When I woke up this morning, I had to debate whether or not I would even leave the bed. I had decided that no, I would not do so, but after about an hour, I had to pee, so I figured that was as good an impetus to begin the day as any.

I came downstairs to check e-mail, and my monitor, which had been flirting with the abyss, finally decided to die and stay dead. I was not happy about that. Later in the day, I went out and purchased a 19″ and a 17″ monitor. I did not expect the 19″ to be so cheap. In fact, I was able to purchase both for the price that I expected to spend on one monitor. I may return the 17″, but at the moment I am still flirting with the idea of multiple monitors, which would allow me to live out so many geek fantasies… you have no idea.

My mom dropped by for a visit because she was in my neck of the woods. Within 20 minutes, I had wounded her so badly that she left near tears.

Despite feeling like doo doo, I completed my third packet for grad school today and sent it off. I have to complete five, with an option for a sixth (which I fully plan to take). My wife also feels like doo doo, and came home early from work for a nap. She still left to teach her ESL class.

Corey Brown dropped in with some files he made for me. When I figure out the php necessary to allow me to skin this site, I will begin using the ludicrous header he made for me. I love Corey Brown dearly, though calling him a retard to his face may not have showed him that.

My mom came back over because she felt bad about having left upset. I believe I managed to upset her even more.

Despite the fact that I know it to be an extremely self-destructive behavior, I put a lot of caffiene in my body after 8 PM.

I am listening to a Pixies live show now that sounds absolutely superb. Aside from stroking my wife’s hair as she slept, this may be the high point of my day. If only because I simply cannot fuck this up.