After 5 years of waiting for it....

Yes, I've finally locked my keys in my car. With the motor running. At a fast-food joint. During the lunch rush. On a work day. I'd like to thank the police department for coming to my aid. I'd like to thank the little kid for questioning me and his mother about why I would do such a thing. I'd like to thank his mother for snatching the little kid away as fast as possible.

And so the New Year has begun

And whooptie freakin do! A different year, and the same old crap to deal with from day to day.
At least for now. 2005 has got to be a year of change for me. Some habits have got to go. Some new habits should be added. And the job situation has got to change, too.

Hmmm, maybe it was a premonition. Last week, while thinking of the year to come, I decided that, in at least one aspect, it would be the year of the "lathered yak". You shouldn't concern yourself about that for now.

Then, as I was writing this, a few mental blocks fell into place. I have a lot of hard work to do this new year. I was born in the Chinese Year of the OX. A yak is, loosely, an ox...or at least related. So, it could actually be the year of the lathered ox, rather than a yak.

Though, the "lathered yak" still has an important role to play. Thankfully, I am easily amused.