So here's what happened...I did watch the football game last night. I did not go to the Moon. Wasn't feeling the best so I went to sleep. Woke up and saw Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. Good movie. Won't ruin it, but I'll say it was worth seeing...better than Mission: Impossible, but it was a different kind of movie. It was a bit deeper, more of a mystery (which it may not have been if I read the book).

Saw the second half of Giants/Falcons (missed the first half due to the movie). That game was some nonsense. Then I saw that Broncos/Steelers game, which was all kinds of crazy. Checked out a Twitter friend's internet radio show after the game and that was it before I remembered that I hadn't been here yet today.

Well, I'm off to watch some playoff highlights and go to sleep at some point. Legislative session starts in a day and a half, and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't ready. This is going to be a big week, in more ways than one.

Went out last night and had a little fun, then went grocery shopping afterwards to get it out of the way. Somehow I still woke up early enough to catch a 10:00 showing of Mission: Impossible. Problem was the 10 show was IMAX, so I walked around the mall and waited until the regular show at 10:45. I saw a pair of suit separates that I'd have liked to buy, but I left it on the shelf since my car insurance payment will be coming soon. Now that I think about it, I should have bought the pants since pants in my size are harder to find than jackets (and the pants are cheaper, of course).

The movie was pretty good: I somewhat missed one crucial part because I wasn't fully cognizant - the movie wasn't boring, that was due to lack of rest - but I caught up on it. There seem to be some interesting movies coming out in the near future, enough so that Saturday morning movies might become a weekly occurrence. I might even see Girl With The Dragon Tattoo tomorrow (which of course isn't Saturday, but still). Safe House, Man On A Ledge, and Ghost Rider all seem good. They ran a GI Joe preview, which I wasn't too happy about. I have this thing about not wanting to see previews for movies I know I'm going to see, which means I'm going to really hate it when Dark Knight Rises previews start.

After the movie I came back here and watched UConn's women lose to Notre Dame. Also worked out and caught the Texans/Bengals game. Going to watch Saints/Lions and maybe go to the Moon, depending on how late the game goes. Might wash the car tomorrow, or at least give it a once-over and lift the dirt off it. High's supposed to be 78, so it'll be a great day to be outside. Well, time to get this dinner on. I'll catch up.

Talked with my mom about the Mensa thing last night. She said to go for it. I'll see if I have test scores that get me in next week. Won't find out for a while, but I'll get the ball rolling. Went out last night and had a little fun, but I paid for it this morning. The morning passed by pretty quickly, but the afternoon dragged. Finally home, though.

Trying to figure out where to go tonight: the age-appropriate place that will likely cost more or the 'younger' place that may be more fun. Sigh. Might do both. Not sure what I'm going to do during the day tomorrow, other than work out and go see Mission Impossible (in the morning)...oh yeah, and watching the UConn women. I'm happy to not have the massive cleaning job in front of me that I had last week. That's all I've really got for today.

Last night was cold...not as cold as Tuesday, but cold. Watched some basketball (I know) and then listened to All Subjects Everything, which is an internet radio show that one of my Twitter friends does. It's pretty good. After the show I had some dessert and went to sleep.

Had all kinds of thoughts while I was asleep/waking up. Didn't write any down, but the two major thoughts were on how to write my MLK piece for this year (I'm thinking about listing quotes and then saying what they mean to me) or maybe going with a singular theme like I have the last couple of years. I also thought about trying to get into Mensa. I'm not going to lie: I'm scared about the Mensa thing. I've always prided myself on my intelligence, and it's really the only thing no one else can doubt. I'm not sure how I'd be able to take not getting in. Rejection from women? Fine: no one ever confused me for a ladies' man. Being thought of as weak because I'm skinny. No big: I'm not ever going to become Mr. Universe, no matter how much I work out. But that 'smart' armor is the best thing I've got going.

Maybe the ultimate reason to try for it is not to deal with the success, but the lesson I may learn dealing with that failure. That may be the thing that pushes me to not be afraid of failure (only fear I have) and lead me into a new chapter of life.

Work was work, although my supervisor and one of the lobbyists had a funny exchange. Leslie (lobbyist) brought in some baked goods yesterday, which David (supervisor) ate quite a few of. Today he told her not to bring in any more, and she quickly told him to go to the gym more often. I almost literally fell out laughing.

One interesting thing happened: as I walked through the mall, I saw a girl who looked a lot like the last of the women I tried to date in 2011. I had that nervous feeling and everything. Then I remembered something that, while independent of my decision, surely denotes the sense thereof: when my head goes against my heart, my head is undefeated.

Might go out tonight...but if I do, a nap would be a great idea. That said, I'll catch up with y'all later.

