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06/26/2026 22:56 #60945
new desk setupOne of the few light spots about (e:Paul)'s retirement is I took over his work equipment. Now my desk looks like an Apple store. These screens are amazing, definitely not worth the money they cost but I'll gladly enjoy them for now.
06/26/2026 22:54 #60944
Paul's last day at work
06/14/2026 23:54 #60943
Allentown Art FestivalCategory: buffalo
In the morning, Tyler made us some breakfast while I installed the bidet we bought for his birthday. He has a standard toilet so it could use a 1/2" connector while our stupid Toto needs a special adapter that only supports 3/8". The water pressure difference is substantial.
(e:terry) and Tyler serenaded us with Toni Braxton while we got ready and then ate.
We biked back home in the morning and got ready to take (e:terry)'s mom and aunt to the Allentown Art Festival.
It wasn't that crowded since Saturday was so beautiful and it was threatening to rain.
Honestly most of what is being sold doesn't really interest me, but I don't mind doing a lap unlike (e:libertad) who says it's his worst nightmare.
Turns out the rain forecast was right and it torrentially downpoured. We hid in the tunnel behind Rick's for a minute while Franklin Street turned into a babbling brook.
Once home (e:paul) and I napped before (e:terry) and I went to do karaoke at Susanna and Yames's place for her grad school graduation party. The day also ended with Terry singing Toni Braxton.
Some wet dogs.
(e:terry) and Tyler serenaded us with Toni Braxton while we got ready and then ate.
We biked back home in the morning and got ready to take (e:terry)'s mom and aunt to the Allentown Art Festival.
It wasn't that crowded since Saturday was so beautiful and it was threatening to rain.
Honestly most of what is being sold doesn't really interest me, but I don't mind doing a lap unlike (e:libertad) who says it's his worst nightmare.
Turns out the rain forecast was right and it torrentially downpoured. We hid in the tunnel behind Rick's for a minute while Franklin Street turned into a babbling brook.
Once home (e:paul) and I napped before (e:terry) and I went to do karaoke at Susanna and Yames's place for her grad school graduation party. The day also ended with Terry singing Toni Braxton.
Some wet dogs.
06/14/2026 23:53 #60942
Family birthdayCategory: family
Saturday was non-stop as well. Early was my niece's 3rd birthday at the Boys and Girls Club in Tonawanda. We went to the North Tonawanda one by mistake at first, who knew there were so many locations.
Honestly it's pretty fun just running around throwing a basketball around in a gym with no goal.
The decor of these places are wild though. So many random signs of rules, and this wolf mascot costume that stank from feet away.
On the way home we stopped at the vegan grocery store in Tonawanda. (e:terry) was able to stock up on soy curls which we haven't found anywhere else, even the mega Asian mart on the boulevard.
In the evening we went over to hang out at Tyler's garage with some cheese plates and drinks leftover from pride. (e:mike) and (e:libertad) were there too, it was a good time all around.
Honestly it's pretty fun just running around throwing a basketball around in a gym with no goal.
The decor of these places are wild though. So many random signs of rules, and this wolf mascot costume that stank from feet away.
On the way home we stopped at the vegan grocery store in Tonawanda. (e:terry) was able to stock up on soy curls which we haven't found anywhere else, even the mega Asian mart on the boulevard.
In the evening we went over to hang out at Tyler's garage with some cheese plates and drinks leftover from pride. (e:mike) and (e:libertad) were there too, it was a good time all around.
06/14/2026 23:53 #60941
busyI am feeling increasingly busy and stressed out lately. There isn't enough time for everything that needs to get done.
Main Street reconstruction has began. First step was cutting down all the trees, even ones that were just planted in the past few years. I can't wait for it to be done.
For Friday evening we took Paul's mom out for Tony's birthday to OG Dumpling House on the Boulevard. It's busy and a bit messy inside but the dumplings are so good.
Across the street we stopped to look at couches from Raymour and Flannigan. Weirdly the cheaper couches they had were all full of things that would break or become a mess in our frat house. Cup holders, coolers, heated seats and lighting and then the more expensive couches had none of that.
On the way home we stopped at Lake Effect Ice Cream on Hertel. The way to do it is to order the sampler scoops so you can get 5 flavors in the size of 1 regular scoop.
Main Street reconstruction has began. First step was cutting down all the trees, even ones that were just planted in the past few years. I can't wait for it to be done.
For Friday evening we took Paul's mom out for Tony's birthday to OG Dumpling House on the Boulevard. It's busy and a bit messy inside but the dumplings are so good.
Across the street we stopped to look at couches from Raymour and Flannigan. Weirdly the cheaper couches they had were all full of things that would break or become a mess in our frat house. Cup holders, coolers, heated seats and lighting and then the more expensive couches had none of that.
On the way home we stopped at Lake Effect Ice Cream on Hertel. The way to do it is to order the sampler scoops so you can get 5 flavors in the size of 1 regular scoop.
