Some Guy Ruined My Xmas

So I was set to enjoy the extra time
off work, maybe get caught up on some movie watching, and possibly get to the
screenwriting, re-writing that has been awaiting me. Nope, that was not in the
cards for your faithful narrator. As has become the norm, some guy from my past
had to swoop in with ultimatums and needs and take away the relaxation and
peace in the world of Boo.

It started with an email, and then
after that, another email. After panicked phone calls, it was time to take
action. On Christmas Eve, I was asked to do an emergency edit on this guy’s TV
show that needs to go out on the 26th with all expediency. So I
bailed on My Sexy Fiancé Veronica’s ™ family gather on the Eve, and awaited the
beta tapes so I could start the work. And I waited. Then more waiting. Finally
I called the guy back, and he said he wouldn’t be able to get it to me until
Christmas morning. So I bailed on the rest of the family activities on
Christmas day, and then awaited a phone call that came at 7:30PM. By then, I and the lovely woman
had gone to Champps for our annual Xmas homage to American Consumerism. Plus,
our entire house was in disarray as we re-arrange, trying to prepare for the
new breakfast nook, etc.

I didn’t get the footage in my hands
until 9:30PM. By then, we were knee deep in the re-arrangement of our
entire first floor and basement. Furniture has been released into the wild, and
let go. Desks have been moved from one floor to another, and very little is
left undisturbed. I will miss being able to see sunlight, as my laptop and desk
has been reallocated to the basement. The upside is the increased security for
my DVD collection and computer equipment since the basement has a decent lock,
aside from the new security systems for getting into the condo these days. It
is a sacrifice, giving up a window and sunlight to the woman, but I’m more or
less trading to get the kitchen back. My Sexy Fiancé Veronica’s ™ desk and
computer setup was moved into the kitchen some months ago and we have not had a
table or chairs to eat at for over 6 months.

Lately, I’ve been cooking a LOT more than I used to and there’s no
place to eat. I’ve been eating over the sink or stove, or in front of a
computer screen. I hate it. It’s like being perpetually at work unless you go
out to eat, which has taken its toll on my bank account. If I had a ton more
money, as in a spare $1,000 lying around, I would have bought an actual
restaurant booth for our kitchen. They look so cool and it would be like going
out to eat in our own house every time I cook.

I’m about to start work on this project
that ruined my Xmas. I am charging this yahoo through the roof for wasting my
time and pissing me off. He seems pretty cool though, as he tried to pay me via
credit card on Xmas eve, but I don’t take credit card. I’m a person, not a company;
even Sonnyboo Productions is a façade, not real.

At least I didn’t stuff myself with
holiday meals, although I am still a bit hungry… Where are my holiday buckeyes?

Peace.

PJR