No job. No car. No money.

^^Lily Allen wrote that song about her younger brother thinking he would be flattered.  He was not.  After he heard the song he took her laptop and threw it out the window.  Official video is worth watching if you have time.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRX57zprNdw

Lots of money issues in past weeks.  Mom took $3,360 out of my bank account (I wrote her a check; she didn't steal it).  Bought some clothes from Triumvir.  Flannel and jacket.  I didn't get charged for the flannel even though it was checked out and part of my basket.  Hopefully I get that for free!  It gets shipped on Friday.  Last week I went to a store called Next at SFSC.  When it first opened a few years ago, I bought two pairs of jeans at retail totaling more than $500.  I felt guilty and returned one pair the next day.  But the store policy states returns are only acceptable within 7 days (which it was of course) for store credit only.  That was fine.  But the store had no gift cards.  My credit was written on a receipt.  After years of neglecting my credit I decided to see if I could transfer it to a gift card to make it more official.  The manager there got confused and we talked for about half an hour trying to come up with a solution.  She said she'd ask around to see what she could do and asked me to come in sometime this week.  I went this afternoon and she told me there was nothing she could do so I'm out $182.  She did however offer me discounts on any future purchase.  I just have to look for her.  I'm assuming it's her employee discount which I also assume is at least 40% since most of these high end stores offer fat discounts to employees so they can flaunt their clothing.  On a lighter note, when I went into the store a very cute looking black girl complimented me on my jeans.  She thought there were Levi's and we chatted it up for a bit until the manager was available.  It's nice to get compliments from strangers.

Yesterday, I had an epiphany.  I need to start wearing jeans that fit, or I need to lose weight.  When I got home yesterday and took off my jeans, I realized my jeans were so tight at the hips that I actually got a bruise.  It's kind of embarrassing.  But, I can't help it if tight jeans look so good.  I guess that pair is no good anymore...  Damn you calories!!!  Exercise, I will see you soon.  Chadwick let me know when you're ready to play some basketball.

Taylor Swift is coming to San Jose!  Mark your calendars for April 11, 2009.  I hope she gives me a birthday shout out.

Sharks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning tomorrow.  I predict a 3-2 or 3-1 victory.

-Alex Thunderlips