Alone Again (Naturally)

Unlike Gilbert O'Sullivan or Biz Markee, though, I'm not lamenting that.

'song made it safely to her destination (although there was certainly some confusion en route, which she might post about when she returns). That means that I not only had the house to myself yesterday, but will do so today and tomorrow, as well (Elayna returns on Sunday).

Yes, two-and-a-half days of having the house to myself.

As anyone who knows me is aware, I need alone time -- I'm relatively extreme in my introverted nature. At most, I get that for a few hours here or there during the year (I don't count staying up after everyone has gone to bed, although that's a manifestation of it as well).

But today and tomorrow -- it's all me. Dear god, I need that.

I've already accomplished important things, like watching six episodes on Tivo of Black Books, grocery shopping, and renting High Tension.

Since today's a work holiday, no need to wake up early or head in to the office, either. I might head to Northlake later, or just read the entire day, or try cooking eggs in a bag.

Happy penultimate day of the year to all of you!

For those who are wondering

My New Year's Resolution is 1280 x 1024.

Things accomplished today.

1. Laundry and assorted household errands.

2. Trip to Northlake area:

2.1 Red Lobster for lunch. Yeah, it's basically crap seafood (when your corporate motto is, "Fresher than Captain D's," you're not aiming very high), but those biscuits are just so damned good.

2.2 Movie Trading Company. Where they're running a buy-two-get-one-free sale. Grabbed Terminator, the two-disc Terminator 3, and the Waxwork/Waxwork 2 combo pack for $12 (the first because it's a great film, the second because I'm a completist and it was good enough, and if you have to ask about the Waxwork movies, you don't know me very well; and yes, I know just how shitty the fullscreen transfers on them are, but since the price I was paying was "free," and since there is no widescreen special edition, I'll take it).

2.3 Toys "Backwards R" Us. I showed such great restraint. Lots of good deals in the video game area, but none that I needed. I almost made it out of the store in one piece, but on the way out, there was the post-Xmas clearance, complete with the Trivial Pursuit: Book Lovers Edition for $9.97. Yes, it's mine.

2.4 Best Buy. Man, I'd forgotten how much Best Buy just out-and-out sucks. They've rearranged the store to be even less easy to navigate, but when you finally find stuff, you realize that their prices are no longer anything special, even for things that are on sale. Good selection, I'll grant, but shitty service and crappy prices. It looks as if they're shifting to the MediaPlay philosophy. And we all know how well that worked out for MediaPlay.

2.5 Northlake Mall. Hit lots of stores, including Waldenbooks (which had the same Trivial Pursuit for $20, so I win!), a calendar kiosk, EBGames, Macy's, The Disney Store, and a few others. I managed to make it through the mall without spending a cent, although there were definitely close calls.

2.6 Gamestop (in that strip mall next to the main mall). With two days left on my 10% off card, I grab the MegaMan Anniversary Collection. Because those first three games do kick so much ass. Mind you, that was after about an hour of browsing. Lots of temptations.

2.7 Smoothie King. I was parched at this point. And it'd been years since I had a smoothie. I know they're not really healthy, but they're yummy.

2.8 Office Depot. Nothing exciting, but it was there.

2.9 Bus ride home. Just because I need a ninth item.

3. Napped in front of the Tivo with cats. Napped hard. Woke up about twenty minutes ago. Pizza has been ordered. I'm off to watch a French Horror movie.