What Happened? in Open Diary 2001-2018 (Pre-Prosebox)

Desperately feel the need to write an entry. Been so entrenched in putting together this presentation the past few days that I feel like I’ve had little time to do anything else. But oh so much is going on…

The space shuttle exploded pretty much over my parents’ house. When I called them, they told me that they’d been outside looking for debris in the yard. So awful. I didn’t know it had happened until I turned on my radio to NPR around lunchtime and they were talking about the space shuttle exploding. I thought they were playing some kind of anniversary show about the Challenger. As I listened, I realized that it was the Columbia!

I’d been at work all morning, so focused on finishing up the large chunk of my presentation. And when I came back from lunch, all I wanted to do was tie up some loose ends and get outta there. But Super T called and told me that I probably should call my parents to find out if they’d seen or heard anything.

The Parentals told me that they were still asleep when the explosion occurred. But they said that all the neighbors heard and some of them saw the actual debris fall. I’ve watched shuttles land before. I’ve seen them in the night sky, looking just like shooting stars in slow-motion. I wonder how I would have reacted had I seen this! I remember writing about the Challenger in my paper diary back in ’86 and I remember how freaked I was because I’d watched it on TV.

Just got home a little while ago. “Large Chunk” part of my presentation is done. I may tweak here and there, but for the most part, it’s complete. I still have to go back to the office tomorrow to work on “Small Chunk” and organize my stuff before I leave for LA. I finally got a work laptop, but I’m not sure if I’m taking it on this trip. I have the feeling this one’s gonna be wild and wooly and I won’t have time to even log on, so what’s the point, really?

I’m exhausted right now. But I need to go hop in the shower and get ready for tonight. My counterpart has invited some people over to watch/berate the show “Meet My Folks” tonight. It should be quite interesting. See, the girl who’s on this time actually dates one of my counterpart’s friends! That’s right! DATES! And has dated him for a long time!! Sounds strange, huh? Apparently, this chickie wants to be in showbiz (she wants to be one of those reality “game” hostesses….you know, Fear Factor and it’s ilk). And she says she’s only doing it for “exposure”. Whatever. Should be an interesting evening. Counterpart was sweet to invite me though, and wants me to meet some of her friends. Not even sure if the show is even going to air tonight with all the space shuttle coverage. So we’ll see.

Yeah, I know. I said I don’t trust her. But that doesn’t mean I have to turn down party invitations, now does it? Plus, it gets me out of this apartment, and I’m curious to see her house, and it’s always nice to meet new people.

So I’m headed for the shower now. I don’t want to forget to get back on here at some point and write about the fun lunch I had last Wednesday. OH….and follow-up details from the wine tasting on Tuesday night! So much to write!!