The closing date for my place is August 13.

Hurrah!! I am so looking forward to be settled in. I am not so looking forward to the settling in part....packing, moving stuff, contacting utility companies, bleh!

But it will be sooo nice to have whoever I want and whenever I want over witgout any worry! And I will be able to come and go without being questioned!

You'd think I was 15 or something... :lol:

A couple of weekends ago, I told my mom  I might not coming home for the night. She was like "why not? Where are you going to be? [Knowing full well where I was going to be] Why do you need to stay out all night? [To get laid, mom]" I probably told her I was staying at Patrick's because she started saying thingis like "don't be so cheap! How long have you known him?"

I often wonder if her questions are rhetorical...I assume they are. The best part was her asking "Just how many men have you been with? Aren't you worried about AIDS?!" I'd like to think I am informed about STDs and VD, but I told him I'd been with so many men, I'd lost track. Her expression was priceless.

All week long I'd not gone to bed early than 1:45 am. Most nights were spent chatting with Wayne, but I saw Patrick last night.

We just hung out at his place and watched a bit of The Dave Chapelle Show. It was hilarious.

And I brought up the age fibbing after all. It seemed like an okay time to ask. He had no recollection of it, it seems. :roll: He thinks he said what he said based on how old he thought I was, but he thought I was a few years younger. Well, whatever...:lol: I am over it now.

I think my freakout session has passed. I didn't really feel like seeing Patrick last night, but I felt a little bad for not suggesting we get together since we were originally going to go out with Tara and Steve last night. Something came up for Tara and Steve, so she bailed. And I've never actually asked Patrick to do anything, except go a wedding with me. So I called him after Big Brother, and asked if he wanted to hang out.

It was good to see him. I hadn't seen him in a week except for the quick lunch on Thuesday.

I am eating some apple chips right nwo. The packaging said they'd be cripsy. They're not really. Maybe at first bite, but then they're chewy. And this BATA posting engine is slllllloooooow. I'm not sure I like that. And the paragraph breaks are too big for my personal taste.

When I logged in my account today, I got this message:

You may be at risk, especially if you download music or software

Electronic identity theft is a growing concern in Canada and around the world. You may be vulnerable to thieves who seek to learn your passwords and take over your online accounts. Please review the following tips to help keep your online experience as secure as possible.

If you participate in Internet file sharing or download music or software:

You are at higher risk for viruses, adware and spyware. These applications can capture information from your browser, including passwords, or re-direct you to fraudulent Web sites. Protect yourself by doing your online banking on a computer that has an up-to-date virus protection program and a good firewall program.

I don't know if the information they've stated is all that correct, even. And ironically, the bank's web site stores cookies on your machines. Moreover, they won't let you log in unless you accept their cookies. I'm not sure what their cookies are for, but they are not helping anyone. Thanks for the headsup, though. Geesh.

Okay, after Chris and I had the fun conversation and all, I thought I could accept him as a friend in my life. I figured it'd be okay and I didn't have to worry about him wanting to date me (again). It seems to take a lot to fully let people in my life.

So...I asked him if he wanted to go to the upcoming Beastie Boys concert with me. He said yes, but he gave me a condition. He said we could not go if his Internet woman was in town [because he'd be taking her, too]. His condition made me really angry.

I would never place any kind of conditions on my friends - ever. His request was not cool with me. [This Internet woman was the first reason why I dumped him the first time. When I asked him if he was dating anyone else at the time, he told me about her. I didn't want to date him until he resolved things with her. Almost two years later, still no resolution!] If we're friends, what is the big deal with all of us going to a concert?

That is not part of a real friendship. And here I go...giving him big red Xs right now! Here I go cutting and slashing relationship with guys.

Edit: Some background info for those of you who didn't know the past story. Chris' Internet girl is from California, USA and he's in Canada here. They met in a chat room several (4-5) years ago. They've never met...they've just IM-ed, talked on the phone, sent gifts/letters through snail mail. He's made two attempts to visit her (first time, he had to work so the trip was cancelled; second time, he flew down there but she was nowhere to be found because she was "in the hospital".) She's made at least 3 attempts to visit, i.e., she tells him when she's going to be in town, but never actually makes it. The last time, she got the stomach flu while driving, so her uncle picked her up somewhere along the way and drove her home. I can't remember the previous reasons why she didn't make it.

Her next due date is August 18. For his sake, I hope she actually makes it.

My favourite astrology site is http://www.astralreflections.com" title="http://www.astralreflections.com" target="_blank"http://www.astralreflections..... This week, part of my horoscope says "Relationships continue sweet, intriguing, enlightening and profound this week. Take advantage, especially Wednesday/Thursday. Yes, there are problems, incompatibilities, adverse circumstances. So step alertly, but don’t avoid fortune’s offerings!"

I often heed his words.

I've decided to not say anything to Patrick about his dishonesty. It just doesn't matter to me at this moment. I've lost a bit of steam in the Patrick department. I'm not sure why out of sight = out of mind for me so strongly.

My get together with Chris tomorrow has been postponed 'til next week. We realised traffic in his area was going to be absolutely horrible from about 6 pm to midnight due to a fireworks competition. I was looking forward to seeing him. Oh well. And I found out he's back in contact with his Internet girl...the one who ignored all his calls and was not home when he was in town. She was allegedly in the hospital. She seems to get sick every time she is to visit him or now, vice versa. I wonder if I should take a lesson and be so forgiving and trusting.

Now I am just sitting around, feeling tired but waiting for Wayne. Things with him feel normal again. He knows I am dating.