It’s been a fun, relaxing and productive weekend, though my schedule sucks. We’re having another warm spell and unfortunately, I’m on nights, awake when it’s chilly and sleeping when it’s warmer and less comfy for sleeping.

I’m also pissed that my $160 Bose headphones are falling apart.

Becky and I had so much fun laughing over the 34 pictures she posted that she took in Valleyhead in 1983. It really helped make up for the horrible memories that go with the place and some of the people in it. Like that evil Donna A. There she was, clearly recognizable after all these years and as I stared into that scary, mean-looking face, I still couldn’t believe it was the face of a then 28-year-old. Not just because of her looks but because she was into classical music as well. Who the hell listens to classical at 28? Anyway, she’s sort of looking off to the side with an almost disgusted look on her face.

I got a kick out of how Becky said she looked like an undertaker in a bad horror movie and that she wonders if she’s still a boozer.

I recognized most of the others but we were unable to ID some of them. Unfortunately, she didn’t have any pictures of Mary C, Michelle S or Lori M. She did have one of Denise M, but it wasn’t a good shot.

Dyed my hair earlier and would want to kick my own ass if this place were ours. I can’t see them without glasses, but with glasses, I can see the little sprinkle of dye I left on the toilet seat and some on the sink. I thought this foam stuff wasn’t supposed to do that. At least it’s so much easier to use and rinse.

Deciding I’m already sick of my short hair and not liking how it looks, I did some research to see what else may help speed up growth besides the things I already know about like daily scalp massages and things like that. Well, flaxseed was recommended so I got that yesterday, sprinkled some on my oatmeal, and I swear my hair is already longer in just a day!

To cut calories I’ve been getting kids’ yogurt. Well, the brand I’ve been getting comes with a refrigerator magnet and each one contains a letter and a career that starts with that letter. Wonder if I’ll have enough to leave a “fuck you” on the refrigerator for Jesse if we ever make it out of here someday.

The rat has gotten extremely fat and lazy lately. He used to love to come out and run around, but now all he wants to do is come out long enough to get a treat, then go home and eat some more. He’s also filthy so much of the time. Rats have oily skin but even those that don’t have roommates to help clean them keep their own selves clean. Maybe it’s because his weight makes it hard for him or maybe he’s just lazy, but he doesn’t do a very good job giving himself spit baths. Yet he fights me every time I give him a bath. So Tom got the bright idea of doing his own research and found baby shampoo was recommended and he thinks he can “make a game of it” for him and loads of “fun.” LOL, if he believes this then he might as well believe in Santa and the Tooth Fairy as well. Although rats are good swimmers, getting wet is not a rat’s idea of a good time no matter how you present the idea to them!