It's been forever since I've written a blog. I've been horrible about finding the time to do that lately. But I guess that's what happens sometimes when life gets a little crazy. I'm either too busy to write, or I'm so tired from being busy, I don't have the brain power to string together sentences to write.
But since today is a holiday and I'm am well rested and have loads of free time, I can write. Woo-hoo! Of course most people probably aren't around on July 4th. Well unless you're not American. But either way, I'm finally writing something. So go me!
You'd think I'd have a ton of stuff to talk about since it's been so long. But I don't really. Not unless you wanna hear about me being busy at work. But that's boring. Plus it's a 3 day weekend and I don't even want to think about work right now. It just stresses me out.
In fact last night I was pretty exhausted from it all. It was a bad day. But Nat tried to cheer me up by giving me alcohol and telling me stories from her work instead. She had a good one to tell that cracked me up, and sort of annoyed me at the same time.
She said that she had this patient yesterday that came in for a consultation. She was an older lady, around our parents age. And her son had come with her. The son was kind of creepy and gross apparently. And he stayed in the waiting room the whole time. Nat didn't speak to him, although she admitted she may have smiled at him politely when she called his mom back.
But that's it. And then she saw him again when his mom was making an appointment, for about 30 seconds. She never said a word to him. Yet about 20 minutes after they'd left the office, the receptionist got a call requesting to speak to that patients nurse. So Nat gets on the phone and asks what she can do for the person.
It turns out that it's the creepy son. And he says to Nat, "so...my mom said you were really nice to her and I wanted to say thank you. And I also wondered if you'd like to go out some time." Can you believe that?? He asked her out! She didn't even talk to the guy and he had the balls to call up her work and and ask her out. Wow.
Even I didn't do that back when I first met her (although I should have). At least we talked a lot and flirted and there would be a reason for me to think she'd actually say yes. But this guy was crazy. He obviously didn't know she was married, seeing as how he barely laid eyes on her long enough to notice a ring.
She said she tried really hard not to crack up laughing and just told the guy she was sorry but she was married. He was pretty disappointed and asked her if she'd still like to go out and just be friends. What?? I don't think so. You gotta give the dude points for going out on a limb though. But really, that was insane.
I think it would have annoyed me more if she didn't describe the guy as a skinny losery meth addict looking guy in a baseball cap. If she had said a Johnny Depp lookalike asked her out, I might have been worried. But of course she assured me that even if a Johnny lookalike asked her out, she would have told him to get lost. And I know that. But still....
In other news...I've got another creepy bug story. Only this one isn't near as bad as the jumping spider trying to attack me. But I still hate bugs. The other night I was at the kitchen table surfing the net on my laptop. (The computer room isn't safe!) But it turns out neither is the kitchen.
I heard something buzzing around near my head, but I assumed it was a fly. Annoying, but I'm not actually afraid of flies because that would be really stupid even for me. So I just kept waving it away and ignoring it. But then all of a sudden, this thing divebombs my head. It flew right into my forehead and it actually hurt me a little.
It got smacked senseless for a moment and it landed on the table. It wasn't a fly. In fact, I still have no freaking idea what it was. It was a huge brown beetle of some sort, with wings. Really freaky looking! It had a bunch of crunchy looking legs with spikes on them. And it got up and started flying around my head again. It tried to fly into my ear!
I ended up doing that arm flailing dance where you're trying to clear the air around you of any sort of invading creature that wants to fly into your ear and eat your brain. I ended up smacking it with the back of my hand and it landed on the floor. I squished it and it crunched pretty loudly.
I picked it up with a napkin and examined it trying to figure out WTF it was. I have no idea. I'd never seen anything like it before. But it wasn't a one time thing. There are more of them. Everywhere. The night before last, my cat Misty was walking around the kitchen with one in her mouth. And last night, another one landed on my computer screen.
We are under attack by strange insects. Did we move to the Amazon jungle when I wasn't looking? What is going on?? I have no idea, but I don't like it. We need an exterminator pronto.
Anyway, I guess that's it for now. I know it's not that exciting but that's my life. And I've missed having the time to share it here (no matter how mundane and pointless).
I hope everyone has a good weekend and a happy 4th if you celebrate it! We have no plans this year, so it'll probably be a pretty boring evening. Maybe we'll go somewhere? Who knows? But if we do, I'll be sure and write about it so I have something else to say!
evil_twin posted on Jul 04, 2008
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everythingyouthink said on Jul 04, 2008....
I'm not particularly fond of bugs. I'm not fond of bats either, but somehow, one got into my house, and into my living room. It took forever to get out. -
brit said on Jul 04, 2008....
Hey! That bug sounds like it coulda been a beetle or cockroach. You don't want roaches, that's for sure!
I understand about being busy @ work and stressed AND way too tired to think, let alone write, sometimes. What I end up doing is writing lists and I find it helpful.
Happy 4th!! I hope you get to do something exciting :-)
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fearing said on Jul 04, 2008....
I can just imagine your neighbors seeing you do the bug dance through the window. You know - with no sound - they just see you in there flailing about. Funny! And thanks for the sounds to picture with the mental. The crunch thing grossed me out.
lol!
