Sandy

It's Hurricane Sandy's time in Brooklyn.  Trees felt on several cars at work, many employees remained stuck at work because the mass transportation is not working and wind is blowing the rain all around.  My little Japanese umbrella didn't hold up and I'll need another one.  I was driving back from work when two large branches felt across the road and blocked it: this is the most excitement this storm brought so far.  I parked my car in a place with no trees around.  I hear a lot of sirens outside, but not sure whether these are ambulances, fire trucks or police cars.  Streets are empty, shops are closed.  We expect the same tomorrow.  The phone, lights and internet are still working, although internet was off for a short while.  Now TV picture is getting pixilated...  Tomorrow is another day like that.  The only good thing is that The Big Ball was cancelled and I don't have to dress up an extra time after work.

not much to say

Playing mostly Godfather Five Families, even was promoted to Underboss in Cuneo Family.  Spent another 20 bucks on that game to upgrade buildings.  Barely play WoT now.  Check on Castle Empire for 15 min per day or so.  Working late often: for some reason something  comes up every day at the end of it.  Don't know if it is actual work if I am not doing much physically, but I get tired each day, so I guess it is.
Had several peaceful nights in a row now.  Doubt it will last for long.  Today at work we discussed possibilities of getting hit by a hurricane Sandy, but I doubt it will reach NY.  Lately smoking mostly Kent.  I noticed that I am not hungry all the time anymore and I started to eat less.  Sometimes I even skip lunch or dinner.  I drank a lot of coffee today...yesterday...day before that...  Thinking of buying a new computer, but doubt I could afford it.  Check the sites anyway...  Mother was told she doesn't have gallstone surgery right away, we are waiting.  She will do more testing this Saturday.  I have to remember to go to barber shop this weekend, so I could look presentable at Ball I have to attend next week.  It's part of work.  Got a 5-year service pin, even though I am at same place for 7 years.  Life is like a cigarette: burning to the filter even when you try not to inhale.  Then filter will burn...slowly compared to tobacco...only ashes will remain.  The only question is who needs all this nicotine, tar and carbon monoxide.  Is it for stress, hunger or for pleasure?

sabbath every day

Yesterday had vegan pizza and garlic nuts, today cooked rice with herbs, placed them in sushi seaweed wrappers and made flat sandwiches.  Last week was very busy at work, this week was busy as well, so I had to stay over now and then after work.  Mostly playing Godfather: Five families, sometimes W.o.T, checking in on Castle Empire.  Last week I found a download link on web for Wizard 101.  I accidentally pressed it and now I am finding myself enjoying a kids' game for longer time than I expected.  It is sort of Harry Potter style plot with cards.  Bought a new keyboard: Russian and English in-one.  Had a physical exam at work: my health is great, I just need to lose 10 pounds or so.