Only In Newton?

So I am in a much better mood today. Mainly because I sucked it up and went to the gym today. I have been getting a little lax and have noticed a pound or two start to creep back on. I worked very hard to get rid of them so that's the last thing I want. So at about 7 I left work and headed for the gym, I surprised myself in my workout and will probably pay for it tomorrow but there were some aggressions that needed to be extricated. Now I'm home writing with an endorphin high, which do more wonders for you than any drug you can take. Or at least I would imagine.

So I work in Newton. If you've never been its rather a unique town. Collectively I think the population takes a dump maybe once a year. Its that uptight. The people can be so anal retentive that there ass as its own gravitational pull. I know this to be true because most times my foot just wants to kick them. After about 6 years of working here I never fail to see a week where someone tops the rudest or supremely narcissistic behavior from the week prior. Seriously some of these people are downright evil and will go out of there way to make you have a bad day. Driving is bad enough. No one stops for people in cross walks, and no one lets anyone out on to the main road even if they are stopping at a red light. Last week I wanted to pull out and this one guy saw me sitting there trying to get out and he SPED UP to a red light so I couldn't go and waited at the light. Then as it came time to go he crawled away all the while looking at me. What an Asshole. Its not like I did something wrong to him or cut him off he was just an ASSHOLE.

There is a reason why Newton is one of the safest places to live in America. It was almost the first again until that little murder last year. Criminals don't bother, they take one step in the town and go "Shit! This isn't worth that aggravation". I do need to give credit where it is due and I will say that for the most part the business that I frequent on a day to day basis are really good, and they put up with a lot of shit from there clientele. New England Soup Factory, Pie Bakery and Cafe, The Biltmore, Dunn Gaherin's, and Holly Cleaners are all superb in their customer service and know how to treat people like people. Some even, gasp!, build relationships with their regulars.

So now you know what I see and deal with on a daily basis, so tonight coming home from the gym its about 9:30 at night and I am driving down Winchester in Newton and I look over and this guy is walking down the street in full leather garb. I'm serious. Leather pants, leather vest with no shirt and gut hanging out. I had all I could do not to swerve off the road laughing so hard. I mean the guy looked like he just strolled out of the Ramrod. So is THIS what Newton is like after dark? Seriously the only thing tight on this guy had to be his chaps. Well here's hoping that the folks in Newton find a happy medium and relax a little or the town will have a stroke.

Weekend Update

Smörgåsbord: 1. a buffet meal of various hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, salads, casserole dishes, meats, cheeses, etc. 2. an extensive array or variety. It is that second definition that describes my weekend. Certainly filled with its highs and lows. I watched a movie, travelled to Maine, and even went on a date. Those were definitely the highs. The lows came later with a healthy dose of introspection. Its not that I am unhappy this evening its just that I am not in the normal peace of mind I have come to expect these days. So I will try to keep this short.

1. I saw the Hulk. Not as good as Iron Man. But it has Iron Man in it. Either way 2008 is proving that Marvel knows how to transition there characters to the big screen. Its a shame so many of there other more "famous" characters are owned by Sony and can't be touched without them.

2. I was in Maine early today touring the York Harbor Inn. Nice place to stay even if the decor in the rooms is a little to ecclectic. They do have an amazing brunch. As it was comped we had no problem with having the run of the menu. I will give them major points for actually having a fresh Bearnaise sauce. Its very hard to come by and in many "brunch" places the choice is a reconstituted Hollandais.

On the way back we hit a small storm that was strong enough to knock some patio furniture into the streets. I also was able to pick some bread from the When Pigs Fly Bakery. Yumm.

3. Finally the crux of my weekend was my date. I know I was nervous on Friday. I know now that I can take a look back and laugh at myself. Its amazing how much a person can psyche themselves out. Fortunately for me my date was a charming gentleman who actually believes in the art of conversation and the art of Martini's. hehe I digress though. It started out a little rough as the outside dining turned out to be more of an outside Sauna with no shade, and I need to give thanks to the the jackass who dropped there lit cigarette down the subway ventilation shaft. It caused a small fire that required two trucks to show up with horns blazing. Not that I minded since the fire was effectively smoking us out. Had I never been to this restaurant before I would probably not be going back. Anyways some shopping and a few Martini's later and all was right in the world again.

Now my weekend is over and my work week will begin a new. Hopefully I'll be in a better mood tomorrow and right more. Sorry kind of blah tonight.

What I've been up to.

Its been a busy week and a hot one to boot. The weekend saw me visiting Nashua NH and painting some rooms for my good friends Nikki and Mario. While we did not get to do all the rooms we had planned on, we did get most of them done, and it was an ambitious plan from the start. Saturday night I was treated to a nice Indian dinner in Newton Center, and a little treat from Coldstone. Despite the humidity it was a really nice night to be walking around, and the meteorologist in me really appreciated watching the heat lightning off in the distance.

Sunday was truely a day of rest. I spent most of the day staying cool has all the heat and humidity made the air truely stagnant. I did venture out in the evening with my roommate to nice place called "The King and I" on Charles St. in Boston. Amazingly there was even a patron who looked like Yule Brenner. We finished the night by walking to Karaoke and watching the Celtics on the bars TV. It was an ecclectic night, but fun just the same.

All this week at work our Sales Department from the around the country have come home for our annual sales meetings. I enjoy talking to them all face to face since I normally converse with them over the phone. My company doesn't do much advertising on this side of the Atlantic as far as TV ads are concerned; however in the UK you can bet your arse we do.

I was robbed!

Of a perfectly good weekend!!! The weather was gorgeous and I had all these plans but low and behold Saturday I woke up with a headache that would last until Monday. By then it was too late. I had missed a party on Saturday and missed out on an opportunity to go to Canobie Lake. I guess it just wasn't in the cards. I did get plenty of rest but I still can't help but feel as if I was let down.


I suppose I should take some solace in the fact that I was able to make it out last Friday. coming quitting time I jumped into the car and headed out for good old Bellingham. Driving through my old stomping grounds of Millis and Medway felt odd, but I was heading to a movie with friends so I wasn't about to let it get me down.


So what did I see? Well despite only having a rudimentary understanding of the plot and having seen exactly zero episodes, I found myself in the middle of a sea of women watching Sex and the City. So many women that I think by the time the movie was over I was in sync with their cycles. As far as the movie goes. It was enjoyable for me although know there a lot references and cameos I just did not get. Oh well. The main point was to see some friends and get to socialize.

This upcoming weekend may see us with our first heat wave for 2008. I know that I will be heading up to New Hampshire on Saturday to help some friends paint there new house. Other than that who knows. I just hope its headache free whatever it is.