First off…
The King of Pop Michael Jackson has left us. I first heard about it on twitter and text messages and automatically assumed that it was a joke. Then later when I got off work, I learned that the horrible news was true. Reports said that he died of a heart attack. It was so sudden. So unexpected.
I grew up on MJ. I bought every cassete tape released from Off the Wall to Invincible (my first MJ CD). I played those tapes over ans over constantly. Whenever MTV or VH1 aired one of his concerts I remember recording them all to an 8 hour video casette. I even had and loved the Moonwalker movie on that tape. Tons of music videos, biographies, events and documentaries all about Michael Jackson. He was my childhood idol. And now he’s gone.
I always thought that I’d be able to see him perform live just once in my life. When he announced this year’s summer tour in London and later the world I just about died and couldn’t wait to buy tickets. Now my dream is gone.
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We have a new apartment. We moved all the way across town. It’s a three bedroom, two bath with a garage, patio and tiny front and backyard. I LOVE it so far. The complex isn’t even half full yet. We are the first residents to live in this unit. We share the place with Nacho. That in itself is pretty exciting. Our rent is a bit higher than the last place but is so much more worth it. Even just stepping outside the front door and seeing my car RIGHT THERE makes it worth it.
We did a lot of moving this weekend. Special thanks go out to those who came out to help at the last minute: Tyler, Darryl and Doug. They came out at the drop of a hat because we were stupid and didn’t plan things out accordingly. We got all o the big stuff out of the old place and still have to go back tomorrow for some more and to start the cleaning process to have the place spotless by Tuesday night. Then we get to finally focus on getting this place aput together and functional.
I also need to find another or a better job. Preferably something completely different that pays me what the work is worth. I am so fucking tired of Party City. So many “corporate” changes are happening. I really hope to get out before Halloween at the latest.
Need to get up a little earlier for the longer drive to work too. Suck.