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the_infernal_optimist said on Jul 04, 2008....
That's kind of gross about the creepy guy asking Nat out! :-p The nerve, too!
And ewwwwwww about those bugs! I have no idea what they could be, but that sounds absolutely nasty. Like the June bug from hell or something! We have those, and I hate them. But they're really stupid, so they're easy to knock away.
~Infernal
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botoni said on Jul 04, 2008....
Nothing to write about and you're still able to keep us entertained! Thanks for a refreshing read ET even if does involve creeps and bugs. -
evil_twin said on Jul 04, 2008....
everything--Oh God...if I had a bat in my house, I'd really freak out! Luckily that hasn't happened. Yet. But with the way things go around here, it's only a matter of time! I already had a bird in my house once, so a bat probably isn't so far fetched.
brit--I don't think it was a roach. I've actually never seen a roach before any place I've lived. This had a beetle sort of body, but the wings were transparent like a bee. I have no idea what it was! I hope you have a nice 4th too :-)
fearing--Sorry to gross you out with the crunch sound effect. But it felt necessary to say :-P I'm sure I did look like a moron if anyone saw me flailing around, but I'm used to that!
Infernal--That June bug was nasty! That's not what this was though. That picture was definitely beetle like, but this thing that attacked me was more bee like. Only not a bee at a all. It might be a new never before seen species that decided to hatch from the depths of hell under my house....
botoni--Thanks for reading and I'm glad you enjoyed this, even if I didn't have much to say! I've missed writing and I just wanted to say something :-P
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Lucytorial said on Jul 04, 2008....
Bugs man... don't talk to me about bugs... you and my hubby come from the same egg I reckon. He woke up one night with a damn beatle in his EAR!!! scratching away at his ear drum.. painful obviously.. then it died in his ear! gross!!!!!! the next morning I took him to hospital and they tried prizing it out, sucking it out and then finally rinsing the little (big) sucker out... we have it in a jar on the kitchen counter GROSS -
Mr_Box said on Jul 04, 2008....
It has been forever since you've written a blog hasn't it? Of course I haven't been much better. But it's still good to see you writing.You might want to get an exterminator for real, dude. That is a lot of bugs. With 4 cats you'd think bugs wouldn't dare enter your abode. I have no idea what that flying thing was either. Doesn't sound like anything I've seen.I hope you're having a fun 4th. As you can see, I'm busy doing nothing over here... -
queenparanoia said on Jul 04, 2008....
ewww bugs!!! i had a more serious encounter last night. we found a snake!!! wahahahhahaa i'll blog it later... =) -
husbandhater said on Jul 04, 2008....
How have you and Nurse Cutie been Kyle? So someone else noticed her beauty too huh? Don't take it so bad kyle. We all know Nurse Cutie is just that. Now you know too. I just hope that Creepy respects the I'm married bit. B/c I know so many that still try to hit on me even though. -
hotaka said on Jul 05, 2008....
Pretty remarkable about that guy. He did have nerve but maybe felt it was easier to talk to her on the phone. Face to face he probably was just sitting there thinking what to say but hadn't the guts to say it.
As for your bug, it does sound like a beetle and now it is beetle season. Last month there were lots of beautiful shiny green scarab beetles lying crushed on the sidewalk. The other night I rescued an overturned female rhinocerous from the street. She had big hooks on her legs for hanging on. I let her ride on my bag and set her free in my little garden. Two nights ago a saw a male flying around the street light near the same place. Those guys are big and have this large thing on the snout that looks like a moose antler. I was wary of being hit in the forehead by that eratic flyer. I also found a nickle-sized beetle on the station platform the other night and picked it up to save it from being crushed. I set it free in some bushes in the garden outside the station.
You have to be wary of what you swat at. I once thought I was swatting a fly and knocked a wasp on the table. Your beetle problem will pass soon. It's a seasonal thing. Sometimes there are more in one area than other years. No need to pay an exterminator.
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lostboy said on Jul 05, 2008....
I just stumbled upon your blog, I am new to the site - but I'm glad i found yours! It's good to know other people out there have some normal things happen to them too! You write things in a very entertaining way, it's great. Good luck with your bug invasion!-lostboy -
RollingC said on Jul 05, 2008....
You have nothing to worry about they only want to eat the wax in your ear not your brains.
Nature has many creatures that have a symbiotic relationship with other creatures in their surroundings. Think of all the money you'll save from buying those cotton stick swabs to clean your ear and you're doing nature a favor by keeping a food source available for the little buggers in the face of all the land development that's going on.
It helps if you look on the bright side of things. :^)Rc
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Mamie said on Jul 05, 2008....
hey, glad to hear from you and I have not written for a while either...I think I know what those bugs are...do they remind you of darth vadar with a pointed helmet? They are called stink bugs and first came into pennsylvania last year, they are from asia and they look like dive bombers. For some reason they can get into the house no matter what! I was told to spray around the windows and doors yet they still get in somehow....absolutely gross!the guy at the office sounds like a stink bug too. I'd squash him! :) -
uniquely-ironic said on Jul 05, 2008....
