I didn’t even get so much as a card (since tomorrow’s Sunday) from either Mary or Paula. Some friends, huh? I know Paula didn’t forget, though, because she mentioned it on the phone. She just shouldn’t say she’s going to send things she knows she’s not going to send. As for Mary, anything could’ve come up with her.

For two reasons, there’s a part of me that’s just a tiny bit surprised the queen didn’t send a card, although it would have to get forwarded here. The first reason is to – in their minds – insult me with a check they know I couldn’t cash. The second would be to make me think they might not have gotten my ‘fuck you’ letter, thus depriving me of the satisfaction of knowing I told them off. I would know better, though. I’m not that dumb. I know they got the letter and that they discussed it with not only the police, but everyone they know that would listen. That’s just what people do. Especially those people.

Although cold and slippery, we went to the Chinese place to get me a seafood and vegetable dish I’ve been wanting to try. The same little girl of around 10 was there, and I thought I had a good memory! She remembered not only that we’d been there before, but she remembered what I ordered and that we had Safeway grocery bags with us. Tom pointed out that she was a lot like me – good with memory and languages, but lousy with numbers. Her parents were trying to teach her how to use the register and she had a hard time with it just like I always did when I had jobs that handled money.

We also went and got 3 medium-sized bamboo plants for $5 and 15 incense sticks for more variety. I’m glad they only cost a buck cuz they all suck except for the Jasmine, though even that’s not that great. It’s like it all smells the same; too smoky. We also got vitamins for the plants. All they need is one drop per month.

Tom worked today and raked in an extra $100, so we’re always glad about that. I just hope the doctor doesn’t cost too much!