Friday, July 23, 2004

   Friday, part two.
I didn't go to the beach, I was far too tired to walk down, run around for a while, and then walk home. Besides, it was hot. :p

Instead I stayed home and took a little nap, one that was very needed. Sleep has been scarce in the past half week, with all the things I've been doing and going to the gym/exercising in the morning. It was quite a pleasant nap. ^_____^

I got up because I had a phone call, I think. I don't remember who it was, but I stayed up and about after that. I did eventually decide to head down to Sacred Heart, though. I brought my now ever-present water bottle, my dueling deck, and a plastic bag with Victoria's lobster in it.

There weren't any kids there around my age, which was sort of a drag. It's the first time I've been to Rainbows all summer, and I felt a little uncomfortable about just showing up without anything to do and nobody to really talk to.

I hung out with a few fifth graders that I knew, and introduced myself to some of the younger kids I didn't know so well. I worked my magic, and the kids were soon falling over with laughter. ^___^

Nobody had Yu-Gi-Oh cards, though, so I didn't get to crush any pathetic mortal souls duel anybody. Most of the time I hung out with my neighbor Jamal, who's working Rainbows. I realized that I knew all of the people who were working today by sight and most of them by name. Same with the kids; most I'd seen before and most I knew by name.

At 5:30, when Rainbows ended and the last kid had been picked up, Jamal and I headed down to Victoria's second home; i.e. her mom's kindergarten classroom. I swear, they both spend more time in that school than they do at home. =/

Victoria's mom needed some help moving things around in her classroom, namely large and heavy things. She had asked Jamal to help her, and I was just nice enough to tag along and help.

Upon my arrival in the classroom, Victoria arched an eyebrow at me. I handed over the bag with her lobster, and she flashed a delighted smile. Her smile grew even more as she actually took out he lobster and cuddled its soft cuteness. :p I'm such a nice guy.

There was a lot of very heavy stuff. The teachers' desks were the heaviest things, with drawers still loaded with materials and such. We managed eventually, though, and Jamal and I left with aching limbs and sweat all over. My water was mostly gone, and I had already mopped my face all over with paper towels. The breeze blowing across us felt very good as we walked home, let me tell you.

I went home. I knew I should probably take a shower after all the work I'd done in the classroom, but I already took one today. Two seemed excessive to me. I called my grandfather and asked him if his pool was open. It was, and I said I'd walk down soon.

I decided to first make myself dinner, so I wouldn't be tempted to eat anything I shouldn't be eating down at his house. I put together a small salad and a turkey wrap. D-E-licious. I make good cold food. :p

So, I packed my bathing suit and some extra clothes into a bag. I refilled my water bottle from our spring water cooler, and then walked down.

My grandfather had a quick errand to run, so I watched TV while until he got back. When he returned, he reminded me that I had wanted to go swimming. I still did; if I wasn't going to shower, I'd at least submerge myself in chlorinated water. =P

The water was cool, not cold, and delightful to swim in. I used my new technique of adjusting myself to the water. I used to just slowly, bit by bit, lower myself in and wade painstakingly until I was covered. My new technique is a simple leap. I take a few steps, and then jump and tip myself backwards to get the impact all along the back of my body. It's much quicker than my old way, and much more effective.

I swam around for a bit; my arms still sore from moving the furniture. My little brother Michael came out for a while, and we played around a bit with one of the diving toys. It was 8:00 when I went in, though, and by 8:30 it was getting awfully dark. So, I got out and got myself and Michael towels. We dried off, and went inside to change.

Upon changing, I went into the kitchen. Leftover pizza sat on the counter. I opened the two boxes with a more than mild curiosity. Sausage, pepperoni, and cheese.....

So, I succumbed to the evil that is leftovers. I ate one piece. Later on, another. Then another one, just because. I couldn't help myself. The place they got it from, G&S, they make their pizzas with a sweet sort of sauce that I find very, very good.

I think I'm going to avoid this house so long they have leftovers around. >_>;;

And I had been doing so well eating, too. I'll not let this get to me, mind you. It's just a sign that I'm human, I guess :p
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