My dream desk

This is the most amazing desk I have ever seen. If I had an extra $3,000, I would aready own it. Some day.

End of week

I went to a dinner Thursday night, was given four cups of what I thought was decaf, went home and vibrated for the next day. Got about three hours of sleep and felt hungover. Never make that mistake again.

On the upside, it's been a good week. Our offer was accepted on the house, and we had it inspected on Thursday. Once we close, I will post a photo.

On the downside, my good friend Waad flew to Jordan this morning to work for the next five months. We'll miss him, but we'll continue ESL via Yahoo.

Amy and I are now at Panera, where she is doing homework and I'm keeping her company. Lazy Saturday. Needed it.

Someone spiked my decaf with the real thing. Four cups worth. Could do a backflip screaming right now.

Don't know what this is, but I want one.

Crumley: I. Feel. Like. Crap.

Tough day for the big guy. He got his teeth cleaned, and they knock them out for that. He was a staggering mess when I picked him up. Now at home crashed out.

Resolutions

1) Storm back into the job with rejuvenated enthusiasm.

2) Be more pleasant at home and be more appreciative of dear wife; be at work when at work and home when home.

3) Get in good shape.

4) Enjoy my photography class and make good use of my new Canon.

5) Attempt writing one more time. I have a great idea.

6) Take more advantage of the biking trails of the Western Suburbs.

7) Eat out less.

8) Use the library more.

9) Be more patient with others.

Sunday

I have had a good Sunday. Waad, the fellow I've been tutoring in ESL, and his family took us to lunch today at Reza's in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood. We ate tremendous Persian food, in my case, primarily lamb, chicken, beef, various kabobs and a huge amount of baklava. It was a great time, and Amy and I have really valued getting to know them. Waad's going to be working in Jordan over the next few months, so our weekly sessions will be online for a while.

On Saturday, Amy and I saw "The Fighter," pretty much rounding off the movies we needed to see to be up to date for the Oscars. I found much of the movie interminably repetitive, but overall I enjoyed it. My own pick for best picture remains "Winter's Bone."

Tomorrow, it's back to work.