Only 50 weeks to go

My sister told me not to count the days I have on probation. She says it would make it go slower. Not for me. It helps me see the time go by. It helped me last time. I had 100 hours community service last time. I counted down the hours every time I got home. If I worked four hours, I'd get home and knock fours off my count down. I haven't printed up a calender but I'm thinking about it to mark my days down. Officially it ends on February 14, 2009. On that day I become free and clear.

Last week I reported for the first time to my probation officer. I was nervous but she's cool and not a hard ass that I hear some can be. She was astounded how easy I got off for my third DUI. She actually congratulated me on not having to do community service and on getting a misdemeanor as opposed to a felony conviction. The only thing I have left is I might have to have a drug and alcohol evaluation. I might have to take more classes. Fuck it. I don't want to. We'll see what happens.

All the while, the soap opera of my friends continues.

Remember William? He walked off his job last year after they started piling project after project on him with no extra help. Well, he finally found a new job. He likes it because the work load is lighter and he doesn't have deadlines and major projects like his previous job. He also said the pay is good. I'm glad he ended up getting a job here in town. I have few friends and him moving out of time would have knocked it down one.

Speaking of getting jobs, the Swami got one. This guy is the equivalent of Kramer from Seinfeld in my life. Actually the last couple of years have been pretty rough with his dad's health. He has a job that allows him time to help take care of his dad. Surprisingly he's found a woman to date too. They spent a few days in Cancun. It's good for him.

Violet confirmed it to me. I had suspicions that she was dating someone. I could careless. It's her business. I don't have feelings for her anymore. She sounded a bit strange when we talked about it. Like I would be upset at her about it. Why should I be? What we had has been dead for years. I just hope she finally learns to be happy.

Tomorrow I go for my biweekly trip to the shrink. Nothing major going on with that front.

That's all for now...
The Pope has a crowd awaiting him beneath the balcony.