Don't worry, y'all haven't missed much. All I did Sunday and Monday was watch football, although Monday I did some more housecleaning and I had some crab legs for dinner with sparkling apple cider. Sort of a treat for myself. All the times I've had crab legs, that was the first time I ever prepared them myself. They were pretty good. Yesterday and today I was back at work. Just between us, I can't wait until next week when session starts. That's when work will get fun and the scenery will be so nice. I'm still not dating anyone - I'm actually surprised I haven't wavered on that at all in two weeks - but I'm sure going to enjoy the view. Worked out last night and watched UConn play a terrible game. Think that's about it...have meat sauce left over from last night so I'll probably have spaghetti tonight. Well, I'm off to watch some MLB Network.

Happy new year, all. Friday night I'd planned on just going to sleep, but a friend of mine was back in town (didn't think he'd be back yet) so we went to our usual spot. Not much of anything happened: I watched a football game while he watched a basketball game. There were hardly any women there, outside one at the table next to us who looked like a 1990s video model...which is not an insult at all.

Cleaned up around here yesterday: got my bedroom, bathroom, and living room in order. Washed my car. Worked out. Watched UConn whoop St. John's (by the way, I love SNY: I get to watch out-of-market UConn games on TV). Listened to a bunch of old school music. Think that was pretty much it on the day. Went to the Moon last night. It was funny that one of the guys "introduced" me to Girl #4 of the "why I'm through with women" post. I'm not sure if she remembered me, but my cold reaction was a clear indicator that I remembered her. Since that happened within two minutes of me walking into the club, I knew the night was going to get familiarly worse. Sure enough, I saw the ex in there with some guy.

But...she saw me and had this mad look on her face. That amused me for the rest of the night. I wasn't dancing with anyone like she was. Maybe I looked better than I thought. Oh well.

Today there's NFL watching on tap. May go to my cousin's dad's place, but I'm thinking I won't since today is the last day of NFL Redzone. Might work on the kitchen and the other room today as well. I'm thinking of getting rid of a lot of clothes I don't wear, although I'll likely hold off on actual removal until I go home in March. I'll also see what I can get rid of around here: there's some stuff I'm pretty sure I can do without - and besides, everything I throw out is stuff I don't have to move - and my one goal for 2012 is to move out of Tallahassee.

Ah, what a boring day. Ended up being at the office pretty much all day, which I didn't like. Supervisor got to leave early, but I had to stay. Not the first time this has happened. This "being the employee that's good enough to be trusted with stuff" thing is not cool. I'm going to have to hit them with the flex at some point. Spent the day playing a bunch of online spades (with random idiot partners) and commenting on Seesmic.

This $200 date idea was funny, though. People approached that from all different kinds of angles. My thing is that it's extremely hard (to me) to figure out how to spend $200 on one date here. Maybe two dinners at the Melting Pot and then...some show? Shows don't come here that often. Also, it's really funny how no one mentioned the idea of being worth at least $200 but everyone wanted to talk about people having to spend that.

Anyway, I'm here in bed now and I've eaten dinner so I'm going to lay down and probably go to sleep. No plans for the evening.

Nothing to talk about from Wednesday or Thursday. Both days were pretty normal. Slow at work, didn't do anything once I got home. Had an emergency situation that left me answering the phone for the last three hours Thursday (such happens when people are sick and others are on vacation). Saw the "wrong" third floor secretary while playing receptionist - even with my current stance on relationships, there is a "right" third floor secretary...and the "wrong" one isn't bad herself - and I heard Thursday morning that the Moon is incredibly cheap (5-10) on NYE. Looks like that's where I'm going, if I go anywhere. Need to go grocery shopping at some point Friday.

Exchanged the suit for another one I like more and then drove back. Drive wasn't that bad, especially once I got off 75. Got back here around 6 and then did some unpacking before eating and then going to sleep early. Of course I don't feel like going to work, but go to work I must.

Kind-of funny how one of my friends made this big deal about seeing me while I was down there but then it didn't happen. Had a time set up and everything, but she let her past take precedence (which is why there would never have been a future for us, even before Wednesday). I'm used to the situation happening - for all the talk, we've only seen each other twice in six years: I've seen my friend from Philly more often than that - but the reasoning was just...not good. Ah well. Unfortunately I have to take her to this wedding (I asked a while ago because I didn't feel like going alone and she also knows my friend who's getting married), but after that I'll be cool.

I found it funny that I got a mass text from a girl I used to talk to. She really should have erased my number by now. Oh well.

One thing I forgot to mention: I have the best friends in the world. How do I know? Friends were congratulating other friends they don't even know on their engagements.

Alright, time to get out of this bed.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Mine was pretty good. Saw a lot ot family, ate well...probably similar to most of yours. Two of my friends proposed over the weekend, so now I have four friends who have weddings imminent. The irony is funny, for "previous post" reasons. I think it's great that they're taking the step, and of course I wish them all the best.

Saturday was pretty normal: I actually stayed in the house all day. Watched football and slept until going to church with my mom in the evening. Didn't go out Saturday night.

Mom and I are going to the mall to exchange a suit and then I'm getting on the road. These hours on the road might not be...well, they're going to be whatever. I never like drives back because I always think about things that get me down. I'd spell that out, but of course it'd be counterproductive. Hope everyone has a great day.