Maybe the guy was following orders from his mom to ask Nat out. He sounds like a momma's boy. In any case, Nat is a very cute lady so I'm surprised she doesn't get hit on more. You're a lucky man Kyle!!!As for the arm flailling, spinning, (screaming?) dance of bug avoidance I applaud you for following through and squishing it after you stunned it. -
evil_twin said on Jul 05, 2008....
lucy--Oh God....your story is going to give me nightmares! Your husband actually had a beetle in his ear and it died in there?? I think I'd sleep with ear muffs on for the rest of my life if that ever happened to me. *shudders*
Mr. Box--We did have a fun 4th! I'm sorry you didn't do anything this year. You should have come over :-) And I have no idea what the flying bug was either. I tried looking it up, but nothing I saw matches it.
queen--Thank God I haven't found any snakes yet! Yikes! I'll have to read that blog whenever you post it.
HH--We've been doing well :-) And yes, it doesn't surprise me that someone else saw her beauty and wanted to be with her. But it surprised me only because she said she never even spoke to him! Hopefully she won't see him again for awhile. Or ever!
hotaka--You took a beetle home with you?? You are much better bug man than me. I don't think I could handle that at all! I'm just hoping my cats will take care of the problem for me. They seem to enjoy catching these things and eating them....
lostboy--Hey, welcome to Soulcast! I'm glad you enjoyed reading this. I definitely write about normal, everyday things. Mostly because that's all that ever happens to me :-P I hope you enjoy your time here!
Rc--I feel much better now! Next time I'll just let the little bugger into my ear then :-P
Mamie--No, it wasn't a beetle like that, although I have seen those! This one is still a mystery to me. It wasn't like anything I'd ever seen before. And luckily it doesn't stink when you squash it either :-P
uniquely--I kind of got the impression that the creepy guy was following his mom's orders too. Which just makes him an even weirder person! But yes, I know I'm lucky :-) And after my arm flailing dance, I had to kill it!
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dailyachesandpains said on Jul 05, 2008....
Ok...that dude calling Nat is pretty freaky. I'd ask for an escort to my car with co-workers at the end of the day. Each day.I don't think I can read your bug adventures. I don't know if I told you...I had a nightmare after reading the spider episode. I'm not even kidding. Do you think these bugs are coming from N. CA escaping the fires? Wait until you guys have kids. Little daily brings me all sorts of "surprises" of nature. She picks up bird worms (you know the bloody ones after it rains) and does the "Look Mommy! I have a new friend! Can we keep it?" I flip out if she even comes within a foot of me with one of them.The May Flies came late this year. I hate those damn things. They always fly into one of my eyes!Daily -
skald said on Jul 05, 2008....
Kyle. What would SoulCast be without you. No, you must blog. -
evil_twin said on Jul 06, 2008....
daily--I don't know if these bugs are escaping the fires or what. But I wish they'd go back home! I can definitely see you freaking out over the worms :-P
skald--Thank you :-) That was very sweet of you to say. I'm not going anywhere! I just need to find more time.
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dailyachesandpains said on Jul 07, 2008....
Kyle, lol! I freak out over a dust bunny! You and I have had to deal with too many beasts of mother natures little animals and bugs lately. -
wombat said on Jul 07, 2008....
Hi evil twin: I remember I was reading your post Sat. morning when I had to shut down and go somewhere.... since then only looked for a second or two here and there....but went looking for this!
I couldn't believe the nerve of that doofus, asking your wife out like that at her job! That is just bizarre, but I guess it takes all kinds. Maybe he figures he will go with the odds---and sooner or later someone will say yes...ha.
There ain't no bugs on me. There ain't no bugs on me. There might be bugs on some of you mugs, but there ain't no bugs on me..... Ha.....(wombie wears a nice decorative collar)
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evil_twin said on Jul 07, 2008....
daily--I don't like dust bunnies either! Although they don't freak me out, so much as gross me out. Especially the ones that collect under the refrigerator and occasionally float out onto the kitchen floor. Yuck!
wombat--Now you've got me singing that Advantage commercial! :-P You know, today I was watching an Animal Planet show, and they rescued two wombats from a house. They were the cutest things ever and I told Nat I wanted to buy a pet wombat :-P I thought of you immediately!
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tizzygirl said on Jul 08, 2008....
I think you are a bug magnet. That sucks man. I definitely would not stand by you in the amazon. Luckily I'd never be standing anywhere in the amazon. The place might be cool as hell but the bugs are not. Good to see you blogging again! I probably should start doing that! I think I forgot how to though! -
silverwhisper said on Jul 09, 2008....
kyle, good to see you again!
OK, seriously: i assume nat wears a wedding ring, right? what kind of an ass asks out a married woman? man, that's just begging for a trout-smack!
about the insects: are any of your neighbors having trouble w/ this sudden insect infestation? i mean, the only neighbor i know you guys have is the crazy lady who sees UFOs & stuff but i figure that you've met some who aren't completely bat-shit nuts, right? :>
ed
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