurant still isn't open yet. The city really is making the boss/friend jump through some hoops to make it happen. One day in the near future, there's actually going to be a restaurant opened where I can get a bite to eat! BUT WHEN??? dammit!!! Just as well, we're totally swamped this weekend with parties and such. I keep getting invited to stuff but the problem is I'm working at other events on those nights. Oh, and who knew that Anthony Kennedy Shriver was so cute, piercing eyes and quite dashing. And tall, he's my height (6'4"). And, a very nice guy! Incredibly charming and an eloquent public speaker! New crush! His pictures don't do him justice.

Another new crush, this time female. Jim was kind enough to set up a meeting between myself and this fabulous creature. I'm in love!! She's fabulous! She was in town for a few events and showing off her jewels. And what JEWELS they are!! She'll be back in late October for a holiday kick-off event and there's going to be a party. Not sure where yet, but I've got some ideas. I'm trying to figure out just whose home to throw the party in and how to use the opportunity as a stepping stone to a private jet ride to Telluride. I'm also working a few other angles on that one. How fabulous would it be to not only go to Telluride for Gay Ski Week but also to go on a private jet. I mean really, does it get any better?? I don't even ski! Ha! I will take a sled down the mountain though for Ru-Paul's drag ski event! It's going to be an absolute gas!

Let's see, what else has been going on? Oh, the gay pool league, I've finally been placed on a team. The team is in last place. I've got my work cut out for me. I won all three of my games on Tuesday night and jumped up in the standings from 27th place to 1st! Our team lost the match, we only won 4 out of our 9 games. Apparently, I'm going to have to bring some of the pretty boys from work with me as a distraction for the opposing team. Lord knows, we're going to need all the help we can get. I'm going to do my best to remain in first place individually while playing on the last place team. Ha! Our team is the Warped Q's. Appropriate, right?

The office is getting into full swing with the party season kicking off. This promises to be a great party season. I'm excited to go to some of these events. My only question about the events I'll be attending will be "suit or tux?". It's time to go on a husband hunt! The next time I get accused of marrying for money, I want it to be true!! Ha! And, I'm not settling for anything less than airplane money or a title! I'm getting way too old and I'm way too entertaining to fly commercial! HAR HAR HAR!! And, there are way too many people in this town with private jets, I just need to get to know a few more of them, trust me, I'm working on it!

One of the things that I need to do is make more doctor appointments. I've been neglecting my follow-up appointments and need to take care of all that, I've just been too busy. Life is moving along so nicely right now, I just don't want any bad news and I'm not 100% sure that there won't be any. Does that make any sense? Maybe you just have to be in my shoes to get that. I'm having way too much fun right now and just don't want to know if there's anything else wrong. When I was playing pool the other night, I saw two people that I hadn't seen in a long time, both are HIV+ and they both looked sallow, with sunken cheeks and really thin. That, I think, is one of my biggest fears. I don't want to look sickly. Maybe that's shallow, but I don't care. My weight seems to be sticking at 170. My AIDS doc tells me that it's too skinny but I'm fine with it. You can't be too rich or too thin, right? I guess you can be too thin, but too rich, never! It's hard for me to eat anything, even with pot. Lately, I've been taking a few bites of food and that's about all I can stand. I wish someone would serve half portions at restaurants. I just order appetizers now, it seems pointless to order a full dinner. I can only eat a few bites, even when the food is fabulous. It seems such a waste. I don't want to mislead anyone, sometimes I go out to eat and eat like an absolute P-I-G Hog! When that happens, you don't want to be there, I'll actually start eating off your plate until the waiter brings me another one. It doesn't happen often that I get like that but when I do, watch out! On the bright side, I'm maintaining a nice slim figure and I'm not losing any weight so it's all good. I just need to start working out. There's a fabulous full gym in the building, I just need to get off my ass and use it. On that note, I'm outta here!!

The Blow Monkeys - Digging your scene

Tell me why... i've played this song over and over?? I love this song! I've listened to it at least 10 times a day for over a week now. I love the feel that it's got.